NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7811 Gate Post Way Potomac, MD 20854

Estimated Value: $1,525,000 - $1,822,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,252 Sq Ft
$324/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 30, 2019

Last sale price $1,230,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,543/month

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Gourmet Country Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Carderock Springs Elementary School Rated A
  • Scenic Views
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2019

Premier River Falls TH backing to stunning, dedicated, private green space/woods. The best in low maintenance living! High 9' ceilings, open flr plan w/exceptional room sizes. No need to give away your furniture when downsizing! Gorgeous, all neutral condition, move-in ready! Gourmet Chef's Kitchen w/quartz counters, gas cooking, beautiful breakfast nook open to FR, French door to deck and wide Gtwn style patio. High upgrade wiring for IT. Easy access to Clara Barton Pkwy, I-495. Whitman!! Act fast!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Killeen

Washington Fine Properties, LLC License #SP00094539 Listed on: 05/07/2019

Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Killeen

Washington Fine Properties, LLC License #SP00094539 Listed on: 05/07/2019

Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,025

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 4,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

  • $179 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Palladian Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Atrium Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Library
  • Workshop
  • Monitored
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Walk-in Shower

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Workshop
  • Basement Windows

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Schools

  • Carderock Springs Elementary School
  • Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
  • Walt Whitman High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Water Heater
  • Fiber Optics Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 64
  • Assessor Parcel Number 161002844223

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management, reserve funds, road maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • River Falls HOA
  • Built by Gosnell
  • River Falls Subdivision, Perfection!! Floorplan

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Community Center
  • Party Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Baseball Field
  • Soccer Field
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Pool Membership Available

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,025

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$179 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Remarks Public: Premier River Falls TH backing to stunning, dedicated, private green space/woods. The best in low maintenance living! High 9' ceilings, open flr plan w/exceptional room sizes. No need to give away your furniture when downsizing! Gorgeous, all neutral condition, move-in ready! Gourmet Chef's Kitchen w/quartz counters, gas cooking, beautiful breakfast nook open to FR, French door to deck and wide Gtwn style patio. High upgrade wiring for IT. Easy access to Clara Barton Pkwy, I-495. Whitman!! Act fast!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Palladian
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Atrium, Six Panel
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Great Room, Workshop, Media Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Workshop
  • Basement Finished Percent: 95.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 6222
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5252
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 312.93
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4052
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 970
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 2170
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 7811

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape
  • Roof: Concrete
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Scenic Vista
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 213.26
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Electric Alarm, Monitored, Smoke Detector, Sprinkler System - Indoor
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Fiber Optics Available, Under Ground
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 537.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Baseball Field, Basketball Courts, Club House, Community Center, Party Room, Pool - Outdoor, Pool Mem Avail, Soccer Field, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
  • HOA Name: RIVER FALLS HOA
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No
  • Community Pool Features: In Ground

Schools

  • School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: CARDEROCK SPRINGS
  • Middle School: THOMAS W. PYLE
  • High School: WALT WHITMAN
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 121138126809
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: CARDEROCK SPRINGS
  • High School: WALT WHITMAN
  • Middle Or Junior School: THOMAS W. PYLE

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4840.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: R200
  • In City Limits: No

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Gosnell

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13025.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161002844223
  • Tax Lot: 64
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 4940
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 08/30/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2024
Sold by
Welch Pierre Robert and Welch Holly Earll
Bought by
Pierre R Welch Iii Revocable Trust and Holly Earll Welch Revocable Trust
Total Days on Market
93
Current Estimated Value
$1,701,258

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2019
Closed on
Aug 30, 2019
Sold by
Newsom David K and Newsom Lori M
Bought by
Welch Pierre Robert and Welch Holly Earll
Seller's Agent
Anne Killeen
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Anne Killeen
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
List Price
$1,268,000
Sold Price
$1,230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,000
-3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$301,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2011
Sold by
Newsom David K and Newsom Lori M
Bought by
Newsom David K and Newsom Lori M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2011
Sold by
Newsom David K and Newsom Lori M
Bought by
Newsom David K and Newsom Lori M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2007
Sold by
Prudential Relocation Inc
Bought by
Newson David K and Newson Lori M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2007
Sold by
Prudential Relocation Inc
Bought by
Newson David K and Newson Lori M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2003
Sold by
Laflin John C and Laflin Elizabeth A
Bought by
Thompson Donald E and Thompson Kathleen Wilson

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2001
Sold by
Clarence W Gosnell Inc
Bought by
Laflin John C and Laflin Elizabeth A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pierre R Welch Iii Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Welch Pierre Robert $1,230,000 Federal Title & Escrow Co
Newsom David K -- --
Newsom David K -- --
Newson David K $1,320,000 --
Prudential Relocation Inc $1,320,000 --
Newson David K $1,320,000 --
Prudential Relocation Inc $1,320,000 --
Thompson Donald E $942,500 --
Laflin John C $872,303 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Welch Pierre Robert $383,000
Previous Owner Welch Pierre Robert $301,000
Previous Owner Newsom David K $1,303,286
Previous Owner Newsom David K $1,400,000
Previous Owner Newsom Lori M $160,000
Previous Owner Newsom Lori M $264,000
Previous Owner Prudential Relocation Inc $1,056,000
Previous Owner Prudential Relocation Inc $1,056,000
Previous Owner Thompson Donald E $693,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2019 08/30/19 Sold $1,230,000 -3.0% $234 / Sq Ft
05/07/2019 05/07/19 For Sale $1,268,000 -- $241 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $16,030 $1,353,633 $0 $0
2023 $13,896 $1,235,767 $0 $0
2022 $12,052 $1,117,900 $440,000 $677,900
2021 $11,991 $1,117,900 $440,000 $677,900
2020 $11,971 $1,117,900 $440,000 $677,900
2019 $12,333 $1,152,400 $440,000 $712,400
2018 $12,348 $1,152,400 $440,000 $712,400
2017 $12,993 $1,152,400 $0 $0
2016 -- $1,163,700 $0 $0
2015 $11,772 $1,142,700 $0 $0
2014 $11,772 $1,121,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC657168

Bright MLS

APN: 10-02844223