16012 HOWARD LANDING DRIVE, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878

$875,000

Welcome to this stunning contemporary-style home located in the highly sought-after Orchard Hills community in North Potomac. From the moment you arrive, you'll be charmed by the beautifully landscaped front yard, featuring a lush green lawn, colorful flower beds, and a blossoming cherry tree. Inside, rich cherry wood floors run… Read More throughout the main level, setting a warm and elegant tone. The spacious kitchen is a true showstopper, featuring eye-catching two-tone cabinetry, granite countertops, classic white subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances - including a new microwave and dishwasher (2025) and a French-door refrigerator (2021). A sun-filled breakfast area with large arched windows fills the space with natural light, while stylish gold fixtures above the island and dining table add a modern, upscale feel. The vaulted ceiling enhances the openness and airiness of the kitchen space. Adjacent to the kitchen is a bright, open dining and living room with a glass slider that leads to a large deck, flanked by gardens on both sides - perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing. The cozy family room features a gas fireplace, access to a half bath (which can be converted to a full bath), a generously sized bedroom, a laundry closet, and a direct walkout to the backyard and deck. Hardwood stairs lead to upstairs with 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The brand-new carpet adds a fresh touch. The primary suite is truly impressive, offering a large sitting area, two closets (including a walk-in), and a luxurious en-suite bath with a dual-sink vanity, jetted soaking tub, skylight, and a custom frameless glass shower. The fully finished basement offers incredible flexibility with its own private entrance, a large rec room, a family area, a kitchenette, its own laundry, a guest bedroom, a full bath, and a dedicated storage/utility room. Outside, enjoy a level, fenced backyard with a large deck, a plants nursery room, gardening areas, a fruit-producing persimmon tree, and a storage shed. The attached 2-car garage includes a newer garage door (2017). Recent upgrades also include a brand new gas furnace (2025), water heater (2024), a 50-year architectural shingle roof (2021), Siding replacement (2005), bathrooms renovation (2018), cherry wood floors (2015), LVP floors in basement (2024), and double-pane replacement windows with a lifetime warranty (2015). To further protect your investment, the home is equipped with a buried underground drainage system, designed to direct water away from the foundation using strategically placed pipes - enhancing the home's structural integrity and keeping the yard dry. This unbeatable location is walking distance to the elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as the Kentlands shops, restaurants, and more. You're just a short drive from Rio, Crown, ICC 200, and I-495 - offering the perfect blend of country-style living with close-in convenience. This is truly a MUST-SEE home - schedule your visit today! Read Less

Courtesy of KATHY XU, RE/MAX Realty Group [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Apr 26, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,370

Lot Size

0.24 Acres

Year Built

1987

MLS Number

MDMC2174366

30 Days Snapshot Of 20878

$736k

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(avg) sold price

+42%

homes sold

-57%

(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater

Basement

Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Walkout Stairs

Building

3,370 sqft living area, 2,470 sqft above grade (finished), 900 sqft below grade (finished), 458 sqft below grade (unfinished), Built in 1987, Structure Type: Detached, Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, High, 3 levels, Contemporary, Colonial, Vinyl Siding

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Central A/C

Accessibility Features

2+ Access Exits

Exterior Features

Gutter System, Secure Storage

Fees

Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Fence

Fully

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Screen

Floors

Wood, Carpet

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Garage

2 garage spaces

Heating

Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air

Home Owner's Association

HOA Fee: $186, Fee Freq: Quarterly

Interior Features

2nd Kitchen, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Breakfast Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors

Lot

10,638 sqft, 0.24 acres

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Wrap Around, View: Garden/Lawn

Roof

Architectural Shingle

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax: $8,141, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, Tax Annual Amount: $8,589, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Windows

Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Screens, Skylights, Sliding, Storm

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