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$532,590$392 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $501,500 on May 13, 2024

6831 COTTINGHAM LN

CENTREVILLE, VA 20121
3
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
1,360 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.
1,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$533K
$508K low$557K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$501,500 · May 13, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,473 (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.$473,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$140,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$333,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$449,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$473,440

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.0.03
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
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 · 188 ft²Patio · 192 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
Liberty Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.8 mi
E
Bull Run Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.8 mi
H
Centreville High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20121These 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,165
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,182 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,130
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,940
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

6831 Cottingham Ln 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 80% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Centreville 20121

What homes are worth in Centreville 20121

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

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$272K$1M

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Centreville 20121.

How it measures up in Centreville 20121

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Centreville 20121.

Estimated value$532,590
CheaperTypical $576,382Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$392
CheaperTypical $394Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,360 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,004 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 6831 Cottingham Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentreville 20121Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$532,59031% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39248% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,360 ft²45% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,500 ft²27% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than198620% of homes64% of homes

About 6831 Cottingham Ln

How much is 6831 Cottingham Ln, Centreville, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6831 Cottingham Ln, Centreville, VA is $532,590 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $508,499 to $556,681. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6831 Cottingham Ln, Centreville, VA last sell?

6831 Cottingham Ln, Centreville, VA last sold on May 13, 2024 for $501,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6831 Cottingham Ln, Centreville, VA?

6831 Cottingham Ln, Centreville, VA has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,360 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 6831 Cottingham Ln, Centreville, VA built?

6831 Cottingham Ln, Centreville, VA was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6831 Cottingham Ln, Centreville, VA?

6831 Cottingham Ln, Centreville, VA is assigned to Liberty Middle School (middle), rated B+; Bull Run Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Centreville 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 6831 Cottingham Ln, Centreville, VA compare to other homes in Centreville 20121?

Among the 8,275 homes in Centreville 20121, it is worth more than 31% of them ($532,590 against a typical $576,382), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($392 against a typical $394), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,360 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 2,004 ft²) and it is newer than 20% of them (1986 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 20% 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 6831 Cottingham Ln, Centreville, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6831 Cottingham Ln, Centreville, VA was $5,473. The county assessed it at $473,440.

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