Custom design awaiting a builder or DIY investor to finish this 6600sf project on a fenced 0.46 acre lot. Sweeping stone steps to entrance. Open plan has kitchen, dining and great room/living room on main level. Full basement with bathroom, fireplace, English entrance. Master suite with cathedral ceiling and two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms on second level. Office, bathroom, and large workspace with side entrance over two-car garage and workroom. Three masonry chimneys service 6 fireplaces, including fireplace in kitchen. 2x6 and 2x8 framing. Custom in-swing insulated windows. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits pulled. Plans included phase 2 addition of second 800sf primary suite on south side.
Single-familyProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
$281Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Alex Burrell-Hodges• Cottage Street Realty LLC
Here's your rare chance to own half an acre lot walking distance to the new Silver Line Metro! Sold strictly "As-Is". Cozy cape cod needs renovation. LL BR is actually a den w/ walkout (LL was rented for $1200). Ideal for 203K or tear down & build your dream home! Private lot surrounded by greenery! Close to lots of shopping & dining. Convenient to 495, 66, 123, GW Pkwy & Dulles Toll Rd.
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
Mar 27, 2026 • Final
Building permit amendment
Amend the permit to add an exterior prefabricated trellis and a new bathroom on the second level. Relocate the washer and dryer, extend the staircase over the garage to a new loft area, and install skylights on the roof.
Addition
Bathroom
Remodel
Jun 16, 2025 • Active
Residential mechanical
Perform mechanical work for a renovation.
HVAC
Remodel
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.
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 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% 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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Falls Church, VA • 22043
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Falls Church. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1706 Olney Rd
$1,194,344
$5,656 under list price of $1.20M
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