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$475,228$511 / 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 96How 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 $116,000 on Dec 30, 1992

8517 GOLDEN RIDGE CT

LORTON, VA 22079
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
930 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.
1,820 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$475K
$458K low$492K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$116,000 · Dec 30, 1992

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,048 (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.$436,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$165,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$271,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$392,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$436,640

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.Heat Pump
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 · 144 ft²Patio · 144 ft²

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

M
South County Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
South County High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Silverbrook Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.6 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

8517 Golden Ridge 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 87% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Lorton 22079
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Lorton 22079
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Fairfax County

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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$288K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 17% 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$475,228
CheaperTypical $705,000Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$511
CheaperTypical $362Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area930 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size1,820 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,659 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 8517 Golden Ridge Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLorton 22079Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$475,22817% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51193% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than930 ft²4% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,820 ft²28% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than199040% of homes72% of homes

About 8517 Golden Ridge Ct

How much is 8517 Golden Ridge Ct, Lorton, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8517 Golden Ridge Ct, Lorton, VA is $475,228 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $458,142 to $492,314. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8517 Golden Ridge Ct, Lorton, VA last sell?

8517 Golden Ridge Ct, Lorton, VA last sold on Dec 30, 1992 for $116,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8517 Golden Ridge Ct, Lorton, VA?

8517 Golden Ridge Ct, Lorton, VA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 930 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 8517 Golden Ridge Ct, Lorton, VA built?

8517 Golden Ridge Ct, Lorton, VA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8517 Golden Ridge Ct, Lorton, VA?

8517 Golden Ridge Ct, Lorton, VA is assigned to South County Middle School (middle), rated A; South County High School (high), rated A-; Silverbrook Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Fairfax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8517 Golden Ridge Ct, Lorton, VA compare to other homes in Lorton 22079?

Among the 10,267 homes in Lorton 22079, it is worth more than 17% of them ($475,228 against a typical $705,000), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($511 against a typical $362), it is bigger than 4% of them (930 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (1,820 ft² against a typical 3,659 ft²) and it is newer than 40% of them (1990 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 13% 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 8517 Golden Ridge Ct, Lorton, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8517 Golden Ridge Ct, Lorton, VA was $5,048. The county assessed it at $436,640.

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