The Glade on Laurel
6830-6896 Laurel St NW,
Washington, DC 20012
$1,428 - $3,927
Studio - 2 Beds
Sky Properties
6495-8369 Roanoke Ave,
Takoma Park,
MD
20912
Favorites
Sky Properties
Favorites
About Sky Properties
About Us Sky Properties manages 6-unit garden-style apartment buildings 10 minutes outside of Washington, DC and just minutes from the Beltway in the sought-after Montgomery County suburb of Takoma Park/Silver Spring. Many of the buildings are located near Wayne and Flower Avenues, while others overlook Sligo Creek Park. Most apartment buildings are within walking distance to the Silver Spring Metro Station. Convenient Location There is no need for a car when you live at Sky Properties. The J-4 Metro bus stops close to our buildings and provides direct access to Bethesda and College Park, while the Silver Spring and Takoma Park Metro Red Line stations are only 10-15 minutes away on Montgomery County's Ride-On bus service. Washington, DC's Union Station is just under 30 minutes away. The University of Maryland campus in College Park is only 10 minutes away on their shuttle, which stops nearby. We are also close to Columbia Union College, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Security Agency (NSA), NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Discovery Communications, and the American Film Institute (AFI). Minutes away are two of the area's premier music and performance venues, Strathmore Hall in Rockville, MD and Clarisse Smith Center, on the Campus of the University of Maryland. Great Neighborhood The Long Branch neighborhood is friendly, active, and bursting with amenities. Sky Properties residents can walk to restaurants, shops, banks, a dry cleaner, a movie theatre, 2 supermarkets, and more in a nearby shopping center, while the Silver Spring/Takoma Park Food Coop, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's are a short drive away. Sligo Creek Park is a short walk away, where you can enjoy playgrounds, picnic areas, tennis courts, a golf course, and a 10.2 mile long paved trail for hiking and biking. The nearby Long Branch Community Center offers a pool, fitness center, and year round activities, and the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center offers numerous educational programs. You can walk to Rolling Terrace Elementary School and the neighborhood branch of the Montgomery County Public Library. Class Act Arts holds events and workshops that are open to the public and a Saturday Morning Children's Series at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center at Montgomery College. Beautiful Apartments Sky Properties offers light and airy studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments with hardwood floors. We are pet-friendly and offer short-term and 12-month leases. Our small, three-story garden apartment buildings are landscaped and carefully maintained. Each building has a washer and dryer and off-street parking. All apartments include occupant-controlled air conditioning and heating, ceiling fans, and plentiful closets and storage and are wired for cable TV and Internet access. Many of our 2 and 3 bedroom apartments have skylights and include a porch, dishwasher, and central air conditioning. Some apartments are available partially furnished with a sofa, coffee table, side tables, kitchen table and chairs, bed, bureau, and nightstand. Fully furnished apartments may also be available for an additional charge.
Sky Properties is an apartment community located in Montgomery County and the 20912 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Wired for cable TV and Internet access
- Our three-story garden apartment buildings are landscaped and carefully maintained.
- Plentiful closets and storage
- Porch
- Nearby Long Branch Community Center offers a pool, fitness center, and year round activities
- Fully furnished apartments may also be available for an additional charge.
- Occupant-controlled air conditioning and heating
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Furnished Units Available
- Laundry Facilities
- Furnished Units Available
- Recycling
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Handrails
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Furnished
- Porch
Location
Get Directions
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.
Learn more about living in Takoma Park
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.8 mi |
Sky Properties is within 4 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-6
636 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,138 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,003 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
30 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
175 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 1-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.
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.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.
Transportation options available in Takoma Park include Takoma, located 2.0 miles from Sky Properties. Sky Properties is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 12.3 miles or 25 minutes away, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, located 29.2 miles or 40 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|
|
Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|
|
Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.2 mi | |
|
|
Drive: | 14 min | 5.3 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.3 mi | |
|
|
Drive: | 13 min | 5.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
|
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
|
Drive: | 25 min | 12.3 mi |
|
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
|
Drive: | 40 min | 29.2 mi |
Time and distance from Sky Properties.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
Sky Properties has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|
Montgomery College Planetarium
|
Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
|
University of Maryland Observatory
|
Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
|
UMD Observatory
|
Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
|
Rock Creek Park
|
Drive: | 12 min | 5.0 mi |
|
Mount Rainier Nature Center
|
Drive: | 13 min | 5.5 mi |
Sky Properties has 5 parks within 5.5 miles, including Montgomery College Planetarium, University of Maryland Observatory, and UMD Observatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.7 mi |
Sky Properties has 3 hospitals within 5.7 miles, the nearest is Holy Cross Hospital which is 2.5 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.9 mi |
Sky Properties is 4.9 miles and a 10 minute drive from US Soldiers & Airmens Home.
Explore Similar Rentals Nearby
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources
6495-8369 Roanoke Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912