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About Potomac
Potomac, Maryland is an affluent suburb of Washington, D.C. located approxinately 15 miles from Washington and 10 miles from Bethesda. Potomac is renowned as horse country with its many equestrian activities and organizations.
Many people choose to buy houses for sale in Potomac, Maryland because of rising property values, some of its beautiful older neighborhoods and the many estate type communities. Single family homes dominate in this prestigious community and it boasts a large concentration of million dollar plus properties on larger lots than found in many communities. Potomac real estate is prime for investors and people looking for homes for sale.
Potomac is a small town rich in heritage and community values. One of the most affluent and desirable places to live in Montgomery County, Potomac is characterized by rolling green hills, premier custom homes, lush golf courses, and an abundance of recreational opportunities. The small-town atmosphere shows in community participation in many community events and organizations.
In the late 1920's, horse lovers began flocking to Potomac when Washington's fox hunters were looking for an escape from their growing city in order to pursue their sport. The "Potomac Hunt" was established in the early 1940's, and the Potomac Polo Club begun in 1957 is still active today.
So this summer escape for Washington's elite in time developed into a year round home for them. The settlement of Potomac has brought commerce, recreation, schools, jobs, and a thriving community. For horse lovers Potomac is still an ideal place to live - horses have been a tradition in this area since the early 1900s.
According to the 2000 census, 20854 (Potomac's ZIP code) is one of the most affluent ZIP code in the United States based on per capita income. It is considered one of the wealthiest suburbs in the Washington, D.C. area and is by far the wealthiest town in the state of Maryland. Contributing to the demand for housing in Potomac is its proximity to the northwestern boundary of Washington D.C. Many professionals and diplomats purchase Potomac real estate and commute to Washington to work.
Given the affluence of Potomac and its surrounding communities, the town is also home to several of the region's better known private schools, including Connelly School of the Holy Child, The Bullis School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and The Heights School.
Potomac is also home to the 2006-2007 Maryland Blue Ribbon Awarded High School, Winston Churchill High School, which is also regarded as one of the best public schools in the United States.
In 1924 the Congressional Country Club was established. Although the clubhouse lies just within the postal boundaries of neighboring Bethesda, Congressional is considered an integral part of Potomac and its history is closely intertwined with the history of Potomac Village. Congressional Country Club is known all over the country for its beautiful landscapes, its mutlipule resturants and muti-level clubhouse.
Potomac is often associated with its neighboring affluent suburbs; Chevy Chase Village, MD, Bethesda, MD, McLean, VA, and Great Falls, VA, whose residents share a similar social lifestyle with Potomac residents.
The geographical focal point of Potomac is Potomac Village, a small cluster of upscale shops and businesses at the intersection of Maryland State Highway 189 (Falls Road, which connects the Great Falls of the Potomac River in the south to Rockville in the north) and Maryland State Highway 190 (River Road, which runs from western Montgomery County into Washington, D.C.).
Potomac NeighborhoodsPotomac Towne - The neighborhood within the Potomac Village hub of River and Falls Roads. This is the original neighborhood of Potomac, from which all the subdivisions emerged.
Falconhurst - The Falconhurst subdivision is home to many large and stately homes. Most of the homes in Falconhurst were built in the 1970s and 1980s. Falconhurst contains Bentcross Drive, which is one of the most visibly wealthy streets in Potomac. Owners of homes on Bentcross Drive include many prominent CEO's, diplomats and professional athletes.
Potomac Falls - Developed by Washington-area developer W.C. & A.N. Miller in the 1960s, Potomac Falls is one of Potomac's first subdivisions and one of its most established and prestigious neighborhoods. Unlike other neighborhoods of Potomac which are known for mansions with interesting architecture, Potomac Falls is generally considered relatively subdued. There are many notable residents including government, media and entertainment peprsonalities.
Avenel - Avenel is a master-planned community developed in the 1980s on the site of a large farm not far from Potomac Village. It is a golf course community of expensive single-family homes and townhomes built around TPC at Avenel, a private golf club operated by the PGA Tour. Although the neighborhood is known for being extremely affluent, Avenel is also home to Montgomery County's most successful examples of inclusionary zoning, as the neighborhood also has a large number of fixed-income single family homes which seamlessly blend into the community.
Bradley Farms - Bradley Farms is one of Potomac's oldest neighborhoods and certainly one of its visible and most exclusive. Bradley Farms consists of many large, 1940s era estates (many set back quite far from the street) which line River Road in its approach into Potomac Village from Bethesda; the neighborhood also extends behind River Road and is bounded by Persimmon Tree Road on the south and west. The Congressional Country Club forms the neighborhood's eastern boundary. Traditionally, some of the Washington area's most expensive home sales have occurred in Bradley Farms, which consists not only of the homes on River Road but also of the grand, older homes which line Durham Drive, Fox Meadow Lane, Bronson Drive and Congressional Parkway. Unlike Falconhurst, which lies just off of River Road to the west, the homes in Bradley Farms are strictly traditional and, while large, not typically ostentatious.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver reside in Bradley Farms in a large compound on the north side of River Road, just west of Bradley Boulevard. The Shriver home, however, is well hidden from the road.
Palatine - One of the newer neighborhoods in Potomac, Palatine is made up of two acre or higher lots of land. The neighborhood has copious celeberties living in it. Once a forest land, Palatine was developed about 11 years ago (to date of 2007). Plots of land were sold, and each owner was responsible for their own building. Known for its class and ever expanding houses, Palatine continues to prosper today. It extends to over 110 houses, breaking into the rural area.
River Falls - River Falls is just southeast of Potomac Falls next to the Potomac River and separated by Falls Road. Although most of Potomac is in Churchill High School District, River Falls filters into Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda. The home lot sizes are not as large as other Potomac neighborhoods, which makes River Falls ideal for trick-or-treating, community awareness, and Fourth of July parades.