This exceptional Potomac home is the gem of sought-after McAuley Park! It is a classic Southern Colonial, custom-built in 2006 by award-winning builder Frank Bell and offered by the original owners. This showstopper 10,000 sq ft home is on a large corner lot and features five bedrooms, five full and two half baths, and five oversized gas fireplaces. This house offers grand rooms for elegant entertaining or family gatherings, epitomizing charm, graciousness, and craftsmanship. Attention to detail does not go unnoticed! From the moment you step up to the beautiful columned stone front porch, you will be charmed by the beauty of this home. Upon entering the grand foyer with a spectacular staircase and a wide front-to-back hallway, you will be captivated by the sophistication and flow of the house. Gleaming hardwood floors, full-length light-filled windows, crown moldings, 10-foot ceilings, and impeccable millwork are throughout the home. The first floor includes a study with a fireplace and built-in bookshelves, a living room with a fireplace that flows to the dining room, an entertainer's dream kitchen, a breakfast room with a fireplace, a family room with an oversized hearth and built-in bookshelves, a mudroom with built-in storage, two powder rooms, a screened-in porch, and a stone terrace. The kitchen offers abundant custom cabinetry, an oversized island with a breakfast bar, Wolf/ Sub-Zero appliances including a 36" gas range, a wall oven, a microwave, a warming drawer, a full-size refrigerator, a full-size freezer, two dishwashers, and two farm sinks. Take the front grand or back staircases to the second floor, featuring the primary bedroom, three additional ensuite bedrooms offering spacious walk-in closets with built-ins, a sitting/study area, and a large, fully equipped laundry room. The primary bedroom is an oasis! A spacious main room features French doors opening to a sitting room with a fireplace, two oversized walk-in closets with custom built-ins, and a dressing area. The elegant primary bath has a walk-in shower, an air jet tub, two sinks, and a private water closet. The finished lower level features a private walk-out entrance. There is an Au Pair or guest bedroom suite with three large closets and a full bath. This level also includes an exercise room, a media room, a large recreation room, and a utility space. Off the mudroom is access to a spacious side-loading three-car garage and a wide semi-circular driveway with ample parking. The home's exterior, painted in 2021, is made of Hardie plank. The backyard is fully fenced and completed in 2023. Additional features include a music system throughout the home, a gas generator, an in-house sprinkler system, and much more. Easy access to Potomac Village, Democracy Shopping, and the Beltway for commuting.
Sold for $3,200,000 on 06/06/25
$3,200,000
9825 Carmelita Dr, Potomac, MD 20854
5beds
10,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
0.51 Acres Lot
$3,200,300 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$7,428 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 06, 2025 at 10:33am
Listed by:
Karen Greenzaid 301-655-7783,
CENTURY 21 New Millennium,
Co-Listing Agent: Jean Benedett-Matich 703-863-6915,
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Bought with:
Adriana Ruan, 655968
RLAH @properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2178244

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 4000
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Partial,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 10,900
- Total interior livable area: 10,900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,900
- Finished area below ground: 4,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Circular Driveway, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Chimney Cap(s), Rain Gutters, Street Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 161002550584
- Zoning: R200
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type, Stone
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Details
- Builder name: Frank Bell
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Potomac
- Subdivision: Mcauley Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple