Inspiring 180 degree views from this half acre water view lot adjacent to Mt Vernon Trail. Offering majestic day and sparkling evening views of the Potomac River including National Harbor and the Ferris wheel. An opportunity to build the home of your dreams in this exclusive location on one of George Washington's original farms. Enjoy watching the abundant wildlife ranging from Bald Eagles to Red Tailed Hawks. An exceptional convenient location just 20 minutes to the heart of Washington, DC, 10 minutes to National Airport and 3 minutes to Old Town. Vacation at home with these captivating views. The value is in the land and the view. Home has structural problems. Survey and Title Search in Document Downloads
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$775Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Phyllis Patterson• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Inspiring 180 degree views from this half acre water view lot adjacent to Mt Vernon Trail. Offering majestic day and sparkling evening views of the Potomac River including National Harbor and the Ferris wheel. An opportunity to build the home of your dreams in this exclusive location on one of George Washington's original farms. Enjoy watching the abundant wildlife ranging from Bald Eagles to Red Tailed Hawks. An exceptional convenient location just 20 minutes to the heart of Washington, DC, 10 minutes to National Airport and 3 minutes to Old Town. Vacation at home with these captivating views. The value is in the land and the view. Home has structural problems. Survey and Title search in Document Downloads
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2000510
Apr 5, 2021
Sold
$899,000
$526/sq ft
Mar 10, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 2, 2021
Listed
$852,090
$499/sq ft
+2
Inspiring 180 degree views from this half acre water view lot adjacent to Mt Vernon Trail. Offering majestic day and sparkling evening views of the Potomac River including National Harbor and the Ferris wheel. An opportunity to build the home of your dreams in this exclusive location on one of George Washington's original farms. Enjoy watching the abundant wildlife ranging from Bald Eagles to Red Tailed Hawks. An exceptional convenient location just 20 minutes to the heart of Washington, DC, 10 minutes to National Airport and 3 minutes to Old Town. Vacation at home with these captivating views. The value is in the land and the view. Home has structural problems and is a tear down.
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2000246
Mar 8, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Mar 2, 2021
Listed
$852,090
$499/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 22, 1972
Sold
$54,500
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,064 (+74.4%)
$916,000 + $650,000
$1,566,000
2025
$10,358 (−24.0%)
$916,000 + $650,000
$1,566,000
2024
$13,637 (+3.1%)
$896,000
2023
$13,233 (+4.5%)
$871,000 + $258,220
$1,129,220
2022
$12,660 (+11.8%)
$871,000 + $258,220
$1,129,220
2021
$11,328 (+8.4%)
$822,000 + $243,600
$1,065,600
2020
$10,454 (−5.9%)
$715,000 + $216,240
$931,240
2019
$11,107 (+5.8%)
$650,000 + $202,090
$852,090
2018
$10,495 (−4.1%)
$691,000 + $214,990
$905,990
2017
$10,941 (+0.2%)
$691,000 + $221,640
$912,640
2016
$10,917 (+5.4%)
$691,000 + $221,640
$912,640
2014
$10,360 (−8.2%)
$675,000 + $224,470
$899,470
2013
$11,280 (+9.4%)
$675,000 + $224,470
$899,470
2011
$10,309 (−1.7%)
$742,000 + $246,670
$988,670
2010
$10,493
$687,000 + $230,530
$917,530
2009
$10,493 (+4.2%)
$687,000 + $230,530
$917,530
2008
$10,070
$739,000 + $247,880
$986,880
Tax history for 7701 Northdown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,064 (+74.4%)
$916,000 + $650,000
$1,566,000
2025
$10,358 (−24.0%)
$916,000 + $650,000
$1,566,000
2024
$13,637 (+3.1%)
$896,000
2023
$13,233 (+4.5%)
$871,000 + $258,220
$1,129,220
2022
$12,660 (+11.8%)
$871,000 + $258,220
$1,129,220
2021
$11,328 (+8.4%)
$822,000 + $243,600
$1,065,600
2020
$10,454 (−5.9%)
$715,000 + $216,240
$931,240
2019
$11,107 (+5.8%)
$650,000 + $202,090
$852,090
2018
$10,495 (−4.1%)
$691,000 + $214,990
$905,990
2017
$10,941 (+0.2%)
$691,000 + $221,640
$912,640
2016
$10,917 (+5.4%)
$691,000 + $221,640
$912,640
2014
$10,360 (−8.2%)
$675,000 + $224,470
$899,470
2013
$11,280 (+9.4%)
$675,000 + $224,470
$899,470
2011
$10,309 (−1.7%)
$742,000 + $246,670
$988,670
2010
$10,493
$687,000 + $230,530
$917,530
2009
$10,493 (+4.2%)
$687,000 + $230,530
$917,530
2008
$10,070
$739,000 + $247,880
$986,880
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
715
Year built
2025
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfax County
APN
1022 01 0013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 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
Mar 3, 2026 • Active
Residential electrical
Electrical
New construction
Nov 18, 2025 • Active
Residential mechanical
Install two furnaces with air conditioning units and a motorized damper. All systems are ducted.
HVAC
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.
Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
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
Directions: S along the GW Parkway, R on W Boulevard, R over Stone Bridge, L on Northdown rd. Enter Mt Vernon Trail- home sits along the trail over looking the river
Location Type: Adjoins National Park
Road Responsibility: Easement/Right of Way
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
Waterfrontage Information
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: Potomac River
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 715
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2025
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 1022 01 0013
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Automatically Close on Close Date
Around this home
Schools
Waynewood Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Sandburg Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
West Potomac High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
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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, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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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Estimated sale price
$1.26M – $1.52M
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