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Property Description
Charming, All-brick townhome nestled in the quaint Cambridge Station community of Fairfax City. *Assumable VA Loan with a 2.25% interest rate! This centrally located home is just about 2 miles from the Vienna Metro and within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and multiple parks. Freshly painted and gleaming hardwood floors span the upper two levels. Beautiful kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a gas range, granite countertops, and exceptional storage with a walk-in pantry. The inviting living room showcases recessed lighting and a charming arched opening to the dining room. Bathrooms on every level add modern comfort. The spacious primary suite includes double sinks and two closets. The lower level offers a generous Family room-perfect for movie nights! Along with a guest bath, an additional walk-in closet, and a laundry area with new washer and dryer and ample storage. Step outside to a fenced rear yard with a large flagstone patio, ideal for outdoor entertaining. Enjoy an assigned parking space plus ample street parking, and easy access to a nearby playground, basketball court, fitness trails, and Stafford Drive Park with soccer fields and a large playground just a few blocks away. Recent Updates: Freshly painted (2026), Furnace (2024), Washer & Dryer (2024), Dishwasher & Microwave (2025), Fence (2025), Hot Water Heater (2020), French Doors (2019), Flagstone Patio, and Brick and Flagstone Front Walkway (2019).
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 9896 Cardinal
General
- Price: $655,900
- HOA FEE: $115/month
- Taxes: $6,279 (2025)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAFC2007680
- Updated: 3/6/2026
- Added to Site: 44 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Storage Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Tot Lots/Playground
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Assigned Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned
- Parking Type: Off Street, On Street
Location
- County: FAIRFAX CITY
- Subdivision: CAMBRIDGE STATION
- Driving Directions: Take 66 West to Nutley towards Fairfax. Right onto Rt 50 West. Right at light onto Stafford Dr. Left onto Ranger Rd to 9896 immediately on the right.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Fairfax County Public Schools
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Lawn Care Front
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Improved, Interior Access
- Foundation: Block
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,922
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,922 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,472 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 450 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1967
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RT
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $445.58
- Association Fee: $115
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $6,279
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $595,200
- Tax Amount: $6,279
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1472
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 36
Listed by CENTURY 21 New Millennium, Jacqueline Balcells
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Schools
Schools serving 9896 Cardinal
School District:Fairfax County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Providence Elementary School, Fairfax, VA 3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | PK-6 | 1.9 mi |
Johnson Middle School, Fairfax, VA 3801 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 | 7-8 | 2 mi |
Fairfax High School 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, VA 22030 | 9-12 | 0.5 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 9896 Cardinal
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/18/2026
Listed
$655,900
50.82%
MLS
7/16/2015
Sold
$434,900
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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 9896 Cardinal
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,348
13%
$595,200
13%
2023
$5,607
10%
$528,800
5%
2022
$5,080
-2%
$503,000
4%
2021
$5,187
6%
$482,500
6%
2020
$4,898
5%
$455,600
5%
2019
$4,668
-19%
$434,200
—
2018
$5,775
29%
$434,200
2%
2017
$4,494
96%
$424,000
-2%
2016
$2,295
4%
$432,200
3%
2015
$2,210
8%
$420,200
7%
2014
$2,042
-49%
$392,600
3%
2013
$4,038
—
$380,900
—
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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9896 Cardinal, Fairfax, VA 22030 (MLS# VAFC2007680) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 9896 Cardinal is currently listed for $655,900 and was received on February 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 9896 Cardinal? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Fairfax? You can browse all Fairfax real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

