681 Chain Bridge Rd

$3,899,000
Price
61,419 / 1.41
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Exceptionally rare opportunity to own 62,700 SF of land on Chain Bridge Road - McLean’s prestigious Gold Coast - recently ranked among the most coveted streets in America. This offering includes two subdivided lots and presents a perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Approved permits and architectural plans by renowned Harrison Design are already in hand, featuring a spectacular modern estate with a main residence and a separate guest/guard house. The proposed Main House offers 7 bedrooms, 8.5...Exceptionally rare opportunity to own 62,700 SF of land on Chain Bridge Road - McLean’s prestigious Gold Coast - recently ranked among the most coveted streets in America. This offering includes two subdivided lots and presents a perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Approved permits and architectural plans by renowned Harrison Design are already in hand, featuring a spectacular modern estate with a main residence and a separate guest/guard house. The proposed Main House offers 7 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, and approximately 14,700 SF across three finished levels. The Guest House spans 3,468 SF over two levels, complete with a porte cochere, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, two living areas, and an open kitchen. The plans also include a breathtaking outdoor living area with a 34'x12' pool, Bluestone patio, outdoor kitchen, pool cabana with fireplace, bathroom, and storage, plus a 3-car garage. While the approved plans provide a turnkey path to an extraordinary custom estate, buyers also have the rare flexibility to design and build their own dream home, tailored to their unique vision. Located just moments from the Potomac River and a short drive to DC, Georgetown, Tysons, and Arlington, with easy access to Rte 123, GW Parkway, Georgetown Pike, I-495, and I-66. Close to Marymount University, Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus, Amazon HQ2, CIA Headquarters, and the Pentagon.
  1. Listed by Anna D Mackler • Serhant
    P: (202)-460-8786 anna@theskygroup.com
  2. Listed by Barak Sky • Serhant
    P: (301)-742-5759 barak@theskygroup.com

Property Details for 681 Chain Bridge Road

Tax ID Number
0312 01 0038A
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Waterfront
No
Views
Trees/Woods
Garage
No
Cross Street
Merrie Ridge Rd.
LISTING UPDATED: 11/22/2025 11:55 AM

Property Details for 681 Chain Bridge Road

StatusActive
MLS #VAFX2265424
Days on Market93
Taxes$13,966 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Fee Simple
Year Built-
Lot Size1.41 AC
CountyFairfax County

Location

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Building Information for 681 Chain Bridge Road

Lot Size1.41 AC

Payment Calculator

$20,430 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$19,266

Property Taxes

$1,164

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 681 Chain Bridge Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138392980
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: FRANKLIN SHERMAN (FAIRFAX VA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: LONGFELLOW (FAIRFAX VA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: MCLEAN (FAIRFAX VA)
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,182,000
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $13,298
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Zoning: 120
  • Zoning Dscrp: R-2 (Residential 2 DU/AC)
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
  • Farm Land Preservation Y/N: No
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees
  • Current Use: Residential
  • Parcel ID: 19551947
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Addl Parcels Descrp: 2 Lots included in the sale: Parcel 0312 01 0038A and Parcel 0312 01 0039A), totaling 1.41 acres.
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.annamackler.com

Property History for 681 Chain Bridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 22, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFX2265424

$3,899,000
Sep 18, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFX2265424

$4,100,000
Sep 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2265424

$4,300,000
Sep 2, 2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX2246854

Aug 14, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFX2246854

$4,300,000
Jun 30, 2025

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX2175932

Jun 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2246854

$4,500,000
Jun 6, 2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX2175932

Jun 30, 2024

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX2113558

Apr 27, 2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX2173646

Apr 27, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2175932

$15,000,000
Apr 19, 2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFX2173646

$3,899,000
Apr 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2173646

$3,985,000
Aug 1, 2023

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX2113558

Feb 28, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2113558

$13,500,000
Sep 30, 2022

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX1192550

Jun 1, 2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX1192550

Dec 28, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1480324121

$2,350,000
Dec 8, 2021

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #VAFX1192550

Oct 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1192550

Sep 30, 2021

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX1195124

Sep 30, 2021

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX1192550

Jun 8, 2021

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX1195124

Apr 20, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1195124

$2,850,000
Apr 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1192550

$7,900,000
Mar 31, 2021

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX1094992

Mar 31, 2021

Expired

BRIGHT #1010012930

Mar 29, 2021

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX1094992

Mar 29, 2021

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1010012930

Aug 24, 2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #1010012930

$2,900,000
Oct 23, 2019

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFX1094992

$8,900,000
Oct 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1094992

$7,900,000
Oct 29, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1010012930

$3,000,000
Jan 3, 2013

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009395712

$995,000
Jan 3, 2013

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009395712

Oct 9, 2012

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009472326

Oct 13, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009472326

$2,495,000
Jun 8, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009395712

$1,300,000
Dec 30, 1997

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX771092

$420,000
Sep 13, 1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX771092

$420,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/22/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFX2265424

$3,899,000
09/18/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFX2265424

$4,100,000
09/04/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2265424

$4,300,000
09/02/2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX2246854

08/14/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFX2246854

$4,300,000
06/30/2025

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX2175932

06/30/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2246854

$4,500,000
06/06/2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX2175932

06/30/2024

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX2113558

04/27/2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX2173646

04/27/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2175932

$15,000,000
04/19/2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFX2173646

$3,899,000
04/11/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2173646

$3,985,000
08/01/2023

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX2113558

02/28/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2113558

$13,500,000
09/30/2022

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX1192550

06/01/2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX1192550

12/28/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1480324121

$2,350,000
12/08/2021

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #VAFX1192550

10/01/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1192550

09/30/2021

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX1195124

09/30/2021

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX1192550

06/08/2021

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX1195124

04/20/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1195124

$2,850,000
04/09/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1192550

$7,900,000
03/31/2021

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX1094992

03/31/2021

Expired

BRIGHT #1010012930

03/29/2021

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VAFX1094992

03/29/2021

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1010012930

08/24/2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #1010012930

$2,900,000
10/23/2019

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFX1094992

$8,900,000
10/23/2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX1094992

$7,900,000
10/29/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1010012930

$3,000,000
01/03/2013

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009395712

$995,000
01/03/2013

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009395712

10/09/2012

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009472326

10/13/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009472326

$2,495,000
06/08/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009395712

$1,300,000
12/30/1997

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX771092

$420,000
09/13/1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX771092

$420,000

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

Public Records for 681 Chain Bridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,182,000Additions-Total$1,182,000
Tax Record2025$13,936 ($1,161 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt404 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt404 SqFtStories1Lot Size30,479 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandYear Built1920ZoningR-2(RESIDENTICountyFAIRFAXAPN031-2-01-0038-A

Schools near 681 Chain Bridge Road

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

Longfellow Middle School
Public7 to 8

Mclean High School
Public9 to 12

Kilmer Center
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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681 Chain Bridge Road is a 1.41 ac of land for sale in McLean, VA 22101. This property was listed for sale on September 4, 2025 by Serhant, it's currently listed at $3,899,000. It has been on the market for a total of 93 days and was last sold on December 28, 2021. This listing's school district is Fairfax County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Sherman Elementary School, Longfellow Middle School and Mclean High School. 681 Chain Bridge Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 1.41 ac of land on a 61,419 sq. ft. / 1.41 acres lot.

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