7739 Southdown Road

Closed 9/21/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$2,277,500

4 beds3 baths5,564 sqft$409/sqft

7739 Southdown Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.92 acresLot Size

1935Year Built

$409/sq ftPrice per sq ft

8 carsParking Spaces

Description

An opportunity on the river like no other. European inspired brick and block home on almost 1 acre surrounded by exquisite gardens, stone pathways and private patios. An enchanted main level with rustic beamed ceilings overlooking the river. The renovated boat house with circular metal roof sitting on the water has spectacular views of the DC skyline. It is one of the rare boat houses along the Potomac River. Truly Indescribable charm and one of a kind. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a...An opportunity on the river like no other. European inspired brick and block home on almost 1 acre surrounded by exquisite gardens, stone pathways and private patios. An enchanted main level with rustic beamed ceilings overlooking the river. The renovated boat house with circular metal roof sitting on the water has spectacular views of the DC skyline. It is one of the rare boat houses along the Potomac River. Truly Indescribable charm and one of a kind. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 2 car garage, screened-in porch and has approximately 110 feet of water frontage. Owners have cherished this home and its exception garden for over 30 years with its peaceful country setting. A Virginia Conservation Easement is recorded on the property and attached in the documents. The home is being sold as is. A true Treasure!

Listed by: Phyllis G Patterson 703.310.6201 ppatterson@ttrsir.com • TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Listing closed: 09/21/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: VAFX2014484

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Property Information for 7739 Southdown Road

Property Details

Taxes: $26,483 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Fairfax County
Tax ID Number: 1022 18 0023
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Villa
Levels/Stories: 4
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: Boat/Launch Ramp, Private Dock Site, Exclusive Easement
Views: River, Garden/Lawn, Scenic Vista, Water
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 09-03-2021
Subdivision: WELLINGTON
Subdivision: WELLINGTON (FAIRFAX VA)
Legal Subdivision: WELLINGTON
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,782.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 2,782.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 2,782.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Building Winterized Y/N: No
Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed

Building Information

Stories: 4
Year Built: 1935
Lot Size: 0.92 AC / 40,075 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile

School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121138392980
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: WAYNEWOOD (FAIRFAX VA)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: SANDBURG (FAIRFAX VA)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: WEST POTOMAC (FAIRFAX VA)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: FAIRFAX

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: Yes
Water Access: Yes

Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard, Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Water Oriented: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes
Tidal Water: Yes
Water Body Name: Potomac River
Water Body Type: River
Water Frontage In Feet: 110.0
Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
Docks Count: 1
Dock Type and Features: Pier (Perpendicular), Storage Area
Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: true
Dock/Slip Conveyance: Deeded, Exclusive Use, Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
Slips Count: 1
Mean Low Water Feet: 7.00
Distance To Body Of Water: .00
Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $2,256,730

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $25,727
Improvement Assessed Value: $310,730
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $1,946,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Land Use Code: 011
Section: 1
Refuse Fee: $400
Zoning: 120
Tax Lot: 23
School Tax: $0
Tax Page Number: 1022
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 2
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 5,564.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,782.00
Total SQFT: 5,564.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Main Entrance Orientation: Southeast
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8009/4800/7510/800948007510_512_384_WM_9JTNn6wJirna9wsD.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Low, Masonry, Vaulted Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings
Flooring Type: Wood, Hardwood, Terrazzo, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Partial
Foundation Details: Slab, Brick/Mortar
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Boat House

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Bulkheaded, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Rip-Rapped, Secluded, Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting

Road Surface Type: Black Top
Road Responsibility: Private
Location Type: River
Parcel ID: 19443982
Additional Parcels: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Circular Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Combination Dining/Living, Wood Floors, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Exposed Beams, 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Kitchen - Table Space, Sprinkler System
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 3
Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Wood Frame
Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler, Boat Storage, Extensive Hardscape, Outbuilding(s)
Outdoor Living Structures: Screened, Porch(es), Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Internet Services: Fiber Optic

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: phyllispatterson.com

Property History for 7739 Southdown Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 23, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1473313629	$2,277,500	—
Sep 21, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #VAFX2014484	$2,277,500	—
Aug 30, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #VAFX2014484		—
Aug 23, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX2014484	$2,250,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/23/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1473313629	$2,277,500
09/21/2021	Closed BRIGHT #VAFX2014484	$2,277,500
08/30/2021	Pending BRIGHT #VAFX2014484	—
08/23/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX2014484	$2,250,000

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

Public Records for 7739 Southdown Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,085,000Additions$881,500Total$2,966,500

Tax Record2025$34,903 ($2,909 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,720 SqFtStories1Lot Size40,075 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2024ZoningR-2(RESIDENTICountyFAIRFAXAPN102-2-18-0023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 7739 Southdown Road

This home is within Fairfax County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Waynewood Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	1.6 mi
5/10	Sandburg Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	1.5 mi
4/10	West Potomac High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.4 mi
1/10	Bryant Alternative High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.1 mi
NR	Key Center School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	6.6 mi
9/10	Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	8.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Waynewood Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	1.6 mi
5/10	Sandburg Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	1.5 mi
4/10	West Potomac High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.4 mi
1/10	Bryant Alternative High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.1 mi
NR	Key Center School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	6.6 mi
9/10	Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	8.2 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 7739 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	$2,277,500	4	3	5,564	40,075
7743 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	–	5	4	3,273	21,998
7735 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	–	–	–	–	24,700
7736 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	–	3	3	4,515	34,412
7740 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	–	–	–	–	29,388
7801 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	$3,140,000	6	6	7,825	21,780
7731 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	$750,000	3	3	2,169	17,729
7800 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	$1,899,662	7	7	5,200	22,458
7732 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	$1,349,000	5	3	2,995	17,601
7727 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	–	4	7	6,444	16,553
7804 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	$1,200,000	3	3	3,026	21,867
7721 Stone Terrace Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	–	5	5	4,488	19,636
7870 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	–	3	2	1,642	47,142
7866 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308	–	–	–	–	25,458
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