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Published October 26, 2026 in Deal of the Week

This Darnestown fixer pulled 93 saves from buyers who don't mind doing the work.

CM
By Chris Max
Real estate, Gaithersburg, MD

This home is this week's pick in Gaithersburg, MD. It drew 93 saves from buyers browsing the area. That is 3.3 times the average save count among this week's finalists. I'm already alerting buyers who are watching Darnestown for a lot like this one. People keep saving a house that is being sold strictly as-is.

The numbers
Views on Zillow
Saves on Zillow
Homes analyzed
Fig 0.1 · The home. The photo stays blurred until you text in for the full set.
The home
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,800 sq ft
$ ▬▬▬,▬▬▬
About 5 days listed. Address: ▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬
Priceheld backAddressheld back

Text me for the address — (202) 227-1948No pressure, just the details you asked for.

In short
  1. Ranked first of 757 active homes scored in Gaithersburg, MD this week.
  2. 4 beds, 3 baths, about 2,800 sq ft. About 5 days listed.
  3. Listings here have been up about 34 days.
  4. Price and address are held back. Ask and they come to you.

A near-acre lot in Darnestown, sold as-is

This is a five-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath Colonial on a big lot in Darnestown. It's being sold strictly as-is, built for a buyer who wants space to make it their own. The main level has a kitchen with granite counters and a center island, opening to a family room with a fireplace. Upstairs there are four bedrooms plus a bonus room, and hardwood floors run through the main living areas. There's an unfinished basement for storage, an attached two-car garage, and a generous yard with room to landscape or garden.

From the listing: “Property is being sold strictly AS-IS. An exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking a property with a substantial lot and the vision to create something special.”

Saves on Zillow · Gaithersburg, MD
  1. 1This home93 saves
  2. 2Finalist average28 saves
Zillow saves. Finalist average = the mean of this week's finalists in the area, this home included.
What stands out
  1. The main level offers a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, a center island, and a breakfast area, flowing into the adjoining family room with a fireplace.
  2. Hardwood flooring, a separate dining area, and classic Colonial architecture add to the home’s appeal.
  3. Additional features include an unfinished basement offering storage and future possibilities, an attached two-car garage, and outdoor space to enjoy the generous lot.

About 2,800 square feet to work with

The radius below shows what's selling nearby in Darnestown.
Map of the approximate area, drawn as a circle rather than a pin
Fig 03.1 · The area

What's happening around this lot

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The clock every listing in the area is running against.
Active homes
Everything for sale here right now — the full set this pick was scored against.

Want the address and the full photo set?

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WHAT YOU GET BACK
  1. The street address.
  2. The full photo set.
  3. The price and the lot details.
  4. A straight answer if you ask me about the as-is condition.

Know someone who wants a project on a big lot? Send this their way.

Chris Max
(202) 227-1948
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