Rockville MD Real Estate

The city of Rockville is a regular in many “best places” lists – it was recently named one of CNN/Money’s “Best Places to Live” in the country and has also been included in a similar listing from U.S. News. It’s easy to see why this Montgomery County, Maryland city has reaped accolades through the years – among them the All-America City award which it has won four times. It all boils down to location and quality of life. Not only is Rockville, MD real estate tremendously convenient to Washington, D.C. and the rest of the metro area, the city is also, quite simply, a wonderful place to live.

It’s not only its proximity to DC that makes Rockville the preferred Washington, D.C. suburb of many who work or have interests in the nation’s capital. It’s also the fact that Rockville, MD real estate enjoys an ideal, four-season climate, is situated in a scenic natural setting, offers a plethora of recreational and cultural opportunities, and has exceptional schools.

Incorporated as a city in 1860, but already in existence as a community since the early 1700s, Rockville is steeped in history and features numerous historic districts and landmarks. The city, which celebrates its sesquicentennial in 2010, has a charming 19th century feel, as well as the most modern amenities.

The city is also noted for being the site of the Montgomery County Campus of Johns Hopkins University, the Universities at Shady Grove, and campuses of Montgomery College and the University of Maryland University College. Children here are served by the highly regarded Montgomery County Public Schools district.

For more information on Rockville, MD real estate, as well as Silver Springs homes for sale, contact Long & Foster associate Juan Bassett today.