A Potomac, Maryland Neighborhood
Source: Bright MLS, 2025 closed sales in Lake Potomac as of March 2026. Detached homes only.
Lake Potomac is an upscale residential community in the Travilah corridor of Potomac, Maryland. Developed in the mid-to-late 1980s, the neighborhood is located off Travilah Road along Lake Potomac Drive, Lake Potomac Court, Lake Potomac Terrace, and Wetherfield Lane. Homes here are exclusively detached single-family residences on estate-sized lots that typically range from two to nearly five acres, with finished living space from roughly 5,000 to over 9,000 square feet. The architectural styles span brick colonials, Georgian designs, and contemporary estates, reflecting the period when this part of Potomac transitioned from agricultural land into one of the area's most sought-after residential corridors.
The setting is one of Lake Potomac's defining qualities. The neighborhood sits in the rolling terrain of northwestern Potomac, with mature tree cover and preserved green space throughout the community. Pennyfield Lock on the C&O Canal is nearby, offering access to the towpath for walking, running, and cycling, and Great Falls is a short drive away. The broader Travilah area retains much of its rural character, with horse farms, open fields, and wooded parcels surrounding the neighborhood. A Realtor familiar with this pocket of Potomac can speak to the appeal of living in a community that feels removed from suburban density while remaining well-connected.
Lake Potomac is zoned for the Churchill High School cluster, with students attending Potomac Elementary and Herbert Hoover Middle School. Travilah Road provides direct access to Darnestown Road, Quince Orchard Road, and the I-270 corridor, putting commuters within reach of Rockville, Bethesda, and Washington, D.C. Locally, Potomac Village and its shops and restaurants are about ten minutes south on Travilah Road. For buyers and sellers in this community, working with a knowledgeable real estate agent who understands the nuances of the Travilah corridor is essential.
Lake Potomac is zoned for Potomac Elementary School, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and Winston Churchill High School.
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