8718 Gateshead Rd is a 1,470 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 22, 2024 for $500,000. Based on Redfin's Alexandria data, we estimate the home's value is $782,349.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$532Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$782,349
$282K since sold in February 2024$14K since July
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This home's estimate is 0.2% lower than the average sale price ($784K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
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
May 1, 2024 • Active
Residential electrical
Install a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet for a basement bathroom and replace a light switch.
Bathroom
Electrical
May 1, 2024 • Final
Residential addition/alteration
Frame a wall for a shower enclosure to extend a basement bathroom and install drywall.
Addition
Bathroom
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 Daylight
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas Public/Piped
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood Frame/Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Brick
Roof Covering Type: Composition Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EASTGATE/MOUNT VERNON SEC 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,470
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,470
Building Sq. Ft: 1,800
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: Split 2 Level
Legal Description: EASTGATE AT MOUNT VERNON LT 5 BLK 7 SEC 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 330
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,146
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 7
Municipality Name: MT VERNON
Acres: 0.4625
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
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,470
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 1101 18070005
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on May 15, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Woodley Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Whitman Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
4/10
Mount Vernon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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
8/10 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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$744,000 – $900,000
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