$1,500,000
SOLD DEC 12, 2023

8544 Brickyard Rd Potomac, MD 20854

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,584 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$327 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carderock Springs Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of December 2023

Beautiful, extensively renovated Potomac home, ready to move in! Gleaming hardwood floors on the upper two levels, all four bathrooms updated (2023, completely new are two upstairs bathrooms and middle-level powder room), soaring two-story entry with porcelain tile, entire house interior meticulously painted (2023), new wall-to-wall carpet in the lower level (2023), and new high-efficiency HVAC system (2022). Architecturally designed curving brick front walk, fully-finished walk-out basement with architectural features, and mature flowering gardens designed by a master gardener. This light-filled home has four bedrooms upstairs, an additional bedroom/home office in the basement, a sunroom/home office with French doors opening to a deck on the middle level, formal living and dining rooms, and a wood-burning fireplace in the family room which opens to the eat-in kitchen. The level walk-out basement opens onto a slate stone patio, connected to two decks, flowing into the level backyard. Both the middle and lower levels have circular flow and direct access to the backyard -- perfect for entertaining or family living! Save on utility bills and embrace a low maintenance lifestyle in this home, with its many energy-saving upgrades, including new Anderson windows, air-tight ProVia front door, a "fifty-year" roof, new high efficiency HVAC system and "smart" thermostat, and extra layer of attic insulation. As insiders know, there is nothing else in the Washington DC area like this close-in community-oriented neighborhood! Located in the Whitman school district (Carderock, Pyle, Whitman) with terrific proximity to nature and hiking trails. The C&O Canal, Billy Goat Trail, Great Falls Park, and Potomac Village are all just minutes away, and there is easy access to Bethesda, Tysons Corner, and everything the Washington DC area has to offer. Start enjoying your family's dream home right away and for many years to come!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ted Duncan

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 10/05/2023

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Lupe Rohrer

Redfin Corp

Redfin Corp

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,552

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R200

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement with some natural light

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating

Schools

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

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fawsett Farms Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 22
  • Assessor Parcel Number 161001923850

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,552

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Improved, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4812
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4584
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 492.22
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3149
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1435
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 228
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1663
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8544

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • 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: Combination, Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Refuse: 244.78
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air, Energy Star Heating System, Humidifier
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 15400.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: R200
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10552.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161001923850
  • Tax Lot: 22
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3149
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 12/12/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2023
Closed on
Dec 12, 2023
Sold by
Barbara G Doran Trust
Bought by
Wade Sarah Maria and Wade Laurence
Seller's Agent
Ted Duncan
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lupe Rohrer
Redfin Corp
List Price
$1,625,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-7.69%
Views
67

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$1,164,375
Outstanding Balance
$1,146,027
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$468,921

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2010
Sold by
Doran Charles F and Doran G B
Bought by
Doran Barbara G
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,500,000 Old Republic National Title In
Deed $1,500,000 Old Republic National Title In
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,164,375 VA
Closed $1,164,375 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/11/2025 09/11/25 For Sale $1,565,000 -2.2% $497 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 For Sale $1,600,000 +6.7% $508 / Sq Ft
12/12/2023 12/12/23 Sold $1,500,000 -3.2% $327 / Sq Ft
11/05/2023 11/05/23 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2023 10/19/23 Price Changed $1,550,000 -4.6% $338 / Sq Ft
10/05/2023 10/05/23 For Sale $1,625,000 -- $354 / 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
2025 $11,924 $1,035,700 $480,800 $554,900
2024 $11,924 $996,900 $0 $0
2023 $5,383 $958,100 $0 $0
2022 $7,410 $919,300 $480,800 $438,500
2021 $19,720 $875,067 $0 $0
2020 $8,804 $830,833 $0 $0
2019 $8,299 $786,600 $480,800 $305,800
2018 $8,307 $786,600 $480,800 $305,800
2017 $9,777 $786,600 $0 $0
2016 -- $884,100 $0 $0
2015 $8,504 $856,467 $0 $0
2014 $8,504 $828,833 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2109354

Bright MLS

APN: 10-01923850