685 Potomac River Road

Closed 2/22/22
Closed 2/22/22
685 Potomac River Road
Front Facade & Circular Driveway
Foyer
Foyer
Living Room w/ fireplace
Living Room w/ fireplace
Dining Room
Dining Room
Office/Study
Family Room w/ access to Backyard Deck
Family Room w/ fireplace
Gallery Image 12
Gourmet Kitchen
Gourmet Kitchen
Gourmet Kitchen
Gourmet Kitchen
Breakfast Room w/ access to Backyard Deck
Breakfast Room
Rear Staircase off of Breakfast Room
Expansive Backyard Deck
Expansive Backyard Deck
Expansive Backyard Deck
1 of 2 Powder Rooms
Laundry/Mudroom
1 of 2 Powder Rooms
Upper Level Landing
Primary Bedroom Suite
Primary Bedroom Suite
Primary Bedroom Suite Sitting Room
Cedar Closet /1 of 3 Walk-in Closets
Primary Bath
Primary Bath
Primary Bath w/ Juliette Balcony
Jetted Tub & Sauna
Sauna
Bedroom Suite 2
Bedroom 2 En Suite Bath
Bedroom 3 Suite
Bedroom 3 En Suite Bath
Bedroom 4
Jack & Jill Bath between Bedrooms 4 & 5
Bedroom 5
Walkout Lower Level
Recreation Room w/ fireplace
Recreation Room & Game Area
Wet Bar
Wet Bar
Bedroom 6
In-Law Suite w/ kitchenette
In-Law Suite Bedroom/Bedroom 7
Lower Level Full Bath
Finished Storage Room w/ Laundry Hookups
Expansive Front Yard
Expansive Front Yard
Backyard Patio
Gorgeous & Lush Landscaping
Three-Car Attached Garage
Main Level Floor Plan
Upper Level Floor Plan
Lower Level Floor Plan
Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,200,000
6 beds7,800 sqft$282/sqft
685 Potomac River Rd, McLean, VA 22102
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.94 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$282/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,200/yrHOA Fees
15 carsParking Spaces

Description

Totally new look! Stunning and completely updated all-brick colonial located in sought after Potomac Overlook. Sited on nearly an acre, this beautiful home backs to parkland and is only a short walk to Scott’s Run Nature Preserve with over 300 acres of woodland trails, Potomac River Views and a waterfall. The home is filled with light and has a nice flowing floor plan. There has been meticulous attention to details: hardwood floors, over-sized windows, beautiful plaster moldings, arched doorways,...Totally new look! Stunning and completely updated all-brick colonial located in sought after Potomac Overlook. Sited on nearly an acre, this beautiful home backs to parkland and is only a short walk to Scott’s Run Nature Preserve with over 300 acres of woodland trails, Potomac River Views and a waterfall. The home is filled with light and has a nice flowing floor plan. There has been meticulous attention to details: hardwood floors, over-sized windows, beautiful plaster moldings, arched doorways, 4 fireplaces and front and rear staircases are just a few of the features. There is a grand foyer with a two-story ceiling, curved staircase, marble floors and a dramatic Italian Schenbeck chandelier to welcome you. The spacious living room with a fireplace and spacious formal dining room makes casual or formal living, and entertaining, a joy. The over-sized family room offers a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace , wall of glass and French doors leading to the private deck. The library has cherry built-in cabinets, bookshelves and a window seat. A gourmet kitchen offers top-of-the-line appliances, granite counter tops, heated floors and a sky-light over the breakfast nook which has a bay window, built-in bench and access to the expansive backyard deck. Additionally, there are two powder rooms and a laundry room/mudroom with separate exterior access, and a three-car garage. The primary bedroom suite is a true retreat featuring a large bedroom with a fireplace, separate sitting room, three walk-in closets including a cedar-lined closet and a bathroom that feels like a spa and offers dual sinks, seamless glass shower, jetted tub, sauna and heated floors, along with skylights and a Juliet balcony to allow in ample light. The upper level provides four additional bedrooms, two of which are bedroom suites. The walkout lower level opens to the backyard patio and features a large recreation room with a wet bar and brick fireplace, in-law suite with kitchenette and bedroom, plus an additional bedroom, full bath and finished storage room. With beautiful and lush plantings throughout the grounds, the front yard offers a convenient and grand circular driveway while the backyard offers ample privacy with mature trees, a large deck and lower-level patio. The large front yard is also perfect for soccer and other fun sports. The home has been sturdily constructed with 2x6 framing stud exterior walls on the North and West Side Walls which provides energy savings of over 40% according to the sellers. Potomac Overlook is minutes to downtown McLean and the Beltway. This premium location affords easy access to the Beltway, Tysons Corner and the George Washington Parkway which offers a scenic downtown commute. Also convenient to Dulles and National Airports.
Listing closed: 02/22/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: VAFX2025164
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Property Information for 685 Potomac River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $18,384 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Fairfax County
  • Tax ID Number: 0211 03 0017
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 10-13-2021
  • Subdivision: POTOMAC OVERLOOK
  • Subdivision: POTOMAC OVERLOOK (FAIRFAX VA)
  • Legal Subdivision: POTOMAC OVERLOOK
  • Total Parking Spaces: 15
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 5,400.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 2,400.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 2,400.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 0.94 AC / 40,754 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138392980
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SPRING HILL (FAIRFAX VA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: COOPER (FAIRFAX VA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: LANGLEY (FAIRFAX VA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
  • HOA Name: POTOMAC OVERLOOK HOA
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,536,460
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $17,515
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $641,460
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $895,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Section: 2
  • Refuse Fee: $0
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: 100
  • Tax Lot: 17
  • School Tax: $0
  • Tax Page Number: 211
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $66,000
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Study, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Bedroom 6, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16.0 x 8.0
  • Room Description: Breakfast Room
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
  • Room Description: Sitting Room
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Chair Rail, Flooring - HardWood
  • Room Description: Half Bath
Room 4
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood
  • Room Description: Bedroom 4
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 19.0 x 15.0
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
  • Room Description: In-Law/au Pair/Suite
Room 6
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 33.0 x 30.0
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
  • Room Description: Recreation Room
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 20.0 x 15.0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Description: Half Bath
Room 9
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 28.0 x 16.0
  • Room Description: Kitchen
Room 10
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 24.0 x 15.0
  • Room Description: Family Room
Room 11
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17.0 x 15.0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Description: Dining Room
Room 12
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.0
  • Room Features: Soaking Tub
  • Room Description: Storage Room
Room 13
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 16
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 17
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 18
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Tub Shower
Room 19
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Tub Shower
Room 20
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Tub Shower
Room 21
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Length: 33.0
  • Room Width: 30.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Wet Bar, Flooring - HardWood
Room 22
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 23
  • Room Type: In-Law/auPair/Suite
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 24
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Tub Shower
Room 25
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 7,800.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 5,358.00
  • Total SQFT: 7,800.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8007/7053/8535/800770538535_512_384_WM_O1xstw_fbZloFw_x.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Parcel ID: 19485205
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 12
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Cedar Closet(s), Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Additional Stairway, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Window Treatments, Upgraded Countertops, Tub Shower, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Sauna, Recessed Lighting, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Kitchenette
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass
  • Window Features: Skylights
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://spws.homevisit.com/mls/354448/685-POTOMAC-RIVER-ROAD-MCLEAN-VA-22102
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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
  • List Agent URL: lewisteam.com

Property History for 685 Potomac River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 22, 2022

Closed

Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAFX2025164

$2,200,000—
Feb 22, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #VAFX2025164

$2,200,000—
Feb 16, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1484339302

$2,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/22/2022

Closed

Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAFX2025164

$2,200,000
02/22/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #VAFX2025164

$2,200,000
02/16/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1484339302

$2,200,000

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

Public Records for 685 Potomac River Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,131,000Additions$1,084,280Total$2,215,280
Tax Record2025$26,118 ($2,177 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths6Total Finished SqFt5,358 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,358 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,754 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1985Zoning100CountyFAIRFAXAPN0211-03-0017

Schools near 685 Potomac River Road

This home is within Fairfax County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Spring Hill 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
Spring Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Cooper Middle School
Public7 to 8

Langley 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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$2,200,000
6
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40,754
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