Offering a spectacular Potomac River View, this fabulous five bedroom plus 4 1/2 + 1/2 bath custom-built home is on the market for the very first time. Soaring 22 foot ceiling in the living room and dining room, four fireplaces, seven beautiful Palladian windows with keystone arches, spacious kitchen and family room plus large deck overlooking the water. The huge unfinished lower level offers abundant storage plus a garage that can accommodate six cars! Perfect for gracious entertaining and comfortable family living, this gorgeous home features detailed moldings, hardwood floors, custom built-in bookshelves, elegant crystal chandeliers and beautiful bay windows. This is the ideal home for the boat enthusiast! A dock is directly in front of the home and offers slips for two motor boats and a lift (“as-is”). Improvements include: Washer (2023), refrigerator (2022), dishwasher (2022), dryer (2021), furnace (2014), CAC (2014), cedar shake roof (2013), hot water heater (2013)
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$605Price/Sq.Ft.
6 garage spacesParking
Listed by Donnan C. Wintermute• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $6,931 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 7827 Southdown Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2285248
Jun 16, 2026
Sold
$3,225,000
$605/sq ft
May 2, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 26, 2026
Relisted
—
Jan 15, 2026
Listed
$3,500,000
$656/sq ft
Jan 15, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jan 5, 1990
Sold
$600,000
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$36,235 (−0.2%)
$2,110,000 + $976,720
$3,086,720
2025
$36,292 (+4.5%)
$2,110,000 + $976,720
$3,086,720
2024
$34,716 (−4.2%)
$2,110,000 + $976,720
$3,086,720
2023
$36,238 (−2.6%)
$1,972,000 + $976,720
$2,948,720
2022
$37,195 (+3.2%)
$2,191,000 + $976,720
$3,167,720
2021
$36,042 (−9.7%)
$2,276,000 + $976,720
$3,252,720
2020
$39,919 (+11.2%)
$2,107,000 + $930,210
$3,037,210
2019
$35,907 (+7.1%)
$2,107,000 + $894,430
$3,001,430
2018
$33,515 (−5.8%)
$2,107,000 + $894,430
$3,001,430
2017
$35,588 (+3.2%)
$2,131,000 + $904,560
$3,035,560
2016
$34,488 (+7.1%)
$2,069,000 + $878,210
$2,947,210
2014
$32,209 (+2.8%)
$2,009,000 + $852,630
$2,861,630
2013
$31,342 (−1.0%)
$2,009,000 + $852,630
$2,861,630
2011
$31,661 (−1.6%)
$1,950,000 + $852,630
$2,802,630
2010
$32,191
$2,031,000 + $852,630
$2,883,630
2009
$32,191 (+16.4%)
$2,031,000 + $848,410
$2,879,410
2008
$27,648
$2,031,000 + $874,650
$2,905,650
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,709
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfax County
APN
1022 18 0013A
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
Mar 24, 2023 • Final
Residential plumbing
Install a natural gas line and make connections to a generator.
Gas
Generator
Mar 24, 2023 • Final
Residential electrical
Install a natural gas generator on a concrete pad and install automatic transfer switches.
Electrical
Generator
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 6
Garage Features: Basement Garage, Built In, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 12
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 6
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Circular Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Site
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Dock Type and Features: Material - Treated Lumber, Pier, Private
Dock/Slip Conveyance: Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
# of Docks: 1
Dock/Slip Conveys: Yes
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5,334
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 2,667
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $34,649
Tax Assessed Value: $3,086,720
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $36,293
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central, Zoned
Heating Fuel: Central, Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: No
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
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From King and Washington Streets, South on S Washington Street to George Washington Parkway, Left at the Herbert Springs exit, right on Southdown to 7827.
Location Type: River
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: Potomac River
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,709
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 1022 18 0013A
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 • 1.4mi
5/10
West Potomac High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
4/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
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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Historical weather
Alexandria, VA • 22308
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$3.53M – $4.27M
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