Welcome to the Better Homes & Gardens Readers’ Favorite House Plan of 1972. Plan 3709-A, designed by award-winning architect Henry Dole Harris, & modified by this homeowner, is a timeless, classic, Modernist design celebrated for its spacious interior & highly livable layout. This most magical retreat is tucked away on a scenic 2-acre lot with pond frontage. This light-filled 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers expansive living across two levels, as well as a generous 3-car garage. The main floor boasts a luxurious primary suite, cathedral-ceiling living room with fireplace, oversized dining room, & a sunroom with direct access to a wraparound deck. This gem is truly two homes in one with a walk-out lower level including a spacious bedroom, full bath, family room with fireplace, flexible bonus room, & separate entrance to a home office or guest space - perfect for entertaining, remote work, or multi-generational living. In addition, this property is zoned to allow for a horse making it an exceptional opportunity for equestrian enthusiasts! MAIN LEVEL features: Upon entering the beautiful glass double front doors, you will be met by a sizable Foyer with skylights & hardwood floors that extend down the hallway. The Living Room features soaring ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, & access to the expansive deck creating a bright, inviting gathering space. The custom-built wall unit features two drop-down panels that unveil hidden cocktail bars combining functionality with a touch of luxury. The oversized formal Dining Room has hardwood floors & is ideal for entertaining. It features a convenient glassware closet for storage of your favorite stemware & hosting essentials. The floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the room in natural light & offer picturesque views of mature trees & the serene pond. The Dining Room flows seamlessly into the Living Room & opens directly to the wraparound deck. The Sunroom is a happy, sun-filled space for lounging, entertaining, or curling up with a good book. It is enhanced by direct deck access where a large retractable awning offers shade on sunny days. Beautifully planned with both form & function in mind, the Kitchen is as practical as it is inviting. It features a well-organized layout, intuitive workflow & a full-sized dining area. The main level spacious Laundry boasts an abundance of cabinetry & sits adjacent to a Mudroom. The 3-car garage has a convenient service door to the exterior. The Primary Suite is a true sanctuary with windows on two walls framing peaceful views of the surrounding trees. Wake up each day to natural light & the calming presence of nature right outside your window. This suite is exceptionally spacious with dual walk-in closets, a luxurious en-suite featuring a jacuzzi tub, separate shower, & a double vanity. There are two additional Bedrooms; one currently used as a home office, & another with a walk-in closet. A full Hall Bath serves the secondary bedrooms & features double sinks with a smart layout - tub & toilet are tucked behind a separate door providing added privacy. LOWER LEVEL Highlights: The Guest/In-Law/Au Pair Suite includes a Large Bedroom & generous closet. The adjacent Full Bath with a tub/shower combination ensures comfort & privacy. The expansive Family Room showcases a wood-burning fireplace & opens to a lower terrace creating a second inviting living area backing to a tranquil tree line - perfect for indoor-outdoor flow for relaxing or entertaining. The fifth Bedroom/Office has a separate exterior entrance perfect as a studio, guest space, or home office. A spacious flexible Bonus Room offers endless possibilities whether you’re envisioning a home gym, media room, game room, or creative hobby space. This adaptable space has direct access to the full bath. Multiple Storage Areas keep daily living organized & clutter-free. Outdoor: A spacious lower patio provides a seamless indoor-outdoor connection & direct access to Ashton Pond!
Sold for $910,000
$910,000
17810 Pond Rd, Ashton, MD 20861
5beds
5,010sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
2 Acres Lot
$922,800 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$4,985 Estimated rent
Home value
$922,800
$849,000 - $1.01M
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Home officeWood-burning fireplaceFlexible bonus roomSerene pondWalk-out lower levelPond frontageDouble vanity
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Janice Valois 301-502-2103,
Compass,
Co-Listing Agent: Jacqueline Valois Lind 301-602-1454,
Compass
Bought with:
Jed Williams, RBR002718
Hagan Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2180496
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Skylight(s), Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
- Level: Lower
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Double Sink, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet, Built-in Features, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Lower
- Area: 408 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Other
- Features: Double Sink, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - Carpet, Built-in Features, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Window Treatments, Track Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 18
Mud room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 4
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 512 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32 x 16
Storage room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Storage room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 5
Other
- Features: Skylight(s), Recessed Lighting, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Heating
- Heat Pump, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Double Oven, Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Level, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,460
- Total interior livable area: 5,010 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,180
- Finished area below ground: 1,830
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 13
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 10
- Details: Garage Sqft: 895
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Flood Lights
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Shared, Pond, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access, Swimming Allowed
- Body of water: Ashton Pond
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 264
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Cul-De-Sac, Fishing Available, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Wooded, Private, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 160800759588
- Zoning: RC
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Monitored, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Ashton Pond
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Lake, Water/Lake Privileges
- HOA fee: $465 annually
Location
- Region: Ashton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $712,100
- Annual tax amount: $8,245
- Date on market: 5/27/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $910,000-4.2%$182/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDMC2180496 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Contingent | $950,000$190/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2180496 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000$190/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2180496 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Contingent | $950,000$190/sqft |
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| 5/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000$190/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDMC2180496 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,334 +10.8% | $712,100 +9% |
| 2024 | $7,524 +9.7% | $653,600 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $6,857 +6.5% | $595,100 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,439 +2.1% | $583,533 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,306 +2% | $571,967 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $6,182 +0% | $560,400 |
| 2019 | $6,180 -0.2% | $560,400 |
| 2018 | $6,191 -3.6% | $560,400 -0.9% |
| 2017 | $6,422 +10.2% | $565,600 +1.2% |
| 2016 | $5,828 | $558,933 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $5,828 | $552,267 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $5,828 | $545,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $545,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $545,600 -6.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $582,260 |
| 2010 | -- | $582,260 |
| 2009 | -- | $582,260 -17.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $706,820 +13.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $620,950 +16% |
| 2006 | -- | $535,080 +19.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $449,210 +9.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $409,930 |
| 2003 | -- | $409,930 +23.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $331,370 |
| 2001 | -- | $331,370 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 20861
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Cloverly Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 6/10William H. Farquhar Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10James Hubert Blake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cloverly
- Middle: William H. Farquhar
- High: James Hubert Blake
- District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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