9229 Bentridge Avenue - Fallsreach - $1,149,000

9229 Bentridge Avenue - Potomac
Listed by Long and Foster

Fallsreach is a fabulous neighborhood on the west side of Falls Road.  Built in the late 1970's through early 1980's - this was a "move-up" community for many in the Potomac area in the 60's and 70's.  The homes are solidly constructed and well appointed.  Most have been updated to some extent and as with most neighborhoods in Potomac ~ the schools are fabulous.


This home is tucked in on a pipe stem just off Bentridge Avenue.  The location is off the main street and offers a nice private enclave shared with another home.  There is an enormous amount of open space next to the home that will never be built upon. Although some will be concerned about the high tension wires - others will see it as a guarantee of privacy for the future.

This home was built by Mitchell and Best in 1980.  The owners have recently updated the home with a huge side addition.  You enter into a tile foyer with nicely painted walls and trim.  An extended dining room is to the right and a large family room and fireplace to the left.  Lovely hardwood is laid throughout the first level - including the addition.

The kitchen is HUGE.  Granite and high end appliances with a very large island highlight the kitchen.  Plenty of space for bar stools - and a great spot for a party.  The kitchen extends to a breakfast area that is large enough to fit half of the neighborhood.  Filled with windows - it has great light and pleasant views.

There is a large room behind the garage that is a fabulous office.  This large space would be perfect for a home based business.  It is unexpected space - discretely tucked in behind the garage.  This home is full of surprises.  The addition on the right side of the home is quite large.  Two rooms can be used for purpose you like.  Living room, dining room - larger family room.  Make your choice and furnish appropriately.

Upstairs has 3 large bedrooms and a fabulous extended master suite.  A large master bath with Green marble - extra large shower stall and lots of light will please the most critical of buyers.  Other bedrooms are large enough for teens to stretch out and never complain about space.

The basement is finished - so if you ever need more space - here it is.  The basement has not been updated in a while - but who cares?  More space than you will ever need are on the main levels.

Wow - this home is big!  On a square foot basis it is a steal at the price.  My only concern is will the neighborhood support the value?  It would be the most expensive home sold in Fallsreach ever.  With the power lines and private pipe stem - it may not appeal to all buyers.  I see this one selling for over a million - but where over a million?  Depends upon the market.  Look for this one to settle between $1,025,00 and $1,050,000 when all is said and done.  It may take a while - as many of the million plus buyers are looking for a location closer to Potomac Village.

9321 Reach Road - Fallsreach - $899,000

Listed by W.C. & A.N. Miller

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Much of Fallsreach was built in the late 1970's and has established itself as one of the nicer neighborhoods in Potomac. Although there are many homes here that have never been updated, many have been beautifully remodeled. This one had been lovingly and tastefully upgraded and is a "must see".

This home looks great from the street. With a nice yard and well maintained exterior it has great "curb appeal". The home looks like it does not have a garage from the street. There is not a driveway - per se - in front of the home. This home has a communal driveway at the property line that leads you to a garage behind the home underneath the house.

The foyer is open and lovely. Tasteful paint and decor highlights the extensive mouldings. Hardwood gleams and continues throughout the first level. A large office on the right side is filled with built in bookcases. The living room on the left side is large and bright.

The kitchen is a "Chef's Kitchen". A pot rack over the center island is a beautiful focal point. Copper pots are a nice touch - it seems as though the owner is really a chef. The dining room is adjacent and is nicely proportioned. The family room on the other side of the kitchen is large with a beautiful fireplace centered on the side wall. A large deck in the rear is a nice spot for a glass of wine in cooler times.

Upstairs has 3 teen size bedrooms - all tastefully done. The master bedroom and bath have been updated and look great. The hardwood floors are throughout the upper level and really shine. This upstairs should please the most picky buyers.

The basement is finished and is bright and open. This could be used for a home theatre, a playroom or home office.

This home is priced right and is a good value in Fallsreach. It should not be around long as it is shows better then most of the competition at this time. Look for this to sell reasonably quickly within a few percent of offer price.

12225 Seline Way - Fallsreach - $964,000

Listed by L & F

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This is a lovely brick home on a quiet court in Fallsreach. Sited on a third acre, this 1984 home has held up beautifully. Well maintained - this home has nice curb appeal on a safe cozy cul-de-sac.

The large foyer is open and light. Patterned ceramic tile is a bit dated, but high quality. The large living room is hardwood with plenty of windows and light. An office off the foyer is a great spot to pay bills or work from home. The family room is hardwood with a lovely stone fireplace centered on the side wall. The updated kitchen is adjacent with tile floor and granite counter top.

The dining room is typical for a home in this price range with hardwood and upgraded mouldings. A covered screen porch is a nice escape from the summer mosquitoes and provides shelter from the cool fall wind. A large deck runs the full length of the house and is a great place for a party. The home has good flow for entertaining.

Upstairs has 3 teen size bedrooms and an upgraded master suite. The master bath is a step up from the master and is beautifully redone. Glass block shower room and nice cabinets will please most home buyers. The hall bath has also been redone nicely.

The basement is finished and currently used as a home office. There is a slider out to a slate patio and the windows allow light to brighten a normally dark basement area. There is more space than meets the eye here. The space is broken up into small rooms to suit the current owners needs. Some of these partitions can be removed to allow a lot larger expanse in this area.

This is a nice home and a quality neighborhood. The Churchill cluster schools are a big draw. The home is priced aggressively compared to past sales. I see this one settling closer to $915,000 when settlement occurs.

9400 Reach Road - Fallsreach - $899,000

Listed by WFP

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This is a nice colonial on a corner lot in sought after Fallsreach. Built in 1982 - this home has been well maintained. The center foyer is hardwood and is typically formal. The living room is large and dining room is well lit. The colors and wallpaper throughout this first floor are dated and probably original.

The kitchen is large and has plenty of room for a family size table. The resilient flooring and Formica counter tops are original. It looks like some of the appliances have been updated and would easily shift over to a new kitchen should the new owner decide to upgrade.

The upstairs has 3 good size bedrooms and a nice master suite. The baths are original and are looking a bit tired. The wallpaper theme continues and cost to remove will have to be factored into any offer.

The basement is finished and has good light. There is an exterior exit to the front driveway which is a nice touch. This is also where you would enter the 2 car garage. There is space here for a TV and gaming area - but the garage on this level limits your finished space.

This home has good bones but will need updating. The corner lot shows nicely, but the home is sited on a diagonal which limits your usable yard space. The price point below 900K will certainly generate interest. Any offer though will also take into consideration the amount it will take to bring this home up to date. Look for this one settling between $850K to $870K when the ink dries.

9324 Reach Road - Fallsreach - $960,000

Listed by L&F

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Fallsreach is a community of Single Family homes built in the late 1970's off Falls Chapel Road. These brick and frame homes are ever popular, and is a destination for the move up market from smaller Potomac Communities.

This home is located on a "pipestem" lot off of Reach Road. Although I am not usually a fan of shared driveways - this group of homes was done extraordinarily well. The homes face each other giving them a "cityhome" feel with plenty of parking and nicely groomed landscape. This brick colonial has a great yard and really seems to have been well taken care of.

The formal entry of this home is nicely tiled with a typical colonial floor plan. The walls have been finished with a decorative plaster and paint. It looks nice - but may not be to every ones taste. The decor and trim are well thought out and the home shows beautifully.

As you walk to the back of the home the room opens up. The kitchen and back of the home have been extended with a high end renovation. High end stainless appliances - lovely Silestone counters and cathedral ceilings make this home perfect for entertaining. An adjacent family room is a perfect place to retire after dinner to watch the news or read the paper.

The bedrooms upstairs are good size with a large hall bath. The master bedroom is updated with a nicely done bath and new windows (Throughout the home)

Downstairs is a finished basement with a walkout to the back yard. A full bath and bedroom is perfect for an in-law or nanny. There is still room remaining for storage, TV or exercise.

A recent sale in Fallsreach on Reach Court supports this price. I see this one selling within 30 days between $935K and $950K.

9 Reach Court - Fallsreach - $995,000

Listed by Long and Foster

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This is a beautifully maintained brick home in the coveted Fallsreach community. Built in the early 1980's this community was a move up community from some of the smaller older communities in Potomac. With a great location and the Churchill High School cluster - this community is always in high demand.

This home is lovely. With meticulously maintained landscaping and lovely exterior the home is certainly inviting. When the landscape is manicured this often foreshadows a similarly maintained interior. This home does not dissapoint.

With hardwood foyer and lovely decor this home is a turnkey solution for someone looking for a 4 bedroom home in Potomac. The Living room and dining room are tastefully decorated. The dining area leads you into a white kitchen with tile floor. Although a bit dated - the kitchen is so well maintained you could easily wait a few years before updating. The family room looks out on the back yard which matched the front - there must be a green thumb in this home. It is pristine!

The upstairs has 3 good size bedrooms, one of them with a separate bath - a few with wallpaper. The hall bath is not new, but has been updated. The Master bedroom is nicely done with plenty of room. The bath is original but in fine shape.

The basement is finished in carpet with a bedroom and en-suite bath for a Nanny or guests. Plenty of storage in the unfinished area and play space for the kids.

This home has been kept in great shape and shows beautifully. The cul-de-sac location just adds to the value. Although the asking price of $995,000 is tops in the neighborhood for the past year - this home warrants the price. The market is getting hotter and homes below one-million are in high demand. Low inventory is putting us back into a multiple offer environment. Look for this one to sell around $950K. If more then one offer comes in on this one - it could break the $1mm mark!

12229 Seline Way - Fallsreach - $934,800

Listed By Long and Foster

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Seline Way is a lovely street in the Fallsreach Community that backs to Watts Branch Stream Valley Park. With well maintained homes and mature trees, this is always a popular community for the move up buyer. This brick colonial has great curb appeal with nice landscaping and a premium cul-de-sac lot.

This center foyer has marble tile which extends into the living room. The library is decent size and would make a fine home office. The kitchen is nicely fitted with ceramic tile floor and a table space kitchen. A good size dining room has access to a long sun room on the back of the home overlooking the tiered deck.

The upstairs has 4 nice size bedrooms. The master is nicely done with a recently renovated bath which looks great. The other bedrooms share an additional full bath which has been updated. An unusual feature in this home is a half bath directly adjacent to the full bath. Anyone with a house full of school age kids that jockey for bathroom time will appreciate this feature.

The basement is finished with a wet bar and potential nanny suite. There is an exit to the backyard which leads to the lower level of the two level deck. There is a nice spa on this level which would be a fabulous place to sit and enjoy the wooded vista in the back yard.

This house is larger then it appears on the outside. The upper two levels have over 3000 square feet of finished space. The basement adds an additional 1500 square feet.

Although the decor in this home is a bit dated (Very 1980's), the structure is good. With a little paint, creativity and time this can be brought up to date without major expense. The listing agent has priced the house to reflect these issues. This is fairly priced at $934,800, and should settle between $915-925K.

17 Bentridge Court - Fallsreach - $539,500

Listed by Long and Foster

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This is an end-unit town home in the Fallsreach community that was built in 1982. This home is in the Churchill school cluster, and provides a first time home buyer price point with a Potomac address.

When I pulled up to this town home I was pleased to see brick construction. At this price point you often see vinyl siding. The covered front door area leads you into a small ceramic foyer. The family room is a step down to the right and you walk straight back to a Living Room and Dining Room at the back of the home. There is hardwood flooring in the Family room, Dining room and living room that is in decent shape. There is also some nice moulding in the hall and living areas.

The kitchen looks as though it has been updated at some point although it will need renovation in the near future. The sheet vinyl flooring is showing its age and can be replaced when the rest of the kitchen is done.

Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The master is decent size and the master bath has both sunken tub and shower stall. The other bedrooms are on the small side and share a small hall bath. The carpet on this level is a bit worn and could use a cleaning.

The basement is finished and has a half bath. The space in the basementis a bit cut up, and may ultimately benefit from a redesign.

There is a nice big deck out back that may be the best part of this home. You access the deck from the back Living Room area, and I am sure this space will get a lot of use. It is just above ground level, so there are stairs from the deck to the yard as well.

This home is a great starter home in the Churchill school cluster. Although not large, it has potential. The home really needs a thorough cleaning. It would show lots better once that is complete.

This should get lots of traffic at this price. I would say this should sell in 30 to 45 days. The last unit to sell in this community was in January of 2008. Look for a final sales price of around $525,000.

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SOLD - 12204 Seline Way - Fallsreach - $949,000

Listed By Long and Foster

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SOLD on 2/26 for $925,000 (net subsidy)

This is a nice brick home on a 1/3 acre lot in Fallsreach. On a quiet street, this treed lot provides plenty of shade and backs to Watts Branch Stream Park.

Although traditional colonial on the outside, this home is decorated in a modern style inside. You will get a whole different perspective on how a colonial can look with different decor. You will see lots of mirrors and built in laminate furniture.

The home is clean and bright and shows well. The kitchen is updated and done in white. The breakfast area is adjacent to the windows and provides a beautiful vista to the large backyard and park.

The upstairs bedrooms are all good size. There are laminate built-ins in these rooms, this style may not be to everyone's taste. There is a full bath, a half bath and a laundry room all bunched together in one corner of the house. I have never seen this design, and don't quite understand the reason for bunching the baths in one spot.

The basement is fully finished and open. Plenty of light from the walk-out, this is a great place for a home office, home theatre or playroom for the kids.

This home is priced well at $949,000. It directly competes with the home on Reach Way in Fallsmead, and at least for now is a more compelling value. I see this one going under contract for $925,000

CONTRACT - 12113 Reach Way - Fallsreach - $949,999

Listed by ReMax

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Fallsreach is located on the west side of Falls Road near Montrose. As you travel south along Falls Road from Rockville, the home prices on the West side of Falls escalate as you get closer to Potomac Village.

This Mitchell and Best home was built in 1981. Located on a nice corner lot, the brick front gives it nice curb appeal. The driveway faces on the cul-de-sac which makes for safe entry in and out of the garage.

This home has a "modern" feel. The foyer is open and spacious. The light colored tile floor makes the open space seem larger. The family room has a stone fireplace and wet bar and the kitchen has been redone within the past few years. According to the listing agent, many of the major systems have also been upgraded.

The bedrooms upstairs are all adult sized. The Master bedroom is large with an original step up bathroom and sunken tub.

The home would show better without the furniture. All of the furniture is very large and makes the rooms look cramped. There is also a funky smell in the master bath. It could be bad cologne, or maybe some must.

The price seems fair based upon the space and condition of the home. It seems that most homes are settling at 5% less then list. This one should settle at $915K.