I buy Mount Vernon houses for cash, as-is
Fort Hunt Road colonials, Waynewood and Stratford Landing ramblers, mid-century moderns and riverfront homes. No repairs, no cleanout, no showings, and your closing date.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours of one walkthrough
- Flood history, oil tanks and estates handled
- No commission, and I pay your closing costs
Get your cash offer
Takes about a minute. I text back within 15 minutes, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Or text Nikki: 910-382-0029
Mount Vernon at a glance
- Who buys
- Nikki Lagouros, the #1 selling realtor in Northern Virginia by units sold since 2020, with her own cash
- Where
- The Mount Vernon area of southeastern Fairfax County, ZIPs 22308 and 22309 and nearby 22307, with Alexandria mailing addresses
- Government
- Unincorporated Fairfax County; not the City of Alexandria
- Real estate tax
- Fairfax County FY 2027 rate, $1.12 per $100 of assessed value; no town tax
- Probate
- Fairfax County Circuit Court Probate Unit, 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 401, Fairfax, by appointment (703-691-7320)
- Housing
- 1940s to 1970s colonials, ramblers and splits on large wooded lots, mid-century modern enclaves, riverfront homes and townhouses near Route 1
- Water
- Low-lying streets near the Potomac and its creeks can flood in tidal surges and heavy storms
- Most common issues
- Oil heat and buried tanks, original systems, flood history, long-held family homes and estates
- Your cost
- No commission; I pay your closing costs; mortgage and liens are paid from the proceeds
- Closing
- As little as 7 days, or on the date you choose; written offer within 24 hours of the walkthrough
Mount Vernon homes I buy
The Mount Vernon area grew up along the George Washington Memorial Parkway and Fort Hunt Road after World War II, with big wooded lots, brick colonials and ramblers, and some of the region’s best-known mid-century modern neighborhoods. Many houses have had the same owner for 40 or 50 years.
| Area | Typical housing | What I usually see |
|---|---|---|
| Waynewood, Stratford Landing, Wellington, Riverside Estates | 1950s and 1960s colonials, ramblers and splits | Oil heat, original panels and plumbing, roofs and windows near replacement |
| Hollin Hills and other mid-century modern enclaves | Glass-walled contemporaries from the late 1940s to the 1970s | Single-pane glass, flat roofs, radiant heat, design-sensitive repairs |
| Riverfront and low-lying streets | Older homes near the Potomac and its creeks | Past flooding, flood insurance costs, foundations and crawl spaces |
| Route 1 side | Townhouses, condos and smaller singles | HOA resale items, rentals, special assessments |
Mount Vernon details that affect a cash sale
Oil heat and buried tanks
Many Mount Vernon houses from the 1950s and 1960s were heated with oil, and some still have a tank in the basement or in the yard. Financed buyers often demand a tank sweep or removal. I buy with the tank in place and handle it after closing.
Flood risk
Low-lying streets near the Potomac, Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek can flood in tidal surges and heavy storms, and flood insurance can make a financed buyer walk. I do not need flood insurance to close. Tell me what has happened, and check the FEMA flood map for your address.
Long-held homes and estates
Because so many owners have been here for decades, I often buy from adult children settling an estate, sometimes from out of state. Fairfax estates go through the county Circuit Court; see my inherited house guide.
Alexandria address, county taxes
Mount Vernon homes use Alexandria mailing addresses but pay Fairfax County’s $1.12 per $100 for FY 2027.
What you skip when I buy your Mount Vernon house
No repairs
Roof leaks, old HVAC, water damage, a kitchen from 1975. I buy the house as it stands today and never send you a repair list.
No showings
One walkthrough, in person or by video. No open houses, no lockbox traffic, no keeping the house spotless for strangers.
No cleanout
Take the things you want and leave the rest: furniture, the garage, the attic. I handle the cleanout after closing.
No commission
You pay no commission when you sell to me. The settlement statement shows every line before you sign.
No inspection contingency
I see the house once and make a written offer. It is not renegotiated over items a home inspector would find.
No closing costs
I pay your closing costs. Your mortgage and any liens are paid off from the sale proceeds at settlement.
How it works
Three steps, no pressure and no obligation. You decide on the offer and the closing date.
Tell me about the house
Use the form, call 703-596-5065 or text 910-382-0029. Address and phone are enough to start. I text back within 15 minutes, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
One walkthrough, written offer in 24 hours
One visit, in person or by video. Nothing needs to be cleaned or fixed first. Your written cash offer arrives within 24 hours, with the nearby sales I used.
Close in 7 days or on your date
Settle at a licensed title company or settlement attorney in as little as 7 days, or on the date you choose. Proceeds are wired to you at closing.
You deal with me, start to finish
I am Nikki Lagouros, the #1 selling realtor in Northern Virginia by units sold since 2020, with 345+ client reviews on Google and Zillow. When I buy your house, I buy it directly with my own cash, as-is, and I put every number in writing.
I am a licensed Virginia realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty. I live in Reston, I see what every kind of house in this region sells for each week, and I can explain every number in my offer.
Where I buy around Mount Vernon
Waynewood, Stratford Landing, Wellington, Riverside Estates, Hollin Hills, Hollin Hall, Fort Hunt, Wessynton, Mount Vernon Terrace and the communities along Route 1. I also buy next door in Hybla Valley, Groveton and Lorton.
Nearby cash offer pages
See also my Fairfax County cash offer page and how to sell an inherited house in Virginia.
Selling a house in Mount Vernon: questions
Do you buy Mount Vernon homes with oil heat or a buried oil tank?
Yes. I buy with the tank in place, whether it is in the basement or buried, and handle any sweep or removal after closing.
My Mount Vernon house has flooded. Will you still buy it?
Yes. Tell me when and how much water came in. It is part of the price, and you do not need flood insurance or repairs to sell to me.
Do you buy mid-century modern homes in Hollin Hills?
Yes. Single-pane glass, flat roofs and original radiant heat can scare off financed buyers. I buy these houses as they are.
I inherited my parents’ Mount Vernon house and live out of state. Can we do this remotely?
Usually. The walkthrough can be done by video, and many title companies offer mail-away or remote closings once the estate has authority to sign.
Is Mount Vernon part of Alexandria?
No. The Mount Vernon area has Alexandria mailing addresses but is in Fairfax County. You pay county taxes, and estates go through the Fairfax Circuit Court.
Will the offer change after I accept?
Not unless something material and undisclosed turns up, such as an unknown lien, a title problem or hidden structural damage. My offer is made after I have seen the house, so the things you would expect a buyer to find are already priced in. If anything changes, I explain it in writing with the reason, and you are free to walk away.
What does it cost me to sell to you?
No commission and no closing costs; I pay those. What comes out of the proceeds is what you already owe on the house: your mortgage payoff, any liens, and prorated property taxes or HOA dues. The settlement statement lists every line before you sign.
How fast can we close, and can I choose a later date?
I can close in as little as 7 days when title is clear, or on any later date you choose. Estates, liens and HOA resale packets can add time, and you will know about any delay before you sign anything.
Should I have my own realtor or attorney look at your offer?
I recommend it. Because I am the buyer, I cannot advise you on whether to accept. Your own realtor or attorney can review the contract and the numbers at your cost, and I am glad to answer their questions.
Get your Mount Vernon cash offer
One walkthrough, a written offer within 24 hours, and a closing date that works for the whole family.
Nikki Lagouros is a licensed Virginia realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty buying for her own account, not representing the seller.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Reston office, 1886 Metro Center Dr., Ste. 200, Reston, VA 20190, 703-716-2900.
Nikki provides written disclosure of her license status and ownership interest at the first substantive discussion of a property and in the purchase contract (Va. Code 54.1-2138.2). Sellers are encouraged to have their own real estate agent or attorney review any offer, at their own cost. A cash offer is typically below what a fully updated home could sell for; you are never obligated to accept. Offers are subject to a walkthrough and clear title. Service area: Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park, Virginia. Text messages are sent only to people who contact us or opt in; message and data rates may apply; reply STOP to opt out. Information on this page is general and is not legal or tax advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.