East Gate of Potomac & Ridgeleigh — Potomac, Maryland
Last updated: April 2026
Source: Bright MLS. Detached homes only. Includes East Gate of Potomac and Ridgeleigh MLS subdivisions. Q1 2026 market data: Bright MLS closed sales.
With 3 homes sold in Q1 2026 at a $1.26M median and 4 sold in 2025 at a $1.27M median, East Gate offers mid-century modern homes designed by Cohen, Haft & Associates on quarter-acre wooded lots, with floor plans from 2,200 to over 4,500 square feet. East Gate of Potomac is a mid-century modern community of single-family homes built in the early 1970s. Many of the homes were designed by Cohen, Haft & Associates, a Washington-area architectural firm known for integrating contemporary residential design with natural settings. The neighborhood features ramblers, split-levels, and multi-level contemporary homes on quarter-acre lots, with floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces, and open floor plans that were ahead of their time.
Streets like Hidden Hill Lane, Quiet Stream Court, Snug Hill Lane, and Buckspark Lane wind through wooded terrain north of Democracy Boulevard. The adjacent Ridgeleigh section along the western portion of Buckspark Lane is part of the same community and shares schools, parks, and amenities, though it operates under a separate HOA. Many homes back to Buck Branch Stream Valley parkland, giving rear yards a private, wooded feel. Finished living space typically ranges from 2,200 to over 4,500 square feet, with many homeowners having renovated kitchens and baths while preserving the architectural character of the original designs.
East Gate sits in a convenient corridor — minutes from Cabin John Village and Potomac Village for shopping and dining, and close to Falls Road Golf Course for recreation. The Tally Ho Swim & Tennis Club on Bells Mill Road serves families in the neighborhood. Whether you're buying or selling, working with a Realtor who understands mid-century homes and this particular market makes a real difference.
East Gate of Potomac is zoned for Bells Mill Elementary School, Cabin John Middle School, and Winston Churchill High School.
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East Gate of Potomac has two homeowners associations. The East Gate HOA covers the majority of the community, with annual dues of approximately $150 for common area maintenance and neighborhood administration. The Ridgeleigh section along western Buckspark Lane has its own HOA with annual dues of approximately $680. Both associations share the same schools, parks, and access to nearby amenities. The Tally Ho Swim & Tennis Club at 8650 Bells Mill Road is a separate membership-based club available to neighborhood families, offering a heated pool, water slide, tennis courts, and seasonal social events.
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Information herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Market data sourced from Bright MLS; figures reflect closed sales for the calendar year indicated. School assignments are subject to change — verify current boundaries with MCPS. Neighborhood descriptions and boundaries are approximate.