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$763,781$629 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $690,000 on Aug 28, 2023

8520 RICHMOND AVE

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22309
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,215 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$764K
$709K low$819K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$690,000 · Aug 28, 2023
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$86,279
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$69,023
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.90%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$677,502
M & T BANK · recorded Jan 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,685 (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.$688,670 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$314,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$374,670
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$663,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$688,670

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.0.42
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Deck · 324 ft²Shed · 150 ft²Patio · 324 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Woodley Hills Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 mi
H
Mount Vernon High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Whitman Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22309These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,789
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,090 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,346
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,974
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8520 Richmond Ave 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 more than 68% of homes in Alexandria 22309
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Alexandria 22309
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Alexandria 22309

What homes are worth in Alexandria 22309

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

This home
$218K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Alexandria 22309.

How it measures up in Alexandria 22309

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 22309.

Estimated value$763,781
CheaperTypical $595,402Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$629
CheaperTypical $371Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,215 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 8520 Richmond Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 22309Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$763,78168% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$62997% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,215 ft²31% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac69% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than197872% of homes44% of homes

About 8520 Richmond Ave

How much is 8520 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8520 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA is $763,781 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $708,508 to $819,054. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8520 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA last sell?

8520 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA last sold on Aug 28, 2023 for $690,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8520 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA?

8520 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,215 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 8520 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA built?

8520 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8520 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA?

8520 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA is assigned to Woodley Hills Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Mount Vernon High School (high), rated D-; Whitman Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Fairfax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8520 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA compare to other homes in Alexandria 22309?

Among the 9,270 homes in Alexandria 22309, it is worth more than 68% of them ($763,781 against a typical $595,402), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($629 against a typical $371), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,215 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1978 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 48% 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 8520 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8520 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, VA was $7,685. The county assessed it at $688,670.

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