What Just Under $800,000 Buys in Kentlands' Gatehouse District

On a sought-after street in Kentlands' Gatehouse District, directly across from a park, this recently updated townhouse offers a look at what buyers can expect just under the $800,000 mark. Meredith Fogle of The List Realty toured the property alongside listing agent Rose Anderson.

A main level built for gathering

The home opens to hardwood floors throughout and a bright living room with a wood-burning fireplace flanked by built-ins, crown molding, and updated light fixtures. That space flows into a dining area with chair rail molding and one of the neighborhood's signature architectural details, arched thresholds, that give the main level an open, connected feel.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with a granite-topped island, a decorator tile backsplash, updated hardware, and recently replaced stainless steel appliances, including a gas range. A true walk-in pantry adds meaningful storage, something not every home in this price range includes.

Indoor-outdoor flow and an unusually large backyard

Sliding doors off the kitchen lead directly to a deck framed by a crepe myrtle tree, opening onto what's a notably large backyard for a townhouse in this neighborhood. The yard includes a mix of hardscaping and lawn space bordered by mature perennial gardens, along with a two-car garage accessible from the neighborhood's shared muse.

One major update worth noting: a brand-new slate roof, a material known to last 50 or more years, meaning this is a significant expense buyers won't need to think about again for the foreseeable future.

Upstairs: a well-proportioned primary suite

The primary bedroom comfortably fits a king-size bed and includes a two-door closet and a fully updated en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, a glass-enclosed shower with custom tile work, and updated custom cabinetry throughout. Two additional bedrooms, both with updated windows, ceiling fans, and roomy closets, share a second full bathroom on this level, along with a convenient linen closet.

A finished lower level with genuine living space

Full-size windows and a walkout to the backyard and garage keep the lower level from feeling like a typical basement. This level includes a spacious recreation and family room area, a full bathroom with a shower (making it suitable as a guest space), a versatile bonus room currently used as a home office and exercise area, and a dedicated laundry room with a newer water heater already in place.

How this home found its buyers

This particular home has an interesting backstory: the current sellers originally purchased their own home in the neighborhood after being connected to a neighbor who was preparing to sell privately, a matchmaking process that happens more often in this tightly connected community than buyers might expect. Rose Anderson estimates roughly a third of transactions in this neighborhood happen this way, through personal connections and local relationships rather than public listings alone.

If you're searching for a home in Kentlands or Lakelands and want access to opportunities before they hit the open market, or if you're preparing to sell your own home here, reach out to The List Realty. Homes like this one tend to move quickly.