Tucked away on a private half-acre lot backing to protected parkland and trails, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of indoor comfort, outdoor living, and move-in-ready peace of mind. With over 2,500 finished square feet, four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a two-car garage, this home has been thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained. A welcoming foyer opens to bright, light-filled living spaces designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The custom kitchen serves as the heart of the home, offering excellent sightlines to the family room and backyard beyond. A formal dining room provides the perfect setting for gatherings, while expansive windows fill the home with natural light. The main level features a spacious primary suite with an updated ensuite bathroom and peaceful views of the lush backyard, along with two additional bedrooms and a beautifully renovated full bathroom. The lower level offers a cozy retreat with a wood-burning fireplace, fourth bedroom or office, full bathroom, dedicated laundry room, and abundant storage space. Outside, the magic continues. Enjoy morning coffee on the screened porch, entertain on the 400-square-foot flagstone patio, or simply unwind in the expansive fully fenced backyard. Whether gardening, playing with the kids, hosting friends, or throwing a ball for the dog, this outdoor oasis offers endless possibilities in a remarkably private setting. The current owners have invested more than $80,000 in improvements, including an updated kitchen and bathrooms, HVAC (2024), cedar fence (2024), roof (2019), windows (2020), hot water heater (2022), chimney improvements (2026), and kitchen appliances (2020). As an added bonus, qualified buyers may take advantage of an assumable VA loan with an attractive 4.625% interest rate and approximate balance of $748,996. A rare combination of thoughtful updates, exceptional outdoor living, and a picturesque parkland setting—8809 Gateshead Road is ready to welcome you home.
Est. $3,838 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8809 Gateshead Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2321720
Jul 27, 2026
Sold
$930,000
$345/sq ft
Jul 15, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 28, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 25, 2026
Listed
$925,000
$343/sq ft
Jun 17, 2026
Coming Soon
$925,000
$343/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2078470
Aug 4, 2022
Sold
$829,000
$308/sq ft
Jul 20, 2022
Pending
—
Jul 11, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Jul 7, 2022
Contingent
—
Jul 2, 2022
Price Changed
$829,000
$308/sq ft
Jun 24, 2022
Listed
$835,000
$310/sq ft
+29
PRICE IMPROVEMENT PLUS $5,000 PAID TOWARDS BUYERS CLOSING COST IF CONTRACT IS RATIFIED BY JULY 5, 2022! * * This home has appox 2,765 sq ft * * Popular Mt. Vernon Manor Area! Fabulous Mid-Century Modern home on a private a half acre flat lot. Not a single inch spared in this fully updated, well-cared for home. Walk through the front door in this open concept home and be immersed in natural light from all angles. This home is perfect for families and entertaining. Kitchen is fully remodeled with stainless steel appliances, new cabinets with Restoration Hardware pulls and honed granite countertops. Relax in the tree-lined sunroom addition with designer light fixture. Enjoy hosting outdoor BBQs and parties in the fully landscaped yard with screen in porch and 700 square foot flagstone patio. Additional upgrades include: two fully remodeled bathrooms with marble tile, new roof, new dryer, refinished hardwood floors, remodeled basement, new windows, new garage door and more! Sellers are looking for a quick close! Please see Doc section for detailed upgrades and disclosures. Listing Agent and Sellers are related.
BRIGHT MLS #1001257847
Mar 24, 2017
Sold
$523,000
$194/sq ft
+22
Congratulations to the New Owners!Thank you to the Selling Agent and all Agents who showed this home.
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
Jan 28, 2025 • Active
Household appliance
Replace a natural gas furnace, air conditioning unit, and coil in-kind.
HVAC
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