1215 Fallsmead Way - Fallsmead - $739,000

Listed By Weichert

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This is one of two homes on Fallsmead Way for sale. I reviewed the home at 1219 Fallsmead on December 12th. I will provide a link at the end of this review.

This is a pretty home. With great curb appeal, the seller has properly prepared this home for sale.

This 4 bedroom 2.5 Bath colonial shows nicely and has an updated kitchen with small breakfast area. The kitchen has a nice delft tile back splash and windows let in plenty of light.

These colonials were built with a large family room and fireplace just beyond the breakfast area. The room only has one entrance which isolates is from the rest of the home. I do not like this feature, but some do like the privacy.

The bedrooms upstairs are all good sized. The hall bath is original, but the master bath has been updated.

All of the homes on this side of the street have the 2 car garage under the home. You drive behind the home to get your car in. This can be awkward, but is consistent in this part of Fallsmead. The basements in these models are small as half of the basement area are allocated to this garage.

The lots on these homes pose a challenge to homeowners. Because of the slope and rear garage retaining walls are a necessity. This home has very nice stone retaining walls in the backyard that work beautifully. This is a nice (and expensive) touch that separates this home from others.

This home entered the market last week priced at $739,000. Immediately the competition 2 doors down matched the price. This home shows better and should sell first. It should sell at $725,000.

See the review on the competition by clicking on the following link: 1219 Fallsmead Way Review.

2416 Stratton Drive - Montgomery Square - $585,000

Listed by Long and Foster / Google Map

Montgomery Woods was built out in the late 1960s.

This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home is the Cherry Grove model and does not have a garage.

This home shows well and is in good condition. It is owned by an artist or art lover, and the walls are filled with interesting art.

The kitchen has been recently redone. Maple cabinets in a country design with Corian counters. The kitchen is cozy and clean.

The bedrooms upstairs are decent size. The master has an adjoining sitting room that houses a couch and a tv. The baths seem to be original, but in good condition. Eventually refinishing the baths will greatly enhance the livability of the home.

The basement is unfinished. It is clean and dry and houses the laundry and shelved storage.

The yard is well kept and gives the house good curb appeal. The home is built on a knoll and drops off steeply about 15 feet from the back of the home. There are plenty of trees and I am sure the shade is a welcome respite in the D.C. area summers.

This home has been priced well. Although small, it is very reasonably priced for a single family home in Potomac. A slighly smaller home just settled on Chilham Place in the same community for $525,000 after subsidy. The location is much better on this home and should warrant a premium. I see this selling in the $555K range.

8524 Fox Run - Fox Hills - $749,900

Listed By Long and Foster / Google Map

Fox Run is a lovely street in the Fox Hills development.

This corner lot has great curb appeal. Nicely maintained, this home does not look 40 years old. The inviting full length porch seems like a lovely place for a glass of wine in better weather.

This center foyer colonial will make you feel immediately at home. A generous foyer leads you to a large family room and brick hearth fireplace. The kitchen is adjacent, and has been redone a few years back with new maple cabinets and granite counter tops. No need for updates here.

The upstairs is nicely appointed with adult sized bedrooms and updated baths. The master bedroom is nice size with good storage space.

The basement is finished with a full bath. Although the painted panelling is not to my taste, it is clean and dry and can be redesigned at the whim of the new owners.

The back yard is very nice. Set into a hill, the yard is bulkheaded with nice brick retaining walls. This bulkheading provides privacy and a nice flat yard.

I think this one is priced fairly. Unfortunately that does not mean much in this buyers market. I see this one going to settlement at $730K.

SOLD - 7859 Heatherton Lane - Inverness Knolls - $545,000

Listed By Llewellyn / Google Map

Inverness Knolls is a community of town homes adjacent to the Cabin John Shopping Center off Seven Locks Road.

In this market it is nice to see a home that has been thoroughly prepared for the market before listing.

This is a nice 3 bedroom 2 full bath town home in good condition. The home shows beautifully. Hardwood floors look great, the kitchen has been nicely upgraded and there are some nice built-in cabinets in the Dining room that look great. The basement is finished with new carpet and features a half bath and fireplace. There is also a walkout to the yard which keeps the room bright.

This home is the most expensive currently in the neighborhood. It is also in the best condition, ready to move in. This will probably sell at $525K when all said and done. Kudos to the listing agent and sellers for preparing this home properly before sale.