9915 Apple Ridge Rd, Unit GAITHERSBURG Gaithersburg, MD 20886

This religious complex, formerly the Kehilat Shalom synagogue, offers a rare opportunity in Montgomery County. The complex measures approximately 18,423 square feet and sits on approximately 3 acres with 266 feet of frontage on Apple Ridge Rd. Constructed in two phases, the first phase, built in 1980, comprises 9153 square feet and features a porte cochere entrance leading to a bright lobby with security doors and decorative windows overlooking the reception desk and administrative offices. It also includes a spacious office suitable for leadership and a large multi-purpose space with a room divider, currently configured as a chapel and conference room. The social hall, kitchen, library, three classrooms, and restrooms are accessible through the lobby. The social hall features high ceilings and custom clerestory windows. The fully-outfitted commercial kitchen is equipped to handle food preparation for large functions, including a gas range, convection oven, ample preparation surface, and a grease trap. A loading dock with electrical hook-up is available for catering trucks. The roof has two elevated sections of architectural shingles in good condition, with the remaining lower areas re-shingled in May 2025. The second phase, built in 1991, comprises 9270 square feet and includes a spacious sanctuary, entrance lobby, gift shop (currently used for storage), a multi-purpose space, and a large storage room. The sanctuary seats 385 in stadium-style seating and can be expanded to accommodate an additional 183 seats by retracting the room divider. Further expansion is possible by retracting the dividing wall to the social hall, creating seating for nearly 1000. The complex is equipped with a sprinkler system and a state-of-the-art system. The HVAC system, located on the roof, provides electric central heat and air, along with supplemental window units. The roof of phase two is a flat roof of 125 square TPO with recent repairs and a newer EPDM replacement over the entranceway. The electrical system includes four 400-amp panels and one 225-amp panel. Paved parking is available for 98 vehicles, including several handicap-designated spots. The property is zoned R-200 (residential, with few commercial uses; house of worship permitted by right), and is exempt religious with water quality protection and solid waste taxes. Tenants are on a month-to-month basis and some chattels will convey with the sale. The property is to be sold as is.