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$495,976$413 / 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 94How 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

5909 AMHERST AVE

SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,200 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
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

$496K
$467K low$525K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,754 (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.$584,290 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$271,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$313,290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$542,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$584,290

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.0.24
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.Patio · 160 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.

E
Lynbrook Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.2 mi
H
Lewis High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Key Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22150These 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.84
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 100.40

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
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.28,694
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,687 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,688
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,019
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

5909 Amherst Ave 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 less than 94% of homes in Springfield 22150
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Fairfax County

What homes are worth in Springfield 22150

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

This home
$416K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Springfield 22150.

How it measures up in Springfield 22150

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 22150.

Estimated value$495,976
CheaperTypical $643,471Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$413
CheaperTypical $421Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 5909 Amherst Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpringfield 22150Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$495,9766% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41346% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²21% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac54% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than19537% of homes6% of homes

About 5909 Amherst Ave

How much is 5909 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5909 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA is $495,976 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $467,135 to $524,817. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5909 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA?

5909 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 5909 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA built?

5909 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5909 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA?

5909 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA is assigned to Lynbrook Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Lewis High School (high), rated D+; Key Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Fairfax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5909 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA compare to other homes in Springfield 22150?

Among the 6,266 homes in Springfield 22150, it is worth more than 6% of them ($495,976 against a typical $643,471), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($413 against a typical $421), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1953 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 17% 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 5909 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5909 Amherst Ave, Springfield, VA was $6,754. The county assessed it at $584,290.

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