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  • Lots/Land
  • 3.25 Acres
  • Updated 2 days ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 12000 River Rd

General

  • Price: $1,950,000
  • Taxes: $14,485 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Lots/Land
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: MDMC2222552
  • Updated: 3/17/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Additional Information

  • Equipment: See Remarks

Location

  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • Subdivision: DARNESTOWN OUTSIDE
  • Driving Directions: From Rt. 495 to River Road toward Potomac, pass Potomac Village, and drive west about 3-4 miles. The lot is on the left.
  • Location Details: Near National Park

School Information

  • School District: Montgomery County Public Schools
  • Elementary School: Potomac
  • Middle School: Herbert Hoover
  • High School: Winston Churchill

Utilities

  • Sewer: On Site Septic
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Above Ground, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Other

Structural Information

  • Current Bldg. Use: Land/Lot Only

Lot Features

  • Property View: Canal, Garden/Lawn, Limited, River, Trees/Woods, Water, Other, Valley
  • Lot Size (Acres): 3.25
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 141,570
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved, Other
  • Topography: Sloping, Rolling, Flat, etc.
  • Zoning: RE2
  • Lot Description: Backs to Trees, Level, No Thru Street, Private, Sloping, Trees/Wooded, Other, Partly Wooded
  • Fencing (Description): Masonry/Stone, Privacy, Rear, Split Rail, Fully, Other

Water Features

  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Front Type: Canal
  • Water Front Name: Potomac River, C&O Canal

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $13.77
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • County Tax: $1,219,900
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $1,219,900
  • Tax Amount: $14,485
  • Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Permits: Other
  • Perc Type: Approved
  • Lot Number: 10

Listed by United Realty, Inc., Austin C Hsu and United Realty, Inc., Piin D Hsieh

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  • Austin C Hsu

    United Realty, Inc.

  • Piin D Hsieh

    United Realty, Inc.

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Schools serving 12000 River Rd

School District:Montgomery County Public Schools, Gaithersburg, MD
NameGradesDistance
Potomac Elementary School, Potomac, MD
10311 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
K-53 mi
Herbert Hoover Middle School
8810 Postoak Road, Potomac, MD 20854
6-83.8 mi
Winston Churchill High School
11300 Gainsborough Road, Potomac, MD 20854
9-124.2 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 12000 River Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/17/2026
Listed
$1,950,000
13.04%
MLS
1/25/2016
Sold
$1,725,000
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Tax History for 12000 River Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$14,484
—
$1,219,900
—
2024
$14,453
8%
$1,219,900
2%
2022
$13,393
41%
$1,200,533
2%
2022
$9,520
-26%
$1,181,167
2%
2018
$12,834
-2%
$1,161,800
—
2021
$13,140
—
$1,161,800
—
2020
$13,124
—
$1,161,800
—
2019
$13,147
2%
$1,161,800
6%
2017
$12,838
5%
$1,091,400
3%
2016
$12,267
7%
$1,056,200
7%
2015
$11,434
—
$989,300
—
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Listed by United Realty, Inc., Austin C Hsu and United Realty, Inc., Piin D Hsieh

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12000 River Road, Potomac, MD 20854 (MLS# MDMC2222552) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 3.25 acres. 12000 River Road is currently listed for $1,950,000 and was received on March 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 12000 River Road? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Potomac? You can browse all Potomac real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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