Set within the desirable Mills Farm community of North Potomac, this inviting four-bedroom, three-bath residence offers a light-filled, accommodating layout with generous living spaces and an expansive backyard designed for everyday enjoyment and effortless entertaining. A welcoming entry foyer provides direct access to both the main living level above and the lower level below, creating a convenient flow throughout the home. The main level features an open-concept Living Room, Dining Room, and Chef's Kitchen, bathed in natural light throughout. The Dining Room opens through sliding glass doors to a spacious deck overlooking the backyard, creating a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living. Three bedrooms are located on this level, including the Primary Bedroom with an en-suite bath, along with an additional full hall bathroom. A few steps from the foyer lead to the lower level, where a large and versatile recreation room offers a cozy fireplace and direct access to a screened porch and the expansive backyard beyond. An additional full bathroom and a bedroom/multipurpose room provide flexibility for a family room, home office, or guest space. The rear yard is the perfect backdrop, offering ample room for relaxing, gardening, and entertaining. A dedicated firepit area and raised garden beds complement the generous lawn, while the screened porch and upper-level deck provide multiple spaces to enjoy the outdoors throughout the seasons. With over $200,000 in upgrades and renovations, and its premium location just minutes away from retail shopping and lifestyle amenities, its proximity to wonderful green spaces in Aberdeen Park, hiking, biking and horseback riding along the Muddy Branch Trail, and easy access to business hubs in Bethesda and downtown DC, this offering provides the lifestyle you’ve been looking for.
For sale
$724,999
12205 Horse Center Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
4beds
2,076sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
0.45 Acres Lot
$715,500 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceGenerous lawnLight-filled accommodating layoutExpansive backyardDedicated firepit areaWelcoming entry foyerRaised garden beds
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nelson Marban 202-870-6899,
Washington Fine Properties, LLC 202-944-5000
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2258438
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Combination Dining/Living, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wine Storage, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass, French Doors
- Windows: Double Hung, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,076
- Total interior livable area: 2,076 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,076
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Split Foyer,Bi-Level,Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Other
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 160602236330
- Zoning: R200
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Exterior Cameras
- Subdivision: Mills Farm
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gaithersburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $539,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,783
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$715,500
$680,000 - $751,000
$3,441/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $724,999+70.6%$349/sqft |
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| 10/22/2015 | Sold | $425,000$205/sqft |
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| 9/20/2015 | Pending sale | $425,000$205/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #MC8634883 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2015 | Price change | $425,000-5.6%$205/sqft |
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| 6/27/2015 | Price change | $449,999-4.1%$217/sqft |
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| 5/14/2015 | Listed for sale | $469,000$226/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,783 +18.9% | $539,600 +6% |
| 2025 | $5,705 +3.5% | $509,200 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $5,512 +2.1% | $478,800 +2.2% |
| 2023 | $5,399 +6.7% | $468,567 +2.2% |
| 2022 | $5,058 +2.4% | $458,333 +2.3% |
| 2021 | $4,940 -0.1% | $448,100 |
| 2020 | $4,943 -1.2% | $448,100 -1.3% |
| 2019 | $5,005 -0.2% | $453,900 |
| 2018 | $5,014 -1.3% | $453,900 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $5,080 +22.7% | $446,267 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $4,142 | $438,633 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $4,142 | $431,000 +0.5% |
| 2014 | $4,142 | $428,933 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $426,867 +0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $424,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $424,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $424,800 -21.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $540,900 +11.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $485,816 +12.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $430,733 +14.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $375,650 +16.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $322,050 +20% |
| 2004 | -- | $268,450 +24.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $214,850 +2.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $209,266 |
| 2001 | -- | $209,266 |
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Neighborhood: 20878
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jones Lane
- Middle: Ridgeview
- High: Quince Orchard
- 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.






