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$342,620$375 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $340,000 on Jun 1, 2026

9257 CARDINAL FOREST LN

LORTON, VA 22079
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
914 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$343K
$319K low$366K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$340,000 · Jun 1, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,041 (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.$263,020 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$210,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$263,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$263,020

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyFAIRFAX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Buildable
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 80 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
Laurel Hill Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
H
South County High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
South County Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.3 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

9257 Cardinal Forest 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 97% of homes in Lorton 22079
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Among the smallest homes in Lorton 22079
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Lorton 22079
  • Newer than 76% 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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$285K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 3% 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$342,620
CheaperTypical $682,645Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$375
CheaperTypical $361Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area914 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 9257 Cardinal Forest Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLorton 22079Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$342,6203% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37558% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than914 ft²almost no homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac72% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than199346% of homes76% of homes

About 9257 Cardinal Forest Ln

How much is 9257 Cardinal Forest Ln, Lorton, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9257 Cardinal Forest Ln, Lorton, VA is $342,620 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $319,390 to $365,850. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9257 Cardinal Forest Ln, Lorton, VA last sell?

9257 Cardinal Forest Ln, Lorton, VA last sold on Jun 1, 2026 for $340,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 9257 Cardinal Forest Ln, Lorton, VA?

9257 Cardinal Forest Ln, Lorton, VA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 914 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 9257 Cardinal Forest Ln, Lorton, VA built?

9257 Cardinal Forest Ln, Lorton, VA was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 9257 Cardinal Forest Ln, Lorton, VA?

9257 Cardinal Forest Ln, Lorton, VA is assigned to Laurel Hill 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 9257 Cardinal Forest Ln, Lorton, VA compare to other homes in Lorton 22079?

Among the 10,268 homes in Lorton 22079, it is worth more than 3% of them ($342,620 against a typical $682,645), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($375 against a typical $361), it is bigger than almost none of them (914 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 46% of them (1993 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 7% 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 9257 Cardinal Forest Ln, Lorton, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9257 Cardinal Forest Ln, Lorton, VA was $3,041. The county assessed it at $263,020.

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