The other day I was at the St. Mary of Sorrows "historic church" at Route 123 and Fairfax Station Road. This church is a wealth of  history itself and, in 2008, celebrated its 150th anniversary. Clara Barton nursed soldiers there during the Civil War and Gen. Grant, while on or near the site, had the pews burned for firewood (he had them replaced afterward lest he burn in Hell!). While waiting for a meeting across the parking lot in Old St Mary's Hall, I ran across a picture of the area showing a large reunion of sorts. The picture was dated from 1920 and said "...Fairfax Station/Swetnam, VA 1920." I was immediately curious and was able to find out that the area known as Fairfax Station, VA was once known as Swetnam, VA named after two prominent brothers in the area who owned a general ... 10/27/2010

We see signs all around Virginia that say "George Washington Slept Here" but unless you take a step often the beaten path you won't find some of the other signs and sties that helped shape our nation.  One of those signs is hidden in Fairfax Station at the St. Mary of Sorrows Church just off of Route 123. St Mary of Sorrows Church was built from 1858-1860 with lumber milled locally by railroad workers living in the area. The only item that was purchased to complete the church was the bell installed in the tower. In 1862 one of the worst battles of the Civil War, The Second Battle of Manassas, had thousands of Union and Confederate soliders battling for control of the area.  With the Fairfax Railroad Depot only a few miles down the road, soldiers from the Second Battle of Manassas were t... 10/17/2010

Fairfax Station Homes for Sale in Fairfax Station VA 22039   Fairfax Station Homes Looking for a great place to live in northern Virginia?  You should look at homes for sale in Fairfax Station!  Fairfax Station is a planned community of fine homes located in Northern VA.  The Fairfax Station community is comprised of 539 single family homes. Fairfax Station has a great location off route 123 and Burke Center Parkway.  Find homes for sale in Fairfax Station now! Fairfax Station Homes for Sale Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. 09/06/2010

ZIP CODE 22039 Real Estate for Sale Fairfax Station VA 22039 Homes for Sale - Fairfax Station MLS Listings If you are looking to purchase a home in Fairfax Station VA you should consider searching for homes, townhouses and condos using the zip code. The Earl of Real Estate Team has developed a page specifically for searching for Fairfax Station VA homes for sale by Zip code. This page make it easy to find Fairfax Station VA 22039 Homes for Sale. All MLS Listings are displayed for 22039 Zip Code in Fairfax Station VA. Results are mapped and details are available for every property including status. The page for is backed by The Earl of Real Estate Team - an Award Winning Team of professionals that specialize in working with condos & homes for sale in the 22039 zip code, so assistance is... 08/31/2010

ZIP CODE 22033 Real Estate for Sale Fairfax Station VA 22033 Homes for Sale - Fairfax Station MLS Listings If you are looking to purchase a home in Fairfax Station VA you should consider searching for homes, townhouses and condos using the zip code. The Earl of Real Estate Team has developed a page specifically for searching for Fairfax Station VA homes for sale by Zip code. This page make it easy to find Fairfax Station VA 22033 Homes for Sale. All MLS Listings are displayed for 22033 Zip Code in Fairfax Station VA. Results are mapped and details are available for every property including status. The page for is backed by The Earl of Real Estate Team - an Award Winning Team of professionals that specialize in working with condos & homes for sale in the 22033 zip code, so assistance is... 08/31/2010

Single family homes located on expansive lots on both the east and west side of Rt. 123 in Fairfax County, Virginia.  Several large PUDS, to include: Fairfax Station, Fairfax Station East, parts of South Run, and Crosspointe.  One of the few communities in Fairfax County that only have residential homes.  High schools that feed Fairfax Station are Robinson Secondary, Lake Braddock Secondary, Hayfield, and South County.  05/17/2010

It's easy to drive through the Fairfax Station area in Northern Virginia and see why so many owners are proud to call it home. Not only are there terrific planned communities such as Crosspointe, Barrington and South Run but Fairfax Station also offers the opportunity for a buyer to find a one of kind custom homes as well.In pockets scattered off of Route 123 (Ox Road) you will find custom homes on 1, 5 or even 10 acre wooded lots that reflect their owners and the builder's individual style and taste. Though most of the available open land has already been purchased you can still find lots for sale or in some cases older homes on larger parcels of land that can be torn down for new construction. For horse owners Fairfax Station offers the chance to buy a home zoned to keep your horses o... 05/14/2010

No.....sorry......there is no easy money to be made around here at trustee sales. It was sleeting sideways yesterday morning on the Fairfax County courthouse steps....tough to keep your papers or laptop dry. Yes, there are 4 laptops cradled against the elements....A crowd of about 20 regulars huddled for warmth with a few wide eyed soon to be disappointed new comers. If you have heard that gazillions of dollars can be made by purchasing properties on the courthouse steps for pennies on the dollar....well....right now it is very tough to do in Northern Virginia. If you are unfamiliar with the process you can check my other two posts on this topic at: Trustee sales 1 or: Trustee sales 2 On Wednesday more than 20 properties were listed for the 10 am auction....so you do your homework, visi... 03/04/2010

For buyers relocating to Fairfax Station looking for classic homes on larger lots still within commuting distance to DC then the Barrington neighborhood in Fairfax Station may be what you are looking for. Bordered by Fairfax County Parkland and Lake Mercer the community of Barrington includes 475 executive homes made of brick and stucco homes on large treed lots. Families who live in Barrington will find a neighborhood packed with activities. In the summer the community swim team, Blue Fins has meets all summer and an active Mother's of Barrington (open to all women in the community) meets one night a month to have a little fun and exchange information on the community. Located just minutes from the Fairfax County Parkway, the Springfield Metro, Burke Centre VRE, the Barrington neighbor... 01/12/2010

It's easy to drive through the Fairfax Station area in Northern Virginia and see why so many owners are proud to call it home.  Not only are there terrific planned communities such as Crosspointe, Barrington and South Run but Fairfax Station also offers the opportunity for a buyer to find a one of kind custom homes as well.In pockets scattered off of Route 123 (Ox Road) you will find custom homes on 1, 5 or even 10 acre wooded lots that reflect their owners and the builder's individual style and taste.  Though most of the available open land has already been purchased you can still find lots for sale or in some cases older homes on larger parcels of land that can be torn down for new construction.  For horse owners Fairfax Station offers the chance to buy a home zoned to keep your horse... 07/29/2009

For buyers relocating to Fairfax Station looking for classic homes on larger lots still within commuting distance to DC then the Barrington neighborhood in Fairfax Station may be what you are looking for. Bordered by Fairfax County Parkland and Lake Mercer the community of Barrington includes 475 executive homes made of brick and stucco homes on large treed lots. Families who live in Barrington will find a neighborhood packed with activities.  In the summer the community swim team, Blue Fins has meets all summer and an active Mother's of Barrington (open to all women in the community) meets one night a month to have a little fun and exchange information on the community.    Located just minutes from the Fairfax County Parkway, the Springfield Metro, Burke Centre VRE, the Barrington neig... 07/28/2009

As soon as you drive in to one of the two major entrances into Crosspointe in Fairfax Station you can't help but notice the beautiful gardens and manicured lawns.  An encouraging sign that the owners in Crosspointe care about their homes.   With wide streets and mature trees the 1400 homes that make up the Crosspointe neighborhood will surprise you.  No two homes sitting side by side look alike.  Driving through the neighborhood you will find Victorians with wide front porches, Tudors and stately Georgian Colonials.  Residents of Crosspointe enjoy not only the proximity to major parks and recreation activities outside the neighborhood, including Burke Lake Park and the new Laurel Hill Golf Club, but two community pools, multiple tot lots, tennis courts and miles of walking trails mainta... 07/24/2009

For buyers relocating to Fairfax County who are looking for classic homes on larger lots still within commuting distance to DC the Fairfax Station area may be what you are looking for. Located just minutes from the Fairfax County Parkway, 15 minutes from the Springfield Metro or Burke Centre VRE, the area boasts great community centers, county parks and historic sites for families to explore. Cachet Magazine has ranked Fairfax Station in the top ten for "Best Quality of Life" and it is easy to see why when you explore some of the neighborhoods.Three neighborhoods in Fairfax Station; Barrington, Crosspointe and South Run are great examples of why this area is so popular with families moving into or moving up to the area. Bordered by Fairfax County Parkland and Lake Mercer the community o... 04/03/2009

We see the signs around Virginia that say "George Washington Slept Here" but unless you take a step often the beaten path you won't find some of the other signs of famous faces in history. One of those signs is hidden in Fairfax Station at the St. Mary of Sorrows Church just off of Route 123. St Mary of Sorrows Church was built from 1858-1860 with lumber milled locally by railroad workers living in the area. The only item that was purchased to complete the church was the bell installed in the tower. As the battles of the civil war moved through Virginia the church became one of the many field hospitals in the area. With the Fairfax Railroad Depot only a few miles down the road, soldiers from the Battle of Manassas were transported to the area and then transferred to the church for treat... 02/20/2009

We see the signs around Virginia that say "George Washington Slept Here" but unless you take a step often the beaten path you won't find some of the other signs of famous faces in history.  One of those signs is hidden in Fairfax Station at the St. Mary of Sorrows Church just off of Route 123.    St Mary of Sorrows Church was built from 1858-1860 with lumber milled locally by  railroad workers living in the area.  The only item that was purchased to complete the church was the bell installed in the tower.  As the battles of the civil war moved through Virginia the church became one of the many field hospitals in the area.  With the Fairfax Railroad Depot only a few miles down the road, soldiers from the Battle of Manassas were transported to the area and then transferred to the church f... 08/23/2008

For buyers relocating to Fairfax County who are looking for classic homes on larger lots still within commuting distance to DC the Fairfax Station area may be what you are looking for.  Located just minutes from the Fairfax County Parkway, 15 minutes from the Springfield Metro or Burke Centre VRE, the area boasts great community centers, county parks and historic sites for families to explore.  Cachet Magazine has ranked Fairfax Station in the top ten for "Best Quality of Life" and it is easy to see why when you explore some of the neighborhoods.Three neighborhoods in Fairfax Station; Barrington, Crosspointe and South Run are great examples of why this area is so popular with families moving into or moving up to the area.  Bordered by Fairfax County Parkland and Lake Mercer the communit... 02/06/2008

Backing up to the 850 acre Burke Lake Park homeowners in the South Run neighborhood in Fairfax County have the best of both worlds, homes with nature at the back door and yet only minutes to major commuting routes. They also enjoy a neighborhood that captures the spirit of communities from the 1950’s.  Where homeowners plan and run dozens of events throughout the year.  With BBQ’s and pool parties in the summer, Halloween parties for kids in the fall and holiday events in the winter the neighborhood always has something going on. With large lots and classic style, the homes in South Run remind you of properties you might find in the pages of Southern Living.  Many of the homes feature 2 story foyers, back staircases off the kitchen and sun rooms.  Built in the mid 1980’s the strong home... 12/11/2007

One of the nice things about living in Northern Virginia is all of the history that you can find throughout the area. There are the well known sites such as Mount Vernon and Gunston Hall and then some smaller sites that if you didn’t know the history of our area you might just pass them by. Today we are going to take a look at two historic churches in Fairfax Station just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Burke Center and downtown Fairfax. The first church, St Mary of Sorrows was started in 1858 and dedicated in 1860 by the Bishop of Richmond. Built primarily by the Irish railroad workers who were working nearby, the church is built from lumber from the forests that surround the area and the only item that was purchased for the building was the church bell. During the civil war the ... 12/09/2007

Bordered by parkland and Lake Mercer the community of Barrington includes 475 homes brick and stucco executive homes on large treed lots. Located in Fairfax County the neighborhood is close to Route 123 or Ox Road to natives of the area and Silverbrook Road. Barrington is only minutes from the Fairfax County Parkway and I-95, making it an ideal community for owners who need to get to the Springfield Metro, Lorton VRE or drive to DC. Looking for a fun way to spend some time with friends or family? Barrington residents also enjoy the proximity to Burke Lake Park, Old Town Clifton and the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum and in the summer can enjoy all of the activities at the community pool.   For families with school age children Barrington is in the Fairfax County School District and ele... 11/12/2007

This is the first in a series of monthly market reports for that section of Fairfax County with postal addresses named Fairfax Station.  This real estate market encompasses one postal ZIP code, namely 22039. Many REALTORS prepare a report for all Fairfax County ZIP codes.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in your neighborhood. Currently, there are 88 homes for sale in the 22039 area. For the 31 day period August 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007 the following sales statistics were reported on the Multiple Listing Service Homes Sold = 19 Average List Price =          $877,141 Average Sold Price =           843,042 Percentage of List Price = 96.56% Average Seller Subsidy =       -7,3... 09/25/2007