Fairfax Station is southern Fairfax County's large-lot, established single-family market — a ZIP (22039) where most of the inventory sits on half-acre to multi-acre lots, with mature tree canopy, established communities, and the Robinson Secondary or Lake Braddock Secondary School pyramids. Fairfax Station consistently attracts move-up buyers and federal-employee families looking for more land, better schools, and a quieter feel than the inner-Beltway markets. The Bailey Team is a third-generation, family-owned real estate team — in business since 1970, in Northern Virginia since 1988 — and we work the Fairfax Station market regularly.
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What makes Fairfax Station different
Fairfax Station sits between Burke to the north and Lorton/Clifton to the south, in a part of Fairfax County that was built out later than the inner-Beltway markets. The result is larger lots, more mature trees, and a less-dense feel than Annandale, Springfield, or Burke proper. Buyers come for the schools, the larger lots, and the proximity to Burke Lake Park and the Occoquan Reservoir.
Schools (Robinson Secondary + Lake Braddock pyramids)
Fairfax Station 22039 is split between two of Fairfax County's strongest school pyramids:
- Robinson Secondary pyramid — combined middle + high school (grades 7–12), one of the most established academic + athletic programs in Fairfax County. Anchor elementaries include Bonnie Brae and Fairview
- Lake Braddock Secondary pyramid — also a combined middle + high school (grades 7–12), with strong academic and athletic reputations. Anchor elementaries include White Oaks and Sangster
Always verify current attendance with FCPS directly before contract, since boundaries can shift.
Communities in Fairfax Station
Fairfax Station contains many distinct subdivisions, including:
- Crosspointe — large planned community with pool, tennis, walking trails
- South Run — established single-family
- Hampton Forest — single-family on larger lots
- Spring Lake — established single-family
- Lake Braddock area communities
- Numerous smaller subdivisions on half-acre to acre-plus lots
Lifestyle and amenities
- Burke Lake Park — 888-acre regional park with hiking, fishing, golf, and the Burke Lake Train, immediately accessible
- Occoquan Regional Park — boating, hiking, waterfront recreation
- South Run Recreation Center — pool, gym, programs
- The Workhouse Arts Center in nearby Lorton
- Easy access to the Fairfax County Parkway, I-95, and Route 123
Commute
Fairfax Station is well-positioned for federal-government commuters:
- Pentagon / Crystal City — 25–35 minutes via Fairfax County Parkway + I-395
- Fort Belvoir — 15–20 minutes
- Springfield Town Center / Springfield-Franconia Metro — 15 minutes
- Tysons — 30–40 minutes
- Washington DC — 35–50 minutes
Why work with The Bailey Team in Fairfax Station
Fairfax Station deals frequently involve large-lot considerations — perc tests on properties with septic, well-water testing, mature-tree easements, view considerations, and outbuilding-permit history. We've been working real estate in Northern Virginia as a family since 1988 (as a family business since 1970), and we treat Fairfax Station's distinctives as features, not obstacles.
Other South County resources
Fairfax Station is closely connected to neighboring markets. Also worth exploring: Clifton, VA (historic + estate properties), Clifton Estate & Equestrian Properties for true acreage inventory, and Centreville, VA for the western Fairfax market.
FAQ
Are most Fairfax Station homes on well and septic?
Many of the larger-lot communities are on well and septic, particularly in the older sections. Newer planned communities are typically on public water and sewer. Always verify utilities during the contingency period.
Which is better — Robinson or Lake Braddock pyramid?
Both are strong. Robinson tends to be slightly larger and more athletics-driven; Lake Braddock has its own distinct culture and academic reputation. Buyers often have specific pyramid preferences — and the price differential between addresses in the two pyramids is real. Call (571) 240-4495 for current comps.
Ready to tour Fairfax Station? Call or text us at (571) 240-4495 or email Gayle@GayleBailey.com.