12000 River Rd

Potomac, MD 20854

$1,725,000
Last Sold Price
141,570 / 3.25
Lot Size / Acres
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Closed 1/26/16
Closed 1/26/16
Exterior
Exterior (General)
Exterior (General)
Exterior (General)
Exterior (General)

Description

Private and exclusive property overlooking the C&O Canal and Potomac River. Over three acres with winter views. Fully Fenced with gas, water and electricity on the property, ready for your new dream home. Ready to build. Septic approved for six bedrooms. Adjacent to multi-million dollar estates on a prestigious stretch of River RoadPrivate and exclusive property overlooking the C&O Canal and Potomac River. Over three acres with winter views. Fully Fenced with gas, water and electricity on the property, ready for your new dream home. Ready to build. Septic approved for six bedrooms. Adjacent to multi-million dollar estates on a prestigious stretch of River Road

Property Details for 12000 River Road

Tax ID Number
160602744008
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Features
None
Views
Water, River, Canal, Trees/Woods
Garage
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/17/2020 08:44 PM

Property Details for 12000 River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1002337071
Days on Market175
Taxes$11,434 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Fee Simple
Year Built-
Lot Size3.25 AC
CountyMontgomery County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Sold By United Realty, Inc.

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Building Information for 12000 River Road

Lot Size3.25 AC

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$9,360 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,407

Property Taxes

$953

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12000 River Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138126809
  • Elementary School: POTOMAC (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • Middle Or Junior School: HERBERT HOOVER (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • High School: WINSTON CHURCHILL (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • County: MONTGOMERY
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: POTOMAC RIVER
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 0.0
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
  • Docks Count: 0
  • Dock Type and Features: None
  • Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: false
  • Dock/Slip Conveyance: None Available
  • Slips Count: 0
  • Boats Power Count: 0
  • Boats Nonpower Count: 0
  • Mean Low Water Feet: .00
  • Distance To Body Of Water: .00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks
  • Remarks Distance To Body Of Water: Less than 1 Block
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,056,200
  • Year Assessed: 2015
  • County Tax: $8,350
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
  • Zoning: RE2
  • Tax Lot: 10
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
  • Concessions Amount: $0
Building Info
Building Info
  • Possible Use: Residential
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Area: 141,570.00
  • Current Use: Residential
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Location Type: River
  • Parcel ID: 13921197
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • View: Yes
Utilities
Utilities
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent URL: YasminHomes.com

Property History for 12000 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 31, 2025

Expired

BRIGHT #MDMC2032790

—
Jan 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2032790

$1,950,000—
Sep 30, 2021

Expired

BRIGHT #MDMC726266

—
Sep 24, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC726266

$1,950,000—
Jan 26, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002337071

$1,725,000—
Jan 25, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #566088311

$1,725,000

+3.5% / yr

Nov 16, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1002337071

—
May 27, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002337071

$2,000,000—
Dec 31, 2014

Expired

BRIGHT #1007094212

$2,900,000—
Jul 8, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007094212

$2,900,000—
Mar 31, 2014

Expired

BRIGHT #1006978912

$2,900,000—
Feb 20, 2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006978912

$3,250,000—
Aug 1, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #203739523

$1,250,000

+5.6% / yr

Aug 1, 2006

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC131008

$1,250,000—
May 10, 2006

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC131008

—
Jan 6, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC131008

$1,295,000—
Aug 31, 2005

Expired

BRIGHT #MDMC516616

$1,295,000—
Jul 4, 2005

Expired

BRIGHT #MDMC515450

$1,295,000—
Jul 4, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC516616

$1,295,000—
Dec 20, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC515450

$1,295,000—
Jun 30, 2004

Expired

BRIGHT #MDMC513234

$1,295,000—
Feb 15, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC513234

$1,295,000—
Feb 11, 2004

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #MDMC607834

—
Sep 8, 2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC607834

$1,385,000—
Jun 6, 2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #98465664

$995,000—
May 29, 2002

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC369218

$995,000—
Oct 24, 2001

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC369218

—
Mar 13, 2001

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #MDMC567248

$2,900,000—
Mar 13, 2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC567248

$2,900,000—
Dec 11, 2000

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC369218

$1,200,000—
Mar 30, 1999

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC438498

$622,000—
Jan 4, 1999

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC438498

—
Dec 14, 1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC438498

$625,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2025

Expired

BRIGHT #MDMC2032790

—
01/19/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2032790

$1,950,000
09/30/2021

Expired

BRIGHT #MDMC726266

—
09/24/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC726266

$1,950,000
01/26/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002337071

$1,725,000
01/25/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #566088311

$1,725,000

+3.5% / yr

11/16/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1002337071

—
05/27/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002337071

$2,000,000
12/31/2014

Expired

BRIGHT #1007094212

$2,900,000
07/08/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007094212

$2,900,000
03/31/2014

Expired

BRIGHT #1006978912

$2,900,000
02/20/2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006978912

$3,250,000
08/01/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #203739523

$1,250,000

+5.6% / yr

08/01/2006

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC131008

$1,250,000
05/10/2006

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC131008

—
01/06/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC131008

$1,295,000
08/31/2005

Expired

BRIGHT #MDMC516616

$1,295,000
07/04/2005

Expired

BRIGHT #MDMC515450

$1,295,000
07/04/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC516616

$1,295,000
12/20/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC515450

$1,295,000
06/30/2004

Expired

BRIGHT #MDMC513234

$1,295,000
02/15/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC513234

$1,295,000
02/11/2004

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #MDMC607834

—
09/08/2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC607834

$1,385,000
06/06/2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #98465664

$995,000
05/29/2002

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC369218

$995,000
10/24/2001

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC369218

—
03/13/2001

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #MDMC567248

$2,900,000
03/13/2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC567248

$2,900,000
12/11/2000

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC369218

$1,200,000
03/30/1999

Closed

BRIGHT #MDMC438498

$622,000
01/04/1999

Pending

BRIGHT #MDMC438498

—
12/14/1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC438498

$625,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12000 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,219,900Additions-Total$1,219,900
Tax Record2025$14,484 ($1,207 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size141,570 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningRE2CountyMONTGOMERYAPN06-02744008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12000 River Road

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Potomac Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Winston Churchill High School
Public - 9 to 12
Stephen Knolls School
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Potomac Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public6 to 8

Winston Churchill High School
Public9 to 12

Stephen Knolls School
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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