Potomac Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Maryland

Potomac Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Maryland

Potomac, Maryland is an upscale Washington D.C. suburb featuring magnificent homes and country club living. The area has been growing steadily over the past decade and is now home to some 45,000 plus residents. Known as horse country, this small town has many equestrian-related organizations, but all forms of recreation can be enjoyed at numerous area parks. The Potomac River is the wildest river running through a metropolitan area anywhere in the world. Millions of canoeists, kayakers, fishermen, joggers, hunters, rowers, hikers, bikers, and birdwatchers take advantage of its unique and world-class recreational opportunities, and it is home to national wildlife treasures such as the great blue heron and the American bald eagle. The community is home of the Tournament Players Club at Avenal. TPC at Avenal has hosted numerous PGA tournaments including the Kemper Open and is ranked in the top 100 golf courses in the U.S.A. The city has its own medical center and there is a regional hospital in nearby Bethesda. Residents shop at two local centers, Potomac Village and Cabin John, although there are numerous shopping centers and malls in surrounding communities such as Rockville. Education is a top priority in Montgomery County with over half of the county budget going to public education. Thanks to Potomac’s location near the Capital Beltway, residents have an easy 10-mile commute to the Nation’s Capitol. Potomac’s tree-lined streets offer a wide variety of housing to choose from. Potomac real estate includes single-family homes for sale, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots.