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5837 RIVER DR

LORTON, VA 22079
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,490 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.
0.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,660 (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.$2,133,210 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,027,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,106,210
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,863,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,133,210

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.72
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.Heat Pump
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.Shed · 112 ft²Patio · 360 ft²Porch · 360 ft²Boat access

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.

E
Gunston Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.2 mi
H
South County High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.8 mi
M
South County Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.3 mi

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22079These 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.75
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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
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.36,116
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,051 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133,916
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$161,822
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

5837 River 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.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Lorton 22079

How it measures up in Lorton 22079

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lorton 22079.

Living area2,490 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.72 ac
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 5837 River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLorton 22079Fairfax County
Living areabigger than2,490 ft²69% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.72 ac90% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than197820% of homes44% of homes

About 5837 River Dr

When did 5837 River Dr, Lorton, VA last sell?

5837 River Dr, Lorton, VA last sold on May 11, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5837 River Dr, Lorton, VA?

5837 River Dr, Lorton, VA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,490 square feet of living space and a 0.72-acre lot.

When was 5837 River Dr, Lorton, VA built?

5837 River Dr, Lorton, VA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5837 River Dr, Lorton, VA?

5837 River Dr, Lorton, VA is assigned to Gunston Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; South County High School (high), rated A-; South County Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Fairfax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5837 River Dr, Lorton, VA compare to other homes in Lorton 22079?

Among the 10,267 homes in Lorton 22079, it is bigger than 69% of them (2,490 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.72 ac against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 20% of them (1978 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5837 River Dr, Lorton, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5837 River Dr, Lorton, VA was $24,660. The county assessed it at $2,133,210.

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