Occoquan/Lorton, VA

Jen and Ricardo explore a charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo in Occoquan, Virginia. Surrounded by lush greenery, this home feels more like a townhouse with its vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a cozy fireplace centerpiece. From the modern kitchen with granite countertops to the spacious primary bedroom with a jacuzzi tub and double vanity, this 1,590 sq. ft. home is full of surprises.

Join Jen and Ricardo as they tour a spacious end-unit townhouse in Lorton, VA. Known for its suburban charm, Lorton offers larger homes with more land and a close-knit community feel. This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features stunning vertical design, modern finishes, and plenty of natural light.

Jen and Ricardo tour a stunning waterfront home in the exclusive Gas Light Landing community of Occoquan, Virginia. With only 20 homes in the neighborhood, this rare find features breathtaking river views, private boat slips, and beautiful architectural details like turrets and multiple balconies on every level. Inside, the 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is packed with unique features.

Explore the rich history of Occoquan, Virginia, from its origins as a Native American settlement to its transformation into a thriving mill town. We also delve into the devastating impact of Hurricane Agnes in 1972, which flooded Occoquan’s historic business district. Out of this tragedy, local artists transformed the old funeral home into The Artists’ Undertaking Gallery, a vibrant art space.

Discover the fascinating history of the Occoquan Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia. Initially built in 1910 as a progressive era work camp to rehabilitate inmates through hard labor and agriculture, it later became infamous for its role in the women's suffrage movement. Today, the former prison has been transformed into the Workhouse Arts Center, home to over 60 artists and nine galleries.

After meeting realtor Theo Daubresse along the Occoquan River, hosts Jen Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans tour three homes at three different price points in Occoquan and Lorton, VA. In doing so, the hosts learn more about the history of the town’s very first automated mill, its Artists’ Undertaking Gallery, and its renovated Workhouse Arts Center.