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Property Description
Open house canceled! This hidden gem has been lovingly maintained by the same owners for the past 41 years! The 3 level home welcomes you in to the main level that opens to a bright family room and dining room with large pictures windows. The kitchen and table space open to a 4 season room and deck overlooking the amazing backyard with winter water views! The main level also includes 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. One is the primary bedroom with ensuite while the other room could be an office or made into a large primary bath and walk in closet. All with views of the backyard. The upstairs includes 3 spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom and a huge walk in attic. There is also a large unfinished space above the carport that could become another room! Now let's go downstairs to the walk out basement. There is a family room with sliding glass doors to the brick patio and lovely private backyard. There is also a recreation/game room, a bar space, another full bathroom and large unfinished storage/laundry room with a laundry chute. This area can be finished to make another entertainment space. The winter water views and backyard lead to Little Hunting Creek which flows to the Potomac River. All of this and conveniently located to neighborhood schools, parks and pools, major commuting routes, Reagan National Airport, Huntington Metro, Old Town Alexandria, DC, Fort Belvoir and more! Enjoy your own piece of paradise at 8426 Blakiston Ln.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8426 Blakiston Ln
General
- Sold For: $890,000
- Taxes: $10,381 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAFX2255248
- Added to Site: 177 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Screened Porch
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Table Space, Laundry Chute, Solar Tube(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom, Main
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 3, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 4, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 5, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 1, Main
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer, Main
- Great Room: Great Room, Lower 1
- Family Room: Family Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Breakfast Room: Breakfast Room, Main
- Game room: Yes
- Game Room: Game Room, Lower 1
- Rec Room: Yes
- Laundry: Lower Floor
- Utility Room: Utility Room, Lower 1
- Storage: Storage Room, Lower 1
- 3 Season Porch: Screened Porch, Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler, Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Screened
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Carport, Driveway
Location
- County: Fairfax
- Development Name: Stratford On The Potomac
- Subdivision: Stratford On The Potomac
- Driving Directions: GW Pky to Collingwood. L on Fort Hunt Rd. R on Londonderry. R on Camden. L on Childs. L on Blakiston.
School Information
- School District: Fairfax County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Stratford Landing
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Full, Heated, Improved, Partially Finished
- Foundation: Block
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,271
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,271 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1965
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage Barn/Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.38
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 16,412
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded
- Zoning: 130
- Lot Description: Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $395.86
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $9,488
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $845,280
- Tax Amount: $10,381
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2271
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 3
- Lot Number: 11A
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Schools
Schools serving 8426 Blakiston Ln
School District:Fairfax County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Stratford Landing Elementary School 8484 Riverside Road, Alexandria, VA 22308 | PK-6 | 0.6 mi |
Sandburg Middle School 8428 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308 | 7-8 | 1 mi |
West Potomac High School 6500 Quander Road, Alexandria, VA 22307 | 9-12 | 3.2 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 8426 Blakiston Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/02/2025
Sold
$890,000
-1%
MLS
7/25/2025
Listed
$899,000
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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.
8426 Blakiston Lane, Alexandria, VA 22308 (MLS# VAFX2255248) is a Single Family property that was sold at $890,000 on October 02, 2025. This property was listed by Tracy Vitali from our Alexandria Office.Want to learn more about 8426 Blakiston Lane? 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.


