ESTATE SALE
ONLINE REAL ESTATE AUCTION
$150,000 Opening Bid
FORT WASHINGTON
5.06 +/- ACRE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT SITE
Subdivision Potential - Zoned RR & RE - Previously Developed Lot
Known As:
1700 DEFIANCE DRIVE &
PG County Tax ID: 17053939105
Near Indian Head Highway and Aragona Blvd.
Prince George’s County, Maryland, 20744
Online Bidding Opens
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
Online Bidding Closes
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026 AT 11:00 A.M.
NOTE: The information contained herein has been obtained from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, no express or implied warranty is made or may be inferred from any such representation. Dimensions, square footage and acreage contained herein are more or less. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence, in advance of the auction, regarding the permitted uses of the property.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Two residential parcels totaling 5.06 acres, according to public tax records, in the Fort Washington area of southern Prince George’s County are being offered as an entirety. Surrounded by a large subdivision, public utilities are believed to be available. 1700 Defiance Road consists of 4 +/- acres and is mainly wooded. The lot known as PG County Tax ID: 17053939105 consists of 1.06 +/- acres and previously contained a homesite.
The properties will be sold at an online auction beginning on Monday, January 19 and concluding on Wednesday, January 21 at 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION:
1700 Defiance Drive is located in the Fort Washington area of southern Prince George’s County. The lots are within the Potomac Knolls subdivision between Indian Head Highway and Old Fort Road. The surrounding area is largely suburban, with neighborhoods of varying sizes, ages and architectural styles. Indian Head Highway or MD RT-210 is a major commuting route for the area giving residents convenient access to both the major employers, Andrews Air Force Base and the cities of Alexandria, Arlington, Washington DC, National Harbor and other local communities. The Capital Beltway, I-495, is within 6 miles. Indian Head Highway provides an abundance of restaurants, retail and entertainment venues nearby. Grocery stores, golf courses, marinas, parks and major shopping districts are within a short drive. According to the Prince George’s County Public Schools Locator, area public schools include Colin L. Powell Academy and Friendly High School.
With its prime location and excellent connectivity, this development parcel in Fort Washington is the perfect opportunity for investors and developers looking to capitalize on the vibrant community and growing demand for housing in the area.
For more information about the area, please visit:
Prince George’s County, MD – www.princegeorgescountymd.gov
Fort Washington – www.niche.com
School Finder – gis.pgcps.org
SITE:
1700 Defiance Drive consists of 4 +/- acres.
PG County Tax ID:17053939105, consists of 1.06 +/- acres.
The lot is believed to be flat with a large wooded area to the south.
Water and sewer are believed to be available for hook up.
Area immediately accessible from the street previously contained a home that has been razed.
According to the PGAtlas, the site is a W-4 and S-4 water and sewer category, making it adequate for development planning. Water and Sewer Planning – www.princegeorgescountymd.gov
Plats
Topography Map
FEMA Map
Previously submitted drawings include a subdivision plan for 6-8 lots.
Drawings
ZONING:
Both lots contain both Residential Estate (RE) and Residential Rural (RR) zoning.
Residential Estate (RE) and Residential Rural (RR) provide “a variation in the size, shape, and width of single-family detached residential subdivision lots, to facilitate the planning of single-family residential developments with large lots and dwellings of various sizes and styles,” according to the Prince George’s County Ordinance Code.
Bidders should refer to Prince George’s County’s full zoning regulations for details on minimum acreage per lot, setbacks, and other development standards.
Residential Zones – www.pgplanning.org
TITLE:
In fee simple; sold free and clear of all liens. Prince George’s County Deed Book SJH Liber 38739, folio 329.
SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
A $20,000 deposit or ten percent (10%) of the Purchase Price (whichever is greater), in a cashier’s check to be delivered to the Auctioneer’s office at 6500 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209, or sent by wire transfer, by 4 P.M. on the day of the auction. Deposit funds shall be held by A. J. Billig & Co., LLC. Balance to be paid in cash at settlement, which shall take place within 45 days. No adjustments will be made to the Purchase Price for acreage incrementally smaller or larger than stated herein. If payment of the deposit or balance does not take place within the specified time, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the purchaser. Interest to be charged on the unpaid purchase money, at the rate of 12% per annum, from date of contract to date of settlement. All adjustments, including taxes, all other public charges and assessments payable on a monthly or annual basis, and sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of contract and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, and subject to easements, agreements, restrictions or covenants of record affecting same, if any. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of contract forward. If the Seller is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit this sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Seller or Auctioneers. Recordation costs, transfer taxes and all costs incidental to settlement to be paid by the purchaser except where otherwise mandated by local, State or Federal law. Time is of the essence. A 5% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price.