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8078 Athena St, Springfield, VA 22153

$898,000

Last sold 07/01/2025 for $882K

5
bed
3
bath
2,940
Sqft ($300/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 8078 Athena St

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1979

HOA fee $48/month

Lot size 0.28 Acre

Movoto estimate

Parking 2 garage spaces

Property description

BEAUTIFUL 5BR COLONIAL IN PRIME FAIRFAX LOCATION! This spacious updated home offers 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 2-car garage on a serene, private pipestem lot in sought-after Newington Forest. Steps from top-rated schools: South County HS, SC Middle, and Newington Forest Elementary. Features include high-end Rosewood floors, expanded kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances (2024), wood-burning fireplace, and large deck overlooking fenced yard. Master suite with walk-in closet, plus fully finished basement with office, workout room, and recreation space. Recent upgrades: new roof (2019) and HVAC (2025). Enjoy outstanding community amenities: pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, and trail network connecting to Mercer and Burke Lake trails. Nearby South Run Recreation Center features an indoor pool, updated fitness center, and indoor/outdoor athletic fields. Ideal commuter location - minutes to Fort Belvoir, walking distance to metro buses and less than a 10 -minute drive to Franconia-Springfield metro, and minutes to I-95/495/395. Perfect combination of neighborhood charm and convenience! Schedule a tour today!

Listed by

Listing Agent - Sean Judge

Listing Office - Real Broker, LLC

Source: Bright MLS

MLS#VAFX2240354 • last updated 1 year ago

Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 6 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Central A/C, Heat Pump(s), Electric
Heating	Central, Electric
Levels/Style	Colonial
Type	Residential
Status	Active Under Contract
SqFt	2940
Lot Size (SqFt)	12397
Lot Size (Acres)	0.28
County Tax	8622, Annually
Tax: Assessed Value	421700
Annual Property Tax	8879
Year Built	1979
HOA Fee	48.23, Monthly
New Construction (Y/N)	N
Foreclosure (Y/N)	N

Interior
Total # of Bathrooms	3
# Full Baths	2
# Half Baths	1
Total # of Bedrooms	5
Basement	Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished
Other Room(s)	Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Den, Breakfast Room, Other
Appliances	Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Walls/ Ceilings	Dry Wall
Window Features	Double Pane
Fireplace	Mantel(s)
Interior Features	Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Upgraded Countertops
Accessibility Features	None

Exterior
Roof	Asphalt
Garage Desc	Garage - Front Entry
# Garage Spaces	2
# Parking Spaces	2
# Attached Garage Spaces	2
Parking Desc	Attached Garage
Existing Structures	Above Grade, Below Grade, Deck(s)

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic	Public Sewer
Pool	Yes - Community

Location
View	Trees/Woods
Subdivision	NEWINGTON FOREST
Water Source	Public
Senior Community (Y/N)	N
High School	SOUTH COUNTY
Elementary School	NEWINGTON FOREST
School District	FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Middle School	SOUTH COUNTY
Directions	Fairfax County Parkway: South On Hooes Road, Left On Newington Forest Ave, Left On Athena, Left At Pipe Stem Entrance, Home Is On The Left.
Zoning	303

Lot/ Land Details

$898K

Range: $745K-$1.05M

Last 30 days

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Jul 2025
Public Records
Jul 3, 2025 Sold
$882,000
Jul 2025
MLS # VAFX2240354
Jul 1, 2025 Sold
$882,000 (+1.4%)
May 27, 2025 Active
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May 12, 2025 Listed
$869,900 (+72.3%)
Jun 2013
Public Records
Jun 17, 2013 Sold
$505,000
Jun 2013
MLS # 1003443188
Jun 14, 2013 Sold
$505,000 (-4.7%)
Apr 12, 2013 Listed
$530,000
Apr 2013
MLS # FX8053719
Apr 21, 2013 Cntg
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Apr 12, 2013 Listed
$530,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$8,273 +7.0%

$714,140 +4.21%
2023
$7,733 +3.8%

$685,280 +5.23%
2022
$7,447 +10.2%

$651,230 +13.14%
2021
$6,755 +4.8%

$575,620 +5.66%
2020
$6,448 +2.9%

$544,790 +2.92%
2019
$6,265 +3.6%

$529,340 +3.61%
2018
$6,046 +7.4%

$510,880 +5.36%
2017
$5,629 +0.2%

$484,870
2016
$5,617 +7.6%

$484,870
2015
$5,219

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8078 Athena St
$882K
Newington Forest
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22153
$749K 0% y/y
Springfield
$669K -6% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
8080 Athena St, Springfield, VA 22153	$889,000	4/3	2,343	0.02
8076 Athena St, Springfield, VA 22153	$814,000	4/2	1,806	0.02
8072 Athena St, Springfield, VA 22153	$762,000	3/3	1,206	0.02
8074 Athena St, Springfield, VA 22153	$880,000	4/2	2,352	0.03
8070 Athena St, Springfield, VA 22153	$882,000	4/2	2,352	0.03
8646 Wind Song Ct, Springfield, VA 22153	$729,000	3/3	1,137	0.04
8068 Athena St, Springfield, VA 22153	$832,000	4/2	2,016	0.04
8081 Athena St, Springfield, VA 22153	$916,000	5/2	2,352	0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.