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$838,369$346 / 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 94How 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 $111,000 on May 11, 1981

2281 MARGINELLA DR

RESTON, VA 20191
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,420 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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

$838K
$785K low$892K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$111,000 · May 11, 1981
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.$838,369
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$670,695

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,988 (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.$747,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$345,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$402,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$746,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$747,100

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.0.22
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.BalconyPorch · 255 ft²

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

E
Dogwood Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Hughes Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.1 mi
H
South Lakes High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20191These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.30,650
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,674 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,723
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$166,233
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

2281 Marginella Dr 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 67% of homes in Reston 20191
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Reston
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Reston
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Reston
  • Older than 78% of homes in Reston 20191

What homes are worth in Reston 20191

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

This home
$271K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Reston 20191.

How it measures up in Reston 20191

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reston 20191.

Estimated value$838,369
CheaperTypical $662,340Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$346
CheaperTypical $433Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,420 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 2,831 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 2281 Marginella Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRestonReston 20191Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$838,36966% of homes67% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34615% of homes20% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than2,420 ft²89% of homes87% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac68% of homes63% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than197225% of homes22% of homes32% of homes

About 2281 Marginella Dr

How much is 2281 Marginella Dr, Reston, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2281 Marginella Dr, Reston, VA is $838,369 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $785,113 to $891,625. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2281 Marginella Dr, Reston, VA last sell?

2281 Marginella Dr, Reston, VA last sold on May 11, 1981 for $111,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2281 Marginella Dr, Reston, VA?

2281 Marginella Dr, Reston, VA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,420 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 2281 Marginella Dr, Reston, VA built?

2281 Marginella Dr, Reston, VA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2281 Marginella Dr, Reston, VA?

2281 Marginella Dr, Reston, VA is assigned to Dogwood Elementary School (elementary), rated F; 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 2281 Marginella Dr, Reston, VA compare to other homes in Reston 20191?

Among the 10,548 homes in Reston 20191, it is worth more than 67% of them ($838,369 against a typical $662,340), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($346 against a typical $433), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,420 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 2,831 ft²) and it is newer than 22% of them (1972 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 57% 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 2281 Marginella Dr, Reston, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2281 Marginella Dr, Reston, VA was $8,988. The county assessed it at $747,100.

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