8218 Rushing Creek Drive
Closed 2/18/25
Closed 2/18/25
Last Sold Price
$1,015,000
Description
Thank you all for your interest - offer deadline sunday 1/26 @ 6:00pm Welcome to 8218 Rushing Creek Dr. Located on a private cul-de-sac / pipestem in Newington Forest which is nestled in protected Parkland. Inside this meticulously and lovingly updated home you will find, freshly painted throughout; new interior lighting; new carpets in upper bedroom level & basement level. Textured ceilings have been removed to elevate and brighten the space throughout. The main floor entry welcomes you with an...Thank you all for your interest - offer deadline sunday 1/26 @ 6:00pm Welcome to 8218 Rushing Creek Dr. Located on a private cul-de-sac / pipestem in Newington Forest which is nestled in protected Parkland. Inside this meticulously and lovingly updated home you will find, freshly painted throughout; new interior lighting; new carpets in upper bedroom level & basement level. Textured ceilings have been removed to elevate and brighten the space throughout. The main floor entry welcomes you with an inviting foyer and a traditional colonial layout. Enormous living room with crown molding and hardwood floors is to the left and to the right is a generous dining room with crown & chair rail molding and hardwood floors. Opening to a gorgeous renovated gourmet, eat-in kitchen with granite, island and ss appliances. All open / connected to a cozy family room with gas fireplace, hardwood floors and connects to a large bright sunroom. The sunroom and kitchen have access to the large deck leading to the private, fenced backyard oasis. Main level is completed with laundry room, half bath and hall closet. Upstairs you will find four spacious bedrooms. The sizeable primary sanctuary includes a sun soaked expansive private spa bath. Large jacuzzi bathtub and separate stand alone shower. The three remaining bedrooms are large and light filled with ample closet space and share a large full bath. Large basement with built-in cabinets for storage and entertaining. Walk out to a expansive, private, professionally landscaped, fenced yard and be ready to relax in the large hot tub. In ground sprinkler system makes maintaining the beautiful yard effortless. Extra bonus is the wonderful community in desired South County school pyramid, with many amenities including parkland, pool, paths connecting to South Run Stream Valley Trail, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic areas and many neighborhood events. Very close by is South Run RECenter and Park for indoor and outdoor activities; Lake Mercer, Burke Lake Regional Park and Golf Course; Historic town of Clifton; Laurel Hill golf course in Lorton, and renovated Springfield Town Center. An abundance of local dining, shopping, Lorton Art Center, Theater, Museums , Sporting events, concerts, and so much more that our Nations Capital has to offer. Nearby corridors of I-95, Route 66, Route 123, and the Fairfax County Parkway giving easy access to Fort Belvoir, US Coast Guard, the National Geo-spatial Agency, into DC and throughout Northern Virginia. Plus, the Springfield Metro/VRE and the Burke VRE are close by and many Bus stops within the neighborhood. List of improvements in MLS and printed at the house. Please note the hot tub, portable generator, infrared sauna and tv in basement DO convey. Propane tank for gas fireplace is leased. Company information will be provided if interested in continuing. Fireplace can be converted back to wood burning.
LISTING CLOSED: 02/18/2025 12:00 AM
- Listed by Gina R Paxton • Samson PropertiesP: (703) 270-8803 gina.r.paxton@gmail.com
Property Details for 8218 Rushing Creek Drive
Status
MLS #
VAFX2218824
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$8,777 / year
HOA Fees
$193 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1981
Lot Size
0.23 AC / 9,801 SF
County
Tax ID Number
0983 02 0579
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
No
Waterfront
No
Views
Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods, Water
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NEWINGTON FOREST
Subdivision
NEWINGTON FOREST (FAIRFAX VA)
Cross Street
SOUTH RUN ROAD
Legal Subdivision
NEWINGTON FOREST
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,545.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
1,000.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
200.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT
1,200.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No
Building Winterized Y/N
No
Property Condition
Excellent
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$905,000
Avg days on market
13
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
[Springfield, VA]
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Location
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Building Information for 8218 Rushing Creek Drive
Stories2Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,801 SF
Payment Calculator
$5,955 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$5,159
Property Taxes
$731
HOA Dues
$64
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1Property Information for 8218 Rushing Creek Drive
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
- School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121138392980
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: NEWINGTON FOREST (FAIRFAX VA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- 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: Yes
- 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: NEWINGTON FOREST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- HOA Phone: 7032708803
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Reserve Funds, Trash
- HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Baseball Field, Basketball Courts, Club House, Common Grounds, Jog/Walk Path, Meeting Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Pool - Outdoor, Soccer Field, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $757,660
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $8,523
- Improvement Assessed Value: $512,660
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $245,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: No
- Land Use Code: 011
- Section: 7
- Refuse Fee: $0
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: 303
- Tax Lot: 579
- School Tax: $0
- Tax Page Number: 983
- 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
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Bathroom 1
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Countertop(s) - Granite, Dining Area, Double Sink, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Island, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Lighting - Recessed, Pantry
Room 3
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Room 4
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Crown Molding, Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood
Room 6
- Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Flooring - Engineered Wood, Skylight(s)
Room 7
- Room Type: Basement
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Basement - Finished, Flooring - Carpet
Room 8
- Room Type: Storage Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Concrete
Room 9
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Countertop(s) - Granite, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Soaking Tub
Building Info
Building Info
- Builder Name: RYAN
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2020
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,545.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,545.00
- Total SQFT: 3,745.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, Front Yard, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Pipe Stem, Private, Rear Yard
- Fencing: Board, Rear
- Location Type: Creek/Stream
- Parcel ID: 19493101
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Attic/House Fan, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, WhirlPool/HotTub, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Heatilator, Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Exterior Cameras, Smoke Detector
- Window Features: Screens, Skylights, Sliding, Triple Pane
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Gutter System, Hot Tub, Lawn Sprinkler, Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
- Pool: Yes - Community
- Community Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground, Lap/Exercise
- Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Propane
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank, Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.ginapaxton.com
Property History for 8218 Rushing Creek Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #VAFX2218824 | $1,015,000 | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1551780066 | $1,015,000 | — |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #VAFX2218824 | — | |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX2218824 | $925,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #VAFX2218824 | $1,015,000 |
| 02/14/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1551780066 | $1,015,000 |
| 01/27/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #VAFX2218824 | — |
| 01/24/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX2218824 | $925,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8218 Rushing Creek Drive
Taxable ValueLand$270,000Additions$560,950Total$830,950
Tax Record2025$9,606 ($800 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,545 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,545 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,801 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981ZoningPDH-3(RESIDENCountyFAIRFAXAPN098-3-02-0579Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 8218 Rushing Creek Drive
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: 8218 Rushing Creek Drive, Springfield, VA 22153 | $1,015,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,545 | 9,801 |
$725,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,032 | 11,052 | |
$518,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,016 | 10,094 | |
$545,000 | 6 | 4 | 3,502 | 10,356 | |
– | 4 | 4 | 2,619 | 14,468 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,702 | 9,430 | |
$545,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,702 | 8,625 | |
$560,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,000 | 11,052 | |
$900,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,152 | 10,962 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,352 | 9,200 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,424 | 10,075 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,352 | 10,918 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,004 | 9,113 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,112 | 10,962 | |
$491,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,240 | 9,589 | |
– | 5 | 4 | 2,547 | 9,241 |
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