Wonderful opportunity to own a piece of history. 200+ year old farm house, owned for first 100 years by prominent MD family - Lincoln slept here in 1848! Beautiful views over rolling meadows on 13 acres. Your chance to create a pastoral country estate or horse farm 18 mi from DC border. Both main and accessory house need complete restoration, but the views and setting are already beautiful!
Single-familyProperty Type
1810Year Built
13 acresLot Size
Listed by Mickie Simpson• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
•301-967-3344 (broker)
•chevychase@ttrsir.com (broker)
Listed by Dave DeSantis• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,532
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
06 00394080
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
RC
Rural Cluster Zone
The intent of the RC zone is to provide designated areas of the County for a compatible mixture of agricultural uses and very low-density residential development, to promote agriculture, and to protect scenic and environmentally sensitive areas. The RC zone permits an optional method Cluster Development alternative to provide greater flexibility in achieving a compatible mixture of agricultural and residential uses and to protect scenic and environmentally sensitive areas without jeopardizing farming or other agricultural uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure-Other
Public service
Kennel
Transportation-Other
Park & open space
Aug 31, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Nov 30, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Unpaved
Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Table Space
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 5
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Outside Entrance, Other, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Historic
Improvement Assessed Value: $170,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: As-is Condition
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Builder Name: MAJOR GEORGE PETER
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Main Entrance Orientation: Southwest
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Barn/Stable, Shed, Tenant House, Storage Barn/Shed, Shed Row
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Partly Wooded, Trees/Wooded, Open, Secluded, Private
Topography: Rolling
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $501,900
Farm Information
Horse
Remarks: Property was once an active farm, but not for many years. Beautiful rolling meadows and woods surround 13 acres with two houses. Depending on current talks with state re adjacent parkland, the property may also include horse & dairy barn with stalls, and various animal sheds, which could potentially be re-used with cleanup and restoration. Large meadow suitable for haying.
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $5,548.13
Tax Assessed Value: $672,500
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: $7,486.74
Assessments Information
Special Assessment Payment: Annually
Year Assessed: 2011
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Well
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Potomac center, take River Road north 8 miles. Right at T-intersection onto Seneca Rd, immediate left on Berryville Road. Driveway approx. 1.3 miles on right. Driveway not suitable for standard cars - SUV or 4-wheel drive suggested.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,532
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 12.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 06 00394080
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Darnestown Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
Lakelands Park Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
6/10
Northwest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
8/10
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