Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/10/2026
Listed
$5,800,000
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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 7831 Southdown Rd
General
- Price: $5,800,000
- Taxes: $30,709 (2025)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAFX2289764
- Updated: 2/10/2026
- Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Maid/Guest Quarters, Media Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
- Interior Features: 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: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Intercom, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 4
- Upper - Full Baths: 4
- Main Floor Baths: 3
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Floor
Additional Information
- Equipment: Some
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s)
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balconies- Multiple, Deck(s), Porch(es), Wrap Around,
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Circular Driveway
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway, Other
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry
Location
- County: FAIRFAX
- Subdivision: WELLINGTON VILLA
- Cross Streets: East Boulevard
- Driving 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.
- Location Details: River
School Information
- School District: Fairfax County Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Radiator, Other
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Other
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Pilings
- Roof: Shake, Metal
- Walls/Ceilings: 2 Story Ceilings, Dry Wall, Other
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Pane
- Doors: French, Sliding Glass
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 6,196
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 5,744 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 5,744 Sq. Ft.
- Unfin. Above Grnd: 98 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: 2nd Garage, Guest House
Lot Features
- Property View: River
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.81
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 35,284
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R-2
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Bulkheaded, Level, No Thru Street, Premium, Private, SideYard(s), Other
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Navigable Water: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Private Access
- Water Front Type: River
- Water Front Name: Potomac River
- Dock/Slip Conveys: Yes
- Docks: 1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,009.75
- Assessment Year: 2025
- Tax w/Assessment: $2,650,720
- Tax Amount: $30,709
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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Schools
Schools serving 7831 Southdown Rd
School District:Fairfax County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Waynewood Elementary School 1205 Waynewood Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22308 | K-6 | 1.5 mi |
Sandburg Middle School 8428 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308 | 7-8 | 1.5 mi |
West Potomac High School 6500 Quander Road, Alexandria, VA 22307 | 9-12 | 2.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 7831 Southdown Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 7831 Southdown Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$31,252
5%
$2,650,720
5%
2024
$29,665
-5%
$2,512,720
-8%
2023
$31,317
11%
$2,731,720
12%
2022
$28,327
5%
$2,435,720
7%
2021
$27,038
—
$2,269,970
1%
2020
$27,001
—
$2,250,160
—
2019
$27,016
8%
$2,250,160
3%
2018
$25,125
-6%
$2,184,740
1%
2017
$26,767
3%
$2,158,080
-2%
2016
$25,938
4%
$2,209,180
—
2015
$24,999
3%
$2,209,180
3%
2014
$24,230
3%
$2,145,020
3%
2013
$23,461
—
$2,090,080
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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7831 Southdown Road, Alexandria, VA 22308 (MLS# VAFX2289764) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 7831 Southdown Road is currently listed for $5,800,000 and was received on February 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 7831 Southdown Road? 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.