King Farm, Falls Grove, or The Kentlands?

In this day and age, many buyers are looking to buy a home in a newer, planned mix use community. In Montgomery County and to be more specific, Gaithersburg & Rockville, there are three very good options. King Farm, Falls Grove, and the Kentlands.

All boast different styles of homes built within the last decade and sooner. In each community you have the option of a detached home, townhome, or condo. Each have easy access to I-270 and All communities have restaurants, grocery stores, and a few bars amongst other nice amenities such as parks and paths to run, walk, or take your dog out for a stroll. What sets them apart?

The biggest advantage in all of the communities is Kings Farms proximity to the Metro. The last stop on the red line, Shady grove, is within walking distance for pretty much all of King Farm. King Farm has some great common areas and parks/playgrounds continue to be built. There is a great and new Safeway to shop at along with a few restaurants, coffee shops, and salons.

Falls Grove is only about a mile away from some parts of King Farm, but the walk to the Metro would not be an easy one. The smallest of the three, Falls Grove has less shopping than any others, but borders the Potomac area that is very sought after and offers more upscale shopping and restaurants. It is the newest of the three and offers all the same amenities, just not on such a large scale.

Finally, the Kentlands & Lakelands is by far the largest and most well planned mixed use development. The community has been widely recognized and many planners model their new neighborhoods on the Kentlands model. Set in between Great Seneca highway, Quince Orchard Rd. and route 28 (Darnestown Rd), the Kentlands and Lakelands have a wide variety of styles of homes. Some mirror the Victorian style, other go for a classic colonial historic feel, and even some "New Orleans Style" homes can be found. Beautiful pools, playgrounds, lakes, and paths are all prevalent. As well as nice basketball and tennis courts. Kentlands also has a Whole Foods and a restaurant for pretty much any cuisine. Personally, I run into a large number of relocating buyers who specifically request the Kentlands or Lakelands and are not interested in any other areas.

So, while all three are similar and will give a buyer looking for a community with everything in walking distance, they all have their perks.

Ben White Agent, Rockville & Gaithersburg Specialist