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Property Description
Charming, light-filled and move-in ready 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Cape Cod offering 1,800 square feet of well-maintained living space on a quiet street in Bucknell Manor. Hardwood floors run throughout the home, complemented by an open and inviting layout ideal for comfortable everyday living and easy entertaining. Recent improvements include a new Trane HVAC system, new washer and dryer, red oak hardwood flooring, fresh interior paint, an expanded Techo-Bloc patio, new fencing and extensive landscaping enhancements. The updated kitchen flows seamlessly into a spacious family room, dining room and sunroom addition that fills the home with natural light. The main-level primary suite provides the convenience of main-level living and features a walk-through closet and a beautifully updated bathroom with custom tile work. A second bedroom or home office is also located on the main level, along with two full bathrooms. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms provide flexible space for guests, family or work-from-home needs. Ample storage is found throughout the home. The outdoor space is equally inviting, with professional landscaping, raised garden beds and thoughtfully designed flower beds. The fully-fenced backyard is pet-friendly and ideal for gardening, relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located with easy access to I-495 and the Huntington Metro, with bus service at the end of the block. Well-known grocery stores, retail and restaurants are close. Just minutes to major military installations, Old Town Alexandria, the GW Parkway, National Harbor and Amazon HQ2 and within walking distance of the newly renovated Mount Vernon Recreation Center.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6728 Swarthmore Dr
General
- Sold For: $825,000
- Taxes: $9,639 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAFX2293716
- Added to Site: 69 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 3
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Floor
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Driveway, On Street
Location
- County: FAIRFAX
- Subdivision: BUCKNELL MANOR
- Driving Directions: From Old Town Alexandria: South on GW Parkway, Right on Belle View, Left on Swarthmore at top of hill to House on Right.
School Information
- School District: Fairfax County Public Schools
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electric Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,801
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,801 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,801 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,200
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: 140
- Fencing (Description): Rear, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $458.08
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $8,767
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $781,080
- Tax Amount: $9,639
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1801
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: TVs
- Lot Number: 23
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Judy S Shenefield
Sold by RLAH @properties, Dennis A Horner
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Schools
Schools serving 6728 Swarthmore Dr
School District:Fairfax County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Belle View Elementary School 6701 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22307 | PK-6 | 0.3 mi |
Sandburg Middle School 8428 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308 | 7-8 | 2.9 mi |
West Potomac High School 6500 Quander Road, Alexandria, VA 22307 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 6728 Swarthmore Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/16/2026
Sold
$825,000
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MLS
3/12/2026
Listed
$825,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
6728 Swarthmore Drive, Alexandria, VA 22307 (MLS# VAFX2293716) is a Single Family property that was sold at $825,000 on April 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 6728 Swarthmore Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Alexandria? You can browse all Alexandria real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

