12204 Espalier Place - Montgomery Square - $757,000

12204 Espalier Place - Potomac
Listed by ReMax 100

Montgomery Square is a lovely community of single family homes on the North East side of Potomac.  It was built in the mid to late 1960’s and appeals to first time Potomac buyers because of the affordable price point.  Potomac feeds into 3 fantastic high school clusters – which keep families moving to the area.  Most feel that a higher mortgage payment is a better investment than private school tuition.

This house is neat as a pin.  The yard is neatly tended and groomed – and has fantastic curb appeal.  Built by Kettler Brothers in 1968 – this home has been completely updated.  The rooms are tastefully painted and decorated – it is easy to picture your furniture already in place.  The family room has a nice fireplace for chilly winter nights and has a cozy feel.  This kitchen has granite counter tops and really shows nicely. 

There is a glass sun room on the back of the home that can be accessed from the kitchen.  This is a great 3 season room – and will be well utilized by the new owners.  There is a hot tub and brick patio out back – and obvious care and planning has been put into the landscaping.  It looks fantastic.

Upstairs has 5 bedrooms.  2 teen size – 2 kid size and a large master suite.  Hall baths and master baths have all been updated.  As I said earlier – there is nothing left to do!

Although priced at the upper end of the comparables in the neighborhood – all of the renovations here have already been done.   This home shows beautifully and will appeal to most that take the time to see the inside.   Appraisal at full price will be tight – but could work.  More likely – this should sell in the $725K range when all is said and done.

1435 Longhill Drive - Horizon Hill - $599,000

Listed by Weichert

Horizon Hill is a lovely community bordered by Falls Road and Wootton Parkway. Physically located in the City of Rockville - this is one of the communities that is served by the Potomac zip code.

This home is just off Wootton Parkway. It is a brick colonial that seems well maintained and has good curb appeal.

The foyer has been recently updated with laminate tile floor. The living room and dining room both have hardwood. The powder room too has been updated with the same laminate tile It is painted baby blue which somehow fits the vintage.

The kitchen is original - including the "Harvest Gold" appliances. The furnishing and decor throughout bring you back to the 70's when this home was built. The family room has a nice stone fireplace and hardwood floors. A slider goes out to a small patio.

The upstairs has two teen size bedrooms, one kid size and a decent master. The bathrooms are all freshly redone in tile laminate (Must have gotten a good deal on this tile) - and will both need updating in the near future.

The basement is unfinished. It has laundry facilities and a fireplace that would look great when the basement is finished.

This home is older but has "good bones". It will certainly be an ongoing project for someone that wants is willing to make the improvements - but this neighborhood is one of the few to get a home this size for under $600,000. The neighboring home at 1435 Longhill Drive settled for $550K in January. This one should settle in the neighborhood of $560-$575K when the ink dries.