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$1,539,685$319 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,373,000 on Jun 29, 2004

12817 CHESTNUT ST

CLIFTON, VA 20124
5
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
4,832 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.3M low$1.8M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,373,000 · Jun 29, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,797 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,453,030 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$370,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,083,030
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,453,030
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,453,030

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFairfax
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.94
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.BalconyShed · 256 ft²Patio · 190 ft²Porch · 425 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Union Mill Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.4 mi
M
Robinson Secondary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.4 mi

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20124These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.34
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,747
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.715 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$200,986
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$243,143
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

12817 Chestnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 92% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Clifton 20124

What homes are worth in Clifton 20124

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$359K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 89% of homes in Clifton 20124.

How it measures up in Clifton 20124

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clifton 20124.

Estimated value$1,539,685
CheaperTypical $1,025,843Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$319
CheaperTypical $379Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area4,832 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,731 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 12817 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCliftonClifton 20124Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,539,68569% of homes89% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31911% of homes11% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than4,832 ft²80% of homes92% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.93 ac10% of homes66% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than195511% of homes4% of homes8% of homes

About 12817 Chestnut St

How much is 12817 Chestnut St, Clifton, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12817 Chestnut St, Clifton, VA is $1,539,685 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,301,299 to $1,778,071. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12817 Chestnut St, Clifton, VA last sell?

12817 Chestnut St, Clifton, VA last sold on Jun 29, 2004 for $1,373,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12817 Chestnut St, Clifton, VA?

12817 Chestnut St, Clifton, VA has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,832 square feet of living space and a 0.94-acre lot.

When was 12817 Chestnut St, Clifton, VA built?

12817 Chestnut St, Clifton, VA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12817 Chestnut St, Clifton, VA?

12817 Chestnut St, Clifton, VA is assigned to Union Mill Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Robinson Secondary School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Fairfax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12817 Chestnut St, Clifton, VA compare to other homes in Clifton 20124?

Among the 5,002 homes in Clifton 20124, it is worth more than 89% of them ($1,539,685 against a typical $1,025,843), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($319 against a typical $379), it is bigger than 92% of them (4,832 ft² against a typical 2,731 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.93 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1955 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 92% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12817 Chestnut St, Clifton, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12817 Chestnut St, Clifton, VA was $16,797. The county assessed it at $1,453,030.

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