* * * Assumable 2.75 loan * * * Welcome to a home that feels easy to love from the start. This Manchester-Brookfield model in Potomac Shores offers 3,144 finished square feet across three finished levels, with Craftsman-inspired curb appeal, a welcoming front porch, crisp trim, and a polished exterior that feels timeless. Whole house solar system, owned, not leased, helps keep power bills low. Inside, the main level is bright, open, and welcoming, designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Wood floors, recessed lighting, and connected gathering spaces create a warm, inviting atmosphere, while the gourmet kitchen naturally serves as the heart of the home. Featuring an island, pantry storage, and abundant workspace, it’s easy to imagine everything from busy weekday mornings to holiday meals and weekend get-togethers unfolding here. A convenient main-level powder room adds to the home’s functionality. Upstairs, four bedrooms and two full baths provide the space and flexibility today’s lifestyle demands. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat at the end of the day, complete with a spacious walk-in closet and private bath. The additional bedrooms are surprisingly large and can easily adapt to changing needs, whether used for growing children, guest accommodations, home offices, creative pursuits, or simply extra room to spread out and enjoy. The finished lower level expands the home’s versatility even further. With a private bedroom and full bath, it creates the perfect space for overnight guests, a dedicated work-from-home setup, a media room, fitness area, or a comfortable retreat for extended visits. Whatever your needs today—or years from now—this flexible space is ready to adapt. The home is also being refreshed for its next owner with fresh interior paint in 2026 and new carpet in 2026, giving the interior a clean, refreshed, move-in-ready feel before you ever unpack. Solar panels add another thoughtful feature, offering potential energy efficiency and long-term value. Outside, the setting is a true bonus. Set on a corner-style homesite with community-maintained common grounds along the side, the home enjoys a more open feel without extra yardwork. The fenced rear yard offers space to grill, garden, relax, or unwind, while the attached two-car garage adds everyday convenience. Potomac Shores is known for offering one of the most amenity-rich lifestyles in the region. Residents enjoy access to the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Ali Krieger Sports Complex, Canoe Club, state-of-the-art fitness center, movement studio, yoga lawn, clubhouse, community garden, working greenhouse, parks, trails, gathering spaces, and multiple pools, including an eight-lane competition pool and a family pool with sundeck and cabanas. Tennis courts, basketball courts, scenic trails, and community events create endless opportunities to stay active and connected. Conveniently located just minutes from I-95, Potomac Shores also provides easy access to shopping, dining, commuter routes, Stonebridge, Potomac Mills, entertainment, and the natural beauty of the Potomac River corridor. With generous living space, five-bedroom functionality, fresh 2026 updates, solar panels, a desirable Manchester-Brookfield layout, and an exceptional community lifestyle, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, flexibility, and everyday enjoyment.
Median sale price in this area is $722,629. (7% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Combination kitchen and living area
Dining area
Family room off the kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Gourmet kitchen
Kitchen island
Pantry
Master bathroom
Recessed lighting
Walk-in closets
Wood floors
Full, finished basement with interior access
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the upper level
One bedroom on the lower level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Two full bathrooms on the upper level
One full bathroom on the lower level
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Refrigerator
Stove
Kitchen island
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Has laundry
Flooring
Wood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
Sidewalks
Rear fencing
Community outdoor pool
Home design
Detached property
Aluminum and vinyl siding
Parking
Attached front-entry garage with garage door opener (2 garage spaces)
Two off-street parking spaces (4 total parking spaces)
Construction
Aluminum siding
Vinyl siding
Permanent foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Monthly HOA fee ($180) covering common area maintenance, high-speed internet, pier/dock maintenance, pool(s), recreation facility, road maintenance, snow removal and trash
HOA amenities include outdoor pool, fitness center, community center, tennis and basketball courts, golf course membership availability, pier/dock, jogging/walking paths, playgrounds, common grounds and recreational center
Other
Property managed by a property manager
Fee simple ownership
Electricity and solar
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The PMR District is intended to implement the general purpose, intent, goals, objectives, policies, and action strategies of the Comprehensive Plan by promoting residential development consistent with the suburban residential low, suburban residential medium, suburban residential high, and community employment center land use classifications of the Comprehensive Plan in planned developments. The PMR District is designed to permit and encourage the establishment of communities of varied housing types in planned developments of ten or more contiguous acres, incorporating appropriate public, community and supportive commercial and employment services. This district is intended to provide flexibility, and the opportunity for specialized application of planning principles.; Within the PMR development, all public services and utilities, parks, open spaces, transportation network, and housing types shall be planned and located in such mix and fashion as to harmonize with natural features of the property, the overall planned development and surrounding uses.
Dec 31, 2024 • Final
Electrical residential alteration & repair
Install a roof-mounted, grid-tied solar photovoltaic system with battery backup on an existing single-family home.
Electrical
Solar
Dec 31, 2024 • Final
Building residential alteration/repair
Install a roof-mounted, grid-tied solar photovoltaic system with battery backup on an existing single-family home.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
19% 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
Dumfries, VA • 22026
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Dumfries. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 18267 Thunderbolt Rd
$771,331
$3,669 under list price of $775K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $740K to $925K.