$929,000
SOLD DEC 30, 2025

8617 Atwell Rd Potomac, MD 20854

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,690 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$345 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Ritchie Park Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to 8617 Atwell Rd, a well maintained 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with 2,852 finished square feet of comfortable, thoughtfully designed living space. Ideally located in the desirable Montgomery Square community of Potomac, this residence blends classic charm with functional living, all within minutes of top-rated schools, shopping, parks, and commuter routes. A welcoming foyer opens to an inviting formal living room filled with natural light, perfect for hosting or quiet relaxation. The adjoining dining room comfortably accommodates gatherings large and small. At the heart of the home, the well-designed kitchen provides generous counter space, abundant cabinetry, and access to both the dining area and family spaces. The family room offers a warm everyday retreat, ideal for movie nights, game nights, or leisurely afternoons. Just off the main living areas, a screened porch extends the home’s living and entertaining space—perfect for morning coffee, evening breezes, or bug-free outdoor dining. A convenient powder room and access to the attached two-car garage complete the main level. The upper level hosts the serene primary suite with ample closet space and an en-suite full bath. Four additional bedrooms provide excellent flexibility for family, guests, a home office, or hobby spaces. A centrally located hall bath serves the secondary bedrooms efficiently. Situated on a nicely landscaped lot, the property features a private backyard perfect for gardening, play, or relaxation. The lot offers ample outdoor space for recreation and entertaining. The screened porch serves as a standout feature, blending indoor comfort with outdoor enjoyment. 8617 Atwell Rd is ideally positioned in one of Potomac’s most convenient neighborhoods—minutes from parks, schools, shopping, Cabin John, and major roadways for easy commuting to DC, Bethesda, and beyond.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Avi Galanti

(301) 906-4996 avi@galantigroup.com Compass License #608773 Listed on: 11/14/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

David Rios Benitez

(215) 974-0433 david.rios@compass.com Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,971

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Property is zoned R90

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 4 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Basement with some natural light

Schools

  • Ritchie Park Elementary School
  • Julius West Middle School
  • Richard Montgomery High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Montgomery Square Citizens Association
  • Montgomery Square Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 18
  • Assessor Parcel Number 160400122015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,971

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3214
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2690
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 345.35
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2690
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 524
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 524
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Combination, Frame
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • 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: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Refuse: 361.78
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Name: MONTGOMERY SQUARE CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: RITCHIE PARK
  • High School: RICHARD MONTGOMERY
  • Middle Or Junior School: JULIUS WEST

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13868.00
  • Zoning: R90
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8971.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160400122015
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2007
Sold by
Allenspach Frederick R
Bought by
Young Jeffrey A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$190,527
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$801,221

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2007
Sold by
Allenspach Frederick R
Bought by
Young Jeffrey A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$190,527
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$801,221
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $675,000 --
Deed $675,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/30/2025 12/30/25 Sold $929,000 0.0% $345 / Sq Ft
12/07/2025 12/07/25 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2025 12/04/25 Price Changed $929,000 -7.1% $345 / Sq Ft
11/14/2025 11/14/25 For Sale $999,999 -- $372 / 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 $8,446 $718,967 -- --
2024 $8,446 $680,933 $0 $0
2023 $7,295 $642,900 $394,300 $248,600
2022 $6,888 $638,467 $0 $0
2021 $7,937 $634,033 $0 $0
2020 $6,691 $629,600 $394,300 $235,300
2019 $6,663 $629,600 $394,300 $235,300
2018 $6,650 $629,600 $394,300 $235,300
2017 $6,863 $637,900 $0 $0
2016 $6,349 $628,533 $0 $0
2015 $6,349 $619,167 $0 $0
2014 $6,349 $609,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2208050

Bright MLS

APN: 04-00122015