Welcome home to this stately, well-maintained four bedroom, 2 bath home in the sought-after Mount Vernon Manor neighborhood, set on a spacious 0.35-acre lot. This light filled and freshly painted home features a desirable layout with thoughtful updates throughout. Upstairs, you’ll find the kitchen and an open living and dining area with vaulted ceilings, new luxury vinyl plank flooring ('25) , and easy access to a large deck—perfect for entertaining and grilling out. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete the upper level. The walk-out lower level features a spacious family room with new carpet ('25), recessed lighting, a gas fireplace, and sliding glass door to back yard. You’ll also find two additional bedrooms and an updated full bath, giving you a lot of flexibility—whether you need guest space, a home office, or room for extended family. The laundry room with built in cabinetry complete the lower level. Extended driveway and carport for easy in and out. This well maintained home is ready for your immediate move in. Executor Sale. Home is sold as is. Seller to convey Deed by Special Warranty Deed.
Mount Vernon Manor, located between Fort Belvoir and the George Washington Memorial Parkway, is a residential and commuter-friendly Engleside neighborhood with mid-century streetscapes and wooded edges. Its character concentrates around the Richmond Highway (US-1) corridor near the Mount Vernon Plaza area, where independent eateries, small service storefronts, and everyday errands cluster in a steady hum. Nearby pillars include George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the Workhouse Arts Center, and the historic Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House. Housing reads as a mix of brick ramblers, split-levels, and townhomes with mature trees and deep setbacks. Trails and riverfront greenspace shape routines, with weekend loops along Dyke Marsh and Belle Haven Park. The Potomac shoreline and parkland geography keep the pace grounded and outdoors-oriented.
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Offer insights
8640 Gateshead Rd · $740,000
$760K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $760K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
17 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.4%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Vaulted ceilings
Recessed lighting
Combination dining/living area
Dining area
Tub with shower
Carpeted areas
Bedrooms
Two main-level bedrooms
Two lower-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on main level, one on lower level)
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Disposal
Dishwasher
Electric oven/range
Refrigerator
Icemaker
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in unit (dryer located on lower floor)
Flooring
Tile/brick
Carpet
Luxury vinyl plank
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Electric hot water
Exterior features
Rear fencing
Deck(s) and patio(s)
Walkout lower level
Home design
Detached property
Shingle roof
Parking
Attached carport (1 space)
Concrete driveway with 2 spaces
Total of 3 garage/parking spaces
Construction
Brick construction
Block foundation
Fully finished basement
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
Apr 17, 2025 • Final
Residential addition/alteration
Renovate a deck with stairs. The work follows standard county details and does not include a hot tub or lattice.
Remodel
Mar 8, 2025 • Final
Residential addition/alteration
Renovate an existing deck.
Remodel
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.
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
5/10 Wind Factor
22% 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 • 22309
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8640 Gateshead Rd
$740,467
$467 over list price of $740K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $700K to $785K.