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$1,481,513$358 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,010,000 on Apr 7, 2014

1296 GATESMEADOW WAY

RESTON, VA 20194
5
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
4,141 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.
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,010,000 · Apr 7, 2014
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$601,513
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$481,210
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.60%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$780,000
INTERCOASTAL MORTGAGE · 2.87% · recorded Feb 23, 2021
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,000
SUNTRUST BK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,653 (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.$1,267,540 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$403,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$864,540
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,267,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,267,540

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyFairfax
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.83
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.BalconyDeck · 1,324 ft²Patio · 1,324 ft²Porch · 195 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
Forest Edge Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
M
Hughes Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.1 mi
H
South Lakes High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20194These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.3.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,726
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,023 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$171,725
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$194,691
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1296 Gatesmeadow Way 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 Reston 20194
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Reston 20194
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Reston 20194
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Reston 20194
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Reston 20194

What homes are worth in Reston 20194

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

This home
$338K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Reston 20194.

How it measures up in Reston 20194

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reston 20194.

Estimated value$1,481,513
CheaperTypical $822,422Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$358
CheaperTypical $451Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area4,141 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,737 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 1296 Gatesmeadow Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReston 20194Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,481,51392% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3584% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than4,141 ft²96% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac97% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than199894% of homes83% of homes

About 1296 Gatesmeadow Way

How much is 1296 Gatesmeadow Way, Reston, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1296 Gatesmeadow Way, Reston, VA is $1,481,513 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,410,601 to $1,552,425. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1296 Gatesmeadow Way, Reston, VA last sell?

1296 Gatesmeadow Way, Reston, VA last sold on Apr 7, 2014 for $1,010,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1296 Gatesmeadow Way, Reston, VA?

1296 Gatesmeadow Way, Reston, VA has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,141 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

When was 1296 Gatesmeadow Way, Reston, VA built?

1296 Gatesmeadow Way, Reston, VA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1296 Gatesmeadow Way, Reston, VA?

1296 Gatesmeadow Way, Reston, VA is assigned to Forest Edge Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Hughes Middle School (middle), rated A-; South Lakes High School (high), rated C. All sit in Fairfax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1296 Gatesmeadow Way, Reston, VA compare to other homes in Reston 20194?

Among the 4,696 homes in Reston 20194, it is worth more than 92% of them ($1,481,513 against a typical $822,422), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($358 against a typical $451), it is bigger than 96% of them (4,141 ft² against a typical 1,737 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 94% of them (1998 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 90% 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 1296 Gatesmeadow Way, Reston, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1296 Gatesmeadow Way, Reston, VA was $14,653. The county assessed it at $1,267,540.

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