12000 River Rd

Potomac, MD 20854

$1,950,000
Price
141,570 / 3.25
Lot Size / Acres
a view of a outdoor space
a view of a outdoor space
a view of outdoor space and yard
a street view with wooden fence and trees
a view of a pathway along the road and trees
a view of a backyard
a view of outdoor space and yard
a view of open space with mountain view
a view of a yard with trees in the background
a view of a yard covered with snow in the background
a swimming pool with a yard

Description

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.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.

Property Details for 12000 River Road

Tax ID Number
160602744008
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Waterfront
Yes
Views
Canal, Garden/Lawn, Limited, River, Trees/Woods, Valley, Water, Other
Garage
No
Legal Subdivision
DARNESTOWN OUTSIDE
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 01:38 AM

Property Details for 12000 River Road

StatusActive
MLS #MDMC2032790
Days on Market1436
Taxes$14,211 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Fee Simple
Year Built-
Lot Size3.25 AC
CountyMontgomery County

Location

Listing Courtesy of United Realty, Inc.
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Building Information for 12000 River Road

Lot Size3.25 AC

Payment Calculator

$10,820 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,636

Property Taxes

$1,184

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 12000 River Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138126809
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: POTOMAC (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: HERBERT HOOVER (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: WINSTON CHURCHILL (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MONTGOMERY
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: CO Canal and Potomac River
  • Water Body Type: Canal
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 200.0
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,200,533
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $13,833
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Zoning: RE2
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
  • Perc Type: Approved
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Lease In Effect: No
Building Info
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
  • Farm Land Preservation Y/N: No
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Level, No Thru Street, Private, Sloping
  • Current Use: Land/Lot Only
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Other
  • Road Responsibility: Private
  • Fencing: Masonry/Stone, Privacy, Rear, Split Rail, Other
  • Location Type: Near National Park
  • Parcel ID: 13921197
  • Additional Parcels: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Other
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: Other, 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 12000 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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
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

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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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More information about 12000 River Road, Potomac, MD 20854

12000 River Road is a 3.25 ac of land for sale in Potomac, MD 20854. This property was listed for sale on January 19, 2022 by United Realty, Inc., it's currently listed at $1,950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1436 days and was last sold on January 26, 2016. This listing's school district is Montgomery County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Potomac Elementary School, Herbert Hoover Middle School and Winston Churchill High School. 12000 River Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 3.25 ac of land on a 141,570 sq. ft. / 3.25 acres lot.

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