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Darnestown
Settled in the 1750s, Darnestown is an unincorporated area bordered by Potomac and North Potomac to the east, Germantown to the north and the Agricultural Reserve to the west. Homes here are typically on 1-2 or more acres with private water and septic systems. Residents here enjoy life in “the country” with easy access to local commercial, retail and entertainment areas. Darnestown doesn’t have set boundaries. The map shows the general area. Searching on homes with a town of ‘Darnestown’ will miss many listings since homes here can also be listed as Germantown, North Potomac or Gatihersburg. Searches on this site show all homes in zips 20874 and 20878 with at least 0.5 acres which is a pretty good approximation. Contact us to received more accurate Darnestown listing information.
Neighborhoods in Darnestown
Here’s a few of the most popular neighborhoods in Darnestown. See the map below for Darnestown boundaries and locations of these neighborhoods.
| - Ancient Oak | - Highlands of Darnestown | |
| - Black Rock Mill Estates | - Mountain View Estates | |
| - Bondbrook | - Pioneer Hills | |
| - Brookmead | - Quail Run | |
| - Darnestown Hills | - Roberts Landing | |
| - Darnestown Knolls | - Seneca Highlands | |
| - Darnestown Outside | - Spring Meadows | |
| - Finegan Farm | - The Paddock | |
| - Haddonfield |
Darnestown Schools
Homes in Darnestown are assigned to the Northwest H.S. and Quince Orchard H.S. school clusters (always verify a home’s school assignment at MCPS).
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Video and New Pricing on Spacious Darnestown Home
July 21st, 2010 Categories: Darnestown
This home at 15612 Copperfield Lane in Darnestown is an outstanding value. With new pricing, this home is an even better value. Get acquainted with the great features of this home by viewing this video tour.
Want to know more or see it yourself? See all the details at www.CopperfieldLane.com, or just contact us and we’ll be happy to help!
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New Custom Colonial in Darnestown
July 15th, 2010 Categories: Darnestown, Our Homes
Why buy resale when you can get this new, brick colonial on over 4 acres? Everything about this home is exceptional: three sides Williamsburg-style brick, hipped roof with architectural shingles, and soaring interior spaces with only the best finishes. Check out all of the home’s details and view tons of huge pictures at www.DarnestownKnolls.com.
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Regal Darnestown Colonial
June 27th, 2010 Categories: Darnestown, Our Homes
Set high on a fantastic lot, this brick-front colonial has a regal presence. The interior spaces are also impressive with big rooms, soaring ceilings, a curved hardwood staircase and hardwood and slate flooring. Truly, a special property. See all the details and big pictures at www.FallingLeafWay.com.
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Expansive All-Brick Custom Colonial
June 26th, 2010 Categories: Darnestown, North Potomac, Our Homes
Wow, what a long list of phenomenal features: all brick, nearly three acres, hardwoods throughout on 3 levels, 4 car garage (not a typo), fabulous custom kitchen, new master bath, main level bedroom office. … gotta take a breath… 3rd level bonus room, bright walkout basement, 3 fireplaces and more. I’m exhausted! See a video and all the details at www.FallingLeafCt.com.
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Pristine Colonial with the Perfect Back Yard
June 25th, 2010 Categories: Darnestown, Our Homes
This traditional brick-front colonial sparkles inside and out. Everything’s been updated – new kitchen, new window, siding, flooring and more. The back yard is huge and level – more like a private park than a back yard. This home is move-in ready and is a great value. More pics and details at www.BraemarCrescentWay.com.
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Great Value in Spring Meadows
June 20th, 2010 Categories: Darnestown, Our Homes
This regal colonial provides the space and amenities for fantastic daily living. Set in the heart of Spring Meadows, this home features great renovations including a luxurious first floor master suite and a huge screened-in back porch. Inside and out, this home is a perfect setting for comfortable living. See tons of huge pics and all the details at www.CopperfieldLane.com.
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Historic Darnestown Home
June 16th, 2010 Categories: Darnestown, Our Homes
Originally built in 1860, this home was expanded and updated in 1995. With its distinctive red tin roof, towering mature trees and lush landscaping, this property says “Home”. It’s breezy, comfortable and just a little quirky. See all the details at www.TurkeyFootRoad.com.
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Darnestown Contract Activity in 2010
June 14th, 2010 Categories: Darnestown
The overall contract activity in Darnestown is 41% higher than 2009. Compared to 2007 and 2008, the market for upper bracket homes continues to be soft.
Contact us for information about the market in Darnestown and see these stats for other areas in Montgomery County.
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2010 Home Sales for Darnestown
May 21st, 2010 Categories: Darnestown
Home sales for Darnestown so far this year are listed below. Contact us if you would like email updates of home sales activity here on a regular basis.
| Address | Neighborhood | Sold | Price | |
| 12931 Meadow View Dr | Ancient Oak | 4/28/2010 | 665,000 | |
| 13115 Violettes Lock Rd | Darnestown Outside | 4/26/2010 | 305,000 | |
| 15200 Springfield Rd | Darnestown Outside | 5/14/2010 | 689,000 | |
| 13701 Esworthy Rd | Darnestown Outside | 1/6/2010 | 825,000 | |
| 13500 Deakins Ln | Darnestown Outside | 1/26/2010 | 1,065,000 | |
| 15728 Pagano Ln | Pioneer Hills | 4/9/2010 | 435,000 | |
| 15812 Pioneer Hills Ter | Pioneer Hills | 5/10/2010 | 712,000 | |
| 15216 Turkey Foot Rd | Seneca Highlands | 5/14/2010 | 665,000 | |
| 15105 Poplar Hill Rd | Spring Meadows | 3/22/2010 | 1,155,000 | |
| 14917 Kelley Farm Drive | Spring Meadows | 5/19/2010 | 850,000 |
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Modern Ranch Home in Ancient Oak
May 20th, 2010 Categories: Ancient Oak, Darnestown, Our Homes
This spacious ranch home in Ancient Oak features fantastic renovations throughout that give it a modern, craftsman feel inside. The back yard is an oasis with lush landscaping, a large level back yard, deck, hot tub and a sumptuous inground pool. This home is your own personal resort. Take a video tour of this exceptional home.
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Spacious Ancient Oak Home on 1 Acre Lot
March 20th, 2010 Categories: Ancient Oak, Darnestown, Our Homes
This four bedroom home sits on a beautiful, level one acre lot. One of the best features of this home is the two story family room with floor-to-ceiling fireplace and huge sliding glass door overlooking the private back lot. This is an excellent value in Ancient Oak. Watch a video and see more details at www.15704JonesLane.com.
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Spectacular in Spring Meadows
January 17th, 2010 Categories: Darnestown, Our Homes, Spring Meadows
One can search for years to find a lot as lovely as this. Set high on the crest of at the end of a private drive in Spring Meadows, this home is surrounded by flowering dogwood, cherry trees and lush gardens. The inside spaces are just as lovely with soaring interior spaces and professional decor. Elegant, comfortable, perfect. Tour lots of huge pictures .
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Free Real Estate Market Report
January 16th, 2010 Categories: Darnestown, Spring Meadows
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Past Sales for Darnestown
December 9th, 2009 Categories: Darnestown
Past sales for Darnestown in 2009 are listed below. Contact us with any questions about the market for homes in this great area of Montgomery County.
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| Address | Sold | Price | Lot | Year | |
| 15312 Masonwood Dr | 1/9/09 | 1,140,000 | 2.20 | 2004 | |
| 15201 Springfield Rd | 1/30/09 | 580,000 | 2.00 | 1972 | |
| 13417 Scottish Autumn Ln | 3/2/09 | 560,000 | 1.62 | 1985 | |
| 14608 Falling Leaf Way | 3/30/09 | 607,000 | 0.62 | 1988 | |
| 13205 Dodie Dr | 4/7/09 | 696,000 | 2.49 | 1987 | |
| 13413 Scottish Autumn Ln | 4/15/09 | 582,000 | 1.62 | 1986 | |
| 13516 Straw Bale Ln | 5/15/09 | 425,000 | 0.64 | 1985 | |
| 15608 Norman Dr | 6/11/09 | 515,000 | 0.93 | 1967 | |
| 14836 Mockingbird Dr | 6/22/09 | 685,000 | 4.15 | 1984 | |
| 14909 Braemar Crescent Way | 6/26/09 | 625,000 | 1.40 | 1985 | |
| 13300 Bondy Way | 6/30/09 | 635,000 | 1.01 | 1978 | |
| 14137 Darnestown Rd | 6/30/09 | 725,000 | 0.83 | 2004 | |
| 16300 Black Rock Rd | 7/8/09 | 367,000 | 1.74 | 1960 | |
| 12609 Blue Mountain Ct | 7/10/09 | 667,950 | 0.49 | 1988 | |
| 15121 Springfield Rd | 7/31/09 | 516,000 | 2.00 | 1971 | |
| 13735 Darnestown Rd | 8/31/09 | 300,000 | 0.24 | 1938 | |
| 15001 Plainfield Ln | 9/8/09 | 675,000 | 2.00 | 1985 | |
| 14613 Mockingbird Dr | 9/30/09 | 1,250,000 | 2.08 | 1996 | |
| 14608 Springfield Rd | 10/1/09 | 760,000 | 2.35 | 1979 | |
| 15900 Finegan Dr | 10/9/09 | 607,500 | 8.06 | 1981 | |
| 15652 Haddonfield Way | 10/27/09 | 895,000 | 2.07 | 1986 | |
| 14000 Darnestown Rd | 11/13/09 | 412,000 | 2.00 | 1955 | |
| 15110 Rollinmead Dr | 11/27/09 | 865,000 | 2.00 | 2000 |
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Darnestown Pricing Trends
August 11th, 2009 Categories: Darnestown
The total number of contracts for the last six months is practically the same as the same period in 2008. Like Potomac, activity for higher priced homes is down quite a bit. Activity for homes priced $800,000 or lower is up 85%. Here’s the breakdown of activity by price range:
See the overall Montgomery County market update and Darnestown’s inventory by price range from June’s market update.
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Notes from Tuesday Home Tour
July 28th, 2009 Categories: Darnestown, Foreclosures, Potomac
Tuesdays are traditionally a day for real estate agents in the area to preview homes and hold Broker’s Opens. I took a look at a few homes with acreage in Potomac and Darnestown. Here’s my impression of the most interesting ones I saw today.
Bank Owned in Potomac
I get a lot of questions about foreclosures in Potomac. Normally, there isn’t much to report. Today’s the exception. 19 Pettit Court came on the market on July 26th, is priced at $964,900 and is listed by Long and Foster. This home has 3,900 sq feet of living space on the main two levels, sits on 2 acres and has a nice pool in back. All the kitchen appliances and some light fixtures have been removed, but it’s in good showing condition. The master suite and another bedroom is on the main level, and the upper level has 3 bedrooms. A buyer would likely update bathrooms, replace some carpet and paint. The cedar shake roof looks like it might be original (the home was built in 1978), but it’s hard to tell with cedar shake. No funky smells and no obvious abuse. Overall, I liked it. It’s definitely priced to sell. The previous owners paid $1,404,000 in 2005.
A Trip Back to the 1970s
13500 Deakins Lane in Darnestown sits on a jaw-droppingly beautiful lot of 13.5 acres. One could mistake the manicured back yard for a country club. This home really gives off a strong vibe. I’ve never met the owners, but I would bet this home has seen a lot of good times. There’s definitely a lot of love here — sounds corny, but that’s how it feels. The interior decor is a time capsule of the 1970s — the shag carpet, the bold wall paper, the wood paneling — its all here. I’m guessing that the buyer will fall in love with the lot and won’t mind bringing the home up to date. It’s currently priced at $1,395,000. Andrea Alderdice with W.C. & A.N. Miller/Long & Foster is the listing agent.
One Level Living with Nice Acreage
13520 Deakins Lane in Darnestown is listed for $1,199,000. It sits on over 8 acres and has quite a regal approach. The rooms are big and the hardwood floors are very nice. The kitchen has been upgraded and every view outside is fantastic. Built in 1964, it has some quirks. The super low ceilings in the basement reduce the utility of the lower level. I think the buyer on this home will place a high value on the main level layout and the privacy of the lot. Andrea Alderdice with W.C. & A.N. Miller/Long & Foster also the listing agent on this property.
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Classic All-Brick Colonial on Leafy Lot
July 23rd, 2009 Categories: Darnestown
This classic, all-brick colonial oozes elegance. With three finished levels, this regal home features hardwood floors throughout the main levels, three wood-burning fireplaces, a side-load three car garage, bright walk-out lower level and a sumptuous inground pool surrounded by serene woodlands. Check out all the pics for this great home.
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Darnestown Market Update
June 28th, 2009 Categories: Darnestown
The Darnestown real estate market is completely made up of single family homes. With larger lots and higher home values, this area attracts move-up and relocation buyers. Parts of the market here are really being challenged right now. Demand for homes priced from $500,000 to $700,000 is solid with good transaction volume. Demand for homes over $700,000, however, is much softer. For buyers, this is the place to find a large selection of homes on large lots with easy access to I270 and the Beltway.
These stats show inventory in late June 2009 and the number of contracts for the previous six months.
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Great Space and Great Privacy in Darnestown
April 2nd, 2009 Categories: Darnestown
Set back on a large lot and sweeping front yard, this home is private, comfortable and is loaded with great features. Check-out the kitchen with its large skylight. Natural light abounds just where you need it most. Tour this great home by viewing lots of big pictures.
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Darnestown real estate year-end review
December 29th, 2008 Categories: Darnestown
We love Darnestown and do a lot of business here. Inventory here has been high this year. Especially for homes priced over $1 million, the market has seemed slow. Just looking at sales over the last two years, the total number of sales is down 28%. The first waves of the credit crunch hit in the fall of 2007 which carried into 2008. Compared to last year, sales were down nearly 40% for the 1st half of the year. Sales in the 2nd half were down 14%.
Taking a look at sales by price range, most sales declines have been in the $600,000 to $1M price range — 35% lower in 2008. Sales under $600,000 and over $1M were down 14% and 16% respectively.
As of the writing of this post, there are 33 homes currently available on the market:
- Under $600K – 5 homes
- $600K to $1M – 12 homes
- Over $1M – 13 homes
With the Spring comes new buyers and new listings. Contact us for more information on Darnestown if you are planning to buy or sell here in 2009.
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