Don't miss your chance to see this beautiful wooded parcel with rolling hills along the scenic Washington Rochambeau Route on Old Colchester Road. This property is surrounded by a variety of desirable historic and recreational attractions such as Mason Neck State Park & National Wildlife Refuge, Gunston Hall (home of George Mason IV), Pohick Bay Regional Park & Golf Course, the Potomac Shoreline Regional Park, Fort Belvoir Army Base & renowned Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, the Potomac River, The Stables at Meadowood, Tamarack Stables, and miles of hiking trails! This one tax record encompasses two separated tracts of land, the Lower Tract is 11.8326 acres and the Upper Tract is 13.9801 acres; combined they total the 25.8127 acres reflected in the Tax Record. The Lower Tract is resource protected with fiber optic cable for Ft Belvoir. The Upper Tract is the focal point for development with the potential for up to 6 lots By Right. This location has so much to offer for a new subdivision DO NOT WALK PROPERTY WITHOUT PERMISSION AND WITHOUT BEING ACCOMPANIED BY LISTING AGENT.
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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Market insights
Old Colchester Rd · $850,000
DAYS ON MARKET
360 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.0%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$850,000
Median sale price in this area is $997,351. (17% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
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Fee simple ownership
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Road frontage
Wooded property with approximately 25.81 wooded acres
Rolling, sloping terrain
Subdivision possible
Recommend 4-wheel drive for property entry
Close to a pollution control plant access road
Home design
Land/lot only
Suitable for residential use
Located in a suburban setting
Outside city limits
Parking
Small pull-off area on the access road
Construction
Construction not completed
Utilities
Electric service available
Perc-approved septic
Financial info
Taxes assessed for 2025
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Fairfax County
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117-1-001
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-E
Residential Estate District
The R-E District provides for single-family detached dwellings on large lots and allows other uses that are compatible with the open and rural character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
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Housing-Single unit
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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
16% 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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Lorton, VA • 22079
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for Old Colchester Rd
$798,985
$51K under list price of $850K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $850K to $900K.