I moved to Olney 12 years ago because even a typical suburb felt too cramped for me. I wanted the feel of being out near the countryside, which has been a real plus since I’ve started biking. At the same time, I wanted access to Washington D.C. and its amenities. This area is the best of both worlds, and I’ve loved living in Olney Acres (zip code 20832).
There is a business center clustered along Route 108 and Route 97 (Georgia Avenue) with shops and restaurants. As you get further away from downtown, it becomes more open and residential – without feeling “sprawl-y.” Downtown isn’t just about business. The Olney Theatre Complex has been around for years and years, and their productions are quite wonderful. The Olney Ale House is a local institution, with good reason. It’s a cozy restaurant, with good food and a wide selection of beers from all over the world. Another of my favorites is Mannequin Pis, a Belgian restaurant near the city center.
I can go on and on. The Olney Aquatic Center has an indoor pool, a sauna, and a weight and exercise room. It offers classes and programs open to the public. It’s located in Olney Manor Park, which also has outdoor tennis and racquetball courts, a skate park, and a popular dog park.
Proximity to Montgomery County Hospital is another benefit. From where I live in Olney Acres, it’s only about a five-minute drive, and it’s comforting to know that high quality health care is so close.
None of this happened by accident, by the way. Our city has a master plan – to me, that’s what “smart growth” is all about.
About the Author: Monica B. moved to Olney from Beltsville, MD in 1998.
If you are thinking about moving to Olney, MD, here’s a sample of homes for sale. Call Bob Myers of Re/Max Realty Services at 301-910-9910 for more information about these homes and Olney MD real estate in zip codes 20832 and 20833.
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$519,900 : 2705 Snowberry Pl, Olney5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$159,000 : 3222 Spartan Rd #1-J, Olney2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$549,000 : 17504 Old Baltimore Rd, Olney6 beds, 4 full baths
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$338,000 : 3005 Gatehouse Ct, Olney3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$349,900 : 4618 Ripley Manor Ter, Olney3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$269,000 : 18025 Queen Elizabeth Dr, Olney3 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
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$399,000 : 18112 Headwaters Dr, Olney4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$220,000 : 2905 Mcgee Way, Olney3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$210,000 : 2956 Mcgee Way, Olney3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$600,000 : 18307 Dundonnell Way, Olney5 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$499,000 : 17625 Prince Edward Dr, Olney5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$539,900 : 17703 Eaglesham Pl, Olney4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$620,000 : 18303 Commandery Way, Olney4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
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$374,900 : 17925 Overwood Dr, Olney4 beds, 2 full baths
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$199,900 : 3303 Tidewater Ct #C-19, Olney3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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