Welcome to this magnificent home in the heart of Potomac with the C & O Canal just steps away through your own backyard. Situated on a 2.5 acre private wooded lot with tranquil surroundings and scenic views from every room. The moment you drive up the driveway, you instantly feel as if you are in your own private retreat. Exquisitely landscaped grounds and gardens, mature trees, charming decks and patios, a beautiful swimming pool, a stone patio with a fire-pit, and a scenic preserve of grounds and foliage that provides the ultimate serenity and privacy. Custom-built by Deck House with its signature decking ceilings and exposed post and beam structure to allow the great walls of glass to naturally welcome the outdoors in. Completely renovated top to bottom with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, beautiful solid oak flooring and exquisite detail and materials throughout. The main floor offers a two-story foyer and a two-story solarium sunroom with wooded views and glass doors leading to the wrap around deck. The gourmet kitchen has solid walnut wood custom cabinetry, upgraded appliances, a large center island and a beautiful eat-in dining area overlooking the grounds. Off of the kitchen is a large butlers pantry and a formal dining room that could also be used as a private study. The main level great room is perfect for entertaining with views of the patio and pool, and a handsome wood burning fireplace. There is also a renovated full bathroom located on the main level. Upstairs you will find 4 bedrooms, 2 of which have interior balconies overlooking the solarium, and 2 renovated full bathroom. The lower level offers a recreation room with new carpeting and built-in shelving, a wine cellar and glass doors leading to the back patio. There is ample storage and a large laundry room on the lower levels as well. New Geothermal System (2023), New Roof and Windows (2011), Propane gas line hookup, New Exterior French Drain (2019), New Water Softener System (2022), New Pool Filter System (2020). Energy efficient home with passive solar heating in solarium, wood burning stove and added insulation. This home is complete with a two-car detached garage with an upper level loft and a private path leading directly to Swains Lock C & O Canal National Park where you can hike, bike, run, kayak or cross-country ski right from your own backyard. Do not miss this exceptional property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
2.52 acresLot Size
$371Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa Bernstein• RLAH @properties
•301-652-0643 (broker)
Bought with Meg Percesepe• Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Steps to Pot River/Swains Lock/C & O Canal. Custom contemp home designed by deck house backs to prkland, w/ stunning woodland views from sweeping 20+high glass walls. Open sophisticated flr pln, beaut mahogany millwork, expansive glass windows, lge wrap around deck, wine room, landscaped pool, breathtaking panoramic scenes. Passive solar heated home w/ geothermal heat pump. Close to Potom Vil. Pool as is
Public Records
Jun 29, 2005
Sold
$861,000
$163/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 10, 1969
Sold
$34,000
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,213 (+4.7%)
2024
$16,444 (+9.2%)
$904,900 + $513,100
$1,418,000
2023
$15,056 (+9.4%)
2022
$13,763 (+1.3%)
2021
$13,592 (+1.0%)
$904,900 + $341,000
$1,245,900
2020
$13,463 (+0.9%)
2019
$13,339 (−0.1%)
2018
$13,355 (+55.3%)
$904,900 + $314,400
$1,219,300
2017
$8,602 (−29.8%)
$904,900 + $314,400
$1,219,300
2015
$12,256 (+8.9%)
2014
$11,259 (+2.4%)
$904,900 + $110,100
$1,015,000
2013
$10,992 (+4.8%)
2012
$10,493 (−22.7%)
2011
$13,578
2010
$13,578 (+42.4%)
2009
$9,537
Tax history for 10815 Swains Lock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,213 (+4.7%)
2024
$16,444 (+9.2%)
$904,900 + $513,100
$1,418,000
2023
$15,056 (+9.4%)
2022
$13,763 (+1.3%)
2021
$13,592 (+1.0%)
$904,900 + $341,000
$1,245,900
2020
$13,463 (+0.9%)
2019
$13,339 (−0.1%)
2018
$13,355 (+55.3%)
$904,900 + $314,400
$1,219,300
2017
$8,602 (−29.8%)
$904,900 + $314,400
$1,219,300
2015
$12,256 (+8.9%)
2014
$11,259 (+2.4%)
$904,900 + $110,100
$1,015,000
2013
$10,992 (+4.8%)
2012
$10,493 (−22.7%)
2011
$13,578
2010
$13,578 (+42.4%)
2009
$9,537
*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
2.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,447
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
10 03482920
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 18, 2026.
RE-2
Residential Estate - 2 Zone
The intent of the RE-2 zone is to provide designated areas of the County for large-lot residential uses. The predominant use is residential in a detached house.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure-Other
Public service
Kennel
Transportation-Other
Park & open space
May 18, 2023 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Apr 26, 2013 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
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.