Fantastic opportunity in Tauxemont. 1208 Shenandoah Road is on the Virginia Landmarks Register for the Tauxemont Historic District. This home is a perfect customization opportunity, in one of Alexandria’s most desirable neighborhoods. Nestled on a premium, half-acre lot with plenty of room for expansion. Adorned with gorgeous mature trees, this property is a nature lover’s paradise. Enjoy seasonal beauty year-round, from the vibrant foliage of a lovely red maple to the early spring magic of blooming Snowdrops and March Daffodils. Sold as-is for the visionary buyer. Charming features throughout the home. Fireplace, hardwood floors, large windows, unfinished basement. Ready for some TLC. Full bath is stripped to the studs and ready for a from-scratch renovation! The potential is endless. Tauxemont Community has a low $850 annual fee, including community well water, tennis courts and a neighborhood park. Close to the Potomac River, Mount Vernon Trail, Hollin Hall shops and restaurants, Huntley Meadow Park, Old Town Alexandria, major commuter routes and more. * * * Offers due at 5 PM on Monday. Please register with listing agent.
Wellington, located between the George Washington Memorial Parkway and Fort Hunt Park, is a residential and waterfront-adjacent Fort Hunt neighborhood with leafy streets and Potomac River breezes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fort Hunt Road & Belle View Boulevard corridor, where a compact strip of local eateries, everyday services, and sidewalk comings-and-goings sets the tempo. Housing reads as mid-century ramblers and colonials with deep setbacks, plus pockets of updated brick traditionals. River-facing trails and open lawns shape a walk-and-bike rhythm, with weekend energy drifting toward the park and shoreline. Nearby gathering spots such as Cedar Knoll, Mount Vernon Park, and the Workhouse Arts Center add dining, recreation, and culture to the routine.
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Market insights
1208 Shenandoah Rd · $825,000
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.3%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$825,000
Median sale price in this area is $994,751. (21% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Wood floors
Attic
Unfinished basement with connecting stairway and rear entrance
Has one wood-burning fireplace
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Built-in range
Electric oven/range
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Workshop space
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating and hot water
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Yard and outdoor spaces above grade (other structures listed as above grade)
Home design
Detached single-family home
Main entrance faces east
Major rehabilitation needed
Parking
Driveway parking for two vehicles (total of two garage/parking spaces noted)
Construction
Brick construction
Shingle roof
Slab and crawl space foundation
Estimated year built
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service
Electricity and solar
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The R-2 District provides for single-family detached dwellings and affordable dwelling unit developments and allows other uses that are compatible with the low-density suburban character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
23% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in Alexandria. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1208 Shenandoah Rd
$822,856
$2,144 under list price of $825K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $750K to $925K.