A wonderful country cottage on lovely cul-de-sac situated on a gorgeous 1/2 acre lot. The location of this home is just tremendous--both for its beautiful area and convenience. This home boasts spacious front and back gardens with circular driveway for ease of parking. Home has a lovely covered front porch for those great spring and fall days when it is just right outside to be enjoying the gardens and trees which surround this home. Upon entering, there is a large foyer with a curved staircase leading to the upper level. On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a full tiled period bath. Overlooking the expansive yard is and updated kitchen with heated tile floors for chilly winter days. There is an ample living room/dining room with two sided brick fireplace, and large front and back windows. And, on the other side of the fireplace, there is a huge Great Room with brand new carpet and windows on three sides. Just perfect for entertaining. Throughout the first floor of the original home there are wood floors, and beautiful original baseboard covers for hot water heat. There are crown moldings in living room/dining room and Great Room. The upper level has the Master Bedroom ensuite with built-ins and good closet space. The Master Bath has great skylights. The fourth bedroom has a walk-in closet and full bath. All baths in the home are tiled. The lower level is a full basement for storage plus there is a room that could be converted to your own movie theater. The washer and dryer are located on this level too There is a bus stop on the corner of Lee Highway and Cedarest Road. Bus comes by approximately every half hour and goes to the Dunn Loring metro and the Merrifield Shopping center. Vienna metro is about 1.1 miles away and according to owners the Dunn Loring metro is close too. FIOS is available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$432Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carol Howell• RE/MAX Allegiance
•202-338-8900 (broker)
Bought with David Levent• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
This property sits on a quiet street with easy access to roads both east and West. The basement has a finished room and the remaining area is unfinished with a walk up. The laundry is located in the basement. The upper level has two spacious rooms...
with large bathrooms. Th main level has bedrooms and a full bath.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,280
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfax County
APN
0493 01 0002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
R-2
HIGHWAY CORRIDOR
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.
Zone overlays
Highway Corridor Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Sep 22, 2023 • Final
Household appliance
Replace an air conditioning unit with a similar model.
HVAC
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.
School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From 495 south or north go onto 50 towards Fairfax; past Prosperity and turn right on Cedar Lane; continue to Lee Highway turn left and about 2 blocks turn right on Cedarest Road. Home is on left; 2844 Cedarest Rd
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,280
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 0493 01 0002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fairhill Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Jackson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Falls Church High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fairfax, VA • 22031
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$935,000 – $1.13M
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