The Tessa at Potomac Shores — What $500K Gets You in New Construction in Northern Virginia

Inside the Tessa at Potomac Shores — a 1,573 sq ft new construction condo by Stanley Martin starting from $499,990 in Dumfries, Virginia. This is a full walkthrough of what you actually get at this price point in Northern Virginia — the floor plan, the finishes, what's standard vs upgraded, and the one thing most buyers find out too late about the $25,000 incentive. THE NUMBERS: — Starting price: from $499,990 (2-bed) · $509,705 (3-bed) — Square footage: 1,573 sq ft — Bedrooms / Baths: 2–3 bed / 2.5 bath — Garage: 1-car rear-load — Condo fee: $390/month — Current incentive: $25,000 closing cost assistance with Stanley Martin's preferred lender — any remaining amount after closing costs can be applied toward a rate buydown — Quick move-in available now — Estimated all-in monthly payment: ~$3,000/month (based on 20% down at current rates + condo fee, before property tax — confirm with your lender) ABOUT POTOMAC SHORES: Riverfront master-planned community 30 miles from Washington DC. Resort-style amenities, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, pools, fitness center, trails, and a future VRE commuter rail station on site. Upper-level units have Potomac River views. Low-maintenance lock-and-leave lifestyle. WHO THIS HOME IS RIGHT FOR: Buyers who want new construction in Northern Virginia under $520K, professionals or couples who want low-maintenance living close to DC, and relocators who want amenity-rich community living without the upkeep of a single-family home. THINKING ABOUT BUYING NEW CONSTRUCTION IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA? The guide in the link below walks through what builder contracts actually include, what the design center will do to your budget if you're not prepared, and the questions to ask before you sign anything. → New Construction Buyer Guide: therakelagroup.com/newconstruction THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOME? Get a free market analysis — not a Zestimate, an actual breakdown of what your home would sell for in today's market. → Home Value Analysis: http://therakelagroup.com/value Ivan Rakela | The Rakela Group Northern Virginia Real Estate (703) 254-3790 · [email protected] Book a call: https://calendly.com/ivanrakela/30min #PotomacShores #PrinceWilliamCounty #hometour #northernvirginiarealestate