Mount Vernon Homes for Sale & Real Estate Guide
Mount Vernon is the Potomac River peninsula in eastern Fairfax County, south of Alexandria and north of Fort Belvoir. It's centered on the George Washington Memorial Parkway's southern terminus at Mount Vernon Estate, with riverfront neighborhoods, creek valleys, and parkland throughout.
Served by Fairfax County Public Schools — Mount Vernon and West Potomac pyramids, verify by address. County: Fairfax County. Verify any address via official GIS and district locator. No commute estimates relied upon.
Why People Consider Mount Vernon
- Potomac River peninsula buyer who wants GW Parkway commute to Alexandria and Old Town
- History and culture buyer who values Mount Vernon Estate as a National Historic Landmark neighbor
- Mid-century modern buyer drawn to Hollin Hills Goodman homes and civic design culture
- Trail buyer who wants the Mount Vernon Trail terminus to Roosevelt Island
Housing & Neighborhoods
Subdivision names reflect county plat and HOA documentation — verify specific address via official GIS.
Mount Vernon Estate Perimeter
Colonial and Federal Revival streets around the estate entrance with Parkway stewardship and Mount Vernon Trail widening through parkland.
Consider: NPS road work and temporary easements during construction
Waynewood / Wellington / Villa May
1960s-70s detached meadow lots along the Potomac with private communal river access and Fort Hunt Park adjacency.
Consider: Flood Zone AE near Dogue and Little Hunting Creek with tidal backwater
Hollin Hills / Mason Hill
Mid-century modern architect community of Charles Goodman homes — strong civic association with design influence but no mandatory HOA for original lots.
Consider: Deed covenants and Goodman's design guidelines affect additions
Mount Vernon Hills / Riverside Gardens
Colonial entry-level for estate proximity with Vernon Square Drive local retail and Mount Vernon High pyramid.
Consider: School pyramid variation — verify Mount Vernon HS vs West Potomac HS
Getting Around
Major roads: George Washington Memorial Parkway southern terminus, Route 235 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway loop, US-1 Richmond Highway, Fort Hunt Road, Old Mill Road. Metro/VRE: No Metro in Mount Vernon; Huntington Yellow Line is north via US-1 and Franconia-Springfield Blue Line via Richmond Highway, with Fairfax Connector along Richmond Highway. Check WMATA.com / VRE.org. No commute estimate.
What Buyers Should Know
Mount Vernon is Potomac River peninsula living with estate proximity and trail access to Old Town. Most homes are on public water and sewer via Fairfax Water and County sewer; deep south pockets near Gum Springs can have legacy well history. Townhomes have mandatory HOAs; older detached south of the estate is typically HOA-optional. Check flood maps near Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek for tidal backwater.
Schools
Mount Vernon is served by Fairfax County Public Schools — Mount Vernon and West Potomac pyramids, verify by address. Assignments vary by address and boundaries change. Verify via official locator. We do not rank schools.
What Sellers Should Know
Lead with Potomac location that never goes out of style — GW Parkway terminus at Mount Vernon Estate and the 18-mile trail to Roosevelt Island. Hollin Hills Goodman cachet is a differentiator. Provide flood certificate where Dogue Creek tidal zones intersect and keep parking and HOA details clean.
FAQs — Mount Vernon
Is George Washington's estate in Fairfax County?
Yes — at 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, at the southern terminus of the GW Parkway. It's a National Historic Landmark privately owned by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association with NPS road stewardship.
What is the GW Parkway road diet change?
NPS planned a road diet for the southern 8.5 miles from the estate to Hunting Creek Bridge — single lane each direction in segments and widening the Mount Vernon Trail to 10-12 feet.
Is Mount Vernon on Metro?
No Metro inside Mount Vernon. Huntington Yellow Line is north via US-1, and Franconia-Springfield Blue Line is via Richmond Highway. Fairfax Connector 151, 152, and 171 serve Richmond Highway.
What is Route 235?
Virginia Route 235 is the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway loop from US-1 at Woodlawn through the community to the GW Parkway at the estate and back to US-1.
Is there a Mount Vernon Trail?
Yes — an 18-mile NPS-managed multi-use trail from the estate terminus to Theodore Roosevelt Island via the GW Parkway corridor.
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Sources: National Park Service — George Washington Memorial Parkway • Mount Vernon Ladies' Association — Mount Vernon Estate • Fairfax County — Mount Vernon District planning and GIS • Fairfax County Public Schools — Boundary Locator · ZIP 22309 — ZIP does not equal neighborhood; verify address via GIS.
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