$1,950,000

12000 River Rd Potomac, MD 20854

Estimated payment $11,627/month

Total Views 1,454
3.25 Acres
$600,000 Price per Acre
141,570 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • River View
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Potomac Elementary School Rated A
  • 3.25 Acre Lot
  • No HOA

About This Lot

A beautiful sanctuary awaits you along the prestigious River Road in Potomac, Maryland. Dramatic cast-iron gates lead you from River Road down several hundred yards of your private paved road into over three acres looking over the Potomac River and C&O Canal partially. The lot is surrounded by well-grown woods and the forest conservation area. This exclusive safe haven is fully fenced in, utilities ready, and ready to build your own dream house. It has some river view in late fall and winter.The property is adjacent to protected national parkland near the canal and the river, but does not have the direct access.

Listing Agent

Austin Hsu

(301) 738-7900 austin7h@gmail.com United Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 3017387900 License #520968 Listed on: 03/17/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Vivian Hsieh

(301) 738-7900 myrealtorteam@gmail.com United Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 3017387900 License #317481

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,485

Lot Details

  • 3.25 Acre Lot
  • Masonry wall
  • Split Rail Fence
  • Privacy Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • No Through Street
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is zoned RE2

Property Views

  • River
  • Woods
  • Canal
  • Valley
  • Garden
  • Limited

Schools

  • Potomac Elementary School
  • Herbert Hoover Middle School
  • Winston Churchill High School

Utilities

  • Above Ground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • On Site Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 10
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160602744008

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Darnestown Outside Subdivision

Recreation

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a canal

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,485

Lot Details

3.25 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Land
  • Property Sub Type: Land
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Current Use: Land/Lot Only
  • Historic: No
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Price Per Sq Ft: 13.77

Exterior Features

  • Construction Completed: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Canal, Garden/Lawn, Limited, River, Trees/Woods, Water, Valley
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Potomac River, C&O Canal
  • Water Body Type: Canal
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Other
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: POTOMAC
  • High School: WINSTON CHURCHILL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HERBERT HOOVER

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Masonry/Stone, Privacy, Rear, Split Rail, Fully
  • Lot Count: 1
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Level, No Thru Street, Private, Sloping, Trees/Wooded, Partly Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.25
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 141570.00
  • Perc Type: Approved
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Topography Description: Sloping, Rolling, Flat, etc.
  • Zoning: RE2
  • Farmland Preservation: No
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lease In Effect: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14485.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160602744008
  • Tax Lot: 10
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2026

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,453 $1,219,900 $1,219,900 --
2024 $14,453 $1,219,900 $1,219,900 $0
2023 $14,211 $1,200,533 $0 $0
2022 $13,393 $1,181,167 $0 $0
2021 $10,844 $1,161,800 $1,161,800 $0
2020 $13,140 $1,161,800 $1,161,800 $0
2019 $10,819 $1,161,800 $1,161,800 $0
2018 $10,811 $1,161,800 $1,161,800 $0
2017 $10,742 $1,126,600 $0 $0
2016 -- $1,091,400 $0 $0
2015 $9,162 $1,056,200 $0 $0
2014 $9,162 $989,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/17/2026 03/17/26 For Sale $1,950,000 +13.0% --
01/26/2016 01/26/16 Sold $1,725,000 -13.8% -- View Prior Sale
11/16/2015 11/16/15 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2015 05/27/15 For Sale $2,000,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,725,000 First American Title Ins Co
Deed $1,250,000 --
Deed $1,250,000 --
Deed $995,000 --
Deed $622,000 --
Deed $395,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $845,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $845,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2222552

Bright MLS

APN: 06-02744008

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