1520 Highwood Drive
McLean, VA 22101
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 3,740 sqft
- 13,042 sqft lot
- $427 per sqft
- 1969 build
Welcome to Your Perfect Retreat Just Minutes to DC! Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Chain Bridge Forest neighborhood, this beautifully updated home offers everything you want—updated kitchen and bathrooms, spacious rooms, new paint, and nature all around. Inside the home, you’ll find generous living spaces filled with natural light, an open and updated kitchen, and the primary bedroom on the main level. The home boasts two fireplaces, gleaming hardwood floors, built-in shelves, three renovated bathrooms, and elegant French doors leading to a deck with a view of the private backyard. The home sits on a private, oversized 13,042 square foot lot. The backyard has an expansive play area that backs to serene trees and a gentle creek. The main level offers an ideal layout for family living: a spacious formal living room with a fireplace for cozy evenings; a large dining room, opening directly to the deck for easy indoor-outdoor living; and a sunlit, updated kitchen with a large island with a breakfast bar and lots of storage. Three bedrooms on the main floor include a private owner's suite with a tastefully renovated bathroom and a huge walk-in closet. There's also a renovated second full bath, and a convenient main-level laundry room — perfect for busy family life. The updated kitchen is equipped with Jenn-Air upscale SS appliances, a Bosch dishwasher and a Zephyr Range Hood. These top-of-the-line appliances include two ovens, a counter-depth French door refrigerator, a gas stovetop, and an instant hot water heater. Documents regarding the appliances ready for the new buyer. Downstairs, the fully finished lower level is built for fun and functionality, featuring: a massive newly carpeted recreation room with abundant custom shelving and a second fireplace; two additional large bedrooms, a fully updated bath, and a bonus room behind the two-car garage. Outside, the beautifully landscaped yard is ready for memories to be made — from birthday parties to summer BBQs on the large deck with a built-in gas grill. Connected to this home is a Generac Generator, easily accessed but out of sight situated under the raised deck in case of rare power outages. Location is key for families — you're just minutes to top-rated schools (Chesterbrook Elementary, Longfellow Middle, and McLean High School), local trails like Pimmit Run, and close to Tysons Corner for shopping, dining, and family fun. Commuting is a breeze with quick access to the GW Parkway, Chain Bridge, I-495, and downtown DC. This is more than a house — it's the perfect place for your next chapter!
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Last updated Apr 24, 2025
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MLS# VAFX2232222 —
The Building
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Year Built:1969
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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Year Major Reno/Remodel:2019
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Roof:Shingle
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Brick
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Building Levels:2
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Structure Type:Detached
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Historic:No
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Architectural Style:Ranch/Rambler
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Levels:2
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Door Features:French, Sliding Glass
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Security Features:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
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Accessibility Features:Other
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Foundation Details:Slab
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Daylight, Full
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Building Winterized:Yes
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Total SqFt Source:Estimated
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Total Below Grade SqFt:1400
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Estimated
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt:2340
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Below Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Below Grade Finished SqFt:1400
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Tax Total Finished SqFt:2340
Interior
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Interior Features:Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
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Room List:Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Storage Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
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Flooring Type:Carpet, Hardwood
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplaces:2
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Fireplace Features:Brick, Wood
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Wall & Ceilings:Dry Wall
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Living Area SqFt Source:Estimated
Room Dimensions
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Total SqFt:3740
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Living Area SqFt:3,740 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Acceptable Financing:Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
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Possession:Immediate
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Lease Considered:No
Location
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Directions:GPS
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Latitude:38.93214000
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Longitude:-77.12953000
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Location Type:Suburban
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Condition:Excellent
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:0.30
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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Lot SqFt:13,042 Sqft
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Additional Parcels:No
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Zoning:121
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Road Surface Type:Black Top, Paved
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View:Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
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In City Limits:No
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Outdoor Living Structures:Deck(s), Patio(s)
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Horse:No
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Waterview:Yes
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Waterfront:No
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Water Oriented:No
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Water Access:No
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Navigable Water:No
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Tidal Water:No
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Ground Rent Exists:No
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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (301) 704-2732
- Office phone:
- (240) 219-2422
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:0312 17 0027
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Tax Year:2019
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Tax Lot:27
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Tax Annual Amount:$13,951
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Tax Assessed Value:$1,124,460
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:5
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Bedrooms Main Level:3
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Lower Level Bedrooms:2
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Lower Level Bedrooms:2
Baths
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Total Baths:3
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Full Baths:3
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Main Level Baths:2.00
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Main Level Full Baths:2
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
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All Lower Levels Total Baths:1
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Lower Level Total Baths:1.00
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
The Listing
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Central A/C
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Central Air:Yes
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Cooling Fuel:Electric
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Forced Air
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Heating Fuel:Natural Gas
Utilities
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Sewer/Septic:Public Sewer
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Hot Water:Natural Gas
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Built-In Microwave, Microwave, Refrigerator, Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Icemaker, Instant Hot Water, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Water Heater, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
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Laundry Type:Main Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Schools
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Elementary School:Chesterbrook
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Middle School:Longfellow
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High School:MCLEAN
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School District Name:Fairfax County Public Schools
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School District Source:Listing Agent
The Community
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Subdivision Name:Chain Bridge Forest
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Senior Community:No
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Exterior Features:Sidewalks, BBQ Grill, Chimney Cap(s)
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Pool:No Pool
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Spa:No
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Association Recreation Fee:No
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HOA:Yes
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Condo/Coop Association:No
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HOA Fee:$10
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HOA Fee Frequency:Annually
Parking
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Total Garage and Parking Spaces:2
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Garage:Yes
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Garage Features:Garage - Side Entry
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Garage Spaces:2.00
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Type of Parking:Attached Garage
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Parking Features:Asphalt Driveway, Private
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# of Attached Garage Spaces:2
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$1,599,000
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$8,562
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Taxes | $1,162 |
Insurance | $439 |
Utilities | $252 See report |
Total | $10,415/mo.* |
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Walk Score®
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Soundscore™
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Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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4/23/25
Apr 23, 2025
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Listed / Active | BRIGHT | $1,599,000 |

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