1147 Chain Bridge Rd

McLean, VA 22101

$8,250,000
Last Sold Price
12
Beds
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Closed 1/7/10
Closed 1/7/10
Exterior (Main)

Description

Hickory Hill, Robert F. Kennedy's Home for over 50 yrs., previously owned by President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy. This 19th Centruy residence sits on almost 6 acres w/majestic trees and rolling lawns. The residence has 12 BR, 10.5 Baths, 12 FPs, a 38 ft Living Room, pool, pool house, tennis court and stables. Approximately 12 minutes to Georgetown. One of the area's most outstanding properties!Hickory Hill, Robert F. Kennedy's Home for over 50 yrs., previously owned by President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy. This 19th Centruy residence sits on almost 6 acres w/majestic trees and rolling lawns. The residence has 12 BR, 10.5 Baths, 12 FPs, a 38 ft Living Room, pool, pool house, tennis court and stables. Approximately 12 minutes to Georgetown. One of the area's most outstanding properties!

Listing Agent

  1. Ted Gossett

    Ted Gossett

    Listing Agent

    Washington Fine Properties, LLC

    ted@tedgossett.com

    P: (703)-625-5656

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Property Details for 1147 Chain Bridge Road

Tax ID Number
31-1-1- -1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/19/2024 05:01 AM

Property Details for 1147 Chain Bridge Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1004674466
Days on Market1
Taxes$93,231 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1870
Lot Size5.63 AC / 245,312 SF
CountyFairfax County

Location

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Sold By Washington Fine Properties, LLC

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Building Information for 1147 Chain Bridge Road

Stories-Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size5.63 AC / 245,312 SF

Payment Calculator

$47,978 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$40,209

Property Taxes

$7,769

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1147 Chain Bridge Road

Location
Location
  • County: FAIRFAX
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Tax Assessed Value: $8,754,110
  • Year Assessed: 2009
  • County Tax: $91,043
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $5,096,110
  • Land Assessed Value: $3,658,000
  • Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
  • Zoning: 110
  • Tax Page Number: 311
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
  • Concessions Amount: $0
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 12
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 11
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 10
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Lower Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Study, Laundry, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 38.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 38 X 22
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21 X 14
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 23 X 13
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 15
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21 X 16
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 15
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 8
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 15
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 10
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 16
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 15
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 12
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Room Length: 35.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 35 X 22
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 14
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 14
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Finished
Room 16
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 6
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 17
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1962
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 12,810.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Slate
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3012/5128/3889/301251283889_512_384_WM_5JkqU1TCngoXwgwj.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, High, Plaster Walls
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Heated, Partially Finished, Windows
  • 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, Bedrooms-Main Level-9, Bedrooms-Main Level-10, Bedrooms-Main Level-11, Bedrooms-Main Level-12, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-4, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-5, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-6, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-7, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-8, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-9, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-10, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 10
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Area: 245,312.00
  • Parcel ID: 19489826
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Six Burner Stove
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1147 Chain Bridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1004674466

$8,250,000—
Jan 7, 2010

Pending

BRIGHT #1004674466

—
Jan 7, 2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004674466

$12,500,000—
Dec 23, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #280188505

$8,250,000—
Nov 21, 2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX989640

$12,500,000—
Nov 21, 2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX989640

—
Oct 29, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX989640

$20,000,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1004674466

$8,250,000
01/07/2010

Pending

BRIGHT #1004674466

—
01/07/2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004674466

$12,500,000
12/23/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #280188505

$8,250,000
11/21/2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX989640

$12,500,000
11/21/2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX989640

—
10/29/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX989640

$20,000,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1147 Chain Bridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,263,000Additions$12,337,980Total$18,600,980
Tax Record2025$219,306 ($18,275 / month)
Home Facts
Beds9Baths14.5Total Finished SqFt12,810 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt12,810 SqFtStories3Lot Size245,312 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870ZoningR-1(RESIDENTICountyFAIRFAXAPN031-1-01-0001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1147 Chain Bridge Road

This home is within Fairfax County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sherman Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Cooper Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Langley High School
Public - 9 to 12
Kilmer Center
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sherman Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Cooper Middle School
Public7 to 8

Langley High School
Public9 to 12

Kilmer Center
PublicPK to 12

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