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$538,737$492 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $475,000 on Oct 13, 2023

6502 COTTONWOOD DR

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,096 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$539K
$492K low$585K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$475,000 · Oct 13, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,520 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$594,780 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$271,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$323,780
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$562,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$594,780

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFAIRFAX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Buildable
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 80 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Rose Hill Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Twain Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Edison High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22310These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,151
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$148,603
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$180,608
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

6502 Cottonwood Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 81% of homes in Alexandria 22310
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Alexandria 22310
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Fairfax County

What homes are worth in Alexandria 22310

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$334K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Alexandria 22310.

How it measures up in Alexandria 22310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 22310.

Estimated value$538,737
CheaperTypical $663,660Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$492
CheaperTypical $432Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,096 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,407 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 6502 Cottonwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 22310Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$538,73719% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49273% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,096 ft²22% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac63% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than195923% of homes12% of homes

About 6502 Cottonwood Dr

How much is 6502 Cottonwood Dr, Alexandria, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6502 Cottonwood Dr, Alexandria, VA is $538,737 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $492,378 to $585,096. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6502 Cottonwood Dr, Alexandria, VA last sell?

6502 Cottonwood Dr, Alexandria, VA last sold on Oct 13, 2023 for $475,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 6502 Cottonwood Dr, Alexandria, VA?

6502 Cottonwood Dr, Alexandria, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,096 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 6502 Cottonwood Dr, Alexandria, VA built?

6502 Cottonwood Dr, Alexandria, VA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6502 Cottonwood Dr, Alexandria, VA?

6502 Cottonwood Dr, Alexandria, VA is assigned to Rose Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Twain Middle School (middle), rated B+; Edison High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Fairfax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6502 Cottonwood Dr, Alexandria, VA compare to other homes in Alexandria 22310?

Among the 9,917 homes in Alexandria 22310, it is worth more than 19% of them ($538,737 against a typical $663,660), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($492 against a typical $432), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,096 ft² against a typical 1,407 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1959 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 20% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 6502 Cottonwood Dr, Alexandria, VA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 6502 Cottonwood Dr, Alexandria, VA was $6,520. The county assessed it at $594,780.

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