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$947,021$343 / 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 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $684,000 on Aug 11, 2014

5256 CLIFTON ST

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,758 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.
0.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$947K
$923K low$971K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$684,000 · Aug 11, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,530 (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.$858,170 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$346,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$512,170
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$788,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$858,170

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.0.73
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
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 · 572 ft²Shed · 100 ft²Patio · 572 ft²Porch · 340 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Holmes Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Bren Mar Park Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Edison High SchoolB-
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

5256 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 92% of homes in Alexandria 22312
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Alexandria 22312
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Alexandria 22312
  • Older than 96% of homes in Fairfax County

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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$198K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 92% 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$947,021
CheaperTypical $625,762Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$343
CheaperTypical $380Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area2,758 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,437 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.73 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 5256 Clifton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 22312Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$947,02192% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34337% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than2,758 ft²93% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.73 ac95% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than19516% of homes4% of homes

About 5256 Clifton St

How much is 5256 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5256 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA is $947,021 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $923,420 to $970,622. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5256 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA last sell?

5256 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA last sold on Aug 11, 2014 for $684,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5256 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA?

5256 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,758 square feet of living space and a 0.73-acre lot.

When was 5256 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA built?

5256 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5256 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA?

5256 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA is assigned to Holmes Middle School (middle), rated D; Bren Mar Park Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Edison High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Fairfax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5256 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA compare to other homes in Alexandria 22312?

Among the 7,644 homes in Alexandria 22312, it is worth more than 92% of them ($947,021 against a typical $625,762), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($343 against a typical $380), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,758 ft² against a typical 1,437 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.73 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1951 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 69% 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 5256 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5256 Clifton St, Alexandria, VA was $10,530. The county assessed it at $858,170.

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