BEDS4
BATHS2 full 1 partial
SQUARE FEET1,971
MLS#VAFX2316774
STATUSACTIVE
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SUBDIVISIONRIVERSIDE GARDENS
SCHOOLFAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Property Description
Nestled in one of Alexandria's most desirable neighborhoods, this exceptional Riverside Gardens residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. With four bedrooms, extensive capital improvements, and a private backyard retreat, this beautifully maintained home is ready to welcome its next owners and provide years of worry-free enjoyment. Freshly painted throughout, buffed, polished, and shining, this lovely Sweetbriar Model features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and hardwood floors throughout. Thoughtful updates include upscale kitchen appliances, refreshed baths with quality vanities, and stylish new lighting fixtures. The spacious lower-level recreation and family room features ceramic tile flooring and a wood-burning fireplace, creating flexible space for entertaining, relaxing, or working from home. A separate laundry room on the same level includes new LG washer and dryer appliances. Outdoor living is easy with a large, flat, fully fenced backyard complete with a patio and storage shed for tools, sporting equipment, and gardening essentials. A brand-new concrete driveway leads to one of the few oversized carports in Riverside Gardens, providing tandem parking for two vehicles. Added peace of mind comes from a seller-provided home warranty and separate roof warranty. Ideally situated near the Riverside Gardens Swim and Tennis Club, the Potomac River, parks, shopping, and scenic trails, this home offers easy access to historic Old Town Alexandria via the picturesque George Washington Parkway. In the opposite direction lies Mount Vernon, the beloved estate of George Washington, providing yet another nearby destination rich in history and natural beauty. Very nearby is bus service to Huntington Metro and bus service to DC. Major improvements include replacement of the sewer line from the house to the sidewalk (2011), complete HVAC system replacement (2011), roof replacement (2016), Bosch dishwasher (2017), washer drain line replacement (2019), crawl space HVAC ducting and encapsulation (2021), KitchenAid induction range (2024), hot water heater (2025), washer and dryer (2025), crawl space sewer and water repiping (2026), and a new concrete driveway (2026). This move-in-ready home offers the rare combination of extensive updates, exceptional location, and timeless appeal in one of Alexandria's most sought-after communities.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Walkout Level, Outside Entrance, Interior Access
Basement: Yes
Cooling: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplaces: 1
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Heating: Forced Air
Home Style: Split Level
Lot Size: 0.24 Acres
Stories: 4.0
Taxes: $12,741
Year Built: 1965
Feature Descriptions
Additional Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Days on Site: 20
Exterior: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Exterior: Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks
Fencing: Board, Chain Link
Fireplace: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Interior: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Lot: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Dimensions: 0.24 Acre(S)
Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Parking Notes: 4 Total Parking Spaces
Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Bathroom 2,Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Sewer: Public Sewer
SQFT Above Finished: 1698
SQFT Below Finished: 273
SQFT Total Finished: 1971
Structure Type: Detached
Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 4
Water: Public
Room Sizes
Living Room: 19 x 12 Level - Main
Bedroom 2: 13 x 10 Level - Upper 1
Foyer: 8 x 4 Level - Main
Dining Room: 13 x 11 Level - Main
Kitchen: 15 x 12 Level - Main
Bedroom 3: 12 x 11 Level - Upper 1
Bedroom 4: 12 x 10 Level - Upper 1
Primary Bedroom: 16 x 15 Level - Upper 2
Family Room: 15 x 22 Level - Lower 1
Laundry: 12 x 13 Level - Lower 1
Local Schools
High School: WEST POTOMAC
Middle School: SANDBURG
Elementary School: STRATFORD LANDING
School District: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Agency Phone: 7035188300
Shown By
Agent Name: Latoya Perkins
Agent Phone: (804) 801-7407 Cell
Agency Title: Joyner Fine Properties
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8505 Stable Drive | MLS# VAFX2316774
This single family home located at 8505 Stable Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,199,500. This property was built in 1965 and has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 partial baths with 1971 sq. ft. Stable Drive is located in the RIVERSIDE GARDENS subdivision within the FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district. Search RIVERSIDE GARDENS real estate on www.latoyaperkins.com today.