Excellent Indoor-Outdoor Living at 1300 Parrs Ridge Drive, Silver Spring/Spencerville - close to DC! Quintessential 1995 custom-built Timber Frame Dutch Farmhouse country estate, on nearly 4.5 acres offer a rare blend of refined living and endless possibilities. This is a versatile property with many possible uses, centered around a main residence that is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Step inside to discover a breathtaking interior defined by classic timber-frame architecture. Massive exposed posts, horizontal beams, and structural knee braces bring unparalleled warmth and rustic elegance to every room. The kitchen is beautifully integrated into the home featuring abundant wood cabinetry, a central butcher-block island, two ovens, a prep sink, and a light-filled breakfast bay that provides a peaceful spot for morning coffee surrounded by nature. Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen, the great room serves as the breathtaking core of the home. This massive, open-concept living and dining area is crowned by soaring vaulted ceilings and the home's signature authentic timber framing. Rich, reclaimed wide-plank chestnut floors anchor the expansive space, leading the eye to a magnificent floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace that commands the living room. Along the dining area, a sweeping wall of custom wood built-ins offers incredible storage and display space. To complete the picture, a wall of bright, white-trimmed windows floods the room with natural light and provides uninterrupted views of the lush, equestrian grounds. The home features an expansive and highly functional layout, offering three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms on the main level—including a stunning primary suite that overlooks the tranquil pasture and backyard. Upstairs, you will find a private retreat with two additional spacious bedrooms and another full bathroom. This thoughtful floor plan is complemented by an oversized, unfinished basement that serves as a massive blank canvas for a future gym, media room, or personal workshop. The property’s exterior infrastructure is equally impressive and meticulously designed for the modern hobbyist or equestrian. A detached carriage-style garage features a private, full apartment on the upper level—an ideal solution for a guest suite, rental income, or a secluded home office. This building also includes a separately enclosed workshop on the ground level, complete with its own bathroom and a dedicated washer and dryer. For those with a creative or entrepreneurial spirit, the large detached outbuilding with concrete floors and a loft is a standout feature; it is perfectly suited to function as a professional workshop for a business, a vibrant artist gallery, or a secure space for tractors and heavy equipment. Equestrians will appreciate the functional barn, which features a run-in area, two stalls, and ample storage for tack and hay. The property boasts three separately fenced pastures, including a nearly level front pasture perfectly suited for schooling horses. Beyond your own gates, Woodland Horse Center and Periwinkle Farm are both just a short hack away, while the local Pony Club practice in Sandy Spring is a quick 10-minute drive This location offers the best of both worlds, providing seamless access to major commuter routes just 16 miles from DC in Montgomery County, plus the diverse shopping and dining of Olney or Burtonsville, all while ensuring you have expansive privacy and space. This estate comprises two distinct lots with no agricultural tax assessments. The primary lot (tax ID 05-00259157) is approximately 3.81 acres and is zoned RC (rural residential). The smaller lot (tax ID 05-00259168) is approximately 0.459 acres and is zoned RE1. Shown by appointment only. Please do NOT walk the property without an appointment.
Spacious main house with a two car garage. The garage has an apartment with kitchen. Porch overlooks the peaceful backyard. The main house has an open layout. Living room has cathedral ceilings made of wood. Wood beams throughout the house....
Median list price in this area is $788,516. (34% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cathedral ceilings
Wood ceilings
One fireplace
Full unfinished basement with interior access, outside entrance, and walkout stairs
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms: 3 on the main level and 2 on the upper level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom: 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom on the main level, 1 full bathroom on the first upper level, and 1 full bathroom on another upper level
Flooring
Carpet, wood, and tile/brick flooring
Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating with electric fuel
Other cooling with electric fuel
Electric hot water
Exterior features
Open lot
Board fencing
Horses allowed
Pasture and livestock
Stable, horse stable, feed barn, sheds, and run-in shed
Guest house
Home design
Detached home
Parking
Detached front-entry garage
4 driveway spaces
6 total garage and parking spaces
Construction
Cedar construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Architectural shingle roof
Utilities
Well water
On-site septic
Electricity and solar
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,065 (+18.7%)
$209,600 + $694,200
$903,800
2025
$8,479 (+11.4%)
$209,600 + $694,200
$903,800
2024
$7,612 (+31.9%)
2023
$5,772 (+5.8%)
2022
$5,457 (+2.3%)
$209,600 + $389,300
$598,900
2021
$5,333 (+1.8%)
2020
$5,239 (+6.5%)
2019
$4,920 (+6.4%)
$233,000 + $346,800
$579,800
2018
$4,623 (−11.8%)
2017
$5,240 (+10.8%)
$233,000 + $248,300
$481,300
2015
$4,731 (+0.6%)
$233,000 + $208,500
$441,500
2014
$4,701 (+3.6%)
2013
$4,537 (−21.8%)
2012
$5,804 (+5.0%)
2011
$5,527
2010
$5,527 (+1.4%)
2009
$5,450
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.82 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,176
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,176
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
05 00259157
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
RC
UPB
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.
Zone overlays
Upper Paint Branch Overlay Zone
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
Jul 29, 2015 • 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.
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, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Spencerville, MD • 20868
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1300 Parrs Ridge Dr
$1,163,039
$37K under list price of $1.20M
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