Large homes and high-wage jobs in the Maryland suburbs
A few decades ago, people in Montgomery County, Maryland, might not have recognized the name North Potomac. However, the name was bestowed on the thousands of homes constructed since the ‘80s in the unincorporated area 20 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. “There’s no historic town there,” explains Reist Corp. broker and owner Dick Stoner, who lives in nearby Rockville. “It’s a suburban designation for an area between Rockville, Gaithersburg and Potomac.” North Potomac consists of thousands of expansive homes, largely inhabited by college graduates who work high-wage jobs. The community sits within the Great Seneca Science Corridor, a cluster of thousands of life sciences jobs that runs through Montgomery County. It's also home to the University of Maryland Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research, while Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County campus border it. “People live here for all of the business and educational opportunities,” says Alecia Scott, a Realtor and team leader with Long & Foster Real Estate. Scott has sold real estate in Montgomery County for more than 15 years.
Craftsman style homes have been on the rise in North Potomac, especially in newer communities.
Lake Placid is a lovely place in Montgomery County close to North Potomac, MD.
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Muddy Branch Greenway
Muddy Branch Greenway Trail winds through the heart of the community, following the path of a stream of the same name. Cyclists, hikers and dog walkers use the 9-mile trail to escape the suburbs, trading views of subdivisions with views of streambeds, deer and the remains of long-shuttered mills. While the trail is a getaway from the residential areas, Aberdeen Local Park is visible from some residents’ backyards. The county park features a playground, basketball courts and tennis courts. When the snow falls in the winter, kids hit the well-known sledding hills in the area, including those in the Dufief Mill subdivision and at Robert Frost Middle School.
The Muddy Branch Greenway Trail is a very popular spot for cyclists and hikers in North Potomac.
The tunnel at Muddy Branch Greenway Trail is a popular landmark in North Potomac.
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Spacious homes in North Potomac
The landscape is dominated by detached single-family homes. These spacious Colonial Revivals and split-level homes average more than 4,000 square feet in size, covering much of their medium-sized lots. Homes were generally built in the last 40 years, but vintage-style streetlamps, wooden farm fencing and colonial-inspired architecture create an antique charm. Prices vary between the high $500,000s for a three-bedroom ranch home and $2.75 million for a six-bedroom house on a 5-acre lot. There are also hundreds of townhouses, with a price range of $360,000 to $950,000. FEMA identifies flood zones around the Muddy Branch stream, so homebuyers may want to check if houses are in these zones.
You'll find various styles of homes in many of North Potomac's developments.
Stunning single family home with considered landscaping and a two car garage in North Potomac.
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Italian flavors at Gemelli’s market
Shopping centers along Darnestown Road are where shoppers can pick up groceries at Giant Food supermarket or Trader Joe’s before stopping by the pharmacy. Residents can shop local at Gemelli’s Italian Food Market, which sells homemade pastas and sausages. In addition to stocking up on fresh ingredients, customers can get a whole meal thanks to Gemelli’s pizza ovens. The same shopping centers house chain eateries and casual restaurants, such as Burrito Ranchero Mexican Grill. More restaurant options are available less than a mile away at Fallsgrove Village Center in Rockville. Churches are scattered along Darnestown Road, with a synagogue off Travilah Road.
Gemelli's Italian Market has been a staple of North Potomac for years.
Gemellis Italian Market in North Potomac, MD is a locally owned business in the neighborhood.
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Teens get IT certified at Wootton High School
Children are zoned to Montgomery County Public Schools, ranked the second-best school district in the state by Niche. Kids may start at DuFief Elementary School and Robert Frost Middle School, each graded an A by Niche. A-plus-rated Thomas S. Wootton High School houses the Academy of Information Technology, a program for students to take technology classes and prepare to earn an IT certification.
Welcome to Thomas Wooten High School.
Robert Frost Middle School serves students in grades 6-8.
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Festivities at Rockville Town Square
Rockville Town Square, a shopping and dining plaza 3 miles away, frequently hosts events. Festivals celebrate holidays from Lunar New Year to Halloween. In the summer, Rockville Town Square is the site of free Friday night concerts, as well as Thursday night salsa classes.
Multiple ways to reach Washington, D.C.
Motorists can get onto Interstate 270 about 5 miles outside the community. The interstate puts drivers on the path to Washington, D.C. Those who prefer to take the train can hop on the Metro at the Rockville station 4 miles away. The train reaches Washington, D.C., in less than half an hour. People can reach the Metro station using the county’s Ride On buses, which stop throughout North Potomac.
North Potomac offer wide open spaces with all the big city amenities close by.
The Shady Grove Metro Center provides stress free commutes to North Potomac residents.
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