Welcome to 8824 Fort Hunt Road, located on one of the 5 farms of George Washington’s estate in the heart of the highly desirable Fort Hunt Community! Don’t let the address throw you, this is an offshoot of Fort Hunt Road and boasts a quiet, treelined residence street. This amazing 4-bedroom 2.5 bath home is sited on a large, beautifully landscaped corner lot with a lovely front porch, fully fenced in rear yard and idyllic backyard, accented with grand mature oak trees and majestic exterior landscape lighting. It has been updated and meticulously maintained throughout. Upon entering the residence, you are greeted with gleaming refinished hardwood floors (2021) and newly painted walls that showcases the lovely main living level. Highlights include first bedroom (main level), the spacious living room, a separate dining room, a family room with a warm gas fireplace and custom mantel, and convenient access to both the oversized 2-car garage, and large screened in porch, creating the perfect junction of indoor and outdoor living any time of year! The living room, flanked by large open windows that allow for plenty of natural light, effortlessly flows into the formal dining area and kitchen, featuring elegant black granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom maple cabinetry and a new dishwasher (2021). There is a convenient ½ bath on this level as well. A traditional floor plan is wedding with open spaces providing the perfect flow and floorplan. Upstairs, enjoy three more spacious bedrooms, including the Owner’s Suite with an en-suite bathroom and a large and updated full hall bath. This level boasts refinished hardwood flooring as well. The lower level provides access to the backyard and hosts the laundry room with plenty of storage space and is rounded out by an additional bonus room with custom built-in shelving, perfect for a home office, gym, craft room or playroom. This beautiful residence is ideally located just minutes to Mt. Vernon, the Potomac River, Fort Hunt Park, walking trails, Fort Hunt Elementary School and Carl Sandburg Middle School. It also provides easy access to the Huntington Metro Station and the best commute in Fairfax County with easy access to Old Town, Fort Belvoir, Reagan International Airport, The Beltway and the Pentagon. Enjoy a tranquil commute along the majestic Potomac River, in your car, bus or 11Y Express bus. Fort Hunt is a close-knit community and one of the best kept secrets in all of Fairfax County. Vibes very much like a small town with convenient access to all our bustling metro offers. Welcome home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$398Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lyssa Seward• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
•703-310-6800 (broker)
•alexandria@ttrsir.com (broker)
Listed by Laura Catron• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
THIS HOME WAS BUILT ON ONE OF THE 5 FARMS OWNED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON, POTOMAC VALLEY RIVER FARM. SHORT DISTANCE TO GREAT SCHOOLS, FORT HUNT PK, MT VERNON BIKE PATH AND PUBLIC TRANS. UPDATED KIT & BA'S. HARDWOOD FLOORS ON MAIN LEVEL, SPECIOUS MBR SUITE, SCREENED PORCH, 2 CAR GAR. LANDSCAPE LIGHTING, INVISIBLE FENCE, NEW ROOF. SHOWS LIKE A MODEL AND FEELS LIKE A HOME! OPEN 4/22 1-4
*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
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,843
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfax County
APN
1112 07 0008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
R-3
Residential District, Three Dwelling Units/Acre
The R-3 District provides for single-family detached dwellings and affordable dwelling unit developments and allows other uses that are compatible with the suburban residential character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Oct 9, 2023 • Final
Residential addition/alteration
Convert an existing half bathroom into a full bathroom.
Bathroom
Remodel
Oct 9, 2023 • Final
Residential plumbing
Remove and replace a toilet, shower, and lavatory.
Bathroom
Plumbing
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: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry
Flood Lights, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Play Equipment, Exterior Lighting
Fencing: Invisible, Rear
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $293,000
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 300
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,794
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 496
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $7,700
Tax Assessed Value: $675,480
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $7,926
Assessments Information
Special Assessment Payment: Annually
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: FORT HUNT
Middle Or Junior School: CARL 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 Old Town: South on Parkway, Right on Collingwood, Left on Fort Hunt, & Left on Fort Hunt at the Split from Vernon View. Home will be on the Right.
Location Type: Suburban
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,843
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 1112 07 0008
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fort Hunt Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Sandburg Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
West Potomac High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
4/10
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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 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$866,000 – $1.05M
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