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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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8078 Athena St
General
- Sold For: $882,000
- HOA FEE: $48/month
- Taxes: $8,879 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAFX2240354
- Added to Site: 274 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Den, Breakfast Room, Other
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Upgraded Countertops
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - Carpet, 17 x 13, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - Carpet, 12 x 11, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - Carpet, 13 x 11, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 4 - Flooring - Carpet, 11 x 11, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 5 - Flooring - Carpet, 11 x 11, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - Carpet, 19 x 4, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning, 18 x 14, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Flooring - Vinyl, 10 x 8, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - Carpet, 12 x 12, Main
- Breakfast Room: Breakfast Room - Flooring - Vinyl, 10 x 7, Main
- Den: Yes
- Game room: Yes
- Game Room: Game Room - Flooring - Carpet, 19 x 15, Lower 1
- Rec Room: Yes
- Other Room 1: Other - Flooring - HardWood, 13 x 10, Lower 1
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Common Grounds, Jog/Walk Path, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry
Location
- County: Fairfax
- Development Name: Newington Forest
- Subdivision: Newington Forest
- Driving 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.
School Information
- School District: Fairfax County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Newington Forest
- Middle School: South County
- High School: South County
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Pool(s), Reserve Funds
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Central, Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Combination, Brick, Brick Front, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished
- Foundation: Permanent, Active Radon Mitigation
- Roof: Asphalt
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Windows: Double Pane
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,940
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,940 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1979
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,397
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: 303
- Fencing (Description): Partially, Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $369.86
- Association Fee: $48
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assessment Year: 2025
- County Tax: $8,622
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $421,700
- Tax Amount: $8,879
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 6
- Lot Number: 465
Listed by Real Broker, LLC, Sean Judge
Sold by Fathom Realty, Barbara J Hobson and Fathom Realty, Anne A Carter
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Schools
Schools serving 8078 Athena St
School District:Fairfax County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Newington Forest Elementary School 8001 Newington Forest Avenue, Springfield, VA 22153 | K-6 | 0.1 mi |
South County Middle School 8700 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, VA 22079 | 7-8 | 1.3 mi |
South County High School 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton, VA 22079 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8078 Athena St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/01/2025
Sold
$882,000
1.39%
MLS
5/22/2025
Listed
$869,900
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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.
8078 Athena Street, Springfield, VA 22153 (MLS# VAFX2240354) is a Single Family property that was sold at $882,000 on July 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 8078 Athena Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Springfield? You can browse all Springfield real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

