Tell Me About Fairfax Station

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some of Fairfax Station out toward Clifton is pretty rural. You might have well water and septic there, so be aware when you’re looking at homes if you don’t want that. Some is more of a standard suburb, but more of a “bedroom community” feel vs. other areas that have some shopping centers, office buildings, etc. The big neighborhood in Fairfax Station (the non-rural part) is Crosspointe. It’s very nice with newer and larger homes than you’ll find in many areas of Fairfax County. It’s in the process of turning over from older homeowners and empty nesters to new, younger families. I live near there and always thought it was nice, but it’s becoming pretty desirable now and homes go fast and are now out of our price range sadly!

South Run is also in Fairfax Station. It’s a traditional neighborhood and not on 5 acre lots but is a little older and has more trees and privacy than Crosspointe. For school purposes, South Run is Lake Braddock vs South County for Crosspointe. Both are very nice neighborhoods.

[Anonymous]

All the schools are good, great place to raise a family (i was raised there) Back in the day, (80's) Fairfax Station was the prestige neighborhood around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We live and work in Old Town. I am looking for a larger home, better schools, and a more rural feel (we grew up in a rural area).

One area that we are considering is Fairfax Station but I am a little confused about a few things. Namely, where does "Fairfax Station" actually begin and end? It's a little unclear on a map.

Generally, which are the desired school pyramids out there? Being from an area where everyone goes to the same school, FCPS boundaries are a mystery to me.

Also, one thing I've noticed looking at home listings is how many foreclosures there are in the Fairfax Station/Clifton area. Is this something to be concerned about?

Thanks!

If you’re currently zoned for Lyles Crouch, you’ll be fine. Everyone I know who has a kid at GW is happy. If you’re leaving for a bigger home and more rural, then you’re definitely not going to be happy in Old Town.

Guessing they're probably zoned for J-H.

Anyways, how often do you or your spouse go into the office? Can you make Stafford + VRE or Loudoun County work? Those will give you true rural areas, if that's what you're looking for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of Fairfax Station out toward Clifton is pretty rural. You might have well water and septic there, so be aware when you’re looking at homes if you don’t want that. Some is more of a standard suburb, but more of a “bedroom community” feel vs. other areas that have some shopping centers, office buildings, etc. The big neighborhood in Fairfax Station (the non-rural part) is Crosspointe. It’s very nice with newer and larger homes than you’ll find in many areas of Fairfax County. It’s in the process of turning over from older homeowners and empty nesters to new, younger families. I live near there and always thought it was nice, but it’s becoming pretty desirable now and homes go fast and are now out of our price range sadly!

South Run is also in Fairfax Station. It’s a traditional neighborhood and not on 5 acre lots but is a little older and has more trees and privacy than Crosspointe. For school purposes, South Run is Lake Braddock vs South County for Crosspointe. Both are very nice neighborhoods.

Op here. South Run looks great for us—I should point out we don’t need truly rural, just more space, trees, etc.

One thing—I see very few houses for sale or recently sold there. Am I correct that houses there don’t come up very often and we should watch it carefully?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of Fairfax Station out toward Clifton is pretty rural. You might have well water and septic there, so be aware when you’re looking at homes if you don’t want that. Some is more of a standard suburb, but more of a “bedroom community” feel vs. other areas that have some shopping centers, office buildings, etc. The big neighborhood in Fairfax Station (the non-rural part) is Crosspointe. It’s very nice with newer and larger homes than you’ll find in many areas of Fairfax County. It’s in the process of turning over from older homeowners and empty nesters to new, younger families. I live near there and always thought it was nice, but it’s becoming pretty desirable now and homes go fast and are now out of our price range sadly!

South Run is also in Fairfax Station. It’s a traditional neighborhood and not on 5 acre lots but is a little older and has more trees and privacy than Crosspointe. For school purposes, South Run is Lake Braddock vs South County for Crosspointe. Both are very nice neighborhoods.

Op here. South Run looks great for us—I should point out we don’t need truly rural, just more space, trees, etc.

One thing—I see very few houses for sale or recently sold there. Am I correct that houses there don’t come up very often and we should watch it carefully?

Yep; not a lot for sale in those neighborhoods. What is for sale usually goes fairly quickly if in good condition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We live and work in Old Town. I am looking for a larger home, better schools, and a more rural feel (we grew up in a rural area).

One area that we are considering is Fairfax Station but I am a little confused about a few things. Namely, where does "Fairfax Station" actually begin and end? It's a little unclear on a map.

Generally, which are the desired school pyramids out there? Being from an area where everyone goes to the same school, FCPS boundaries are a mystery to me.

Also, one thing I've noticed looking at home listings is how many foreclosures there are in the Fairfax Station/Clifton area. Is this something to be concerned about?

Thanks!

If you’re currently zoned for Lyles Crouch, you’ll be fine. Everyone I know who has a kid at GW is happy. If you’re leaving for a bigger home and more rural, then you’re definitely not going to be happy in Old Town.

Guessing they're probably zoned for J-H.

Anyways, how often do you or your spouse go into the office? Can you make Stafford + VRE or Loudoun County work? Those will give you true rural areas, if that's what you're looking for.

Sorry but Stafford or Purcellville is just too far out for us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of Fairfax Station out toward Clifton is pretty rural. You might have well water and septic there, so be aware when you’re looking at homes if you don’t want that. Some is more of a standard suburb, but more of a “bedroom community” feel vs. other areas that have some shopping centers, office buildings, etc. The big neighborhood in Fairfax Station (the non-rural part) is Crosspointe. It’s very nice with newer and larger homes than you’ll find in many areas of Fairfax County. It’s in the process of turning over from older homeowners and empty nesters to new, younger families. I live near there and always thought it was nice, but it’s becoming pretty desirable now and homes go fast and are now out of our price range sadly!

South Run is also in Fairfax Station. It’s a traditional neighborhood and not on 5 acre lots but is a little older and has more trees and privacy than Crosspointe. For school purposes, South Run is Lake Braddock vs South County for Crosspointe. Both are very nice neighborhoods.

Op here. South Run looks great for us—I should point out we don’t need truly rural, just more space, trees, etc.

One thing—I see very few houses for sale or recently sold there. Am I correct that houses there don’t come up very often and we should watch it carefully?

Yep; not a lot for sale in those neighborhoods. What is for sale usually goes fairly quickly if in good condition.

OP here. Nothing for sale there right now. 7207 Laketree is pending. That is a beautiful house.

Do you think there will be more inventory next summer?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of Fairfax Station out toward Clifton is pretty rural. You might have well water and septic there, so be aware when you’re looking at homes if you don’t want that. Some is more of a standard suburb, but more of a “bedroom community” feel vs. other areas that have some shopping centers, office buildings, etc. The big neighborhood in Fairfax Station (the non-rural part) is Crosspointe. It’s very nice with newer and larger homes than you’ll find in many areas of Fairfax County. It’s in the process of turning over from older homeowners and empty nesters to new, younger families. I live near there and always thought it was nice, but it’s becoming pretty desirable now and homes go fast and are now out of our price range sadly!

South Run is also in Fairfax Station. It’s a traditional neighborhood and not on 5 acre lots but is a little older and has more trees and privacy than Crosspointe. For school purposes, South Run is Lake Braddock vs South County for Crosspointe. Both are very nice neighborhoods.

Op here. South Run looks great for us—I should point out we don’t need truly rural, just more space, trees, etc.

One thing—I see very few houses for sale or recently sold there. Am I correct that houses there don’t come up very often and we should watch it carefully?

They get snapped up quickly. Same with Fairfax Station subdivision

Yep; not a lot for sale in those neighborhoods. What is for sale usually goes fairly quickly if in good condition.

[Anonymous]

Fairfax Station is the pseudonym for Lorton. Back when Lorton prison was open, mcmansion builders didn't want to call the address Lorton because it was undesirable. In fact the advertised directions to the new mcmansions subdivisions avoided going past the prison even though it took people miles out of the way on back roads.

The gloomy Lorton prison building grounds and watch towers are still there in Lorton aka Fairfax Station some have been converted to art studios.

[Anonymous]

Also, the Lorton landfill is still there is in Lorton aka Fairfax Station but that was another reason for the pseudonym. I think that Lorton/Fairfax Station dump may be full and you can't take your trash there anymore but I think the trash incinerator smoke stacks are still running.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also, the Lorton landfill is still there is in Lorton aka Fairfax Station but that was another reason for the pseudonym. I think that Lorton/Fairfax Station dump may be full and you can't take your trash there anymore but I think the trash incinerator smoke stacks are still running.

So if you clearly have such contempt for this disgusting area, where do you recommend OP move in this area?

[Anonymous]

They are going to that I95 dump trash mountain in Fairfax Station into a year skiing hill. So there will be nearby skiing and 'mountain views' from Fairfax Station.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fairfax Station is the pseudonym for Lorton. Back when Lorton prison was open, mcmansion builders didn't want to call the address Lorton because it was undesirable. In fact the advertised directions to the new mcmansions subdivisions avoided going past the prison even though it took people miles out of the way on back roads.

The gloomy Lorton prison building grounds and watch towers are still there in Lorton aka Fairfax Station some have been converted to art studios.

The prison/Workhouse center is not the part of Fairfax Station people here are talking about. What people are talking about (South Run, Clifton-fairfax station) is to the North of that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also, the Lorton landfill is still there is in Lorton aka Fairfax Station but that was another reason for the pseudonym. I think that Lorton/Fairfax Station dump may be full and you can't take your trash there anymore but I think the trash incinerator smoke stacks are still running.

So if you clearly have such contempt for this disgusting area, where do you recommend OP move in this area?

Yes, if OP is a skier it's a buy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are going to that I95 dump trash mountain in Fairfax Station into a year skiing hill. So there will be nearby skiing and 'mountain views' from Fairfax Station.

Again if you have such hatred for the area, where are better places to live?