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$808,345$362 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $360,000 on Mar 17, 2010

5218 CATHER RD

SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,236 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Valuation

$808K
$771K low$845K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$360,000 · Mar 17, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,241 (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.$712,860 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$316,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$396,860
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$649,790
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$712,860

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.0.26
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
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.Deck · 140 ft²Shed · 150 ft²Patio · 80 ft²Porch · 18 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

M
Holmes Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Bren Mar Park Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Edison High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22151These 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.46
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
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.18,255
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,467 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$132,384
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$160,161
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

5218 Cather Rd 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 85% of homes in Springfield 22151
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Springfield 22151
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Springfield 22151
  • Older than 89% of homes in Fairfax County

What homes are worth in Springfield 22151

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

This home
$536K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Springfield 22151.

How it measures up in Springfield 22151

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 22151.

Estimated value$808,345
CheaperTypical $693,611Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$362
CheaperTypical $472Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,236 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,420 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 5218 Cather Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpringfield 22151Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$808,34585% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36211% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than2,236 ft²89% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac49% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than195835% of homes11% of homes

About 5218 Cather Rd

How much is 5218 Cather Rd, Springfield, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5218 Cather Rd, Springfield, VA is $808,345 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $771,409 to $845,281. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5218 Cather Rd, Springfield, VA last sell?

5218 Cather Rd, Springfield, VA last sold on Mar 17, 2010 for $360,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5218 Cather Rd, Springfield, VA?

5218 Cather Rd, Springfield, VA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,236 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 5218 Cather Rd, Springfield, VA built?

5218 Cather Rd, Springfield, VA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5218 Cather Rd, Springfield, VA?

5218 Cather Rd, Springfield, VA is assigned to Holmes Middle School (middle), rated D+; Bren Mar Park Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Edison 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 5218 Cather Rd, Springfield, VA compare to other homes in Springfield 22151?

Among the 5,409 homes in Springfield 22151, it is worth more than 85% of them ($808,345 against a typical $693,611), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($362 against a typical $472), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,236 ft² against a typical 1,420 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1958 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 54% 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 5218 Cather Rd, Springfield, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5218 Cather Rd, Springfield, VA was $8,241. The county assessed it at $712,860.

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