8512 Bells Ridge Terrace

Closed 5/8/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,110,000

3 beds4 baths3,150 sqft$352/sqft

8512 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD 20854

TownhouseProperty Type

2,700 sq ftLot Size

1995Year Built

$352/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$102/moHOA Fees

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 8512 Bells Ridge Terrace, a stunning end-unit townhome nestled in the desirable Bells Mill Estates of Potomac, MD. This 3-level residence boasts a contemporary open floor plan highlighted by expansive windows and high ceilings that fill the space with natural light. Offering 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the home boasts a fully finished above-ground lower level and a 2-car garage with extra storage and shelves. The house has hardwood floors throughout, an open kitchen with an island, granite...Welcome to 8512 Bells Ridge Terrace, a stunning end-unit townhome nestled in the desirable Bells Mill Estates of Potomac, MD. This 3-level residence boasts a contemporary open floor plan highlighted by expansive windows and high ceilings that fill the space with natural light. Offering 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the home boasts a fully finished above-ground lower level and a 2-car garage with extra storage and shelves. The house has hardwood floors throughout, an open kitchen with an island, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. All bathrooms are spacious and well-appointed with upgraded fixtures. The main floor opens up to a large, low-maintenance deck overlooking mature trees. The lower level features a spacious recreation room with a cozy gas-fired fireplace and access to a large and very private backyard patio. This home has been impeccably maintained and upgraded to improve energy efficiency, with insulation added, siding replaced, and French doors installed to eliminate drafts. Other updates include a new roof, both HVAC systems, water heater, washer/dryer, Ring security system, smart Wi-Fi-enabled lock, garage opener, and fresh paint throughout! The home is situated within a beautifully designed Potomac Regency community with a newly renovated playground and many walking trails just steps from your door. The house is located next to Bells Mill Elementary School and Cabin John Middle School, and less than a mile from Winston Churchill High School and Georgetown Hill Child Care Center. Cabin John Plaza with restaurants, shops, medical and dental offices, an animal hospital, and beautiful Cabin John Park are all less than two miles away. The Iverness Recreation Center, with an outdoor swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, and another playground, is within walking distance as well. It is a truly turn-key home in an easy-to-live-in community waiting for you!

Listing Agent

Kate Mikhaylova
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Compass
P: (703) 869-2634
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Listing closed: 05/08/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDMC2212868

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Property Information for 8512 Bells Ridge Terrace

Property Details

Taxes: $10,006 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
Tax ID Number: 161002983051
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Style: Traditional
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: 3,150.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Excellent, Good, Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1995
Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,700 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
HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Care Front, Management, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash

HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Jog/Walk Path, Tot Lots/Playground, Common Grounds
Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $822,700

Year Assessed: 2025
County Tax: $9,471
Improvement Assessed Value: $447,700
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: 35
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# 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: 3,150.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,580.00
Total SQFT: 3,150.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Floors In Unit Count: 3
Construction Materials: Brick, Aluminum Siding
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8046/7846/2956/804678462956_512_384_WM_JY7pJ9mJqaOMPBk0.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood
Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Front Entrance, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows
Foundation Details: Slab
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: Shed

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Fencing: Fully

Parcel ID: 13992893
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

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

Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Sprinkler System, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Motion Detectors, Security System, Sprinkler System - Indoor
Laundry Type: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Lower Floor, Washer In Unit, Hookup

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s)
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central, 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 8512 Bells Ridge Terrace

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 8, 2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1939476333	$1,110,000	—
May 8, 2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1938729660	$1,110,000	+2.5% / yr
May 8, 2026	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2212868	$1,110,000	—
Mar 30, 2026	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2212868		—
Mar 30, 2026	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDMC2212868		—
Mar 25, 2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2212868	$1,125,000	—
Apr 26, 2004	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC169204	$645,000	—
Apr 23, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #144771876	$645,000	—
Feb 24, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC169204		—
Feb 20, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC169204	$615,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/08/2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1939476333	$1,110,000
05/08/2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1938729660	$1,110,000 +2.5% / yr
05/08/2026	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2212868	$1,110,000
03/30/2026	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2212868	—
03/30/2026	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDMC2212868	—
03/25/2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2212868	$1,125,000
04/26/2004	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC169204	$645,000
04/23/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #144771876	$645,000
02/24/2004	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC169204	—
02/20/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC169204	$615,000

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

Public Records for 8512 Bells Ridge Terrace

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$10,006 ($834 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,060 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,580 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt480 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,700 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1995Year Renovated1995ZoningR90CountyMONTGOMERYAPN10-02983051

Schools near 8512 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	0.2 mi
9/10	Cabin John Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.1 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	4.5 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	0.2 mi
NR	McLean School of Maryland	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.5 mi
NR	The Heights School	Private - Nearby school	3 to 12	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Bells Mill Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
9/10	Cabin John Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.1 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	4.5 mi
NR	Alternative Programs Public6 to 12 Choice school	5.0 mi
NR	Georgetown Hill Child Care Center PrivatePK to 1 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	McLean School of Maryland PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	The Heights School Private3 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 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: 8512 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$1,110,000	3	4	3,150	2,700
8510 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$975,000	3	4	2,781	2,250
8516 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$780,000	3	4	2,580	2,700
8506 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$850,000	3	4	2,580	2,613
8504 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$680,000	3	4	–	2,250
8518 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$812,000	3	4	2,589	2,250
8520 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$765,000	4	4	3,198	2,250
8502 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$760,000	–	3.5	2,589	2,250
8522 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$749,775	–	3.5	2,580	2,250
8515 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,875
8500 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	3.5	2,580	2,700
8517 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$315,000	–	1.5	1,120	1,500
8524 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$775,000	4	4	2,589	2,250
8519 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,500
8445 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$810,000	4	4	2,580	2,700
8521 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,500

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