Beautiful, rare large parcel available for development. Only 1 mile from the Damascus town center which has numerous restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, professional services and schools. This property has a great location and is close to major transportation routes but still very private and secluded. This sale consists of two parcels; There is an approximately 15,000 sf metal building on the 21.17 acres. This parcel also has a pond that is partially located on the property. The 55.21 acres are raw land with the possibility of subdividing into multiple building lots but buyers will need to do their own research with the county to determine actual use. The property is located down a long gravel driveway off of Bethesda Church Road. The entrance is directly across from Johnson Drive. There is a gate to the property that is kept locked. Please schedule online for access and questions. This is a great opportunity for the fortunate buyer. Possible development potential for residential, agricultural uses, landscaping, farm, winery, etc. Buyer needs to do their own research with park and planning to determine if their desired use is allowed. Please contact listing agent with any questions.
Vacant landProperty Type
76.37 acresLot Size
$8,363Price/Acres
Listed by Michael Winn• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,662 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Montgomery County
APN
12 00923810
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
AR
Agricultural Reserve Zone
The intent of the AR zone is to promote agriculture as the primary land use in areas of the County designated for agricultural preservation in the general plan, the Functional Master Plan for Preservation of Agriculture and Rural Open Space, and other current or future master plans. The AR zone accomplishes this intent by providing large areas of generally contiguous properties suitable for agricultural and related uses and permitting the transfer of development rights from properties in this zone to properties in designated receiving areas; Agriculture is the preferred use in the AR zone. All agricultural operations are permitted at any time, including the operation of farm machinery. An agricultural use cannot be restricted on the grounds that it interferes with other uses permitted in the zone but uses that are not exclusively agricultural in nature must satisfy additional use standards or the conditional use approval process; The intent of the child lot option in the AR zone is to facilitate the continuation of the family farming unit and to otherwise meet the purposes of the AR zone.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure-Other
Public service
Transportation-Other
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Horse: No
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Other Structures: Barn
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Level, Partly Wooded, Pond, Private, Rural, Secluded, Sloping, Trees/Wooded
# of Lots: 2
Topography Description: Some level and some rolling hills and revenes.
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Additional Parcels
Additional Parcels Description: This sale is for two parcels
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Johnson Drive
Directions: Take Route 27N to Damascus. Turn left onto Bethesda Church Road. Go 9/10th of a mile and entrance is on the right side across from Johnson Drive. It has an old red gate on a gravel road. Access Road is to the right of the large house with the white fence at 10851 Bethesda Church Road.
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,662 square feet
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 12 00923810
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Damascus Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
7/10
John T. Baker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
Damascus High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$607,000 – $735,000
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