Samson Properties
Associate Broker, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret)
House for Sale Fairfax VA
Three Reasons Why You Should Buy a House for Sale Fairfax VA
Most people who are being transferred to the DC area are often confused about where to begin their search for a house for sale Fairfax VA. Some think that DC is too urban for their needs, and so they usually narrow down their options to surrounding suburban counties such as those in Virginia and Maryland. To help you with your search, you can focus on three factors: your commute, school boundaries, and taxes.
Check the Commute First
Fairfax County has more than 1 million residents, and most of them go somewhere every day. Before you commit to a house for sale Fairfax VA, drive or ride the route to work at the hour you would actually leave, and try it in both directions. Look at the nearest Metro station, bus routes and park-and-ride lots, and visit the street at different times of day. A commute you can live with every day will give you peace of mind.
Look Up School Boundaries Yourself
Fairfax County Public Schools publishes school boundary information on its own website, so you can confirm which schools serve any address you are considering. Rather than rely on rankings that go stale, look at the information the school system itself publishes and decide what matters to you. Steve can pull the property details, taxes and recent sales for any house for sale Fairfax VA so you can make your own comparison.
So, the commute checks out and you know which schools serve the address. How about the income tax?
Pay Lower State Income Tax in Fairfax VA
The income tax rate in VA is a bit lower compared to other states in the DC region. It is a fact that other states in DC have a lower base rate. However, if the counties add their own taxes, you may need to pay higher taxes. At only 5.75%, VA residents enjoy the lowest income tax rate in DC area.
A House for Sale Fairfax VA can be Expensive, Right?
It is true that a house for sale Fairfax VA could be expensive, but the cost of living in Fairfax comes with a large and varied job market across the DC area, an established transport network, well-maintained recreational parks, and a wide range of dining and cultural options. Steve can walk you through recent sales so you can see what homes in your price range have actually sold for.
Your Search for the Right County to Live Could be Fairfax, VA
When you decide to live in the Washington DC suburbs, you will likely narrow your choices to Northern Virginia or suburban Maryland. Both sides of the river offer a wide range of housing, and the costs of real estate are comparatively the same.
But if you check the income tax rates on each side, you will realize that living in Fairfax, VA may allow you to save on state taxes. Run the numbers for your own situation, and Fairfax, VA may well be the right choice for you.
If you need assistance in finding the right house for sale Fairfax VA, call Steve Lefave, Associate Broker at 703-896-5849 (phone) or 703-599-1239 (mobile).
