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Lilac Gardens

17 Water St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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  • Built in 1973
  • 31 units/3 stories

About Lilac Gardens

Lilac Gardens offers a combination of style, comfort, and livability. This community is located at 17 Water St in Gaithersburg. The professional leasing team is ready to help you find the best floor plan for your lifestyle. It's time to come home to Lilac Gardens. Contact us or stop by the leasing office to discuss your new apartment.

Lilac Gardens is an apartment community located in Montgomery County and the 20877 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools attendance zone.

Location
17 Water St, Gaithersburg,
MD 20877
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City - Gaithersburg

Welcome to Gaithersburg, a welcoming city in Montgomery County that combines suburban comfort with metropolitan convenience. Located in Montgomery County, this community offers diverse housing options, from historic homes in Olde Towne to contemporary residences in the Kentlands and Lakelands neighborhoods. The city's thoughtful development has created walkable neighborhoods with tree-lined streets, community parks, and shopping destinations. The RIO Washingtonian Center offers waterfront dining and entertainment options along its scenic lakefront setting.

Gaithersburg's outdoor spaces include Bohrer Park, home to a water park and recreation center. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) campus has established the city as a center for scientific research and technology innovation. Local history comes alive at the Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory, the city's National Historic Landmark, which served as an important astronomical research facility until 1982.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Universities at Shady Grove
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
Montgomery College, Rockville
Drive: 10 min 4.8 mi
Montgomery College
Drive: 10 min 5.6 mi
NOVA, Loudoun Campus
Drive: 45 min 30.1 mi
Lilac Gardens is within 9 minutes or 4.5 miles from Universities at Shady Grove. It is also near Montgomery College, Rockville and Montgomery College.
Schools
Gaithersburg Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
717 Students
Nearby
Forest Oak Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
922 Students
Attendance Zone
Gaithersburg Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
875 Students
Nearby
Gaithersburg High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,436 Students
Attendance Zone
Avalon School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
192 Students
Nearby
St Martin Of Tours School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
213 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Gaithersburg include Shady Grove, located 3.3 miles from Lilac Gardens. Lilac Gardens is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 26.1 miles or 45 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 32.4 miles or 50 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Shady Grove
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Rockville
Drive: 12 min 5.6 mi
Twinbrook
Drive: 17 min 7.7 mi
White Flint
Drive: 18 min 10.5 mi
Grosvenor-Strathmore
Drive: 20 min 11.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Gaithersburg Marc Eb
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Gaithersburg Marc Wb
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Metropolitan Grove Marc Wb
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Washington Grove Marc Eb
 Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Germantown Marc Wb
Drive: 12 min 5.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
 Drive: 45 min 26.1 mi
Washington Dulles International
 Drive: 50 min 32.4 mi

Walkability Near Lilac Gardens

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
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Soundscore™
74 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Lilac Gardens.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Gaitherstowne Plaza
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Galanis Shopping Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Hudson Trail Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Lilac Gardens has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Seneca Creek State Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Hunters Woods Park
 Drive: 10 min 3.9 mi
Agricultural History Farm Park
 Drive: 15 min 6.1 mi
Croydon Creek Nature Center
 Drive: 16 min 7.1 mi
Meadowside Nature Center
 Drive: 17 min 7.6 mi
Lilac Gardens has 5 parks within 7.6 miles, including Seneca Creek State Park, Hunters Woods Park, and Agricultural History Farm Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Drive: 8 min 4.4 mi
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Drive: 23 min 12.8 mi
Lilac Gardens has 3 hospitals within 12.8 miles, the nearest is Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center which is 4.0 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lilac Gardens have in-unit laundry?

Lilac Gardens does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Lilac Gardens?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Lilac Gardens?

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Is Lilac Gardens pet-friendly?

Lilac Gardens does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does Lilac Gardens have move-in specials?

Lilac Gardens is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Lilac Gardens offer Matterport 3D tours?

While Lilac Gardens does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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