Located a mere 12 miles from the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, the community of North Potomac is home to approximately 25,000 residents. It is proudly recognized as another enterprising urban area and attractive suburb of our nation's capital. North Potomac now exists as a distinct unincorporated community with a unique residential style bounded by Route 28 (Darnestown Road), Travilah Road, River Road and Jones Lane. Within these lush confines, visitors and residents alike find lovely, large-lot homes, the meandering 1,440-acre Muddy Branch Park, abundant shopping and a new library.
Students in grades K-12 attend the highly ranked Montgomery County Public School District. For those looking to continue their education in a collegiate setting, the prestigious George Washington University is located just a few miles away. Industries providing employment for North Potomac residents include management, scientific, administrative, educational, health and social services. Residents of the North Potomac area love the warm environment that this community has to offer and are proud to be part of such a distinguished community.
Price Range of North Potomac Houses in Montgomery County, Maryland
Most of North Potomac’s home sites offer spacious lots in the two to five acre range and expansive homes with four to six bedroom floor plans with state of the art amenities. Less expensive than nearby Potomac, real estate in North Potomac has grown along its two major arteries: Dufief Mill Road and Quince Orchard Road. Lovely colonial real estate with brick fronts and gabled windows and roofs range in price from $1 to $2 million in Potomac Chase, Farmlands, Hunting Hill Estates and Windmill Farms. Properties in Quince Haven, Westleigh, Stonebridge, Dufief Mill and Mills Farm are popular for their simple elegance and affordable price range that start in the $500,000s to $1 million. Homes subdivided on smaller lot sizes in Quince Orchard Knolls and Potomac Ridge are equally popular and affordably priced for under $500,000. Three-story townhouses and condominiums in North Potomac start in the low $250,000s to $475,000. North Potomac land and lots are also available for real estate investors who are looking to custom build or develop a home.
North Potomac Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $532,217 compared to $535,475 the previous week, for a slight decrease of less than -1%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in North Potomac MD. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in North Potomac to help you find the best home!