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$729,108$407 / 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 97How 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 $580,000 on Jun 17, 2019

5261 BALLYCASTLE CIR

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22315
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,792 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.
1,968 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$729K
$705K low$753K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$580,000 · Jun 17, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,344 (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.$721,820 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$200,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$521,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$692,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$721,820

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
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.0.04
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.BalconyDeck · 120 ft²Patio · 190 ft²Porch · 12 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.

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

H
Edison High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Twain Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Lane Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.2 mi

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22315These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.4%
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.29,023
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,784 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$148,703
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$186,388
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

5261 Ballycastle Cir 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.

  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Alexandria 22315
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Alexandria 22315

What homes are worth in Alexandria 22315

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

This home
$341K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Alexandria 22315.

How it measures up in Alexandria 22315

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 22315.

Estimated value$729,108
CheaperTypical $681,008Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$407
CheaperTypical $423Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,792 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,510 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size1,968 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,134 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 5261 Ballycastle Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 22315Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$729,10863% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40739% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,792 ft²71% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,968 ft²46% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than199783% of homes82% of homes

About 5261 Ballycastle Cir

How much is 5261 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5261 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria, VA is $729,108 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $705,240 to $752,976. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5261 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria, VA last sell?

5261 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria, VA last sold on Jun 17, 2019 for $580,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5261 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria, VA?

5261 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria, VA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,792 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 5261 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria, VA built?

5261 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria, VA was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5261 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria, VA?

5261 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria, VA is assigned to Edison High School (high), rated B-; Twain Middle School (middle), rated B+; Lane Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Fairfax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5261 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria, VA compare to other homes in Alexandria 22315?

Among the 10,182 homes in Alexandria 22315, it is worth more than 63% of them ($729,108 against a typical $681,008), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($407 against a typical $423), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,792 ft² against a typical 1,510 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (1,968 ft² against a typical 2,134 ft²) and it is newer than 83% of them (1997 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 45% 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 5261 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5261 Ballycastle Cir, Alexandria, VA was $8,344. The county assessed it at $721,820.

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