Offers will be due Tuesday at 10AM. Opportunities like this don't come along very often! This incredibly spacious all brick Contemporary sits on 2 very private acres backing to a serene wooded creek setting. Located in the distinguished Tara community, you are around 30 minutes from DC, 3 minutes from the C & O canal which boasts miles of hiking and biking along the scenic Potomac river, 10 minutes from Great Falls National Park, and so many other resources. The house has 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths with around 8000 sq/ft of living space on 3 levels. There are myriad ways you could utilize the flex space in the home to include a private in law suite on the main level or in the walk out basement, a study rooms for kids, multiple offices, or more. The family room has soaring ceilings, walls of windows looking out at nature, and doors out to two decks. Conveys AS IS, WHERE IS, without warranty of condition. All bathrooms and the kitchen are original. Some appliances updated. There is a history of water intrusion in the basement and some presence of mold. The house is financeable.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Amy Embrey• Keller Williams Capital Properties
•240-383-1350 (broker)
•klrw905@kw.com (broker)
Listed by Mr. Yves Jean Baptiste• Keller Williams Capital Properties
•240-383-1350 (broker)
•klrw905@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Tatiana Moody• TTR Sothebys 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
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
7,706
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
10 01597871
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
Aug 4, 2006 • Active
Mechanical
HVAC
Jun 8, 2005 • Active
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 12
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Circular Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 5
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Partially Furnished
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partially Finished, Walkout Level, Daylight, Full
Basement Finished Percent: 90.00
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 2688
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Improvement Assessed Value: $674,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 1980
Building Information
Builder Name: John Kohler
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $572,000
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5,706
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 538
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,150
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $13,741
Tax Assessed Value: $1,249,600
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $14,267
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Heat Pump - Oil BackUp
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From River Rd, turn onto Tara rd. House is on the Left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,706
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 10 01597871
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Potomac Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
Winston Churchill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.03M – $2.45M
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