4001 Damascus Rd

Gaithersburg, MD 20882

$59,900
Price
20,908 / 0.48
Lot Size / Acres
Overview of property
Both Tax ID parcels

Description

Property is RAW LAND. No access to public water or public sewer. Agent will upload letters from Montgo County regarding ability to build on the lot. This lot does not have a perk or well. There was an old house that was demolished and removed, the former hand dug well was removed, and the old septic abandoned. This property backs to Waredaca Farm. Zoned Agriculture. One buyer is exempted from this listing. Cash purchase only. My research, from Chat GPT, Buyers should verify all information:📍 Parcel...Property is RAW LAND. No access to public water or public sewer. Agent will upload letters from Montgo County regarding ability to build on the lot. This lot does not have a perk or well. There was an old house that was demolished and removed, the former hand dug well was removed, and the old septic abandoned. This property backs to Waredaca Farm. Zoned Agriculture. One buyer is exempted from this listing. Cash purchase only. My research, from Chat GPT, Buyers should verify all information:📍 Parcel 173 – 4001 Damascus Rd, Gaithersburg, MD

Zoning: AR – Agricultural Reserve (Montgomery County)
Lot size: approximately 0.48 acre
Status: Legal nonconforming lot (created prior to current AR 25-acre minimum)

Because it’s a pre-existing recorded lot, it can be used, but with limits. My research, from Chat GPT, Buyers should verify all information:📍 Parcel 173 – 4001 Damascus Rd, Gaithersburg, MD

Zoning: AR – Agricultural Reserve (Montgomery County)
Lot size: approximately 0.48 acre
Status: Legal nonconforming lot (created prior to current AR 25-acre minimum)

Because it’s a pre-existing recorded lot, it can be used, but with limits ✅ Uses ALLOWED by right on this parcel

You may:

Maintain and occupy a single-family detached home

Repair, renovate, and make interior updates

Add typical accessory structures
(garage, shed, small barn-style outbuilding — subject to setbacks)

Home occupation
(office, consulting, remote work; no retail traffic)

Personal gardening / hobby agriculture

Keep limited animals
(chickens, etc., per Montgomery County animal rules)


Must comply with nonconforming structure rules

Agricultural business activity
(boarding, sales, events) → usually not allowed

🚫 Uses NOT allowed



Duplexes, townhouses, apartments

Retail, commercial, or event use

Intensive agriculture or boarding operations

📐 Key Development Rules to Know

Setbacks still apply (AR has larger setbacks than residential zones)

Well & septic limits control expansion potential

No increase in density or intensity beyond existing conditions



✔️ This parcel is buildable/usable as a single-family residential lot
✔️ You can live in it, improve it, and maintain it
❌ You cannot subdivide, or commercialize it
🧱 Accessory Structures (garage, shed, etc.) Typical AR standards (subject to confirmation by DPS):

Side/Rear: usually 10–15 feet

Front: generally behind the front building line

Must still meet well & septic separation requirements

Larger structures (barn-type buildings) may trigger larger setbacks. Typical AR standards (subject to confirmation by DPS):

Side/Rear: usually 10–15 feet

Front: generally behind the front building line

Must still meet well & septic separation requirements

Larger structures (barn-type buildings) may trigger larger setbacks 🚧 Other Key Limits to Keep in Mind

Max building height: 35 feet

Well & septic locations often limit buildable area more than zoning

Easements (utility, drainage) can further reduce usable space

Bottom Line

For planning purposes, assume:
50' front | 25' sides | 50' rear
  1. Listed by Rose F Bartz • Keller Williams Realty Centre
    P: (301)-788-1468 rosebartz@kw.com

Property Details for 4001 Damascus Road

Tax ID Number
160100001356
Ownership
Fee Simple
HOA
No
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Legal Subdivision
LAYTONSVILLE OUTSIDE
Central Air
No
Construction Completed
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/29/2026 10:35 AM

Property Details for 4001 Damascus Road

StatusActive
MLS #MDMC2214908
Days on Market3
Taxes$3,428 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Fee Simple
Year Built-
Lot Size0.48 AC
CountyMontgomery County

Location

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Building Information for 4001 Damascus Road

Lot Size0.48 AC

Payment Calculator

$578 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$292

Property Taxes

$286

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4001 Damascus Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138126809
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: LAYTONSVILLE (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: GAITHERSBURG (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: GAITHERSBURG (MONTGOMERY MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • County: MONTGOMERY
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $246,100
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $2,833
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $92,900
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Front Foot Fee: $0
  • Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Refuse Fee: $388
  • Zoning: AR
  • Zoning Dscrp: Agricultural Reserve --
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Building Info
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
  • Farm Land Preservation Y/N: No
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Current Use: Land/Lot Only
  • Parcel ID: 13784521
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Addl Parcels Descrp: Property was acquired by inheritance.
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Water Source: None
  • Sewer Septic: No Septic System
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Frederick County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.rosebartzhomes.com

Property History for 4001 Damascus Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2214908

$59,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/27/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDMC2214908

$59,900

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

Public Records for 4001 Damascus Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,736 ($228 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,244 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850ZoningARCountyMONTGOMERYAPN01-00001356Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4001 Damascus Road

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Greenwood Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rosa M. Parks Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Sherwood High School
Public - 9 to 12
Stephen Knolls School
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Greenwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Rosa M. Parks Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sherwood 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 4001 Damascus Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20882

4001 Damascus Road is a 0.48 ac of land for sale in Gaithersburg, MD 20882. This property was listed for sale on January 27, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty Centre, it's currently listed at $59,900. This listing's school district is Montgomery County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Greenwood Elementary School, Rosa M. Parks Middle School and Sherwood High School. 4001 Damascus Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 0.48 ac of land on a 20,908 sq. ft. / 0.48 acres lot.

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