0.40 Acre Private Homesite in Prime Fort Belvoir Location Rare opportunity to build your dream home on a spacious . 40-acre lot in a quiet, tucked-away setting just minutes from Fort Belvoir, Springfield, and major commuter routes. This property offers the perfect balance of privacy, convenience, and long-term value. Surrounded by established homes and mature trees, the lot provides a peaceful, residential feel while still being close to everythingshopping, dining, and easy access to Fairfax County Parkway, Route 1, and I-95. With approximately 17,000+ square feet of land, this parcel is ideal for a custom home, offering flexibility for design, outdoor living, and future expansion. No HOA and located in a desirable Fairfax County setting, this is a unique chance to secure land in an area where new opportunities are limited. Highlights: . 40 acre (approx. 17,000+ sq ft) lot (Realtor) Quiet, established residential area Minutes to Fort Belvoir & Springfield Easy commuter access (Fairfax County Pkwy, I-95, Route 1) Build your custom home or investment property No HOA Opportunities like thisland in a prime Northern Virginia locationare increasingly rare.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
$720,000Price/Acres
Listed by Lisa Wallace• Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway
Lower Potomac, located between the Potomac River shoreline and U.S. Route 1, is a residential and waterfront Fort Belvoir neighborhood with wooded edges and broad river views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fort Belvoir Marina area, where docks, a small ship’s store, and riverside picnic lawns set a practical, outdoors-forward tone. Streets read as low-slung, mid-century housing and newer townhome pockets, framed by tall trees and long setbacks. The pace centers on trails, boat slips, and open green space rather than a main commercial strip. Fort Belvoir Marina, the National Museum of the United States Army, and Gunston Hall act as local pillars for weekends and visiting guests. River Road and nearby parkland keep the geography front and center.
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Residential use
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No tidal water
Directions: From I-95 take Fairfax County Parkway east (7100); right on Richmond Highway (1); left on Backlick Rd to 9005 on right
Home design
Fee simple ownership
Construction not completed
Construction
Construction not completed
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric available
Cable TV available
Sale and tax history for 9005 Backlick Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2299026
Sep 29, 2026
Relisted
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Sep 26, 2026
Listing Removed
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Apr 24, 2026
Listed
$288,000
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2114420
Oct 31, 2023
Listing Removed
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Feb 24, 2023
Listed
$269,000
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2056040
Sep 1, 2022
Listing Removed
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Mar 18, 2022
Listed
$259,000
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX1201672
Oct 31, 2021
Listing Removed
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May 22, 2021
Listed
$315,000
BRIGHT MLS #1007043848
May 12, 2014
Listing Removed
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Dec 4, 2013
Listed
$250,000
Public Records
Dec 4, 2001
Sold
$52,000
Public Records
Jul 28, 1988
Sold
$289,000
Public Records
Aug 23, 1978
Sold
$59,950
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,976 (−10.6%)
$258,000
2025
$3,329 (+6.8%)
$258,000
2024
$3,116 (+2.7%)
$288,000
2023
$3,036 (−1.3%)
$269,000
2022
$3,076 (−0.3%)
$269,000
2021
$3,086 (+9.1%)
$269,000
2020
$2,829
$263,000
2019
$2,829 (+2.9%)
$239,000
2018
$2,749 (−0.9%)
$239,000
2017
$2,775
$239,000
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0.4 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Fairfax County
APN
1091 01 0022
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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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% 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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Historical weather
Fort Belvoir, VA • 22060
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Sun exposure
31/ 100
Low sunlight
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There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 9005 Backlick Rd
$246,702
$41K under list price of $288K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $575K to $800K.