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$686,610$795 / 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 96How 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

5243 CLIFTON ST

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$687K
$661K low$713K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,861 (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.$627,250 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$348,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$279,250
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$568,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$627,250

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.0.85
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.None
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.Porch · 150 ft²

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 · 0.6 mi
E
Bren Mar Park Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Edison High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22312These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
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.31,462
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,041 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$108,412
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,193
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

5243 Clifton 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 65% of homes in Alexandria 22312
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Alexandria 22312
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Alexandria 22312
  • Among the oldest homes in Alexandria 22312

What homes are worth in Alexandria 22312

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

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$197K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Alexandria 22312.

How it measures up in Alexandria 22312

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 22312.

Estimated value$686,610
CheaperTypical $620,328Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$795
CheaperTypical $380Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,410 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.85 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 5243 Clifton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 22312Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$686,61065% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$795almost all homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²9% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.85 ac98% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than1942almost no homesalmost no homes

About 5243 Clifton St

How much is 5243 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5243 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA is $686,610 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $660,509 to $712,711. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5243 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA last sell?

5243 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA last sold on Jul 29, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5243 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA?

5243 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.85-acre lot.

When was 5243 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA built?

5243 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5243 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA?

5243 Clifton St, Alexandria, 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 5243 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA compare to other homes in Alexandria 22312?

Among the 7,644 homes in Alexandria 22312, it is worth more than 65% of them ($686,610 against a typical $620,328), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($795 against a typical $380), it is bigger than 9% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,410 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.85 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1942 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 40% 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 5243 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5243 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA was $7,861. The county assessed it at $627,250.

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