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$622,958$405 / 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 $165,249 on May 31, 1994

6856 RIDGE WATER CT

CENTREVILLE, VA 20121
3
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
1,540 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.
1,837 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$623K
$601K low$645K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,249 · May 31, 1994
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$622,958
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$498,366

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$582,690 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$175,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$407,690
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$544,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$582,690

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 · 192 ft²Patio · 192 ft²

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

E
Centreville Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi
M
Liberty Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Centreville High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

6856 Ridge Water Ct 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 70% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Centreville 20121
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Fairfax County

What homes are worth in Centreville 20121

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

This home
$294K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 64% 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$622,958
CheaperTypical $580,699Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$405
CheaperTypical $396Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size1,837 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,004 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 6856 Ridge Water Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentreville 20121Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$622,95864% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40556% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,540 ft²65% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,837 ft²45% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than199474% of homes78% of homes

About 6856 Ridge Water Ct

How much is 6856 Ridge Water Ct, Centreville, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6856 Ridge Water Ct, Centreville, VA is $622,958 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $601,404 to $644,512. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6856 Ridge Water Ct, Centreville, VA last sell?

6856 Ridge Water Ct, Centreville, VA last sold on May 31, 1994 for $165,249, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6856 Ridge Water Ct, Centreville, VA?

6856 Ridge Water Ct, Centreville, VA has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,540 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 6856 Ridge Water Ct, Centreville, VA built?

6856 Ridge Water Ct, Centreville, VA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6856 Ridge Water Ct, Centreville, VA?

6856 Ridge Water Ct, Centreville, VA is assigned to Centreville Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Liberty Middle School (middle), rated B+; Centreville High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Fairfax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6856 Ridge Water Ct, Centreville, VA compare to other homes in Centreville 20121?

Among the 8,274 homes in Centreville 20121, it is worth more than 64% of them ($622,958 against a typical $580,699), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($405 against a typical $396), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,540 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (1,837 ft² against a typical 2,004 ft²) and it is newer than 74% of them (1994 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 30% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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