5227 Cather Rd

4,686 Sq. Ft.
$224 / Sq. Ft.
4,686
Sq. Ft.
$224
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A Rare 8-Bedroom Gem in the Heart of Springfield! Discover the perfect blend of space, comfort, and thoughtful design in this beautifully expanded and meticulously maintained home, featuring 8 spacious bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and plenty of additional street parking. So many options for your unique living needs. A two-story addition completed in 2014 has transformed this home into a one-of-a-kind property ideal for multigenerational living, entertaining, or simply spreading out in...A Rare 8-Bedroom Gem in the Heart of Springfield! Discover the perfect blend of space, comfort, and thoughtful design in this beautifully expanded and meticulously maintained home, featuring 8 spacious bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and plenty of additional street parking. So many options for your unique living needs. A two-story addition completed in 2014 has transformed this home into a one-of-a-kind property ideal for multigenerational living, entertaining, or simply spreading out in style. Step inside and be impressed by the flexible layout across three fully finished levels. The upper level boasts 3 bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with two walk-in closets and an en-suite bathroom with dual vanities and heated floors. The main level offers 3 more generously sized bedrooms, one with its own private bathroom, perfect for guests or extended family and 2.5 additional bathrooms. The kitchen, perfect for entertaining with a massive island, flows into the family room for an uninterrupted gathering. The lower level features 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom—ideal for an in-law suite, home office setup, or rental potential. Outside, enjoy resort-style living with a built-in above-ground pool, a stunning gazebo equipped with fans, heaters, lighting, and multiple electrical hook-ups — perfect for year-round enjoyment and entertaining. Additional highlights include: Pre-wired for a whole-home generator for peace of mind, ample storage and closet space throughout -- Plenty of natural light and smart upgrades whole house wired with Cat6 Ethernet drops -- Easy access to major commuter routes, shops, and parks. This home is not only incredibly spacious but also filled with unique features and thoughtful upgrades that make daily living a breeze. Whether you’re hosting large gatherings or looking for room to grow, this home has it all. Don’t miss your chance to own one of the most unique and versatile homes in Springfield!
  1. Listed by Phyllis B Papkin • KW Metro Center
    P: (571)-259-3917 phyllis@papkin.com
  2. Listed by Samuel Philip Papkin • KW Metro Center
    P: (703)-638-9517 sam@papkin.com

Property Details for 5227 Cather Road

Tax ID Number
0714 05180016
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 11/25/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 5227 Cather Road

StatusClosed
MLS #VAFX2269348
Days on Market20
Taxes$10,073 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1958
Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,246 SF
CountyFairfax County

Location

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Building Information for 5227 Cather Road

Stories3Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,246 SF

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Property Information for 5227 Cather Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138392980
  • 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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $871,390
  • County Tax: $9,781
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $553,390
  • Land Assessed Value: $318,000
  • Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
  • Section: 3
  • Refuse Fee: $0
  • Zoning: 130
  • Tax Lot: 16
  • School Tax: $0
  • Tax Page Number: 0001
  • 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: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 6
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Countertop(s) - Granite, Island, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry
Room 10
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Pendants, Lighting - Recessed, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 12
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Double Sink, Flooring - Heated
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Double Sink
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
Room 19
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Finished
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2014
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,686.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 4,883.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: West
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Solid Hardwood, Heated, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Gazebo, Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Location Type: Corner Lot/Unit
  • Parcel ID: 19359453
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Carport, Driveway, Off Street
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Attached Carport - # of Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Window Treatments, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: Above Ground, Heated
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: 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

Property History for 5227 Cather Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #VAFX2269348

$1,050,000
Nov 24, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1922750814

$1,050,000

+6.5% / yr

Oct 14, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #VAFX2269348

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #VAFX2269348

$1,050,000
11/24/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1922750814

$1,050,000

+6.5% / yr

10/14/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #VAFX2269348

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5227 Cather Road

Taxable ValueLand$318,000Additions$553,390Total$871,390
Tax Record2025$10,073 ($839 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt3,248 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,248 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,222 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningR-3(RESIDENTICountyFAIRFAXAPN071-4-05-18-0016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5227 Cather Road

This home is within Fairfax County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bren Mar Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Holmes Middle School
Public6 to 8

Edison 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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