8400 Cathedral Forest Dr

Fairfax Station, VA 22039

$1,649,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
7,391 Sq. Ft.
$223 / Sq. Ft.
7,391
Sq. Ft.
$223
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 4/18/22
Closed 4/18/22
Gorgeous & Private Setting on 7.49-acres w/Pool!
Stunning All-Brick Colonial!

Description

Your own private Forest! Regardless of the season, this beautiful 7 acre lot will provide the best environment for the ultimate in tranquility and relaxation away from the crush of the city The perfect place for work at home, school at home, relax at home with diverse spaces for coinciding multiple activities. Hike on your own Civil War trail to the serene babbling waters of Sandy Run Creek where the current owners have enjoyed kayaking, camping, fishing and fun! Such a unique setting in concert...Your own private Forest! Regardless of the season, this beautiful 7 acre lot will provide the best environment for the ultimate in tranquility and relaxation away from the crush of the city The perfect place for work at home, school at home, relax at home with diverse spaces for coinciding multiple activities. Hike on your own Civil War trail to the serene babbling waters of Sandy Run Creek where the current owners have enjoyed kayaking, camping, fishing and fun! Such a unique setting in concert with nature but only 25 minutes to DC with multiple routes. Bask in the sunshine on the enormous deck and blue stone patio surrounding the gorgeous Mediterranean Blue Diamond Brite Pool with waterfall, deck jets and decorative touches. Entertain an intimate group or a huge crowd in this EXCEPTIONAL HOME AND LOCATION! Beautifully updated and lovingly maintained, ready for your own personal memories. Welcome to 8400 Cathedral Forest Drive in Fairfax Station, Virginia! This stunning all-brick custom-built Colonial is perfectly sited on a knoll atop 7.46 wooded and grassy acres in the beautiful Cathedral Forest neighborhood. The impressive approach to this wonderful property includes a circular driveway and tons of off street parking. It offers peaceful tranquility along with history of the documented Civil War Trail which winds through the property, down to a beautiful year-round stream which feeds into Sandy Run. Luxurious pool and spa, blue stone patios, and two spacious decks lend themselves to wonderful outdoor entertaining for an intimate group or a crowd. The interior is equally as inviting with a Travertine 2-story foyer to welcome you to approximately 7000 square feet of five-star quality updated living spaces. Hand-scraped oak, birch, marble and Travertine flooring, custom mill work, high ceilings enhance the sense of elegant style this home offers. Large rooms, volume ceilings, French doors, custom built-ins, 4 fireplaces, upgraded lighting…the list of improvements goes on and on. Fantastic floor plan includes main level study with built-ins, spacious living room with fireplace and adjacent dining room, stunning sun room with volume ceiling overlooking the fabulous pool and spa, Chef’s kitchen with granite counters, Great Room with high ceiling, fully finished walk-out basement with huge living room with custom built-ins and fireplace, entertainment bar, en suite bedroom with full bathroom, and bonus room/BR 6. 4 Bedrooms on the upper level including a Huge Owner’s Suite with fireplace and updated luxury bath, an en-suite bedroom and two additional spacious bedrooms and additional bath. The Cathedral Forest community offers an ideal and convenient location just off Hampton Road and Ox Rd (#123) and minutes to the Fairfax County Parkway with easy access to everything you need to make this THE place to live. The community of beautiful custom homes on large professionally groomed, wooded lots boasts a country feel but has excellent access to all the excitement the Washington D. C. Metropolitan area has to offer. Enjoy museums, theater, shops, and restaurants within a half hour drive. Its amazing location is minutes to major travel lanes for easy and convenient travel throughout Northern Virginia. It's close to Fountain Regional Park and Burke Lake Park where you can hike, canoe, bike, golf, fish as well as South Run District Park for sports or work out sessions. Enjoy the arts at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, and shop conveniently at Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax Corner, Occoquan, or Burke Centre. And a visit to the historic town of Clifton and the charming riverfront town of Occoquan are both a must! All these are easily accessible through the travel lanes of nearby Fairfax County Parkway, Route 123 (Ox Rd), I-95 and I-66. Plus, the Springfield Metro and Burke VRE are close by making your commute around Northern Virginia and the Metro area easy and convenient.
  1. Listed by Patricia Fales • RE/MAX Allegiance
    P: (703)-503-4365 pat@patfales.com

Property Details for 8400 Cathedral Forest Drive

Tax ID Number
0964 05 0021
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/18/2022 04:06 PM

Property Details for 8400 Cathedral Forest Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #VAFX2022818
Days on Market172
Taxes$16,235 / year
HOA Fees$1,000 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1987
Lot Size7.46 AC / 325,049 SF
CountyFairfax County
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Sold By Pearson Smith Realty, LLC

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Building Information for 8400 Cathedral Forest Drive

Stories3Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size7.46 AC / 325,049 SF

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Property Information for 8400 Cathedral Forest Drive

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: 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: HALLEY (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: No
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, No Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: SANDY RUN
  • Water Body Type: Creek
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Name: CATHEDRAL FOREST HOA
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance
  • 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: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,383,480
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $15,771
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $809,480
  • Land Assessed Value: $574,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Section: 1
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: 030
  • Tax Lot: 21
  • Tax Page Number: 964
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $500
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
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
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Other, Recreation Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Green Info
  • Green Energy Efficient: Fireplace/Wood Stove
  • Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Building Info
  • Building Level Count: 3
  • Total Finished SQFT: 7,391.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,910.00
  • Total SQFT: 7,391.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Southeast
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Composite
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8007/6191/8463/800761918463_512_384_WM_5ifEmFwNPkkiFYVt.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Solid Hardwood, Wood
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Full, Improved, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level, Fully Finished, Windows
  • Basement Finished Percent: 90.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Foundation Details: Other, 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, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Premium, PUD, Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded
  • Fencing: Partially, Split Rail
  • Location Type: Creek/Stream
  • Parcel ID: 19425465
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchenette, Pantry, WhirlPool/HotTub, Wine Storage, Other, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Intercom, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Stall Shower, Window Treatments, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Marble, Stone
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Electric Alarm, Fire Detection System, Monitored
  • Door Features: Atrium, French, Insulated, Six Panel, Storm
  • Window Features: Palladian, Screens, Casement, Double Pane, Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Gutter System, Play Area
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Electric Available, Multiple Phone Lines, Phone
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s), Zoned
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Septic < # of BR
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.patfales.com

Property History for 8400 Cathedral Forest Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 18, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #VAFX2022818

$1,649,000—
Apr 11, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1488340151

$1,649,000

+1.4% / yr

Mar 21, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #VAFX2022818

—
Mar 21, 2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #VAFX2022818

—
Oct 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2022818

$1,775,000—
Nov 17, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #168693075

$1,320,000—
Nov 17, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #VAFX298268

$1,320,000—
Nov 1, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #VAFX298268

—
Aug 4, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX298268

$1,550,000—
Nov 30, 2004

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX794310

$1,350,000—
Jul 30, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX794310

$1,750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/18/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #VAFX2022818

$1,649,000
04/11/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1488340151

$1,649,000

+1.4% / yr

03/21/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #VAFX2022818

—
03/21/2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #VAFX2022818

—
10/01/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX2022818

$1,775,000
11/17/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #168693075

$1,320,000
11/17/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #VAFX298268

$1,320,000
11/01/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #VAFX298268

—
08/04/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX298268

$1,550,000
11/30/2004

Expired

BRIGHT #VAFX794310

$1,350,000
07/30/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFX794310

$1,750,000

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

Public Records for 8400 Cathedral Forest Drive

Taxable ValueLand$587,000Additions$1,060,270Total$1,647,270
Tax Record2025$19,042 ($1,587 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,910 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,910 SqFtStories2Lot Size325,049 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987ZoningRC(RES CONSERCountyFAIRFAXAPN096-4-05-0021Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8400 Cathedral Forest Drive

This home is within Fairfax County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Halley Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
South County Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
South County High School
Public - 9 to 12
Key Center School
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Halley 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

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