A Cottage With Charm, Heart, and Real Alexandria Living Discover a cottage with timelessness. A downsizer’s dream of simplicity. A first time buyer’s chance to step confidently into homeownership as a part of one of Alexandria’s most loved neighborhoods. Welcome to 6402 Potomac Avenue, where thoughtful updates and classic style come together to create lasting comfort. No trends here just longevity and livability. The main level invites you in with wide plank hardwoods and a natural flow from room to room. The kitchen opens to the living and dining spaces and offers generous counter room, dark granite grounding the space, and stainless steel appliances showing off shine while delivering function. The fourth bedroom on the main level works beautifully as a home office or a guest room offering privacy from the upstairs bedrooms. A bright sunroom expands your living space and becomes a daily retreat for morning coffee or a quiet evening read. Upstairs, three peaceful bedrooms sit quietly under the roofline with a spacious full bath featuring a double sink and linen area with a to the ceiling tiled tub area. Fresh paint, new lighting, and new ceiling fans across the home create a crisp and move in ready feel. Step outside and enjoy a flat backyard made for weekends and playing fetch. Garden, play, entertain, or relax. The large storage shed keeps everything tidy and ready for all seasons. Life here is simple in the best way. You are close to parks, Belle Haven Marina, the custard shop, the best pizza in town, and everyday conveniences . Errands really are breezy outings. The GW Parkway trails and the Potomac River are moments away. Old Town sits less than a mile from your front door. Commuters appreciate the easy access to Huntington Metro, DCA, The Pentagon, Fort Belvoir, and major routes. 6402 Potomac Avenue gives you everything you love about Alexandria living in an authentic cottage. She's welcoming and perfectly placed. Comfort indeed meets charm at 6402 and this is exactly where your next chapter can begin with ease.
For sale
$895,000
6402 Potomac Ave, Alexandria, VA 22307
4beds
1,715sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$873,500 Zestimate®
$522/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New ceiling fansFresh paintGenerous counter roomWide plank hardwoodsStainless steel appliances
- 20 days |
- 1,527 |
- 129 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 01, 2025 at 06:42am
Listed by:
Elizabeth Lucchesi 703-868-5676,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Listing Team: The Lizluke Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAFX2276704
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Chair Rail, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Formal Dining Room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Flooring - HardWood, Eat-in Kitchen, Lighting - Pendants, Wood Stove
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,739
- Total interior livable area: 1,715 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,715
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Street
Lot
- Size: 7,000 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0834 02280019
- Zoning: 130
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Block
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: New Alexandria
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $522/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $782,070
- Annual tax amount: $9,650
- Date on market: 11/20/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$873,500
$830,000 - $917,000
$4,081/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000+16.2%$522/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAFX2276704 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2023 | Sold | $770,000-3.6%$449/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFX2123106 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2023 | Contingent | $799,000$466/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFX2123106 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $799,000+14.1%$466/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFX2123106 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFX1189826 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,651 +5% | $782,070 +5% |
| 2024 | $9,188 +4.4% | $745,160 +1.2% |
| 2023 | $8,798 +11% | $736,190 +13% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$5,336/mo
Principal & interest
$4285
Property taxes
$738
Home insurance
$313
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 22307
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Belle View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Sandburg Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 5/10West Potomac High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Belle View
- Middle: Sandburg
- High: West Potomac
- District: Fairfax County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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