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Property Description
Nestled on a private wooded lot in the sought-after Fair Oaks Estates community, this beautifully updated colonial offers the perfect combination of timeless style, modern upgrades, and an unbeatable location within the highly rated Navy Elementary, Franklin Middle, and Oakton High School pyramid. Residents enjoy wonderful community amenities along with easy access to shopping, dining, major commuter routes, and everyday conveniences. Step inside to discover refinished hardwood floors, fresh neutral paint, and thoughtfully updated spaces throughout. The welcoming foyer opens to an expansive formal living room and adjoining dining room featuring a beautiful bay window-perfect for hosting holidays and special occasions. At the heart of the home, the on-trend kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining. It features crisp white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a marble-inspired backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a large center island with seating, and a sun-filled bay window with a breakfast area overlooking the backyard. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the inviting family room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and built-ins that create the perfect gathering space also with access to the private backyard, extending your living space outdoors. Upstairs, luxury vinyl plank flooring continues throughout. The spacious primary suite is filled with natural light and features custom blinds, a large walk-in closet, and a beautifully renovated spa-inspired bath with today's most desirable finishes. Three additional bedrooms offer custom blinds, ceiling fans, ample closet space, and peaceful views of the wooded backyard. A renovated hall bath completes the upper level. The finished lower level provides exceptional flexibility with a large recreation room, a full bathroom, and a fifth legal bedroom-ideal for guests, a home office, fitness room, or multigenerational living. Outside, the private backyard offers a serene wooded backdrop and an expansive patio, creating the perfect setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing in your own peaceful retreat. Extensive recent updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof and HVAC (2024), patio (2022), windows (2022), front and back doors (2023), plantation shutters and custom blinds (2022), upper-level luxury vinyl plank flooring (2025), refinished hardwood floors (2026), and fresh interior paint (2026). This move-in-ready home combines exceptional updates, a functional floor plan, and an outstanding location in one of Fairfax County's most desirable communities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12400 Alexander Cornell Dr
General
- Sold For: $935,000
- HOA FEE: $19/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $10,437 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAFX2331588
- Days on Market: 73 days
- Added to Site: 101 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 17
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area
Location
- County: FAIRFAX
- Subdivision: FAIR OAKS ESTATES
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: Fairfax County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Navy
- Middle School: Franklin
- High School: Oakton
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Maintenance
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: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Interior Access
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane, Replacement, Screens, Vinyl Clad
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,836
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,836 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,036 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 800 Sq. Ft.
- Basement Finished: 80%
- Year Built: 1982
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,156
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: 131
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $466.6
- Association Fee: $232
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2026
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $10,134
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $904,840
- Tax Amount: $10,437
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2036
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 2
- Lot Number: 226
Listed by Compass, Amy O'Rourke
Sold by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Katie Pardee Reynolds
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Schools
Schools serving 12400 Alexander Cornell Dr
School District:Fairfax County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Navy Elementary School 3500 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22033 | K-6 | 0.7 mi |
Franklin Middle School, Chantilly, VA 3300 Lees Corner Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 | 7-8 | 3.1 mi |
Oakton High School 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna, VA 22181 | 9-12 | 5.1 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 12400 Alexander Cornell Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/02/2026
Sold
$935,000
-1.58%
MLS
9/25/2026
Price Reduced
$950,000
-3.55%
MLS
9/17/2026
Price Reduced
$985,000
-1.5%
MLS
7/31/2026
Listed
$1,000,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
12400 Alexander Cornell Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033 (MLS# VAFX2331588) is a Single Family property that was sold at $935,000 on November 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 12400 Alexander Cornell Drive? 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.
