7918 Declaration Lane Potomac, MD 20854

 

This 4/5 bedroom  brick home, offered at $859,000, has a wonderful location at the bottom of the cul-de-sac, overlooking woodlands. It definitely needs some cosmetic updating, but the systems, including the roof and windows, have been recently replaced.

Entering into a spacious entry foyer, floored with somewhat dated tile,  the family room is to the left and the living room to the right. The entertaining spaces have hardwood flooring, but the old style with the beveled edge on the boards. The family room has dark beams on the ceiling. Open to the dining room, the living room has a metal railing that divides the two rooms. There is recessed lighting throughout much of the house. Updating is needed in the fairly large kitchen- the formica counters, oak cabinets, dated tile and older appliances are functional but tired. Access to the deck is in the breakfast area through a sliding glass door. First floor laundry is a plus! A powder room and a two car garage complete the first level.

Upstairs are 5 spacious bedrooms off an open hallway. One bedroom has been opened up to the owners suite to create a study. The bedrooms have the old metal closet doors which cry out for replacement. The  large owners suite has three closets (one a linen closet and one a small walk-in) and a nice sized bath with single vanity/sink, jetted tub and corner shower. Both baths need some updating but are functional and clean.

The finished  walkout lower level is large but has a distinctly musty odor. The slope of the back yard might favor dampness in the basement. This issue needs to be examined by any buyer. There is a full bath in the basement.

Views from the back of the house towards the woods are beautiful and are the real strength of this home. The yard is spacious and private.

According to the MCPS website,  residents in this house would currently attend Beverly Farms Elementary School, Herbert Hoover Middle School and Churchill High School.

This home is in close proximity to shopping, restaurants, houses of worship, Regency Estates Swim Club and public transportation.

There is no HOA.

Other homes of this size and condition, in nearby neighborhoods, have sold recently in the $730,000-$775,000 range. In updated condition,  nearby homes of this size and on similar lots have been selling in the $800,000-$845,000 range.