Fairfax County VA Real Estate

Fairfax County VA real estate covers a lot of ground: established neighborhoods close to the Beltway, planned communities along the Dulles corridor, and subdivisions on larger lots toward the county's western and southern edges. This page is a county-wide guide from Steve Lefave, a licensed realtor since 2003 and an Associate Broker with Samson Properties since 2011, based in Chantilly. It walks through the communities Steve works in, the housing types you will find, how buying works under a Virginia contract, how selling works with Steve, and the property management service he provides for landlords and tenants.

Communities Across Fairfax County

Steve serves the Fairfax County and Loudoun County real estate market, and the Fairfax County communities below are the ones named across this website. Each has its own mix of housing, commute routes and local centers, so a search for homes for sale usually starts by narrowing the map to a few of them.

Western Fairfax County: Chantilly, Centreville, Clifton, Oak Hill, Herndon, Fair Oaks and the Dulles Airport area, plus Fairfax City, the independent city at the county's center. Named subdivisions in this part of the county include Sully Station, Greenbriar and Franklin Farm. Fox Mill Estates is one of the county's well-known single-family communities, and Steve's dedicated page covers that subdivision in detail.

Central and northern Fairfax County: Reston, Vienna, Oakton, Tysons Corner, McLean, Great Falls and Falls Church. This part of the county runs from Reston and the Dulles Toll Road corridor east toward the Potomac, with housing that ranges from condos and townhouses to single-family homes and estates.

Southern Fairfax County: Springfield, Burke, Lorton and Hybla Valley, with a mix of single-family homes, townhouses and condos, and commuter access from the Franconia-Springfield and Lorton rail stations and the Route 1 corridor.

Steve also works in nearby Loudoun County communities such as South Riding, Stone Ridge, Ashburn and Leesburg, and in Arlington and Alexandria, but this page keeps its focus on Fairfax County.

Fairfax County VA Homes for Sale: Housing Types

Fairfax County features a diverse housing inventory, from luxury estates to condos, and most buyers find it helps to decide on a housing type before they decide on a community. Here is how the main categories of Fairfax County homes break down.

Condos and townhouses

Condos are common around Tysons Corner, Reston and the Metro corridors, in buildings that range from garden-style walk-ups to high-rise towers, and townhouses appear in nearly every community on the list above. Condos, and most townhouses, come with a condominium or homeowners association, so part of buying one is reviewing the association's resale documents and rules.

Single-family homes and estates

Single-family homes are available across the county, in styles from colonial and split-level to contemporary. Lot sizes vary widely: in Fox Mill Estates, for example, lots run from a quarter to a half acre, while areas such as Great Falls and Clifton include larger parcels and estate properties. Most listings describe a home by bedrooms, baths, finished sq ft, lot size and year built, and those details are the fastest way to narrow a search.

Fairfax County homes for sale offered through a brokerage are listed in Bright MLS, the regional multiple listing service that licensed brokers across Northern Virginia participate in. Listing information on any participating broker's site is drawn from that same source and updated regularly. Ask Steve to set up a saved search with email alerts for the communities, housing types and price range that interest you.

How Buying Fairfax County VA Real Estate Works

Northern Virginia purchases run on a standard regional sales contract, and the way a purchase moves from offer to settlement is the same whether the property is a condo in Reston or an estate in Great Falls. Steve has guided buyers through that process for more than 20 years, and he describes it on this site in a few plain steps:

A pre-activity meeting to build a road map for the search: communities, housing type, must-haves and timing.
Showing properties that fit the buyer's profile, with listing information and property details provided before each visit.
A detailed briefing on the Virginia Sales Contract and the contingencies available, such as financing, appraisal and home inspection, so the buyer understands what each one protects and what it requires.
Guidance on making the right offer to the seller, with a clear overview of the fees and conditions involved.
Negotiation on price and terms, including any repairs that come out of the inspection.
Collaboration on contingency timelines once the contract is ratified, so every deadline is met.
Preparation for a successful closing and settlement.

Steve is a nationally certified Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and has held that designation since 2007. He also offers a Buyer Rebate Program; contact him for the current terms.

Checking public property information

Fairfax County maintains public real estate records for every parcel in the county, and buyers can search them by address or tax map reference to view the assessment history and property characteristics of a home they are considering. Assessed values are set as of January 1 each year. Steve will walk you through what that data means for a specific property and how it compares with the listing information.

How Selling Works with Steve Lefave

Steve lists Fairfax County homes through Samson Properties, a privately owned brokerage that has been locally owned and operated since 2000, with the power of 5,700+ agents behind every listing. The full terms of his listing service are on his listing page, and the service includes:

Full property features entered in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Syndication to Homes.com and 50+ other home search sites, plus Zillow and Redfin
A featured listing on Military For Sale by Owner.com
Facebook target marketing ads for new listings and open houses
Your listing on the Samson Properties website and on this site
Professional staging service consultation
Professional photos and floor plans
Free seller home warranty coverage during the listing period
Open houses
Prompt feedback on showings through the "ShowTime" portal
A "For Sale" sign on the property and an outside brochure box

Before a home goes on the market, Steve prepares a comparative market analysis of recently sold properties in the same community to help set a list price, then handles the showings, offers and contract negotiation through to settlement.

Property Management for Fairfax County Landlords and Tenants

Steve is a member of Samson's Property Management Team and offers residential property management for landlords and tenants across Fairfax County. If you own a rental property in Chantilly, Herndon, Centreville or anywhere else in the county, or you are looking for a home to rent, contact Steve to talk through how the service works.

Fairfax County VA Real Estate FAQ

What communities are part of Fairfax County's real estate market?

Fairfax County communities on this site include Chantilly, Centreville, Clifton, Oak Hill, Herndon, Fair Oaks, Reston, Vienna, Oakton, Tysons Corner, McLean, Great Falls, Falls Church, Springfield, Burke, Lorton and Hybla Valley, along with Fairfax City. Named subdivisions include Sully Station, Greenbriar, Franklin Farm and Fox Mill Estates, which has its own page.

What types of homes can buyers find across Fairfax County?

Condos, townhouses, single-family homes and estates. Condos are common around Tysons, Reston and the Metro corridors, townhouses appear in nearly every community, and larger lots and estate properties are found in areas such as Great Falls and Clifton.

How does the home-buying process work in Virginia?

It starts with a road map meeting, then showings of properties that match your profile. Once you find the right home, Steve briefs you on the Virginia Sales Contract and its contingencies, helps you make the offer, negotiates with the seller, manages the contingency timelines and prepares you for closing.

Does Steve Lefave offer property management in Fairfax County?

Yes. As part of Samson's Property Management Team, Steve offers residential property management for landlords and tenants in Fairfax County.

Work With an Associate Broker for Fairfax County VA Real Estate

Steve Lefave has been a licensed realtor since 2003, an Accredited Buyer's Representative since 2007, and an Associate Broker with Samson Properties since 2011. He is a Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) Top Producer and Multi-Million Dollar Producer, and a 23-year veteran of the United States Coast Guard. If you would rather work directly with an Associate Broker on your purchase or sale, learn more about what that means for Fairfax County real estate, or call or email Steve to request information on any property in the county.