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$959,485$570 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $735,000 on May 4, 2021

5944 RIVER DR

LORTON, VA 22079
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,683 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.
0.86 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
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.

Valuation

$959K
$935K low$984K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$735,000 · May 4, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,347 (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.$895,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$460,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$435,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$781,670
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$895,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bi-Level
CountyFAIRFAX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.86
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Water View
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 208 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
Gunston Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.9 mi
H
South County High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.6 mi
M
South County Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.0 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

5944 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.

  • Worth more than 78% of homes in Lorton 22079
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Lorton 22079
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Lorton 22079
  • Older than 93% of homes in Lorton 22079

What homes are worth in Lorton 22079

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

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$318K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 78% 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.

Estimated value$959,485
CheaperTypical $701,581Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$570
CheaperTypical $363Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,683 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.86 ac
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 5944 River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLorton 22079Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$959,48578% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$57097% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,683 ft²48% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.86 ac93% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than19647% of homes18% of homes

About 5944 River Dr

How much is 5944 River Dr, Lorton, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5944 River Dr, Lorton, VA is $959,485 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $934,634 to $984,336. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5944 River Dr, Lorton, VA last sell?

5944 River Dr, Lorton, VA last sold on May 4, 2021 for $735,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5944 River Dr, Lorton, VA?

5944 River Dr, Lorton, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,683 square feet of living space and a 0.86-acre lot.

When was 5944 River Dr, Lorton, VA built?

5944 River Dr, Lorton, VA was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5944 River Dr, Lorton, VA?

5944 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 5944 River Dr, Lorton, VA compare to other homes in Lorton 22079?

Among the 10,267 homes in Lorton 22079, it is worth more than 78% of them ($959,485 against a typical $701,581), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($570 against a typical $363), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,683 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.86 ac against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 7% of them (1964 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 67% 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 5944 River Dr, Lorton, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5944 River Dr, Lorton, VA was $10,347. The county assessed it at $895,100.

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