TO BE BUILT HOME - ANTICIPATED COMPLETION: WINTER 2026 Welcome to 205 McArthur Road — a stunning new construction by Character Companies where craftsmanship meets elegance. Spanning 3,460 square feet across three thoughtfully designed floors, this exceptional home offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths with a layout built for modern City of Alexandria living. Walkable to Del Ray's beloved dining, nightlife, and everyday conveniences — giving you the best of convenience and modern neighborhood living. The fully finished interior with thoughtful selections and design reflects the quality and attention to detail that Character Companies is known for — from high-end fixtures to premium finishes at every turn. Whether entertaining on the main level in the open kitchen and living room, or outdoors on your covered porch and open-air deck, or enjoying the flexibility of multiple floors and a finished basement with two large living areas, a separate dry bar, and lounge, this home delivers the space and style today's buyers demand. Early enough in the process where personalization may still be possible — call today to see what changes can still be made. Don't miss your opportunity to own a brand-new home with the designer touches you've been searching for. Call today to discover the benefits of construction to permanent financing and the other great opportunities of the other 15+ projects in the City of Alexandria. Photos are for information purposes only and quality of construction only, some items depicted reflect another model.
Coming soon 11/12
$2,300,000
205 Macarthur Rd, Alexandria, VA 22305
5beds
3,460sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2026
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$2,122,700 Zestimate®
$665/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert Larson 571-271-4180,
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC 571-386-1075
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2063016
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Exercise Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Attached Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 16
Primary bathroom
- Features: Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - Marble, Lighting - Wall sconces
- Level: Upper
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 6
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 6
Den
- Level: Lower
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 14
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 114 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 19
Other
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - HardWood, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 22
Laundry
- Level: Upper
- Area: 28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 4
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 17
Living room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 14
Mud room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 5
Office
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Central, Humidity Control, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Air Purification System, Central Air, Heat Pump, Programmable Thermostat, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Energy Efficient Appliances, Humidifier, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Air Filter System, Attic/House Fan, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Upgraded Countertops, Bar, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Insulated
- Windows: Energy Efficient, Low Emissivity Windows
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial,Drainage System,Finished,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Sump Pump,Water Proofing System,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,460
- Total interior livable area: 3,460 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,242
- Finished area below ground: 1,218
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 15111000
- Zoning: R 8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Advanced Framing, Asphalt, Batts Insulation, Blown-In Insulation, Cement Siding, Concrete, CPVC/PVC, Glass, HardiPlank Type, Masonry, Rough-In Plumbing, Stone, Tile
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Passive Radon Mitigation, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2026
Details
- Builder model: Palmetto
- Builder name: Character Companies
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Del Ray / Mt Ida
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $665/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $870,673
- Annual tax amount: $10,730
- Date on market: 11/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$2,122,700
Estimated sales range
$1.95M - $2.29M
Rent Zestimate®
$7,782/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Sold | $790,000$228/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,882 +6.2% | $870,673 +6.2% |
| 2025 | $9,308 | $820,064 |
| 2024 | $9,308 +2.2% | $820,064 |
| 2023 | $9,103 +4.4% | $820,064 +4.4% |
| 2022 | $8,718 -2.7% | $785,375 +5.8% |
| 2021 | $8,960 | $742,578 +4.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $710,555 +7% |
| 2019 | -- | $664,261 -1.7% |
| 2018 | $6,150 -6.2% | $675,988 +5.3% |
| 2017 | $6,555 | $642,186 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $6,555 +1.1% | $628,484 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $6,481 +1.8% | $621,387 +1.8% |
| 2014 | $6,366 +6.5% | $610,308 -0.1% |
| 2013 | $5,975 +4.9% | $610,903 +4.9% |
| 2012 | $5,697 +0.7% | $582,550 +0.7% |
| 2011 | $5,659 +6.2% | $578,653 +6.2% |
| 2010 | $5,330 +0.5% | $545,035 -7.2% |
| 2009 | $5,304 -0.3% | $587,338 -6.7% |
| 2008 | $5,318 +1% | $629,375 -0.8% |
| 2007 | $5,263 -2.5% | $634,153 -4.2% |
| 2006 | $5,398 -5.7% | $662,300 +23.8% |
| 2005 | $5,723 +17.6% | $534,900 +17.6% |
| 2004 | $4,866 +20.6% | $454,800 +20.6% |
| 2003 | $4,035 +19.6% | $377,100 +19.6% |
| 2002 | $3,375 +14% | $315,400 +14% |
| 2001 | $2,960 | $276,600 |
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Neighborhood: Potomac West
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mount Vernon Community SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- NAGovernor's Health Science AcademyGrades: Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Alexandria City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mount Vernon
- Middle: George Washington
- High: Alexandria City
- District: Alexandria City 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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