Great high traffic location in the heart of Damascus on Rt 27 (Ridge Rd). .46 acre commercial lot next to the animal hospital. CRT Zoning offers many potential Commercial/residential uses. Ideal for an investor or medical professional looking to construct a multi unit complex in a convenient location. Contact agent for permitted zoning use table.
Town Center Damascus, located between Ridge Road and Woodfield Road, is a suburban and commercial Damascus neighborhood with a walkable main strip and a small-town crossroads feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Ridge Road and Main Street junction, where storefronts, carryout counters, and everyday services cluster around steady local foot traffic. Community pillars include Jimmie Cone, Damascus Theatre Company, and Damascus Community Museum. Low-rise plazas and freestanding shops define the streetscape, with sidewalks linking errands to casual meetups. Green edges and nearby trail corridors soften the commercial core. The pace stays practical and neighborly, with local events and performances adding texture after dark.
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Vacant land suitable for commercial, residential, mixed-use, or multi-family development
Currently zoned/used for mixed residential and commercial opportunities
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Public water hook-up available
No tidal water on the property
Property located outside city limits
Access from Ridge Road with nearby cross street Lewis Dr
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Property type: Vacant land / Land/Lot Only
Suitable for commercial, apartments, multi-family, medical/dental, or residential development
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Construction not completed
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Public water hook-up available
Sewer: permit not applied for
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Ownership: Fee simple
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Last updated by owner on Mar 22, 2024.
CRT-1.5
Commercial Residential Town Zone - 1.5 FAR
The CRT zone is intended for small downtown, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented centers and edges of larger, more intense downtowns. Retail tenant ground floor footprints are limited to preserve the town center scale. Transit options may include light rail, Metro, and bus.
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Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
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Housing-Senior
Manufacturing
Hotel / motel
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Office
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Damascus, MD • 20872
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Redfin Estimate for 26530 Ridge Rd
$293,023
$32K under list price of $325K
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