Tibron Court - Mass Ave Highlands - $1,649,000

This community is located within walking distance to Potomac Village just off River and Hall Road. The homes are generally in the 1.4 to 2.4 million dollar range, and sell reasonably well because of location, good schools and proximity to the beltway. This home is at the end of a pretty cul-de-sac with nice curb appeal. The homes in this neighborhood were built in the mid 1980's and it seems as though there is always a renovation project underway to bring these homes up to date.

This home show beautifully. The main floor is perfect for entertaining, and the colors and lighting are well done. Someone spent some money on a designer and listened. It looks good. The oak panel office is a beauty. Those that love the arts and crafts look will love the paneling and integrated desk and bookshelves in this large space. Frank Lloyd Wright would give two thumbs up. An outside screen porch and beautiful pool and sports court make the backyard a kids paradise. The basement is finished with a nice bar and corian top. Although it could use an update, it is practical and can wait till the funds are available for a re-do.

The open stairwell is very attractive. Upstairs though is a disappointment. The hallway is dark, and there is a bunch of wasted space at the top of the stairwell. The center hall is long and narrow, dimly lit by wall sconces. All I could think of is SKYLIGHT, SKYLIGHT! A outside light source in this space would make a world of difference in the perception of this property.

I was sad to see that the owners of this property purchased it at the height of the market in 2005 for $1,995,000. They are being realistic at $1,649,000, but the lack of light upstairs is going to turn people off. They stand a shot at getting this sold at $1,595,000. It may take a while though. There are some beautiful homes on the market in this range, and they do not need the fixes that this one does. The location though can't be beat.

SOLD - 10425 Glen Road - Glen Mill Village - $999,000

Glen Road always elicits a sense of "Old Money" for me. There are some beautiful homes on Glen Road. As you travel Glen from Falls Road, the road narrows and the trees canopy your travels. Lots of curves and no shoulders, so don't be traveling this road after a happy hour.

This home was built in the 1890's. A typical victorian style of the era, it has been lovingly restored and brought up to date. The kitchen and baths have been redone and the outside landscaping is beautiful. This home was obviously owned by someone with a green thumb and lots of time in the garden.

The home is on a bit less then an acre. Although the lot slopes down from the road, the backyard is flat and well laid out. This would be great for kids or dogs (Did I say that?), and the home has a built in playstructure as part of a multi level deck in the back. Some time and money was spent in the back, and it would be well suited for those who like to live in the outdoor space.

An addition has been added to the home on the lower level. It looks like it was used as a family area or home theatre. The room soars 2 stories with windows and light galore. There is an exit to a sitting area outside and lots of hardscaping. For a homeowner that loves the outdoors, this may be a great fit.

This home needs some paint on the inside. Some of the upstairs bedrooms are painted in garish colors. Why someone would leave the home without painting them is a mystery to me. Also, the home obviously has some extensive wiring for Home Theatre and stereo. I am an audiophile, and could not find where the wires lead to. The prewiring could be a real asset if there was a sign or some explanation as to what they were, and where they lead. Currently, there are wires coming out of the wall in 3 rooms, all of which will intimidate a potential buyer.

This is a nice home, and after being reduced to $999,000 is reasonably priced. In a locale where lots can go for a million dollars, this seems to be in the right neighborhood. The 3 car garage is nice, it is insulated and plumbed for a half bath. There is also a large prep sink and laundry facilities in the garage. It looks as though there could have been a home catering business at some point in this spot. I think this home sells for $940,000 once settled. It may take some time to find the right person to buy it. Older victorians with small rooms in the Potomac area are not in high demand.