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Property Description
Come see this little treasure, hidden in Fairfax! 11520 Popes Head is a dreamy cottage tucked into a lush park-like landscape and is oozing with charm and surprises! Open concept living/dining nook flow into the kitchen area, two bedrooms with good closet space, both with their own full updated baths and a loft. Loft can be 3rd bedroom or den area. High end finishings and designer elements are everywhere! Cottage used to be a very popular Airbnb a few years ago generating @$40K a year. This design savvy owner grabbed it up and started updating inside and out for personal use, making it more dog friendly (look for the secret "dog bed" space under the stairs beside the laundry area) as well as an entertainer's delight! Fully fenced (tall fence ) 1 acre lot with deck and an ADU - -studio/shed/office/extra guest room with conditioned air --WHATEVER you'd like to do with it -- all pull you outside to enjoy the peace & fresh air. A full unfinished cellar basement holds the HVAC, water heater and sump pump and is perfect for storage also. Location is central with easy access to main roads for work commute, schools, shopping and restaurant needs. Make this oasis fit YOUR lifestyle and needs. Primary or second home, investment, expand the cabin, build new? Large land with no HOA is rare in Fairfax County. Ask your agent for the detailed property features & improvements document. HVAC 2021, ADU 2021, fence & gate system 2021, most appliances & water heater 2014, roof 2013 are a few of the juicy details from the document. Considerate owners have pampered this special place for decades. Move in ready. Treat yourself!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 11520 Popes Head Rd
General
- Price: $750,000
- Taxes: $6,994 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAFX2313258
- Updated: 6/12/2026
- Added to Site: 29 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Other
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Flood Lights, Gutter System, Outbuilding(s)
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- County: FAIRFAX
- Cross Streets: Fairfax County Parkway
- Driving Directions: Fairfax County Parkway or 123/West Ox Road to Popes Head or use GPS
School Information
- School District: Fairfax County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Oak View
- Middle School: Frost
- High School: Woodson
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic > # of BR
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Synthetic Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 864
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 864 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 864 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1935
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Office/Studio
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.96
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 41,774
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: 30
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $868.06
- Assessment Year: 2026
- County Tax: $6,792
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $631,870
- Tax Amount: $6,994
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 864
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by Samson Properties, Dana Moore Jackins
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Schools
Schools serving 11520 Popes Head Rd
School District:Fairfax County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Oak View Elementary School, Fairfax, VA 5004 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22032 | K-6 | 2 mi |
Frost Middle School 4101 Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA 22032 | 7-8 | 4.1 mi |
Woodson High School 9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031 | 9-12 | 4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 11520 Popes Head Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/12/2026
Listed
$750,000
42.72%
MLS
11/13/2020
Sold
$525,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 11520 Popes Head Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,995
2%
$605,090
2%
2024
$6,874
3%
$593,370
—
2023
$6,686
9%
$592,510
10%
2022
$6,162
1%
$538,830
4%
2021
$6,075
-3%
$517,720
-2%
2020
$6,231
1%
$526,490
1%
2019
$6,148
5%
$519,490
2%
2018
$5,859
-1%
$509,490
31%
2017
$5,915
3%
$388,470
-22%
2016
$5,735
55%
$495,000
49%
2015
$3,705
-15%
$332,000
-15%
2014
$4,360
1%
$391,540
—
2013
$4,330
—
$391,540
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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11520 Popes Head Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 (MLS# VAFX2313258) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 11520 Popes Head Road is currently listed for $750,000 and was received on June 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 11520 Popes Head Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Fairfax? You can browse all Fairfax real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

