Monday’s Powerball jackpot is up to an estimated $1.10 billion with a cash value of $498.4 million. Below are a few ideas for where you could spend some of that money in Montgomery County if you hit the big one.
Buy a New Home: In June, the American Cancer Society has once again lowered the price of the property that was donated to the organization by former Washington Commanders owners Dan and Tanya Snyder in 2024. The house, located at 11900 River Rd. in Potomac, is now available for $24.9 million– a $5 million price drop from the previous $29.9 million price, and almost half of the $49 million it was initially listed for in February 2023. More information here.
• 9008 Marseille Dr, Rockville is listed at $3,495,000 by Team Nurit. According to the listing, this custom residence offers more than 11,400 square feet of indoor and outdoor living on a 1.04-acre lot, with 7 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, three levels connected by a three-stop elevator, and a four-car EV-ready garage with 400-amp service. The main level includes an open living area with oak floors and a gas fireplace, a chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and dual 24-inch fridge and freezer columns, a formal dining room with butler’s pantry, an office, a screened porch, a first-floor in-law suite, a mudroom, and a dog wash station. The upper level features a primary suite with a spa-style bath and dual walk-in closets plus four additional bedrooms, while the walkout lower level adds a recreation and game area, fitness room, guest suite, wet bar, and a flexible space suitable for a home theater or golf simulator. (Note: Team Nurit is a sponsor of The MoCo Show)
A New Watch: A platinum Land-Dweller 40 will set you back $64,200 at the Rolex storefront at Liljenquist & Beckstead at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Rolex is a Swiss luxury watchmaker known for in-house movements, precious materials, rigorous quality control, and limited production, all of which help drive high prices and strong resale value.
Make a Donation: The Montgomery County Volunteer Center provides a quick guide to local organizations that accept donations. Learn more at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter/volunteers/Donations.html
Splurge on Alcohol: A bottle of The Balvenie 40 Year Old Single Malt Whisky (750 mL) can be purchased from Montgomery County ABS stores at 7913 Tuckerman Ln in Cabin John and 12155 Darnestown Rd in Gaithersburg for $8,518.99. According to its website, “Using some of the rarest casks that have been carefully matured in Traditional American and European Oak in The Balvenie warehouses, Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE creates to craft a bold marriage of extraordinary character. Rich and refined; intense honeyed oak and rich fruit create a complex layer of sweetness and spice; then warm notes of ginger and citrus are revealed.”
Purchase a New Car: A 2025 Cayenne E-Hybrid Turbo S will cost you $184,000 at Porsche Bethesda (11990 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda). According to Porsche, “The standard features of the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Base include 3.0L V-6 455hp hybrid gas intercooled turbo engine, 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), integrated navigation system, POSIP side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, rear side-impact airbag, driver and passenger knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, automatic air conditioning, 19″ aluminum wheels, cruise control, Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ABS and driveline traction control.”
Order an Expensive Steak: The Tomahawk Ribeye from Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Downtown Crown (Gaithersburg) sells for $155, according to the restaurant’s website. Add an appetizer ($25), a few sides ($15 each), dessert ($14) and a cocktail, and you are looking at over $200 per person. According to Ruth’s Chris, “the tomahawk steak is essentially a ribeye beef steak specifically cut with at least five inches of rib bone left intact. The extra-long, French trimmed bone utilizes the same culinary technique that shapes a rack of lamb. ‘Frenching’ means trimming the bone of meat and fat to the point where it looks like a handle. This gives the steak its signature flavor and unique look, which resembles a Native American tomahawk axe (hence the name). It can also be referred to as a ‘tomahawk chop,’ ‘bone-in ribeye,’ and ‘cote du boeuf.’”
Spend a Day at the Spa: A full day at the Woodhouse Spa in Gaithersburg (217 Ellington Blvd) or North Bethesda (2 Paseo Dr) will leave you feeling brand new. Options include a Himalayan Hot Stone Massage ($310), HydraGlacial Facial ($405), the Signature Holistic Body Detox ($265), and a Brazilian Wax ($95). According to their website, Woodhouse Spa offers over 6,000 square feet and eighteen treatment stations, with more than 70 services ranging from facials and body treatments to sleep treatments and nail services.”
