Rarely does a home of this caliber become available in one of Potomac’s most desirable neighborhoods. Extensively renovated and expanded with over $450,000 in improvements, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of elegance, flexibility, and resort-style living. The main residence features 5 bedrooms and 5.5 full baths, thoughtfully designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. A substantial addition has enhanced the home’s living space while maintaining its timeless character and appeal. A standout feature of the property is the detached guest house/au pair suite with its own private entrance, bedroom, 2 full baths, kitchen and laundry. This versatile space is ideal for an au pair, in-laws, returning college students, long-term guests, a private office, or multi-generational living. The backyard is a true retreat, featuring a charming pool, outdoor shower, surrounded by mature landscaping and unique original Yankee Stadium seats that create an unforgettable setting for entertaining family and friends. Offering exceptional indoor and outdoor living, remarkable flexibility, and a premier Potomac location, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly special home.
For sale
Price cut: $125K (8/11)
$1,875,000
8578 Brickyard Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
6beds
6,003sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.43 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$312/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming poolSurrounded by mature landscapingOutdoor shower
- 64 days |
- 994 |
- 42 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cathy Zamanpour 703-517-2367,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. 703-724-9494
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2241386
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 X 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 16
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Bathroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 10
Other
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 25
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Marble
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 13
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 20
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 X 15
Other
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 8
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 8
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 17
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 X 25
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Marble
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 15
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Lower
- Area: 798 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 38
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 19
Storage room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 504 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28 X 18
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Double Oven, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Kitchen - Country, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Breakfast Area, 2nd Kitchen, Attic, Bar, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Kitchenette, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Finished,Improved,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,003
- Total interior livable area: 6,003 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,890
- Finished area below ground: 1,113
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Balcony
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Fencing: Full,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 161000867165
- Zoning: R200
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Built-Up
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fawcett Farms
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Potomac
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $312/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $573,550
- Annual tax amount: $5,627
- Date on market: 6/19/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $1,875,000-6.2%$312/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,999,999+143.9%$333/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/5/2002 | Sold | $820,000$137/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,304 +10.1% | $1,357,000 +5.5% |
| 2024 | $14,811 +5.7% | $1,286,567 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $14,012 +10.8% | $1,216,133 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $12,643 +2.1% | $1,145,700 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,378 +2% | $1,122,700 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $12,132 +6.1% | $1,099,700 +2.1% |
| 2019 | $11,434 -0.2% | $1,076,700 +3.8% |
| 2018 | $11,454 +1.6% | $1,036,867 +4% |
| 2017 | $11,276 +31.4% | $997,033 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $8,582 | $957,200 +4.3% |
| 2015 | $8,582 | $917,933 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $8,582 | $878,667 +4.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $839,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $839,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $839,400 -14% |
| 2010 | -- | $976,580 +2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $950,640 +2.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $924,700 +2.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $898,760 +13.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $790,356 +15.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $681,953 +18.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $573,550 |
| 2003 | -- | $573,550 +10.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $520,416 +5.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $493,850 |
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Neighborhood: 20854
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Carderock Springs Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.7 mi
- 10/10Thomas W. Pyle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.8 mi
- 9/10Walt Whitman High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Carderock Springs
- Middle: Thomas W. Pyle
- High: Walt Whitman
- 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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