$5,800,000

7831 Southdown Rd Alexandria, VA 22308

Fort Hunt Neighborhood

Estimated payment $33,461/month

Total Views 4,962
5 Beds
7 Baths
5,744 Sq Ft
$1,010 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 166 Feet of Waterfront
  • 2 Dock Slips
  • Guest House
  • Waynewood Elementary School Rated A-
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Access to Tidal Water

About This Home

Available for the first time in a generation, this one-of-a-kind property provides the most captivating waterfront views in the Alexandria riverfront area. Built with marine steel, brick and concrete, and 166 feet of river frontage, this 5,500 square foot house rises above the river, enabling sublime views from every corner of the land and the house. A deepwater pier with slip and two boat lifts, privacy, quality nautical elements throughout, and separate guest house bring vacation living to you 365 days a year. Multiple garage and covered parking spaces, private drive and southern border abutting the wooded land of River Farm add to the ambiance. A private oasis just a 4 mile drive to Old Town via the scenic George Washington Parkway and just 10 miles to Washington DC.

Listing Agent

Heather Corey

TTR Sotheby's International Realty License #0225194203 Listed on: 08/22/2025

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,709

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.81 Acre Lot
  • 166 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Landscaped
  • No Through Street
  • Private Lot
  • Premium Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Side Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Brick Driveway
  • Parking available for a boat

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shake Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Piling Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Dual Staircase
  • Sound System
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • River Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Flood Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Private Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Bulkhead
  • Boat Ramp
  • 2 Dock Slips
  • Physical Dock Slip Conveys
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Multiple Balconies
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Wrap Around Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wellington Villa Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1022 18 0011A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,709

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Renovated: 2002
  • Remarks Public: Available for the first time in a generation, this one-of-a-kind property provides the most captivating waterfront views in the Alexandria riverfront area. Built with marine steel, brick and concrete, and 166 feet of river frontage, this 5,500 square foot house rises above the river, enabling sublime views from every corner of the land and the house. A deepwater pier with slip and two boat lifts, privacy, quality nautical elements throughout, and separate guest house bring vacation living to you 365 days a year. Multiple garage and covered parking spaces, private drive and southern border abutting the wooded land of River Farm add to the ambiance. A private oasis just a 4 mile drive to Old Town via the scenic George Washington Parkway and just 10 miles to Washington DC.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Intercom, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Intercom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Additional Stairway, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Wainscotting
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Double Pane
  • Other Equipment: Some
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: French, Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Pilings
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Maid/Guest Quarters, Media Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 6196
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5744
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1009.75
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5744
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 98
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 354
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 354
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 7831

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd Garage, Guest House
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Shake, Metal
  • View: River
  • Water Access Features: Private Access
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Potomac River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 166

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Circular Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121138392980
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Bulkheaded, Level, No Thru Street, Premium, Private, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.81
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 35284.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balconies- Multiple, Deck(s), Porch(es), Wrap Around, Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: R-2
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 30709.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1022 18 0011A
  • Tax Year: 2025

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Boat/Launch Ramp - Private, Private Dock Site

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $29,665 $2,512,720 $1,972,000 $540,720
2023 $31,317 $2,731,720 $2,191,000 $540,720
2022 $28,327 $2,435,720 $1,895,000 $540,720
2021 $27,038 $2,269,970 $1,755,000 $514,970
2020 $27,001 $2,250,160 $1,755,000 $495,160
2019 $27,016 $2,250,160 $1,755,000 $495,160
2018 $26,206 $2,184,740 $1,704,000 $480,740
2017 $26,767 $2,275,770 $1,775,000 $500,770
2016 $25,938 $2,209,180 $1,723,000 $486,180
2015 $24,999 $2,209,180 $1,723,000 $486,180
2014 $24,230 $2,145,020 $1,673,000 $472,020
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $5,800,000 -- $1,010 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $100,000 --
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFX2263186

Bright MLS

APN: 1022-18-0011A

Virginia Fairfax County Alexandria 22308 Fort Hunt

7831 Southdown Rd, Alexandria, VA

This home is located at 7831 Southdown Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308 and is currently priced at $5,800,000, approximately $1,009 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 7831 Southdown Rd is a home located in Fairfax County with nearby schools including Waynewood Elementary School, Sandburg Middle, and West Potomac High School.

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