8078 Athena Street
Closed 7/1/25
Closed 7/1/25
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1979Year Built
$300/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$48/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces
Description
Beautiful 5br colonial in prime fairfax location! This spacious updated home offers 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 2-car garage on a serene, private pipestem lot in sought-after Newington Forest. Steps from top-rated schools: South County HS, SC Middle, and Newington Forest Elementary. Features include high-end Rosewood floors, expanded kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances (2024), wood-burning fireplace, and large deck overlooking fenced yard. Master suite with walk-in closet, plus...Beautiful 5br colonial in prime fairfax location! This spacious updated home offers 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 2-car garage on a serene, private pipestem lot in sought-after Newington Forest. Steps from top-rated schools: South County HS, SC Middle, and Newington Forest Elementary. Features include high-end Rosewood floors, expanded kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances (2024), wood-burning fireplace, and large deck overlooking fenced yard. Master suite with walk-in closet, plus fully finished basement with office, workout room, and recreation space. Recent upgrades: new roof (2019) and HVAC (2025). Enjoy outstanding community amenities: pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, and trail network connecting to Mercer and Burke Lake trails. Nearby South Run Recreation Center features an indoor pool, updated fitness center, and indoor/outdoor athletic fields. Ideal commuter location - minutes to Fort Belvoir, walking distance to metro buses and less than a 10 -minute drive to Franconia-Springfield metro, and minutes to I-95/495/395. Perfect combination of neighborhood charm and convenience! Schedule a tour today!
- Listed by: Sean Judge 703.661.9630 hello@weareoutstanding.com • Real Broker, LLC
Listing closed: 07/01/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: VAFX2240354
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Location
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Sold By Fathom Realty
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1Property Information for 8078 Athena Street
Property Details
- Taxes: $8,879 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Fairfax County
- Tax ID Number: 0981 04 0465
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: Yes
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Colonial
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Waterfront: No
- Views: Trees/Woods
- Garage: Yes
- Expected On Market Date: 05-22-2025
- Subdivision: NEWINGTON FOREST
- Subdivision: NEWINGTON FOREST (FAIRFAX VA)
- Legal Subdivision: NEWINGTON FOREST
- Total Parking Spaces: 2
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,352.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: 588.00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 588.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
- New Construction: No
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1979
- Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,397 SF
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
- School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121138392980
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: NEWINGTON FOREST (FAIRFAX VA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
- Middle Or Junior School: SOUTH COUNTY (FAIRFAX VA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: SOUTH COUNTY (FAIRFAX VA)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- 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 Condo Coop Fee Includes: Pool(s), Reserve Funds
- HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Common Grounds, Jog/Walk Path, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $421,700
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $8,622
- Improvement Assessed Value: $766,480
- Land Assessed Value: $286,000
- Section: 6
- Zoning: 303
- Tax Lot: 465
- Tax Page Number: 981
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
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: 5
- # 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: 5
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Lower Level 2
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Den, Breakfast Room, Other
- Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 10 X 7
- Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Room Description: Kitchen
Room 2
- Room Type: Den
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 12 X 12
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Room Description: Primary Bedroom
Room 3
- Room Type: Game Room
- Room Length: 19.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 19 X 15
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Room Description: Game Room
Room 4
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 10 X 8
- Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Room Description: Family Room
Room 5
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 19.0
- Room Width: 4.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 19 X 4
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Room Description: Bedroom 3
Room 6
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 12 X 12
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Room Description: Bedroom 2
Room 7
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 13 X 10
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Room Description: Den
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 11 X 11
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 11 X 11
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Room Description: Breakfast Room
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 12 X 11
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Room Description: Bedroom 5
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 13 X 11
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Room Description: Living Room
Room 12
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 17 X 13
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Room Description: Bedroom 4
Room 13
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 18 X 14
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,940.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 2,940.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Combination, Brick, Brick Front, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished
- Foundation Details: Permanent, Active Radon Mitigation
- 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-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Road Responsibility: City/County, Public
- Fencing: Partially, Rear
- Parcel ID: 19428809
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Upgraded Countertops
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Double Pane
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
- Pool: Yes - Community
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Central, Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Property History for 8078 Athena Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | Closed Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAFX2240354 | $882,000 | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #VAFX2240354 | $882,000 | — |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1904559320 | $882,000 | +4.7% / yr |
| May 27, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #VAFX2240354 | — | |
| May 27, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAFX2240354 | — | |
| May 22, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX2240354 | $869,900 | — |
| May 12, 2025 | Listed (Active) Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAFX2240354 | $869,900 | — |
| Jun 14, 2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #355481716 | $505,000 | — |
| Jun 14, 2013 | Closed BRIGHT #1003443188 | $505,000 | — |
| Apr 20, 2013 | Pending BRIGHT #1003443188 | — | |
| Apr 12, 2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003443188 | $530,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2025 | Closed Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAFX2240354 | $882,000 |
| 07/01/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #VAFX2240354 | $882,000 |
| 06/28/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1904559320 | $882,000 +4.7% / yr |
| 05/27/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #VAFX2240354 | — |
| 05/27/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAFX2240354 | — |
| 05/22/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX2240354 | $869,900 |
| 05/12/2025 | Listed (Active) Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAFX2240354 | $869,900 |
| 06/14/2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #355481716 | $505,000 |
| 06/14/2013 | Closed BRIGHT #1003443188 | $505,000 |
| 04/20/2013 | Pending BRIGHT #1003443188 | — |
| 04/12/2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003443188 | $530,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
8078 Athena Street
Beds
5Baths
2.5Total Finished SqFt
2,352 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
2,352 SqFtStories
2Lot Size
12,397 SqFtSchools near 8078 Athena Street
This home is within Fairfax County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Newington Forest Elementary School PublicPK to 6 | ||
South County Middle School Public7 to 8 | ||
South County High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Key Center School 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 8078 Athena Street, Springfield, VA 22153 | $882,000 | 5 | 3 | 2,940 | 12,397 |
– | 4 | 3 | 1,806 | 13,320 | |
$529,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,343 | 13,415 | |
$515,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,752 | 14,267 | |
$554,500 | 4 | 3 | 2,940 | 12,962 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,016 | 12,149 | |
$650,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,338 | 11,685 | |
$565,000 | 5 | 3 | 2,077 | 11,929 | |
$550,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,807 | 10,614 | |
– | 3 | 3 | 1,137 | 8,935 | |
$575,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,137 | 12,209 | |
– | 4 | 4 | 2,016 | 9,962 | |
$475,000 | 4 | 4 | – | 9,670 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,016 | 10,411 | |
$549,900 | 4 | 3 | 2,975 | 19,591 | |
– | – | – | 77,850 | 248,958 |
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