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Property Description
Beautifully re-imagined Portsmouth Model on one of the prettiest, tree-lined streets in Riverside Gardens! Unique rear addition with expanded kitchen, oversized two car, side load garage and dreamy screened in porch with tranquil views of lush, expansive garden and additional land parcel directly behind the property! (Please see PLAT and DEED notes in documents). This welcoming turn-key property has been updated and meticulously cared for by current owners. Welcoming upper level with gleaming hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with induction cooktop and space for breakfast nook seating! Gracious formal living room and dining room with wood burning fireplace and crown molding. Expanded primary suite with sitting room, walk in closet, and lovely primary bath with jetted soaking tub and separate shower. Two more large bedrooms and an updated full bath complete the upper level of the home. The lower level of the property features a comfortable and relaxing family room with 2nd wood burning fireplace and plenty of space for recreation and fun. Three more bedrooms and a full bath are also on this level as is a spacious laundry and utility room. The oversized garage is perfect for two vehicles but also has plenty of storage for so much more! The property has been freshly painted and is ready for the next owners to build wonderful memories! Spring has sprung in Riverside Gardens with all the gorgeous colors of the season! Short stroll to Stratford Landing Elementary, Carl Sandburg Middle School and bus stop for West Potomac High School! 5 minute walk to Riverside Gardens Swim and Tennis Club where everyone congregates in the summer, with swim team, tennis lessons, yoga and fitness classes. Terrific proximity to numerous conveniences and amenities like the quaint Hollin Hall Shopping Center, Old Town, Mount Vernon, Potomac River, Fort Hunt Park, and more. One of the most sought-after commutes in the DMV along the majestic George Washington Parkway! Welcome Home!!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8519 Buckboard Dr
General
- Sold For: $1,200,000
- Taxes: $12,368 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAFX2304672
- Added to Site: 27 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Utility Room, Screened Porch
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms Lower: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Lower Floor
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Sidewalks
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Type: Driveway, Off Street, Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Basement Garage, Built In, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Location
- County: FAIRFAX
- Subdivision: RIVERSIDE GARDENS
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: Fairfax County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Stratford Landing
- Middle School: Carl Sandburg
- High School: West Potomac
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Split Foyer
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Fiber Cement
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Full, Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished, Improved, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Windows: Energy Efficient
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
- Square Feet: 3,172
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,172 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,672 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,500 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1964
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 3
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,517
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: 130
- Lot Description: Open, Private, Other, Partly Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $717.11
- Assessment Year: 2026
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,110,670
- Tax Amount: $12,368
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1672
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 35
Listed by Compass, Nicole McDonnell
Sold by KW Metro Center, Stephanie Pitotti Williams
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Schools
Schools serving 8519 Buckboard Dr
School District:Fairfax County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Stratford Landing Elementary School 8484 Riverside Road, Alexandria, VA 22308 | PK-6 | 0.5 mi |
Sandburg Middle School 8428 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308 | 7-8 | 0.3 mi |
West Potomac High School 6500 Quander Road, Alexandria, VA 22307 | 9-12 | 3.4 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 8519 Buckboard Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/22/2026
Sold
$1,200,000
0.08%
MLS
4/30/2026
Listed
$1,199,000
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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.
8519 Buckboard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308 (MLS# VAFX2304672) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,200,000 on May 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 8519 Buckboard 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.

