8431 Bells Ridge Terrace

Closed 7/31/25

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Last Sold Price

$1,100,000

3 beds4 baths2,559 sqft

8431 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD 20854

TownhouseProperty Type

0.05 acresLot Size

1995Year Built

$430/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$100/moHOA Fees

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rarely available and beautifully updated, this 2-car garage townhome in the sought-after Bells Mill Estates community offers a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the home welcomes you with sun-drenched open spaces, beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level and a stunning updated kitchen.
The expansive open-concept layout is ideal for entertaining, seamlessly connecting the bright living room with oversized windows to the adjacent formal...Rarely available and beautifully updated, this 2-car garage townhome in the sought-after Bells Mill Estates community offers a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the home welcomes you with sun-drenched open spaces, beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level and a stunning updated kitchen.
The expansive open-concept layout is ideal for entertaining, seamlessly connecting the bright living room with oversized windows to the adjacent formal dining area. The gourmet kitchen impresses with high-end cabinetry, a stunning backsplash, quartz countertops, a large center island, stainless-steel appliances, and breakfast nook - kitchen opens to family room with gas fireplace.
French doors from the family room open to the oversized deck, offering a quiet retreat for morning coffee or weekend barbecues with views of the nearby park. The upper level offers three generously sized bedrooms and two full baths. The primary suite has a cathedral ceiling, a custom walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with double vanity, soaking tub, and separate glass-walled shower. The two secondary bedrooms share the hall bath.
The finished walkout lower level offers versatile living space, including a cozy recreation room with a gas fireplace and French doors opening to a fenced-in brick patio. This level also includes a full bath, laundry area, home office area and access to the attached garage.
This location is just minutes from the Inverness Recreation Club (tennis, pickleball, heated pool, sports courts and more), Cabin John Shopping Center and easy access to Pike & Rose, Metro, I-270, Montgomery Mall, and top-rated schools. The seller is the original owner and has lived in the property for 30 years! Don't miss out on this one.

Listing Agent

Kira Epstein Begal
Listing Agent
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
P: (240) 899-8577
Call Text

Listing closed: 07/31/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDMC2184798

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$840,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.7%

a front view of a house with a yard and outdoor seating

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3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,781
Square Feet: 0.05
Acres

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Property Information for 8431 Bells Ridge Terrace

Property Details

Taxes: $9,581 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 161002983073
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Other
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: BELLS MILL ESTATES
Subdivision: BELLS MILL ESTATES (MONTGOMERY MD)
Legal Subdivision: BELLS MILL ESTATES
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,109.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 450.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 600.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,050.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1995
Lot Size: 0.05 AC / 2,250 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121138126809
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: MONTGOMERY

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

HOA Name: BELLS MILL
Senior Community: No

Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $808,300

Year Assessed: 2025
County Tax: $9,134
Improvement Assessed Value: $433,300
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $375,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Front Foot Fee: $0
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Land Use Code: R
Refuse Fee: $245
Zoning: R90
Tax Lot: 66
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,559.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,559.00
Total SQFT: 3,159.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8039/1670/7594/803916707594_512_384_WM_UpBE9rYVlMo_InyB.jpg
Basement Type: Heated, Improved, Walkout Level
Foundation Details: Permanent
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 13992894

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 2

Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 8431 Bells Ridge Terrace

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 31, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1908844351	$1,100,000	—
Jul 31, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2184798	$1,100,000	—
Jun 10, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2184798		—
Jun 10, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2184798	$1,100,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/31/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1908844351	$1,100,000
07/31/2025	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2184798	$1,100,000
06/10/2025	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2184798	—
06/10/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2184798	$1,100,000

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

Public Records for 8431 Bells Ridge Terrace

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$9,148 ($762 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,009 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,559 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt450 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,250 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1995Year Renovated1995ZoningR90CountyMONTGOMERYAPN10-02983073

Schools near 8431 Bells Ridge Terrace

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Bells Mill Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.1 mi
9/10	Cabin John Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.2 mi
10/10	Winston Churchill High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Rock Terrace School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	4.2 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center	Public - Choice school	K to 5	4.4 mi
NR	Alternative Programs	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	5.0 mi
NR	Georgetown Hill Child Care Center	Private - Nearby school	PK to 1	0.1 mi
NR	McLean School of Maryland	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.4 mi
NR	The Heights School	Private - Nearby school	3 to 12	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Bells Mill Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.1 mi
9/10	Cabin John Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.2 mi
10/10	Winston Churchill High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
NR	Rock Terrace School Public6 to 12 Choice school	4.2 mi
NR	Carl Sandburg Center PublicK to 5 Choice school	4.4 mi
NR	Alternative Programs Public6 to 12 Choice school	5.0 mi
NR	Georgetown Hill Child Care Center PrivatePK to 1 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	McLean School of Maryland PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	The Heights School Private3 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 8431 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$1,100,000	3	4	2,559	2,250
8433 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$795,000	–	3.5	2,550	2,250
8429 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$599,000	–	3.5	2,850	2,665
10901 Tuckerman Hill Lane, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,875
8441 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$770,000	3	4	3,000	2,250
10903 Tuckerman Hill Lane, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,500
8428 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	3.5	2,898	2,700
8432 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$779,000	3	4	2,750	2,700
8434 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$640,000	–	3.5	2,559	2,250
8424 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$262,500	–	3.5	2,550	2,250
10905 Tuckerman Hill Lane, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,500
8436 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	3.5	2,602	2,250
8422 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$890,000	3	4	2,514	2,250
8438 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$775,000	3	4	2,550	2,250
10907 Tuckerman Hill Lane, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,875
8445 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$810,000	4	4	2,580	2,700

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