Welcome to 1712 Birch Road, priced below the current tax assessment, this property presents a compelling opportunity for buyers looking to secure an amazing home in a prime location, situated in one of McLean’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Set on a unique, flat, corner lot with exceptional potential, this property offers endless possibilities—renovate, expand, or build new to create your dream home. You walk into the main level which features a bright living room that flows into the kitchen with custom built-ins and eat-in area. From here, step out onto the back deck—a true highlight—offering shade, privacy, and beautifully landscaped, low-maintenance surroundings that feel like your own private garden. A large fenced side yard provides additional outdoor space and flexibility for play, pets, or future enhancements. Just off the kitchen, French doors lead down to the formal dining room, a versatile space that could easily be reimagined as a main-level primary suite or continue to serve as an elegant entertaining area. The dining room connects to a mudroom and a separate fenced patio, adding convenience and functionality. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms and two full baths, including a primary bedroom with custom built-ins. One of the secondary bedrooms also features built-ins and has been used as a home office. The lower level offers a spacious second living area, a fourth bedroom, and a full bath, with direct access to the side yard. An additional basement level provides even more flexible living space—ideal for a gym, playroom, or media room—along with built-ins, a large storage area, and a separate laundry room. There is a large shed attached to the side of the home which can easily house any lawn equipment, bikes, etc. Recent updates include: HVAC (2021), gutters (approx. 2 years old), washer/dryer (2025), dishwasher (approx. 2020), water heater (2013) and refinished the fireplace within the last year. This home offers convenient access to downtown McLean, Tysons Corner (less than 5 miles away), and the Metro McLean Station Silver Line (3 miles away). Commuters will appreciate the easy access to major routes and Washington, DC, while nearby parks, shopping and dining add to the home’s exceptional everyday convenience—all within the highly sought-after McLean High School pyramid (Chesterbrook Elementary, Longfellow Middle, McLean High School). * A rare opportunity to secure a property with both immediate livability and long-term potential in a prime McLean location. *
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$446Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Sunnie Salvia• Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
Broyhill-Glen Gary Park, located between Chain Bridge Road (VA-123) and the George Washington Memorial Parkway, is a residential and commuter-friendly McLean neighborhood with mid-century split-levels and leafy, sidewalk-light streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Chain Bridge Rd & Old Dominion Dr corridor, where small storefronts, coffee counters, and local services set a steady weekday rhythm. Housing reads as classic Northern Virginia: brick colonials, ramblers, and tidy yards framed by mature trees. Clemyjontri Park adds a playful, design-forward green space nearby, while the Potomac riverfront trails shape weekend routines. The McLean Community Center anchors arts programming and civic gatherings. The pace stays calm, with daily life oriented to parks, schools, and short drives to nearby village-style retail.
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Offer insights
1712 Birch Rd · $1,275,000
$1.31M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.31M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
13 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.3%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast area and kitchen table space
Dining area
Window treatments
Master bathroom(s)
Traditional floor plan
Wood floors
French doors
One fireplace
Partial, partially finished basement
R30 ceiling insulation
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
One bedroom on the lower level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms (two on upper level, one on lower level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Humidifier
Flooring
Wood
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Decks and patios
Gutter system
Secure storage
Shed
Fully and partially fenced yard
Corner lot with level, private rear and side yards
Home design
Detached single-family home
Parking
Off-street parking with driveway
Four driveway spaces (total of four garage/parking spaces listed)
Security
Secure storage
Construction
Brick construction
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Other fees frequency: Unknown
Electricity and solar
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
19% 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
McLean, VA • 22101
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in McLean. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1712 Birch Rd
$1,284,134
$9,134 over list price of $1.28M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $1.7M.