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Birchwood
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Birchwood
Birchwood
636 Houston Ave,
Takoma Park,
MD
20912
2 Weeks Ago
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF | Availability |
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| Studio Studio 0 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 600 SF | Not Available |
| 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 750 SF | Not Available |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 1,000 SF | Not Available |
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Application Fee$0
- Parking
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Surface Lot--1 Max
Details
Property Information
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Built in 1959
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36 units/4 stories
About Birchwood
Discover Birchwood in Takoma Park. The 636 Houston Ave location in Takoma Park's 20912 Zip code has much to offer its residents. From availability to location, the leasing team is ready to help you find your perfect floorplan. Make a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. Stop by the leasing office to ask about the current floorplan availability.
Birchwood is an apartment community located in Montgomery County and the 20912 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools attendance zone.
Apartment Features
- Calefacción
- Cocina
- Sala de estar
Location
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Locally referred to as “Berkeley of the East,” Takoma Park prides itself on hosting cultural events and growing mature trees – it’s a Tree City USA after all. The community puts on a variety of events throughout the year, including a film and jazz festival, which attracts locals and visitors alike.
The city sits right at the northern border of Washington D.C., and is a highly diverse area with a continuing effort to help the environment. Between local festivals, art galleries, and cuisines from around the globe, city residents never worry about boredom here.
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Amenities
- Calefacción
- Cocina
- Sala de estar
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.6 mi |
Birchwood is within 5 minutes or 1.7 miles from Montgomery Coll., Takoma Park. It is also near University of Maryland and Catholic University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
709 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,158 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,204 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
293 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
213 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Takoma Park include Takoma, Red Line Center Platform, located 1.9 miles from Birchwood. Birchwood is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 12.3 miles or 26 minutes away, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, located 29.6 miles or 42 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.8 mi | |
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Forest Glen, Red Line Center Platform
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.9 mi |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.3 mi |
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 15 min | 5.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Drive: | 26 min | 12.3 mi |
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Drive: | 42 min | 29.6 mi |
Time and distance from Birchwood.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
Birchwood has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Montgomery College Planetarium
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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University of Maryland Observatory
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.8 mi |
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UMD Observatory
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.9 mi |
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Rock Creek Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 4.9 mi |
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Mount Rainier Nature Center
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.2 mi |
Birchwood has 5 parks within 5.2 miles, including Montgomery College Planetarium, University of Maryland Observatory, and UMD Observatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.5 mi |
Birchwood has 3 hospitals within 5.5 miles, the nearest is Holy Cross Hospital which is 2.9 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.7 mi |
Birchwood is 4.7 miles and a 12 minute drive from US Soldiers & Airmens Home.
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636 Houston Ave
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