Sell your house fast in City of Fairfax.
See both numbers.
A cash offer or listing with an agent. We show you the math for your City of Fairfax home, you choose.
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City of Fairfax at a glance
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$674,554Median sale price, last 3 months
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About 37 daysTypical time to sell
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$1.0725 per $100City real estate tax rate
Sources: Redfin, City of Fairfax. Figures change; we'll use current numbers for your home.
The math for a City of Fairfax home
Example: a $675,000 home
| Offer | $555,000 |
|---|---|
| Repairs | $0 |
| Commissions | $0 |
| Closing costs | $0 |
| You walk away with | $555,000 |
| In 7 to 14 days | |
| Sale price | $675,000 |
|---|---|
| Repairs | about $20,000 |
| Commissions | about $37,100 |
| Closing and holding | about $16,000 |
| You walk away with | about $601,900 |
| In 60 to 90 days | |
Example only. Your numbers depend on your home and market.
What City of Fairfax sellers
should know
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Lenders check the City of Fairfax flood map
The City of Fairfax takes part in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. Mortgage lenders check whether a building sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area, and if it does, the borrower must carry flood insurance to get the loan. If your house is close to the line, the City notes you may request a letter of map amendment, and Public Works answers floodplain questions at 703-273-6073.
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Many City homes date from the 1950s and 1960s
The City's 2035 Comprehensive Plan says much of its land is single-family neighborhoods first built in the 1950s and 1960s, and that an aging housing stock brings steady pressure to upgrade or replace homes. All of Old Town Fairfax falls within the Old Town historic or transition overlay districts, which follow the City's design guidelines.
Source: City of Fairfax, 2035 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 2: Land Use
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City tax relief must be renewed every year
The City runs its own Tax and Rent Relief Program for residents 65 and older and people with disabilities. Real estate relief runs on a sliding scale up to $90,000 of combined gross family income. Applications are due to the City Finance Department by April 15, and past recipients must reapply each year, which matters if a sale changes who lives in the home.
How selling works
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Behind on payments? In Virginia, homeowners get at least 60 days' notice before a foreclosure sale. There is often more time than it feels like.
City of Fairfax
neighborhoods
- Old Town Fairfax
- Mosby Woods
- Fairchester
- Country Club Hills
- Great Oaks
- Daniels Run Woods
- Westmore
- Farrcroft
Also nearby: Fairfax County
Selling because of a specific situation?
Guides for sellers in City of Fairfax
- How to sell a house fast
- Seller closing costs in Virginia
- What a Virginia home seller must disclose
- Selling an older house with outdated wiring
- Selling a pre-1978 house with lead paint
- Selling a house that needs a new roof
- Selling a house with foundation problems
- Selling a house with code violations or open permits
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you close in the City of Fairfax?
When a cash sale is the right fit, we can close in as little as 7 days, or on the date you choose. Listing with an agent usually takes longer: Redfin shows Fairfax homes recently selling in about 37 days on average, plus time to close.
Do you buy older Fairfax homes that need updating?
Yes. The City of Fairfax says most of its neighborhoods were first built in the 1950s and 1960s, and that its aging housing stock is under steady pressure to be upgraded or replaced. We'll make an offer on the house as it is, so you can skip the repairs and compare that with listing.
What is the property tax in the City of Fairfax?
The City of Fairfax, which is separate from Fairfax County, adopted a real estate tax rate of $1.0725 per $100 of assessed value for fiscal year 2027. If you're 65 or older or have a disability, ask the City about its Tax and Rent Relief Program; applications are due by April 15.
Who are you?
We are real estate investors based in Baltimore, helping homeowners since 2016. We buy houses directly for cash. We are not a licensed real estate brokerage and do not list homes ourselves; if listing could get you more, we show you the math so you can choose.