The moment you step onto the flagstone walkway, this home feels welcoming. Set beneath a beautiful magnolia tree in Falls Church’s Greenway Downs neighborhood, this classic 1953 brick Cape Cod has been updated over time with care while preserving the character that makes it feel special. Inside, natural light fills the home, highlighting the hardwood floors and large windows. The main level offers an easy, connected flow, with a dining room that opens naturally to the kitchen and a warm living room centered around the fireplace. The layout works well for both everyday living and entertaining. The main level also includes a bedroom and a fully renovated full bath with a thermostatic shower, offering flexibility for guests, a home office, or convenient first-floor living. The kitchen blends classic style with modern function, featuring refreshed cabinetry and countertops along with new appliances: a 2026 induction range, refrigerator, and vent hood, plus a 2022 dishwasher. Just off the kitchen, the rear deck overlooks a fully fenced backyard designed for relaxing and gathering. Landscaping and tree work completed in 2022 helped shape the outdoor space, and a paver patio and flagstone fire pit added in 2025 extend the home’s living area outdoors. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms share a renovated bathroom completed in 2025, with custom tilework and a cast iron soaking tub that gives the space a calm, comfortable feel. Both bedrooms look out over mature trees in the backyard, creating a quiet, tucked-away feel on the upper level. The lower level adds flexible finished space for a recreation room, workout area, or additional lounge, along with a separate laundry and storage area with durable unfinished utility space. Updates include a 2021 washer replacement, 2026 electric dryer replacement, and new carpet installed in 2026 in the finished area. Behind the scenes, the home has been meaningfully improved over time. Updates include a new furnace (2022), conversion to grounded outlets (2025), tankless water heater (2026), whole-house water filtration system (2026), updated shutoff valves, professionally cleaned ductwork following renovation work, and exterior door replacements completed in 2021. Greenway Downs is known for its tree-lined streets, strong sense of community, and neighborhood traditions like Front Porch Fridays, Spring Fling, and Fall Fest that bring neighbors together throughout the year. Residents enjoy a highly convenient Falls Church location with easy access to parks, trails, commuter routes, the Mosaic District, Tysons, Arlington, and Washington, D. C. This is a home that has been cared for in a steady, thoughtful way. The updates preserve its original character while making it more comfortable and easy to live in today.
Est. $3,366 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2826 W George Mason Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RENTSPREE #1
Jun 24, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,800
$1/sq ft
Jun 23, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,800
$1/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2310474
Jun 9, 2026
Sold
$881,000
$424/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Contingent
—
May 14, 2026
Listed
$825,000
$397/sq ft
May 8, 2026
Coming Soon
$825,000
$397/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2004566
Aug 19, 2021
Sold
$685,000
$329/sq ft
Aug 17, 2021
Pending
—
Aug 6, 2021
Contingent
—
Jul 29, 2021
Listed
$685,000
$329/sq ft
Don’t miss this renovated all brick, 3-level, 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod charmer in sought after Greenway Downs in Falls Church. A tailored exterior with slate walkways, driveway parking, and a lushly landscaped yard on all sides. Gleaming hardwood floors on the main and upper levels, including the stairs; fresh paint throughout, contemporary and recessed lighting; renovated kitchen with a decorative brick wall accent; an abundance of windows and natural light; updated bathrooms, main level bedroom, and spacious recreation room. A separate light-filled dining room offers space for formal occasions. The kitchen has granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances including a gas range and French door refrigerator; walk-out kitchen to deck with stairs leading to the backyard. In addition to the spacious recreation room on the lower level, there’s plenty of space for storage, shelving and further expansion of finished space near the walk-out to the lushly landscaped backyard. Easy to access partially floored attic storage space off one of the upper level bedrooms. HVAC (2012)… Water Heater (2014)… Roof (2006)… Chimney recap (2003)… Siding (2013)… B-Dry System (approx. 2014) with Lifetime Warranty. Centrally located inside the beltway in Falls Church where you can enjoy some of the finest shopping, dining, entertainment, and recreation experiences the area has to offer including Greenway Downs and Devonshire Parks, the W & OD Trail, and award-winning Falls Church Farmer's Market. Approximately 1.2 mi to East & West Falls Church Metro Stations. Metro bus stop near W George Mason and S. Washington St. Just a short stroll to retail & restaurants, including Target, Harris Teeter, Starbucks, Elevation Burger, Italian Café, Four Provinces, the historic State Theatre, and so much more. Plus, just a short distance to the Mosaic District in Merrifield. Easy access to I-66, I-495, and Rtes 7, 50 and 29. Hurry…. this adorable home won’t last long!
The R-4 District provides for single-family detached dwellings and affordable dwelling unit developments and allows other uses that are compatible with the medium-density residential character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Feb 12, 2026 • Final
Residential electrical
Electrical
Kitchen
Feb 12, 2026 • Final
Residential plumbing
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.
School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Custis Pkwy
Directions: From US-50 W/ Arlington Blvd. Turn right onto Summerfield Rd. Turn left onto Custis Pkwy. Turn right onto Cameron Rd. Turn left onto Custis Pkwy. Turn right onto W George Mason Rd
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 0502 05 0177
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Timber Lane Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Jackson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
4/10
Falls Church High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
4/10
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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 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Falls Church, VA • 22042
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Falls Church. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$932,000 – $1.13M
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