205-207 S Potomac St

Description
Step into history with the Elliott-Bester House, an elegant and iconic all-brick residence nestled in the heart of Hagerstown’s vibrant Arts & Entertainment District. Spanning over 8,276 total square feet with 5,445 sq ft of finished living space, this corner-lot gem offers timeless architecture and modern flexibility in a truly unbeatable location. Listed on the National Register...Massive Price Drop! Historic Elliott-Bester House – Grand Residential Opportunity in the Heart of Downtown Hagerstown
Step into history with the Elliott-Bester House, an elegant and iconic all-brick residence nestled in the heart of Hagerstown’s vibrant Arts & Entertainment District. Spanning over 8,276 total square feet with 5,445 sq ft of finished living space, this corner-lot gem offers timeless architecture and modern flexibility in a truly unbeatable location. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this two-story home showcases 18th-century charm with stunning period features including original staircases, handcrafted moldings, solid wood doors, and multiple fireplaces. Soaring ceilings and expansive rooms create the perfect canvas for multi-generational living, a private estate, or conversion into luxury residential units. The layout offers endless potential for those who dream big. With generous square footage, multiple large rooms, and existing infrastructure, you can reimagine this home to suit your needs, whether that's a grand single-family home, high-end rental units, or an inspiring live-work environment. Additional highlights include:
Off-street paved parking for 12 vehicles
Corner lot exposure with excellent natural light
Walkable to restaurants, galleries, shops, and the new Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports & Events Facility
Rarely does a property of this historic significance and residential potential become available, especially in such a central downtown location. Don’t miss your chance to breathe new life into one of Hagerstown’s architectural treasures.
- Listed by Roberto G. Gonzalez • RG Realty, Inc.P: (301)-991-0207 roberto@rgrealtyinc.com
Property Details for 205-207 South Potomac Street
Property Details for 205-207 South Potomac Street
Status | Active |
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MLS # | MDWA2028376 |
Days on Market | 14 |
Taxes | $3,812 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
Year Built | 1750 |
Lot Size | 0.27 AC / 11,648 SF |
County | Washington County |
Location
Building Information for 205-207 South Potomac Street
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$1,889 per month
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Property Information for 205-207 South Potomac Street
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121138761341
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: BESTER (WASHINGTON MD)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: E. RUSSELL HICKS SCHOOL (WASHINGTON MD)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: SOUTH HAGERSTOWN SR (WASHINGTON MD)
- County: WASHINGTON
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $198,867
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $1,820
- Improvement Assessed Value: $135,700
- City Town Tax: $1,992
- Land Assessed Value: $46,500
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: C
- Zoning: RH
- Tax Lot: 112
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 8
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 3
- Stories: Main
- Total Finished SQFT: 8,276.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 8,276.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Unfinished
- Foundation Details: Other
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bedrooms-Main Level-4, Bedrooms-Main Level-5, Bedrooms-Main Level-6, Bedrooms-Main Level-7, Bedrooms-Main Level-8, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-3
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- Other Structure: Above Grade
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Corner
- Parcel ID: 11633173
- Type Of Parking: Parking Lot, Driveway, Other
- Accessibility Features: Other
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Pen-Mar REALTORS
- List Agent URL: Hagerstowncommercialrealestate.com
Property History for 205-207 South Potomac Street
Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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Jul 22, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDWA2028376 | — | |
Apr 24, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDWA2028376 | — | |
Apr 22, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDWA2028376 | $300,000 | — |
Jul 18, 2024 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDWA2021038 | — | |
Jun 9, 2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDWA2021038 | $400,000 | — |
May 9, 2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDWA2021038 | $450,000 | — |
Mar 30, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDWA2021038 | $500,000 | — |
Dec 29, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #MDWA2003422 | $207,500 | — |
Dec 8, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #MDWA2003422 | — | |
Nov 18, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDWA2003422 | $225,000 | — |
Date | Event & Source | Price |
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07/22/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDWA2028376 | — |
04/24/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDWA2028376 | — |
04/22/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDWA2028376 | $300,000 |
07/18/2024 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDWA2021038 | — |
06/09/2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDWA2021038 | $400,000 |
05/09/2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDWA2021038 | $450,000 |
03/30/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDWA2021038 | $500,000 |
12/29/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #MDWA2003422 | $207,500 |
12/08/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #MDWA2003422 | — |
11/18/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDWA2003422 | $225,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 205-207 South Potomac Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Bester Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
E. Russell Hicks Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
South Hagerstown High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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