12000 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
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FOR SALE
3.25 ACRES

$1,950,000

    12000 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854

    Est. Mortgage $11,884/mo*
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    Home Highlights

    Lot/Land
    3.25 acre lot

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 12000 River Rd.
    • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this 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. It has some river view in late fall and winter.The property is adjacent to protected national parkland near the canal and the river, but does not have the direct access.
    Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
    Listing courtesy of Austin Hsu, (240) 606-6666
    United Realty, Inc., (301) 738-7900
    Co-Listing Agent: Piin D Hsieh, (301) 254-7407
    United Realty, Inc., (301) 738-7900
    Source: Bright MLS, MLS#MDMC2222552
    Also Listed on Bright MLS.

    Home Details for 12000 River Rd

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Above Ground, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Other, Other Internet Service
    Gas & Electric
    Electric: Other, 200+ Amp Service
    View
    Has a ViewView: Canal, Garden, Limited, River, Trees/Woods, Water, Other, Valley

    Exterior Features

    Exterior Home Features
    Fencing: Masonry/Stone, Privacy, Back Yard, Split Rail, Full, Other
    Frontage
    Waterfront: CanalResponsible for Road Maintenance: Private Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Paved, OtherNot on Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: On Site SepticWater Body: Potomac River, C&o Canal

    Days on Market

    Days on Market: 180+

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Building
    No Additional Parcels
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 160602744008

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $1,950,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Possession Timing: Negotiable, Other

    Active Status

    MLS Status: ACTIVE

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: POTOMACCommunity: Darnestown Outside
    School Information
    Elementary School: PotomacElementary School District: Montgomery County Public SchoolsJr High / Middle School: Herbert HooverJr High / Middle School District: Montgomery County Public SchoolsHigh School: Winston ChurchillHigh School District: Montgomery County Public Schools

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: MDMC2222552

    HOA

    No HOA

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 3.25 Acres

    Listing Info

    Special Conditions: Standard

    Offer

    Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive AgencyListing Terms: Cash, Contract, Conventional, Negotiable, Other

    Business

    Business Information
    Ownership: Fee Simple

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: MDMC2222552Water ViewWater View: Canal, River, Water

    Additional Information

    Source Internet Automated Valuation Display: NSource Internet Consumer Comment: YSource Internet Entire Listing Display: YSource Internet Address Display: Y

    Around this home

    What Locals Say about Potomac

    At least 196 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 92 % Say parking is easy

    • 87 % Say car is needed

    • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 83 % Say it's quiet

    • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 73 % Say there's wildlife

    • 65 % Say kids play outside

    • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 43 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 43 % Say there are community events

    • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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      "Very safe neighbourhood. Good for kids and dogs. Convenient and close to lots of shops. Good schools. "
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    • Trulia User
      "It’s the nicest neighborhood in our town and arguably the entire Washington DC metro area. Large lots, quiet and peaceful. "
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    • Lisa Jurick
      "I live on the border of Potomac and Bethesda. It’s easy access to shops, restaurants and great schools but mostly to Washington, DC and Tysons Corner. I cannot walk to any of these areas but it’s a short 10-15min drive. They have beautiful hiking trails and beautiful places to live and great school districts "
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    • Kikidilim
      "I have lived in this area for four years, and I don’t think I want to leave anywhere else. Safe, neighborly, calm, with awesome schools"
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    • Djfksgbv6d
      "Walk their children to school. Pick after your dog. Talk to your children to be aware of their surroundings. "
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    • Trulia User
      "Raised my family here for 23 years and is our peaceful home amid the hustle and bustle of the Washington, DC area. We know our neighbors and walk daily around the neighborhood and everyone is friendly. "
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    • Lisa Jurick
      "I’ve lived here for 8 years. It’s a lovely, quiet neighborhood and everyone is friendly. Very two to three homes has a dog. Every home is beautiful "
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    • Lisa Jurick
      "There are many parks, people are friendly, we just need more restaurants. Family restaurants, up scale restaurants, and delicatessens. We have the space but we have currently is old and passed us by.we need a rental bike shop and gift stores "
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    • Trulia User
      "New neighbor welcome parties; house decorator tours; holiday parties for adults and kids; pot luck and holiday themed parties."
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    • Trulia User
      "I drive through the neighborhood often and I live adjacent to the neighborhood. The side walk is lovely and I see a lot of walkers and runners "
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    • Trulia User
      "They would like living here because there are so many families with dogs. You may not know the dog owners’ names; you probably know the dogs’ names."
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    • Trulia User
      "Everyone is friendly and the community has great tree lines and the feel of being in a park like setting "
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    • Trulia User
      "The association and pool clubhouse do a great job. They have pot lucks, food trucks, a great chat, friendly neighbors always walking. "
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    • Monson.joette
      "Great schools. Watchful neighbors. Beautiful setting. Upscale homes depending on neighborhood, well over $1M dollars. "
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    • M. N. P.
      "I recently moved to the neighborhood and love it. most people are very friendly. The public walking trails are a great treat. "
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    • Lisajurick
      "I’ve lived here for three years The neighborhood is very clean, private and safe. I can leave my door unlocked to my home or my car and not have to worry The scenery is picturesque "
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    • Mason
      "Potomac Day is every fall and is a great event with a parade and free rides for kids and activities set up in The center of town . It’s also a chance for local businesses to advertise with booths and giveaways ! There is also canal days on the c&o canal in great falls national park . "
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    • Paul D.
      "It’s a dog owners neighborhood. Good for them, horrible for non dog owners because you can’t step outside your door without someone walking their dog right in your yard relieving themselves. They’re extremely annoying!"
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    • Trulia User
      "you will spend a lot of time in the car driving your kids everywhere. The older residents do not like teenagers..."
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    • LS
      "Long, stressful, but worth it. You cannot always walk, unless you are willing to take multiple forms of public transit in order to get where you need to go."
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    • Natashmn
      "safety comes with the territory fantastic schools great parks outdoor spaces variety of amenities that requires driving"
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    • Ryder_452
      "Many dog walkers. Friendly owners and plenty of room on the streets. Great place to walk your dog. "
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    Market trends in Potomac

    Last updated August 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $1.4M
    $56.67K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    99.9%
    0.1%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $370
    $4    MoM
    Available listings
    116
    20    MoM

    Home Value

    Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

    Comparable sales

    These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    121 Yarnick Rd, Great Falls, VA
    1.64
    Lot/Land
    $2,750,000
    03/05/26
    -
    -
    12520 Glen Rd, Rockville, MD
    2.13
    Lot/Land
    $1,100,000
    12/15/25
    -
    -
    Route 313, Perkasie, PA
    1.72
    Lot/Land
    $35,000
    07/22/26
    -
    -
    9806 Arnon Chapel Rd, Great Falls, VA
    2.72
    Lot/Land
    $1,100,000
    06/29/26
    -
    -
    9331 Cornwell Farm Dr, Great Falls, VA
    3.02
    Lot/Land
    $2,490,000
    01/21/26
    -
    -
    9400 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA
    3.47
    Lot/Land
    $2,200,000
    09/15/26
    -
    -
    9438 River Rd, Potomac, MD
    3.49
    Lot/Land
    $2,050,000
    11/12/25
    -
    -
    9821 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA
    3.45
    Lot/Land
    $1,110,000
    03/17/26
    -
    -
    9710 Overlea Dr, Rockville, MD
    3.22
    Lot/Land
    $678,000
    12/08/25
    -
    -

    Nearby home prices

    Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Price
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Status
    11205 Tack House Ct, Rockville, MD 20854
    0.17
    $1,230,300
    5
    4.5
    4,465
    Off Market
    11201 Spur Wheel Ln, Potomac, MD 20854
    0.19
    $1,939,000
    7
    5.5
    7,008
    Off Market
    11900 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
    0.22
    $11,840,000
    5
    9
    25,119
    Recently Sold
    11100 Smokey Quartz Ln, Potomac, MD 20854
    0.24
    $2,002,500
    4
    4.5
    6,572
    Off Market
    10828 Admirals Way, Rockville, MD 20854
    0.34
    $1,649,300
    4
    3.5
    3,838
    Off Market
    11416 Spur Wheel Ln, Rockville, MD 20854
    0.33
    $1,237,700
    5
    4.5
    4,800
    Off Market
    11612 Swains Lock Ter, Potomac, MD 20854
    0.36
    $2,089,000
    5
    5.5
    5,750
    Off Market
    10809 Admirals Way, Potomac, MD 20854
    0.40
    $1,361,900
    4
    3
    2,694
    Off Market
    10815 Swains Lock Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
    0.50
    $1,860,000
    4
    3
    5,290
    Off Market
    11509 Lake Potomac Dr, Potomac, MD 20854
    0.56
    $1,709,000
    5
    4.5
    4,935
    Off Market
    11512 Big Piney Way, Potomac, MD 20854
    0.58
    $2,250,000
    5
    7
    7,338
    Recently Sold

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Mar 18, 2026
    Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2222552
    		Listed For Sale
    $1,950,000
    Jan 1, 2026
    Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2032790
    		ListingRemoved
    $1,950,000
    Jan 19, 2022
    Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2032790
    		Listed For Sale
    $1,950,000
    Jan 13, 2021
    Source: Bright MLS
    		ListingRemoved
    Sep 24, 2020
    Source: Agent Provided
    		Listed For Sale
    $1,950,000

    LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

    Austin Hsu, United Realty, Inc., (301) 738-7900
    Agent Phone: (240) 606-6666
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    Frequently asked questions about 12000 River Rd

    • How big is 12000 River Rd?
      12000 River Rd in Potomac, MD is about 3.3 acres.
    • What is the price per acre for 12000 River Rd?
      12000 River Rd in Potomac, MD is listed at $1,950,000, or about $600K per acre.
    • What do residents say about Potomac?
      Residents describe Potomac, MD as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Potomac, MD.
    • What are the closest schools to 12000 River Rd?
      The closest schools to 12000 River Rd in Potomac, MD are Herbert Hoover Middle School (rated 10/10), Potomac Elementary School (rated 8/10), Winston Churchill High School (rated 10/10).
    12000 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on Mar 18, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# MDMC2222552.