$7,612 Closing Credit¹
#VAFX2197860, Verria Hairston, Listing Office: Open Door Brokerage, LLC
$6,850,000 List price
7831 Southdown Rd Alexandria, VA 22308
5 beds
5 full, 2 partial
5,744 sqft
0.8 acres
$1,193 / sqft
House
Property details
About 7831 Southdown Rd
Available for the first time in a generation, this one-of-a-kind property provides the most captivating waterfront views in the Alexandria riverfront area. Built with marine steel, brick and concrete, and 166 feet of river frontage, this 5,500 square foot house rises above the river, enabling sublime views from every corner of the land and the house. A deepwater pier with slip and two boat lifts, privacy, quality nautical elements throughout, and separate guest house bring vacation living to you 365 days a year. Multiple garage and covered parking spaces, private drive and southern border abutting the wooded land of River Farm add to the ambiance. A private oasis just a 4 mile drive to Old Town via the scenic George Washington Parkway and just 10 miles to Washington DC.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump, Radiant, Other
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size5,744 sqft
Lot size0.81 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingGarage - Front Entry,Garage - Rear Entry, Brick Driveway,Circular Driveway, Detached Garage,Driveway,Other
MLS #VAFX2217628
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceWood
ViewRiver
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Appliances: Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Intercom, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
- Interior: Bar, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Intercom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Additional Stairway, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Other, Wainscotting
- Fireplace: Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Parking: Garage - Front Entry,Garage - Rear Entry, Brick Driveway,Circular Driveway, Detached Garage,Driveway,Other
- View: River
- Exterior: Boat Storage, Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s)
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Heat Pump, Radiant, Other
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $6,850,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,192
- Annual Tax Amount: $29,664
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Front Yard, Landscaped, Seawall, Level, Private, Side Yard(s), Other
- Directions: From Old Town, Alexandria: South on the GW Parkway, right on W Boulevard, right on Alexandria, right on Southdown, property is on your right down a long driveway.
- Year Built: 1925
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 5,744 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.81 Acres
- MLS Number: VAFX2217628
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: TTR Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (703) 714-9030
- Office Email: alexandria@ttrsir.com
- Listing Agent: Heather C Corey
- Agent Phone: (703) 989-1183
- Agent Email: hcorey@ttrsir.com
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,512,720 | $29,664 |
| 2023 | $2,731,720 | $31,317 |
| 2022 | $2,435,720 | $28,327 |
| 2021 | $2,269,970 | $27,038 |
| 2020 | $2,250,160 | $27,000 |
| 2019 | $2,250,160 | $25,124 |
| 2018 | $2,184,740 | $26,766 |
| 2017 | $2,158,080 | $26,766 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Waynewood Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.5 mi
•1205 Waynewood Blvd
2
Hollin Meadows Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.5 mi
•2310 Nordok Pl
7
Stratford Landing Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.7 mi
•8484 Riverside Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $170,968. Residents of Alexandria, VA typically earn $200k+ each year. Most families are married, with kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
2%
<35k
22%
35k-100k
37%
100k-200k
39%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
27%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
36%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
6%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Sports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 7831 Southdown Rd
The listing price of 7831 Southdown Rd property is $6,850,000.
The property 7831 Southdown Rd is a house located in Alexandria, Virginia, 22308.
Active Listing: 7831 Southdown Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 7831 Southdown Rd are: Waynewood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Hollin Meadows Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Stratford Landing Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Sandburg Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Whitman Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Oxon Hill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Bryant High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), West Potomac High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mount Vernon High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $29,664 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 7831 Southdown Rd has 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 7831 Southdown Rd is 5,744 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 7831 Southdown Rd is 1925.
This home is located at 7831 Southdown Rd in Alexandria, VA and zip code 22308 in the Wellington neighborhood. This 5,744 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.81 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $6,850,000.
The number of homes for sale in Alexandria, VA increased by 160.3% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 35 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $718,775 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.