Buildable Land in Travilah, MD: Lots, Sewer & Septic
Land acquisition consulting: how it works here
Buildable land in Travilah is defined as much by water and sewer as by acreage. Polo Club Estates, 10.1 acres in the RE-2 zone at Glen Road and Query Mill Road, holds five recorded but unbuilt lots in the W-6 and S-6 service categories. That’s five lots on 10.1 acres. Those lots rely on private wells and septic systems, not public lines.
That’s common here. On levy year 2025 bills, a quarter of all Travilah parcels, 25.5%, carried Maryland’s $60 septic fee, against 3.5% countywide. A lot without public sewer needs a passing perc test and room for a septic field and a reserve area, which can shrink the usable building envelope.
Space is otherwise plentiful. Census figures give Travilah about 15.93 square miles of land, 1.72 of water and roughly 254 housing units per square mile of land.
Forest rules come next. In Montgomery County, the Forest Conservation Law attaches to a sediment control permit whenever the Travilah tract measures 40,000-plus square feet. Many Travilah lots exceed that, so a forest stand delineation and conservation plan often come with a building permit.
Easements can stay with the land for good. The Travilah Meadows record plat, one RE-2 lot on Brushwood Terrace, went to the Planning Board on May 8, 2025 with a 0.70-acre Category I forest conservation easement.
Read every recorded easement.
We review the plat, water and sewer category, perc history and any easements before an offer. The result is a sketch of where a house can actually go.
Land services are described at Land acquisition consulting. Subdivision questions sit on residential development consulting in Travilah, and new-home contracts are on builder contract review in Travilah. Fully sewered places face fewer limits, as Buildable land in Silver Spring explains. Lot sketches come from a Travilah real estate agent walk.
Travilah service area
Neighborhoods in Travilah
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Common questions in Travilah
Sources for these figures
Last reviewed October 11, 2026 by Levi Loveless, licensed in Maryland and Virginia. Every rule, rate and figure on this page links to the source we checked.
- Montgomery County Planning Board, Resolution MCPB No. 25-063 (Polo Club Estates), June 26, 2025
- U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb (Travilah CDP AREALAND, AREAWATER); ACS 2020-2024 DP04, 2024
- Montgomery County Planning Board, Record Plats, Item 2, May 8, 2025, May 8, 2025
- Montgomery County Code 22A-4
- Montgomery County Department of Finance, Real Property Taxes 2025 dataset (Travilah CDP parcels vs ZIP and county totals), levy year 2025
Next steps for sellers and buyers
Whichever side of the move you are on, start here.
Sketch the building envelope before you buy.
What does land acquisition consulting cover in Travilah?
It's help finding and buying land you can build on in Travilah. We look for lots and teardown sites, check the basics that decide whether a parcel is buildable, price it against recent land sales, and write an offer with the study time you need before you commit.
- Site search: We track listed lots, teardowns and off-market owners who may sell, based on the size and use you have in mind.
- Zoning and land use: We check the zoning, setbacks and lot rules so you know what can go on the site before you offer.
- Utilities and access: You'll learn whether public water, sewer and road frontage are in place or what it takes to bring them in.
- Soil, slope and flood risk: Perc tests, soil studies and floodplain maps get ordered or reviewed early, through the right engineers.
- Survey, title and easements: A boundary survey and title search show easements, encroachments and recorded limits that can cut usable area.
- Land value: We price the parcel against comparable land sales and what finished homes sell for nearby.
- Offer and study period: We write terms that give you time for engineering, permits and financing, with clear exit points.
- Closing coordination: The title company, your attorney and your lender stay in sync through settlement.
Do Travilah building lots have public water and sewer?
Many don't. Polo Club Estates shows why. Its five unbuilt RE-2 lots on 10.1 acres at Glen Road and Query Mill Road sit in the W-6 and S-6 categories and rely on private wells and septic. On levy year 2025 bills, 25.5% of Travilah parcels paid the state septic fee.
Travilah at a glance
| Service | Land acquisition consulting |
|---|---|
| City | Travilah |
| County | Montgomery County, MD |
| Median home value | $1,325,100 (owner-occupied homes, Travilah CDP, 2020-2024) |
| Agent | Levi Loveless, RE/MAX Realty Group |
| Licensed in | Maryland and Virginia |
| Office | 7373 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1700, Bethesda, MD 20814 |
| Phone | (301) 275-7744 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25077.
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Realtor for buying land in Travilah, MD: lot and septic questions
How much does a buildable lot cost in Travilah, MD?
It depends on size, sewer or septic, road frontage, slope and the value of homes nearby. We compare recent land and teardown sales in Travilah and Potomac to estimate value, then adjust for septic approval, well drilling and site work a buyer would need.
Can I get public sewer for a lot in Glen Hills, Potomac, MD near Travilah?
Only if the county water and sewer plan category allows it or a category change is approved, and WSSC Water can extend service. Glen Hills has long dealt with septic issues, so check the category and any county study before buying.
Is my Travilah, MD lot inside the sewer envelope?
Check the lot's sewer service category in Montgomery County's water and sewer plan maps, and confirm with WSSC Water. Many Travilah lots are outside the planned sewer area and rely on septic. We check this on any Travilah land deal.
Does a Travilah, MD lot need a perc test before I buy?
If the lot will use septic, yes. The county must approve a septic area through testing done by the Department of Permitting Services. Make your contract contingent on a satisfactory result, and allow time, since testing is limited to certain seasons and results determine where the house and septic field can go.
What does forest conservation require on a Travilah, MD lot?
Montgomery County's Forest Conservation Law can require tree retention, planting or fees for subdivision and many building projects. Wooded Travilah lots often trigger review. Ask Montgomery Planning early, since it shapes where a house, driveway and septic field can go on a Travilah lot.
Should I buy a teardown or a vacant lot in Travilah, MD?
A teardown often comes with utilities and an approved septic area, while a vacant lot may need perc testing and new approvals. Levi Loveless compares both for the Travilah options you like, including demolition and connection costs, before you decide.
How much land do I need for a septic system in Travilah, MD?
It depends on soils, slope, house size and health department rules, which set the septic area and reserve area. We write a perc contingency into the contract and confirm the approved area for the Travilah lot before closing. The findings come to you in writing before the feasibility period ends.
Can I build near a stream on my Travilah, MD lot?
Stream buffers limit building and grading near streams and wetlands, and forest conservation may add limits. We check the buffers on the Travilah lot during feasibility, so the building envelope is clear before you buy. The findings come to you in writing before the feasibility period ends.
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