$513,000
SOLD FEB 3, 2025

8261 Burning Forest Ct Springfield, VA 22153

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,060 Sq Ft
$92/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$484 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • South County Middle School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to 8261 Burning Forest Court! This 3 bedroom, 2 full and 1 half BA, 3 level townhome nestled in Newington Forest. The main level is great for entertainment, living room, kitchen, dining space and half bath with access to the deck and fully fenced backyard. New appliances and granite countertops in the kitchen, new windows throughout. Freshly painted, new carpet, and ceramic tile flooring. The upper level has three bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level has a family room, laundry room, and a full bath. The neighborhood amenities include the community center, swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, tot lots and trails. Two assigned parking spaces. Easy access to Fairfax County Parkway, Franconia-Springfield Parkway, the Springfield Metro, and I-95.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Chappell

The Virtual Realty Group License #0225063662 Listed on: 11/08/2024

Co-Listed By

Mr. Robert D Clark

The Virtual Realty Group License #0225069597

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Dickson

KW Metro Center

KW Metro Center

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,843

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

  • $92 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,060 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Sliding Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Lot
  • 2 Assigned Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Newington Forest Elementary School
  • South County Middle School
  • South County High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 792
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0983 02 0792

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, snow removal, trash, lawn maintenance, pool(s)
  • Gates Hudson HOA
  • Newington Forest Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,843

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$92 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-11-08
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Assigned Parking Space Numbers: 8261
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 8261 Burning Forest Court! This 3 bedroom, 2 full and 1 half BA, 3 level townhome nestled in Newington Forest. The main level is great for entertainment, living room, kitchen, dining space and half bath with access to the deck and fully fenced backyard. New appliances and granite countertops in the kitchen, new windows throughout. Freshly painted, new carpet, and ceramic tile flooring. The upper level has three bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level has a family room, laundry room, and a full bath. The neighborhood amenities include the community center, swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, tot lots and trails. Two assigned parking spaces. Easy access to Fairfax County Parkway, Franconia-Springfield Parkway, the Springfield Metro, and I-95.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Upgraded Countertops, Floor Plan - Traditional, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Six Panel, Sliding Glass, Storm
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Sump Pump
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1060
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1060
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 500.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1060
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8261

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Gutter System
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Assigned Spaces Count: 2
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot
  • Parking Lot Number Of Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Smoke Detector, Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 275.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Reserved/Assigned Parking
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash, Lawn Maintenance, Pool(s)
  • HOA Name: GATES HUDSON
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: NEWINGTON FOREST
  • Middle School: SOUTH COUNTY
  • High School: SOUTH COUNTY
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121138392980
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: NEWINGTON FOREST
  • High School: SOUTH COUNTY
  • Middle Or Junior School: SOUTH COUNTY

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Land Use Code: 031
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1500.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: 303
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4843.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0983 02 0792
  • Tax Lot: 792
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1060
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 02/03/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2024
Closed on
Jan 31, 2025
Sold by
Chappell Flora A
Bought by
Worrall Duncan Edward Frede and Hurd Rebecca Lea
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Chappell
The Virtual Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Chris Dickson
KW Metro Center
List Price
$530,000
Sold Price
$513,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-3.21%
Views
356
Current Estimated Value
$520,757

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,757
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.15%
Original Mortgage
$438,480
Outstanding Balance
$437,718
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$78,156

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1998
Sold by
Fischer Robert V and Fischer Julie A
Bought by
Chappell Flora A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,150
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $513,000 Universal Title
Deed $513,000 Universal Title
Deed $124,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $438,480 New Conventional
Closed $438,480 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $121,150 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Sold $513,000 -3.2% $484 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2024 11/08/24 For Sale $530,000 -- $500 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,843 $418,020 $145,000 $273,020
2023 $4,513 $399,870 $140,000 $259,870
2022 $4,437 $388,060 $135,000 $253,060
2021 $4,180 $356,190 $125,000 $231,190
2020 $3,974 $335,770 $115,000 $220,770
2019 $3,787 $320,010 $105,000 $215,010
2018 $3,529 $306,890 $100,000 $206,890
2017 $3,458 $297,840 $95,000 $202,840
2016 $3,314 $286,100 $90,000 $196,100
2015 $3,137 $281,100 $85,000 $196,100
2014 $2,998 $269,280 $82,000 $187,280
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFX2203464

Bright MLS

APN: 0983-02-0792