$675,000
SOLD SEP 17, 2025

5936 River Dr Lorton, VA 22079

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,510 Sq Ft
40,946 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$269 Per Sq Ft

27% Below List Price

103 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Ramp
  • Beach
  • Colonial Architecture
  • South County Middle School Rated A
  • River View
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to 5936 River Drive—a rustic river retreat where warmth, charm, and outdoor adventure come together. This beloved 4-bed, 2.5-bath home offers 2,510 sq. ft. of inviting living space on a peaceful .9-acre lot, designed for those who crave both comfort and connection to nature.

Inside, gather around the roaring fireplace with wood stove insert, perfect for cozy nights in. The flowing layout is ideal for entertaining, while the upstairs balcony provides a quiet escape with serene river views.

Across the street, enjoy direct access to a community boat ramp—launch your kayak, paddle board, or jet skis in minutes and live the waterfront lifestyle without the waterfront price. With low HOA dues of just $400/year, you'll love the balance of privacy, community, and convenience.

This is more than a home—it’s a place to breathe, grow, and make memories. And with a 1-year Seller Paid Rate Buy Down, your dream of riverside living is more attainable than ever.

Come experience the charm of 5936 River Drive—your rustic escape awaits.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Link

(703) 683-0400 jennifer.link@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #SP40002837 Listed on: 05/13/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Johnson

(571) 386-1075 richard.johnson@pearsonsmithrealty.com Pearson Smith Realty, LLC License #0225234809

Pearson Smith Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,293

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Planted Vegetation
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned 100

HOA Fees

  • $33 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • River Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Electric Front Loading Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • 3 Driveway Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Gunston Elementary School
  • South County Middle School
  • South County High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Whole House Fan
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Perc Approved Septic
  • Septic Equal To The Number Of Bedrooms
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • No Smoking Allowed
  • Tax Lot 43
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1222 02 0043

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, pier/dock maintenance
  • Erica Kane HOA
  • Hallowing Point River Estates Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Common Area

Recreation

  • Boat Ramp
  • Community Boat Dock
  • Pier or Dock
  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,293

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0.94 Acres

HOA Fees

$33 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Habitable Residence: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 5/13/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Buildout Allowance: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - High-Efficiency, Oven - Wall, Exhaust Fan
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Slate
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Stove - Wood, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Hung
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Double Entry, Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3374
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2510
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 318.33
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2510
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 864
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 864
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Storage Barn/Shed
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Gutter System, Outbuilding(s)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composite, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: River
  • View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Fencing: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: No
  • Electricity On Property: No
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Perc Approved Septic, Septic = # Of Br
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 400.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Basketball Courts, Beach, Boat Dock/Slip, Boat Ramp, Common Grounds, Picnic Area, Pier/Dock, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Pier/Dock Maintenance
  • HOA Name: ERICA KANE
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: GUNSTON
  • High School: SOUTH COUNTY
  • Middle Or Junior School: SOUTH COUNTY

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Crops Included: No
  • Farm Credit Service Incl: No
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.94
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 40890.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: 100
  • Farmland Preservation: No
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Green Verification: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lease In Effect: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Control: No
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10293.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1222 02 0043
  • Tax Lot: 43
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Opportunity Zone: No

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2025
Closed on
Sep 17, 2025
Sold by
Lee L Benton Jr Revocable Trust and Elinor E Benton Revocable Trust
Bought by
Bonilla Carlos and Benavides Sindy
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Link
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Richard Johnson
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
List Price
$919,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$244,000
-26.55%
Views
1774
Current Estimated Value
$798,982

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$123,982
Avg. Annual Appreciation
40.11%
Original Mortgage
$641,250
Outstanding Balance
$641,250
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$157,732
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $675,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $641,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Sold $675,000 -15.5% $269 / Sq Ft
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Price Changed $799,000 -4.8% $318 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $839,000 -1.2% $334 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Price Changed $849,000 -7.6% $338 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $919,000 -- $366 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,992 $888,430 $463,000 $425,430
2024 $8,992 $776,180 $403,000 $373,180
2023 $8,218 $728,200 $395,000 $333,200
2022 $7,919 $692,500 $395,000 $297,500
2021 $7,718 $657,670 $366,000 $291,670
2020 $7,586 $640,950 $355,000 $285,950
2019 $7,586 $640,950 $355,000 $285,950
2018 $7,371 $640,950 $355,000 $285,950
2017 $7,295 $628,340 $348,000 $280,340
2016 $7,279 $628,340 $348,000 $280,340
2015 $7,212 $646,230 $348,000 $298,230
2014 $6,752 $606,350 $325,000 $281,350
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFX2232396

Bright MLS

APN: 1222-02-0043

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