Welcome to 8708 Gateshead Rd! Don’t miss your chance to own this meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 3-full-bathroom single-family home in the highly sought-after Mount Vernon Manor community. Step inside to discover an updated gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and newer appliances—perfect for cooking and entertaining. The upper level also boasts gleaming hardwood floors, a formal living room, a formal dining room, an expansive primary suite with a renovated attached full bath, two additional spacious bedrooms, and a remodeled guest full bath. The lower level offers even more space, with a large rec room ideal for gatherings, a spacious fourth bedroom, an updated full bath, a laundry room, and extra storage. Enjoy privacy and outdoor living in the fully fenced backyard, which features a spacious deck ( 18x23, 485 sq ft!) and full-sun garden beds. Plus, with no HOA, the extended driveway w/ 30 amp plug provides ample space for large vehicles, boats, or RVs. Prime Location! Just minutes from scenic trails along the George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Potomac River. A commuter’s dream with easy access to Route 1, Fairfax County Parkway, I-495, I-95, and more. Conveniently located near Ft. Belvoir, the Pentagon, Old Town Alexandria, and Reagan National Airport. Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$326Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Julie Chesser• Century 21 Redwood Realty
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,475
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfax County
APN
1101 20070036
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 23, 2025 • Active
Residential electrical
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Basement Garage
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1300
Improvement Assessed Value: $343,250
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Permanent
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Fencing: Fully
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $279,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,349
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,300
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $7,000
Tax Assessed Value: $622,250
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $7,209
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: WOODLEY HILLS
Middle Or Junior School: WHITMAN
High School: MOUNT VERNON
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: South on GW Parkway, continue to Mt Vernon Memorial Hwy from Mt Vernon Estate, turn RIGHT on Old Mill, turn RIGHT on Gateshead to 8708
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,475
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 1101 20070036
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Automatically Close on Close Date
Around this home
Schools
Woodley Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Whitman Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
Mount Vernon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% 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
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
$822,000 – $995,000
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