1556 Chain Bridge Rd is a 2,496 square foot house on a 4,828 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 15, 1979 for $46,500. Based on Redfin's McLean data, we estimate the home's value is $1,060,482.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
4,828 sq ftLot Size
$425Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,060,482
$1.0M since sold in February 1979$32K since July
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This home's estimate is 15.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.25M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-3
SIGN CONTROL
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
CRD
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.
Zone overlays
Sign Control Overlay District
Commercial Revitalization District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Oct 25, 2022 • Final
Residential mechanical
Replace the heating and air conditioning system.
HVAC
Oct 23, 2022 • Final
Residential addition/alteration
Add spray foam insulation to the underside of the roof deck and the gable end walls. No structural work is included.
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.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas Public/Piped
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Covering Type: Composition Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WEST MCLEAN
Living Sq. Ft: 2,496
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 2,496
Building Sq. Ft: 2,496
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: WEST MC LEAN PT LTS 5 6 BLK 6
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,828
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 6
Municipality Name: DRANESVILLE DIST. #1A2
Acres: 0.1108
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: RESID 1 FAM DETACHED
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Connected
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: DRANESVILLE DIST. #1A2
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,496
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,828 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 0304 02060006
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sherman Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Longfellow Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
McLean High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.01M – $1.22M
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