What Is My Fairfax County Home Worth? A Guide by Cristina Dougherty
What is my Fairfax County home worth?
To find out what your Fairfax County home is worth, you’ll need to look at recent sales in your neighborhood, evaluate your home’s condition, and speak with a local expert like Cristina Dougherty for a personalized market analysis.
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Why Home Value Matters in Fairfax County
Whether you’re planning to sell, refinance, or simply curious, knowing your home’s value is key to making informed decisions. In Fairfax County—where the real estate market is dynamic and highly localized—value can vary widely from one neighborhood to the next. Cristina Dougherty, a top-selling agent with decades of experience, helps sellers get a clear, accurate picture of their property’s worth based on real market conditions.
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What’s Driving Home Prices in Fairfax County Right Now?
As of Q2 2025, the median sales price for single-family homes in Fairfax County is approximately $730,000, with townhomes averaging around $620,000 and condos around $420,000. High demand in school-centered communities like Chantilly and Oakton, limited inventory, and strong local employment contribute to steady home appreciation. However, property value can shift quickly depending on interest rates, supply, and buyer trends.
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Key Factors That Influence Your Home’s Value
Your home’s value is influenced by multiple factors, including:
• Location and school district (e.g., Chantilly HS, Madison HS)
• Square footage and lot size
• Age and condition of the home
• Upgrades and renovations
• Comparable recent sales (comps) nearby
• Market supply and demand
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Online Valuation Tools vs. Expert Opinion
You’ve likely seen “instant home value” tools online, but these often pull from broad public data and don’t account for condition, updates, or neighborhood nuance. Cristina Dougherty offers personalized, hyper-local evaluations that combine recent sales data with on-the-ground experience. In Fairfax County’s diverse market—from suburban Springfield to tree-lined Oak Hill—this detailed insight matters.
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How Cristina Dougherty Calculates Your Home’s Worth
Cristina uses a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), evaluating nearby homes that recently sold, those under contract, and active listings. She factors in upgrades, layout, neighborhood appeal, and buyer demand. Her detailed valuation report gives sellers a realistic range—not inflated, not undercut—so you can make confident pricing decisions.
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When Should You Re-Evaluate Your Home’s Value?
If you haven’t checked your home’s worth in over a year, or if you’ve made major updates, it’s time. Also consider reevaluating if:
• You’re thinking about selling
• You want to tap into your equity
• Your neighborhood has had new sales or development
• Interest rates or buyer activity have shifted
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Get a Free Home Valuation with Cristina Dougherty
Your home is one of your biggest financial assets. Don’t leave its value to guesswork. Whether you live in Fairfax, Vienna, Chantilly, or elsewhere in the county Cristina Dougherty is here to provide a thorough, honest market assessment tailored to your property. She’s helped hundreds of homeowners in Fairfax County navigate their next move—and she can help you too.
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