Potomac Shores is located in Prince William County, nestled along the picturesque banks of the Potomac River.
Its thriving neighborhood is more than just a place to live—it’s a lifestyle.
Renowned for its scenic beauty, state-of-the-art amenities, and a strong sense of community, Potomac Shores is rapidly becoming one of Northern Virginia’s most sought-after destinations.
Today, we’ll dive into the top 5 questions homebuyers have when moving to Potomac Shores.
1. What types of homes is each builder offering?
Drees Homes presents distinctive villas and duet semi-detached residences, each featuring a single shared wall.
These homes vary in size, spanning from 2,100 to 2,800 square feet.
They are designed with spacious, open layouts, large kitchen islands, and luxurious primary suites and offer choices like main-level living and inviting outdoor spaces.
These homes are also equipped with DreeSmart, a standard package that includes energy-efficient solutions and advanced technology features.
Stanley Martin Homes’ detached homes in Potomac Shores come with a variety of customizable options, allowing you to choose everything from the homesite to exterior and interior designs.
These homes feature cutting-edge floorplans that range from 2,727 to over 5,000 square feet.
Key highlights include open-concept designs, upscale kitchens, spacious walk-in closets, and two-car garages.
You have the opportunity to tailor these homes to your family’s needs, with choices like additional bedrooms, including main-level guest suites, outdoor living areas, finished basements for recreational activities, and even fourth-level lofts with rooftop terraces.
Stanley Martin Homes townhouses are available in three low-maintenance models, each with between 2,028 and 2,356 square feet of open living space.
These townhomes boast contemporary floor plans, versatile living areas, two-car garages, and attractive options for outdoor spaces, including rooftop terraces.
Pulte Homes provides upscale townhouses that come in six adaptable floorplan options.
These include amenities such as garages, rooftop terraces, and backyard areas.
Additionally, each townhouse is equipped with Pulte Smart Home technology packages, ensuring constant connectivity.
These innovative townhomes are designed to enhance your living experience.
Ryan Homes offers unique two-over-two townhouse-style condos that epitomize resort-style living.
Currently representing the most affordable option in Potomac Shores.
They offer spacious open areas, three sizeable bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, and up to 2,400 square feet of finished space, along with a one-car garage. High-end upgrades include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, durable flooring, and smart home features.
Certain floorplans also boast ample outdoor areas, complete with a covered patio, ideal for hosting gatherings.
2. When will the Potomac Shores VRE be complete?
Plans for the Potomac Shores VRE Station and garage were first announced in 2014.
After numerous delays and redesigns, plans are moving forward, although they’re still years from completion.
The official groundbreaking could be as soon as early 2024, but that is not a sure thing.
Work officially began on the Potomac Shores VRE garage in early May 2023, a sign that things are heading in the right direction.
The four-level, 166,000-square-foot garage will include nearly 400 parking spaces.
The surface of the garage will feature a public boardwalk area along the east side with expansive views of the Potomac River.
Landscaping with a gazebo and viewing benches will help to make this a focal point of the community and attract visitors to the future retail and restaurant operators located within the Potomac Shores Town Center.
3. When will the Potomac Shores Town Center be completed?
As we approach the end of 2023, the Potomac Shores Town Center is actively being developed.
Currently, the focus is on preparing the sites for future buildings.
Road construction, which has been ongoing for several years, is steadily moving forward.
However, a specific completion date for the town center has not yet been established.
4. How much are the HOA fees in Potomac Shores?
HOA Dues are 180.00 or $200.00, depending on where your home is within the community.
That fee includes high-speed internet, trash, and snow removal, as well as access to numerous amenities.
Those amenities include a fitness center, swimming pool, tot lots, walking trails, and much much more.
5. What is the CDA fee?
Homes in Potomac Shores are subject to the Cherry Hill Community Development Authority (CDA), which includes a unique tax assessment.
This specific tax is applied every year to each property in Potomac Shores, and it lasts for a period of thirty years from development.
The aim of this tax is to support public enhancements that benefit the area under the CDA.
The annual charge in Potomac Shores differs based on the kind of property, with amounts ranging from $850 to about $1,800.
This assessment also goes up by 2% each year.
Property owners are required to pay this tax as long as they own their homes, but no longer than thirty years.
If a property is sold, the new owner takes over the responsibility of paying this tax for the remainder of the thirty years.
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