The Lakelands

About Lakelands Homes for Sale

The Lakelands is conveniently located just minutes from I270 west of the City of Gaithersburg in the North Potomac area, making it convenient for commuters regularly traveling to points south in Washington DC and Montgomery County. The Lakelands community conisists of 340 acres and has 1410 homes. It is a sizable community with a small town feel with access to a community pool and clubhouse with fitness room.  Neighborhood architecture includes neo- traditional village style homes. Some with brick fronts and some with siding.  The streets are lined with cozy white picket fences contributing to a warm small town feel.  Wooded back yards or open back yards normally sell at a premium to yards backing to other homes.

About Lakelands Real Estate

Most Homes in the Lakelands were built from 1990 to 2003.  Single family Detached Homes for sale in the Lakelands typically sell from $500k to $1.25 million and range in size from 1200 to 4100 taxable square feet.  Townhomes for sale in the Lakelands community typically list from $360,000 to $860,000 and range in size from 1300 to 3650 taxable square feet.

 Lakelands Location and commuter information

According to Google Maps the Lakelands is 4.3 miles from I-270 in Gaithersburg. The community is just 23.4 miles to Washington DC, 15 miles from Bethesda 15, 7 miles to Rockville, and 5 miles from Germantown 5. The Lakelands is included in Gaithersburg’s 20878 zip code and features some of the zip codes priciest real estate listings. It is only 7.6 miles to the Shady Grove Metro Station offering convenient Metro access to Washington DC and Metropolitan DC locations

Lakelands Shopping and entertainment

The The Lakelands has plenty of green space with pocket parks, trails and tot lots.  Residents often enjoy concerts at the Kentlands Mansion or at the Village Center during warm weather months. The community also offers convenient walking access to retail centers with, restaurants, shops and activities. The Lakelands was designed so residents can walk to everything necessary with easy access to over 1 million square feet of office and commercial space at the Kentlands Market Square Shopping Center. The shopping center includes a Giant Food Store, Petsmart, Michaels, Kmart and Lowes as well as other chain restaurants and signature food stops. The Kentlands is an adjoining community offering similar real estate opportunities.  Lakelands residents also enjoy entertainment, dining and shopping at the RIO Washingtonian Entertainments Center.  The RIO is a nearby retail and entertainment venue centered around a lake and conveniently located just off I-270.

Montgomery County Public Schools serving the Lakelands

Lakelands Public school students attend Quince Orchard High School, Lakelands Park Middle School, and Rachel Carson Elementary School.