Homes for Sale in Fairfax, VA
Mosaic, Old Town Fairfax and GMU access — hub of Fairfax County. Live search, updated every few minutes — no stale portal lag.
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Why Buy in Fairfax in 2026?
Fairfax = jobs + transit + value. Jobs at Inova Fair Oaks, Fairfax Courthouse, GMU, and Mosaic/Merrifield. Vienna Metro, Fairfax County Parkway, and I-66 Express = 30–40 min DC.
- Lifestyle: Mosaic District, Old Town Fairfax shops, GMU events, Fairfax City parks, trails
- Housing Mix: SFH $700k–$1.2M, townhomes $500k–$750k, condos $350k–$600k
- Demand Driver: Fairfax HS, Woodson HS pyramids — Fairfax City schools differ from County, verify
Market Snapshot — Fairfax
Mantua/Mosaic fringe under $800k moves 20–28 days; Oakton fringe $1M+ averages 40 days.
Top Neighborhoods
Mosaic, Merrifield, Fairfax City Old Town, Fair Lakes, Greenbriar, Mantua, Fairchester, Oakton fringe.
Insider tip: Mantua colonials — $50k kitchen staging + storage lift nets $40k+ over.
Schools, Commute, Anchors
Schools: Fairfax County Public Schools: Fairfax HS (8/10), WT Woodson HS (9/10), Oakton HS (9/10). Feeders: Daniels Run ES, Providence ES. Fairfax City schools separate — verify.
Commute: 10 min to Vienna Metro, 15 min to Tysons, 30–40 min to DC via I-66 Express + HOT + Orange Line Vienna.
Anchors: Mosaic District, Fair City Mall, Fairfax Courthouse, GMU, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.
ZIP Codes in Fairfax
Prices vary 10–15% even within Fairfax — verify by address.
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What to Know Before Buying in Fairfax
- SFH: Check Fairfax City vs County tax/permits, lot line, deck age
- TH/Condo: Fairfax City HOA, rental cap, Mosaic assessment history
- Taxes: County ~1.15%, City ~1.11% (2026) — varies by assessment
- HOA: $0–$120 SFH, TH $100–$350, condos $250–$500
Selling in Fairfax — Prep = Results
Fairfax buyers pay for turnkey + commute. Prep audit + 100K marketing cuts 35 DOM avg to 21 days.
Example: Mantua — listed $779k after Cornerstone prep, 4 offers day 6, closed $815k.
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Fairfax — FAQs
Fairfax core is 22030 (Old Town Fairfax — hottest), 22032 (Mantua fringe), 22031 (Fair Lakes/Greenbriar), 22033 (Mosaic/Merrifield adjacent). City vs County taxes and rules — verify by address.
10 min to Vienna Metro, 15 min to Tysons, 30–40 min to DC via I-66 Express + Vienna Orange Line. Tuesday 8am ~35–45 min to Downtown DC.
FCPS: Fairfax HS (8/10), Woodson HS (9/10), Oakton HS (9/10). Fairfax City schools separate boundary — check both City and County locators.
July 2026: median ~$749k, ~$365/sq ft, ~260 active, ~35 DOM. SFH $700k–$1.2M, TH $500k–$750k. County tax ~1.15%.
Average 35 DOM — Mantua under $800k moves 18–26 days. Get live alerts: Call/text (571) 441-1031 for private search link.