12537 Ridgegate Dr

Herndon, VA 20170

$1,275,000
Price
5
Beds
5,008 Sq. Ft.
$255 / Sq. Ft.
5,008
Sq. Ft.
$255
per Sq. Ft.
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Pending
Pending
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Description

12537 Ridgegate Drive is the kind of home buyers hope to find and rarely do: a brick-front colonial with over 5,000 finished square feet on three levels, set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on an extremely private fenced lot with beautiful landscaping, room to play, and outdoor spaces that actually feel usable. From the moment you walk in, the home feels bright, warm, and generous, with sunlight pouring through the many windows and skylights, hardwood floors across the main level, recessed lighting...12537 Ridgegate Drive is the kind of home buyers hope to find and rarely do: a brick-front colonial with over 5,000 finished square feet on three levels, set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on an extremely private fenced lot with beautiful landscaping, room to play, and outdoor spaces that actually feel usable. From the moment you walk in, the home feels bright, warm, and generous, with sunlight pouring through the many windows and skylights, hardwood floors across the main level, recessed lighting throughout, and a layout that gives everyone space without losing the comfort of a true home. The main kitchen is designed for real daily living, with 42-inch white cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, an island with seating, a walk-in pantry, wine fridge, and the kind of storage that keeps life organized. It opens to large gathering spaces, including a dramatic family room with soaring ceilings, skylights, and a gas fireplace, creating a central place to relax, host, watch the game, or spend a quiet night in. A main-level office with French doors and a full wall of custom built-ins gives you a proper work-from-home space, while the formal living and dining areas add flexibility for holidays, dinner parties, music rooms, homework zones, or whatever the next season of life requires. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a true retreat, with hardwood floors, a spacious sitting area, a massive walk-in closet with custom built-ins, and a beautifully updated bath with heated floors, a towel warmer, custom marble counters, dual sinks, a frameless glass shower with multiple shower heads and a bench, soaring ceilings, skylight, and a private water closet. Three additional upper-level bedrooms are bright and comfortable with generous closets and ceiling fans, and the updated hall bath has the polished, timeless feel buyers want without needing to take on a project. Bedroom-level laundry adds everyday convenience, because no one wants to carry laundry up and down three levels if they do not have to. The walkout lower level is what makes this home especially flexible, offering a full bedroom, full bath, built-in bar or kitchen area, great entertaining space, and direct access to the rear stone patio. Whether you need space for guests, long-term family, an au pair, a private work area, a game room, or simply a second living zone, this level gives you options that most homes do not. Outside, the composite deck off the kitchen overlooks the private backyard, while the stone patio below creates another place to gather, grill, relax, or let the yard become the backdrop for everyday life. The oversized two-car garage, approximately 35 by 20 feet, offers incredible storage with ceiling storage on multiple walls, making it ideal for bikes, tools, sports gear, seasonal decor, and everything else that usually ends up without a home. The major updates are already handled, including roof and skylights in 2017, HVAC in 2016, upper HVAC 2024, water heater and sump pump in 2022, updated bathrooms, new garage doors, and an exterior gas line installed in 2025. The location is just as strong as the home itself, with easy access to downtown Herndon, Reston Town Center, Dulles International Airport, the W&OD Trail, Silver Line Metro stations, major commuter routes, hospitals, parks, trails, pools, golf, the Herndon Community Center, farmers market, concerts, restaurants, and all the daily conveniences that make this part of Northern Virginia so livable. Spacious, private, bright, flexible, and beautifully positioned, this is a home that gives buyers the room they need now and the options they will appreciate for years.
  1. Listed by Nikki Lagouros • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
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Property Details for 12537 Ridgegate Drive

Tax ID Number
0102 16 0019
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/04/2026 11:46 AM

Property Details for 12537 Ridgegate Drive

StatusPending
MLS #VAFX2305548
Days on Market5
Taxes$12,452 / year
HOA Fees$155 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1997
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,774 SF
CountyFairfax County
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Building Information for 12537 Ridgegate Drive

Stories3Year Built1997Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,774 SF

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Property Information for 12537 Ridgegate Drive

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138392980
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: DRANESVILLE (FAIRFAX VA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: HERNDON (FAIRFAX VA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: HERNDON (FAIRFAX VA)
  • County: FAIRFAX
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Name: RIDGEGATE WOODS
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Trash, Snow Removal
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Jog/Walk Path
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,125,660
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $12,091
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $800,660
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $325,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Section: 1
  • Refuse Fee: $0
  • Zoning: 130
  • Tax Lot: 19
  • School Tax: $0
  • Tax Page Number: 102
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Builder Name: Toll Brothers
  • Total Finished SQFT: 5,008.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,657.00
  • Total SQFT: 5,290.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: East
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8048/2993/1080/804829931080_512_384_WM_Xste3Jb9U47blSRj.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Windows, Workshop
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Cul-de-sac
  • Fencing: Rear
  • Parcel ID: 19199729
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Attic/House Fan, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Palladian, Screens, Skylights
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.bestrestonrealtor.com

Property History for 12537 Ridgegate Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 4, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #VAFX2305548

—
Apr 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2305548

$1,275,000—
Aug 12, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1538959309

$1,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/04/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #VAFX2305548

—
04/30/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2305548

$1,275,000
08/12/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1538959309

$1,200,000

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Public Records for 12537 Ridgegate Drive

Taxable ValueLand$325,000Additions$752,120Total$1,077,120
Tax Record2025$12,452 ($1,038 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,657 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,657 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,774 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997ZoningR-3(RESIDENTICountyFAIRFAXAPN010-2-16-0019Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12537 Ridgegate Drive

This home is within Fairfax County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Dranesville Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Herndon Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Herndon High School
Public - 9 to 12
Kilmer Center
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dranesville Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Herndon Middle School
Public7 to 8

Herndon High School
Public9 to 12

Kilmer Center
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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