8553 Bells Ridge Terrace

Closed 1/30/23

Last Sold Price

$534,000

3 beds2 baths1,120 sqft$477/sqft

8553 Bells Ridge Ter, Potomac, MD 20854

Description

Welcome to this gorgeous end-unit Brick front townhome. This two-level home is located in the exclusive Bells Mill Estates. Caring homeowners have updated this home through the years and pride of ownership shows throughout. Enter into the main level with a living room, dining space, powder room, kitchen, and utility/storage. A patio off the kitchen completes this level. The upper level hosts three bedrooms and a full bath. The updates include bathrooms, windows, kitchen - appliances, high-end cabinetry,...Welcome to this gorgeous end-unit Brick front townhome. This two-level home is located in the exclusive Bells Mill Estates. Caring homeowners have updated this home through the years and pride of ownership shows throughout. Enter into the main level with a living room, dining space, powder room, kitchen, and utility/storage. A patio off the kitchen completes this level. The upper level hosts three bedrooms and a full bath. The updates include bathrooms, windows, kitchen - appliances, high-end cabinetry, a new washer & dryer, a new furnace, a new hot water heater, and plumbing. Excellent schools - Churchill cluster! This end-unit home is spacious and close to the tot/lot, gazebo, walk/run path, and parking. The owners loved the private fenced backyard. Excellent location – close to shopping, restaurants, 270, 495 and so much more! Hurry – won’t last long! Offer review deadline, December 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

LISTING CLOSED: 01/30/2023 12:00 AM

Listed by Mandy Kaur • Redfin Corp
P: (571) 278-8008 mandy.kaur@redfin.com

Property Details for 8553 Bells Ridge Terrace

Status

Closed

MLS #

MDMC2078194

Days on Market

Taxes

$3,975 / year

HOA Fees

$79 / month

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Townhouse

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1996

Lot Size

0.04 AC / 1,875 SF

County

Montgomery County

Tax ID Number

161002983346

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Yes

Structure Type

Interior Row/Townhouse

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Expected On Market Date

12-21-2022

Subdivision

BELLS MILL ESTATES

Subdivision

BELLS MILL ESTATES (MONTGOMERY MD)

Legal Subdivision

BELLS MILL ESTATES

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,120.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Building Winterized Y/N

Property Condition

Excellent

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$620,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

1/37

$535,000

Sold 11/06/25

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,188
Square Feet: 0.04
Acres

12051 Gatewater Drive, Potomac, MD 20854

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,276
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

9323 Bentridge Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854

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3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,100
Square Feet: 0.29
Acres

10201 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854

1/27

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,200
Square Feet: Unavailable
Acres

11017 Candlelight Lane, Unit 11017, Potomac, MD 20854

1/33

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3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,576
Square Feet: 0.03
Acres

9331 Bentridge Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854

1/30

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3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1,568
Square Feet: 0.06
Acres

8174 Inverness Ridge Road, Potomac, MD 20854

1/2

$612,000

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3
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,133
Square Feet: 0.05
Acres

12236 Greenleaf Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854

1/42

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Sold 12/23/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,106
Square Feet: 0.05
Acres

12632 Tobytown Drive, Potomac, MD 20854

a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a refrigerator a kitchen island a dining table and chairs with wooden floor

1/65

$620,000

Sold 10/15/25

2
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,000
Square Feet: Unavailable
Acres

12500 Park Potomac Avenue, Unit 205S, Potomac, MD 20854

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Building Information for 8553 Bells Ridge Terrace

Stories2Residences-Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,875 SF

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$3,125 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,714

Property Taxes

$331

HOA Dues

$79

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Property Information for 8553 Bells Ridge Terrace

Location

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

School District County ID: 121138126809
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: BELLS MILL (MONTGOMERY MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: CABIN JOHN (MONTGOMERY MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: WINSTON CHURCHILL (MONTGOMERY MD)
HighSchoolSource: 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 Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Trash, Other
HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Common Grounds, Jog/Walk Path, Tot Lots/Playground, Other

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $330,500

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $3,647
Improvement Assessed Value: $130,500
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $200,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Front Foot Fee: $0
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Land Use Code: R
Refuse Fee: $245
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: No
Zoning: R90
Tax Lot: 55
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

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: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2022
Total Finished SQFT: 1,120.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,120.00
Total SQFT: 1,120.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8020/7196/3952/802071963952_512_384_WM_hMHy8ZPiw3mlDxSx.jpg
Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Tile, Solid Hardwood, Other
Foundation Details: Other
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: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 13992922

Additional Parcels: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Parking Lot

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Other
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Icemaker, Microwave
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Main Floor, Washer In Unit

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape

Pool: No Pool
Horse: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: None chosen (Non-REALTOR/Stockholder)

Property History for 8553 Bells Ridge Terrace

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 30, 2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1505446516	$534,000	—
Jan 30, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2078194	$534,000	—
Dec 27, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2078194		—
Dec 27, 2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDMC2078194		—
Dec 20, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2078194	$500,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/30/2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1505446516	$534,000
01/30/2023	Closed BRIGHT #MDMC2078194	$534,000
12/27/2022	Pending BRIGHT #MDMC2078194	—
12/27/2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDMC2078194	—
12/20/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDMC2078194	$500,000

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

Public Records for 8553 Bells Ridge Terrace

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$4,825 ($402 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,875 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1996Year Renovated1996ZoningR90CountyMONTGOMERYAPN10-02983346

Schools near 8553 Bells Ridge Terrace

This home is within Montgomery County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	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	0.2 mi
9/10	Winston Churchill High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Rock Terrace School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	4.1 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	0.2 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	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	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	0.2 mi
9/10	Winston Churchill High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.7 mi
NR	Rock Terrace School Public6 to 12 Choice school	4.1 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	0.2 mi
NR	McLean School of Maryland PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.4 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: 8553 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$534,000	3	2	1,120	1,875
8551 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,500
8549 Bells Ridge Terrace, Rockville, MD 20854	$434,500	3	1	–	1,500
8547 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	$505,000	3	2	1,120	1,500
8545 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,500
10919 Tuckerman Hill Lane, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,875
8543 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,875
10917 Tuckerman Hill Lane, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,500
11016 Larkmeade Lane, Potomac, MD 20854	$1,235,000	5	5	–	8,003
8537 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,875
10915 Tuckerman Hill Lane, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,500
8535 Bells Ridge Terrace, Potomac, MD 20854	–	–	1.5	1,120	1,500
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