Sold As Is. Needs updating. Charming and spacious interior, and fantastic, over half acre, expansive lot with much privacy. Large, detached 3 car garage, and plenty of driveway parking. Terrific location, just steps to shops and restaurants, and minutes to Old Town, Metro, DC, Fort Belvoir, parks, schools, hospital, library, farmers market and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.62 acresLot Size
$430Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Lisa McCaskill• Weichert, REALTORS
•703-549-8700 (broker)
•amontgomery@weichertrealtors.net (broker)
Bought with Carolina Soto• Acquire Real Estate LLC
•703-932-9683 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2122178
Redfin Estimate
$729,246
$159K since sold in February 2024$3,000 since August
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Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 14.5% lower than the average sale price ($853K) of 6 comparable homes.
Sold As Is. Needs updating. Charming and spacious interior, and fantastic, over half acre, expansive lot with much privacy. Large, detached 3 car garage, and plenty of driveway parking. Terrific location, just steps to shops and restaurants, and minutes to Old Town, Metro, DC, Fort Belvoir, parks, schools, hospital, library, farmers market and more.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,021 (+6.1%)
$372,000 + $300,820
$672,820
2025
$8,501 (+15.3%)
$372,000 + $300,820
$672,820
2024
$7,374 (+29.9%)
$329,000 + $300,820
$629,820
2023
$5,677 (+6.8%)
$259,000 + $281,730
$540,730
2022
$5,313 (+7.7%)
$259,000 + $157,180
$416,180
2021
$4,935 (+4.8%)
$236,000 + $145,540
$381,540
2020
$4,709 (+0.7%)
$229,000 + $123,340
$352,340
2019
$4,677 (+21.3%)
$212,000 + $123,340
$335,340
2018
$3,855 (−14.4%)
$208,000 + $122,120
$330,120
2017
$4,502 (+0.2%)
$206,000 + $122,360
$328,360
2016
$4,494 (+7.7%)
$206,000 + $122,360
$328,360
2014
$4,173 (+10.5%)
$194,000 + $118,800
$312,800
2013
$3,776 (+15.0%)
$194,000 + $118,800
$312,800
2011
$3,284 (−7.0%)
$165,000 + $102,910
$267,910
2010
$3,530
$147,000 + $91,880
$238,880
2009
$3,530 (−16.5%)
$158,000 + $98,800
$256,800
2008
$4,227
$158,000 + $98,800
$256,800
Tax history for 7729 Fordson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,021 (+6.1%)
$372,000 + $300,820
$672,820
2025
$8,501 (+15.3%)
$372,000 + $300,820
$672,820
2024
$7,374 (+29.9%)
$329,000 + $300,820
$629,820
2023
$5,677 (+6.8%)
$259,000 + $281,730
$540,730
2022
$5,313 (+7.7%)
$259,000 + $157,180
$416,180
2021
$4,935 (+4.8%)
$236,000 + $145,540
$381,540
2020
$4,709 (+0.7%)
$229,000 + $123,340
$352,340
2019
$4,677 (+21.3%)
$212,000 + $123,340
$335,340
2018
$3,855 (−14.4%)
$208,000 + $122,120
$330,120
2017
$4,502 (+0.2%)
$206,000 + $122,360
$328,360
2016
$4,494 (+7.7%)
$206,000 + $122,360
$328,360
2014
$4,173 (+10.5%)
$194,000 + $118,800
$312,800
2013
$3,776 (+15.0%)
$194,000 + $118,800
$312,800
2011
$3,284 (−7.0%)
$165,000 + $102,910
$267,910
2010
$3,530
$147,000 + $91,880
$238,880
2009
$3,530 (−16.5%)
$158,000 + $98,800
$256,800
2008
$4,227
$158,000 + $98,800
$256,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-2
HIGHWAY CORRIDOR
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.
Zone overlays
Highway Corridor Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Oct 30, 2023 • Final
Building permit amendment
Replace an existing electrical panel with a new electrical panel.
Electrical
Oct 23, 2023 • Final
Building permit amendment
Replace the electrical panel.
Electrical
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Full
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: No Gas Public/Piped
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Wood/Aluminum
Roof Covering Type: Composition Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,696
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,696
Building Sq. Ft: 1,696
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: R AND E BLAKENEY LT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 27,137
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: MT VERNON DIST. #1
Acres: 0.623
Zoning Code: R-2
County Use Description: RESID 1 FAM DETACHED
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Connected
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: MT VERNON DIST. #1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,696
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 1021 01 0090
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hollin Meadows Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Sandburg Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
West Potomac High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% 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
Alexandria, VA • 22306
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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
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Estimated sale price
$693,000 – $839,000
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