Back on market! Their loss is your gain! Your invited to view 1212 Shenandoah Rd in the Tauxemont community, a distinguished residence in Alexandria, VA, offering a harmonious blend of luxury, functionality, and prime location. We are back on the market with many more improvements! This expansive 4,900 square foot home features four large ensuite bedrooms on the upper level and three well-appointed bathrooms, providing ample space for comfortable family living and sophisticated entertaining. Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming entryway with a large picture window that floods the space with natural light. The main level boasts Brazilian hardwood floors and high ceilings, creating an open, airy ambiance. A dramatic large fireplace and high ceilings anchor the family room, perfect for cozy gatherings. The seller has extensively improved the home's appeal and functionality. Recessed lighting has been added to all rooms, and custom-built closets in all the bedrooms provide ample storage solutions. The single-car garage and additional carport are equipped with electric chargers catering to modern needs. Extra storage has been added to the garage, ensuring space for all your belongings. (Please see a complete list of improvements in the Documents file. ) The outdoor areas are equally impressive, designed to transition from indoor to outdoor living seamlessly. The meticulously maintained flat backyard features custom landscaping and an automatic sprinkler system. A large covered patio is ideal for outdoor entertaining, complemented by an additional second kitchen that services the outdoor grilling area, enhancing the ease of hosting outdoor events. Flagstone has been added to the outside entry area, adding to the home's curb appeal. This home is in the prestigious Waynewood school district near the award-winning Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool. The Hollin Hall shopping center is less than a 1/2 mile away. The Mount Vernon Trail parallels the Potomac River and is less than a mile away. The natural settings surrounding the property offer a serene environment, making it a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. This property combines luxury and practicality in a prime location, making it rare in the Alexandria real estate market. Don't miss the opportunity to make 1212 Shenandoah Rd your new home. If you saw this home in the Fall, come by again to check out the improvements! Contact us today to schedule a private viewing.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,149
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfax County
APN
1022 09 0021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
R-2
Residential District, Two Dwelling Units/Acre
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
Oct 24, 2022 • Final
Residential plumbing
Replace the well line from the cutoff point to the interior of the house. No meter is included in this work.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Water Available
Water Source: Community, Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: WAYNEWOOD
Middle Or Junior School: SANDBURG
High School: WEST POTOMAC
School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Alexandria Avenue
Directions: Head south on Fort Hunt Rd past Sherwood Hall Lane. Turn left on Alexandria Avenue. Turn right on Shenandoah Road. House will be on the right side of the road.
Entry Floor Number: 1
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,149
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 1022 09 0021
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Waynewood Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
Sandburg Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
West Potomac High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.50M – $1.81M
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