You're unique. Your home should be too. Tucked into two private acres in Clifton's Bull Run area, this 1955 log home feels like a deep breath the moment you arrive. Mature trees, open lawn, layered plantings, and protected parkland surroundings create a rare kind of quiet, with nature wrapped around the property and the historic village charm of Clifton just a short drive away. Inside, the home carries the warmth only a true log home can offer, featuring exposed beams, wood floors, built-ins, and a wood-burning fireplace that anchors the living space with unmistakable character. The scale is comfortable and intentional, with 1,180 above-grade square feet, two bedrooms, one full bath, and a full unfinished basement that adds room for storage, hobbies, laundry, and future flexibility. It is cozy without feeling cramped, rustic without feeling rough, and updated without losing what makes it memorable. The kitchen has been thoughtfully renovated with a classic-meets-current feel, pairing upgraded finishes with window-framed views that make everyday routines feel slower and better. The dining area connects easily to the screened porch, where morning coffee, rainy afternoons, and quiet evenings get a front-row seat to the trees. The 2022 bath remodel brought a polished, spa-like refresh — natural marble surfaces, a walk-in shower, and elevated finishes that complement the cabin's original texture. The home has been consistently and meaningfully improved over the past several years. Exterior work in 2021 included fresh paint, trim repairs, stair and porch enhancements, a new stone patio and walkway, and professional tree work. In 2022, the bathroom was remodeled, and additional landscaping, including a retaining wall, gave the property a more finished natural shape. Premium Andersen windows were installed in 2023, improving comfort, efficiency, and views throughout, along with an upgraded driveway and parking area. Interior paint and fixtures were refreshed in 2024, including new paint in the basement. The kitchen remodel rounds out a property that has been genuinely cared for, not just maintained. Outside, the property keeps delivering. A stone patio, screened porch, terrace-like outdoor spaces, storage shed, run-in structure, driveway parking, and a Generac whole-house generator add practical confidence to the peaceful setting. Private well with a new 2026 well pump, septic, no HOA, and a two-acre lot give the home a level of independence that is increasingly hard to find in Northern Virginia. The location earns its own mention. Clifton is known for its small historic core and preserved village character — genuine rather than manufactured. Within walking distance, the local reservoir and soccer park offer easy access to outdoor recreation, while nearby trails connect directly to Hemlock Overlook Regional Park and the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, a nearly 20-mile trail system connecting four regional parks across more than 5,000 acres of protected woodland. Hiking, fishing, hunting, water access, and scenic open space are out the back door while the VRE and nearby commuter connections keep Washington, DC and surrounding areas within reach. This is the kind of home that will speak loudest to someone who wants texture, privacy, quiet, and authenticity. Not oversized. Not ordinary. Not stripped of its story. Just a beautifully improved log home on two acres, surrounded by nature, with the right updates already in place and room to keep shaping it into something personal.
Est. $2,996 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8218 Kincheloe Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2313294
Jul 16, 2026
Sold
$825,000
$746/sq ft
Jun 3, 2026
Contingent
—
May 29, 2026
Listed
$825,000
$746/sq ft
May 21, 2026
Coming Soon
$825,000
$746/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2259382
Aug 22, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jun 29, 2021
Sold
$615,000
$556/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX1202496
Jun 28, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 28, 2021
Sold
$615,000
$556/sq ft
Jun 7, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 2, 2021
Listed
$600,000
$542/sq ft
+9
Custom built rustic log charm on 2 acres in Clifton! Home features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, beautifully maintained original hardwood floors, custom built-ins, a huge screened in porch, whole house Generac generator, central vacuum, and so much more as you walk through this character filled home. A must see to appreciate the quality of this custom built home that has been lovingly maintained by the original owners. No HOA.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,975 (−0.2%)
$460,000 + $231,360
$691,360
2025
$7,992 (+2.0%)
$460,000 + $231,360
$691,360
2024
$7,836 (+7.6%)
$460,000 + $231,360
$691,360
2023
$7,284 (+9.4%)
$445,000 + $231,360
$676,360
2022
$6,656 (−0.5%)
$423,000 + $222,460
$645,460
2021
$6,686 (+6.8%)
$398,000 + $184,050
$582,050
2020
$6,263 (−1.1%)
$390,000 + $179,790
$569,790
2019
$6,335 (+2.9%)
$383,000 + $146,170
$529,170
2018
$6,155 (+3.1%)
$383,000 + $152,260
$535,260
2017
$5,971 (+0.7%)
$383,000 + $131,260
$514,260
2016
$5,929 (+7.0%)
$383,000 + $128,860
$511,860
2014
$5,542 (+4.0%)
$375,000 + $122,720
$497,720
2013
$5,327 (+1.8%)
$375,000 + $122,720
$497,720
2011
$5,231 (−4.3%)
$368,000 + $113,630
$481,630
2010
$5,466
$368,000 + $113,630
$481,630
2009
$5,466 (−7.8%)
$368,000 + $126,250
$494,250
2008
$5,928
$446,000 + $140,280
$586,280
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,386
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfax County
APN
0942 01 0002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
R-C
WSPO
Residential-Conservation District
The R-C District protects water courses, stream valleys, marshes, forest cover in watersheds, aquifer recharge areas, rare ecological areas, and areas of natural scenic vistas. The R-C District also minimizes impervious surface and protects the quality of water in public water supply watersheds by encouraging open areas for agriculture and large lot single-family subdivisions.
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Enclosed, Screened, Terrace
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Pole Barn, Shed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Backs to Trees, Trees/Wooded
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $460,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,106
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1,106
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $7,760
Tax Assessed Value: $691,360
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $7,992
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s), Central
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: Septic = # of BR
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: UNION MILL
Middle Or Junior School: ROBINSON SECONDARY SCHOOL
High School: ROBINSON SECONDARY SCHOOL
School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From I-495 N. Exit onto VA-620 W/ Braddock Rd. Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left onto VA-645/Burke Lake Rd. Turn left onto Maple Branch Rd. Turn left onto VA-612/VA-643. Slight right onto VA-612. Turn right onto Kincheloe Rd
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,386
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 0942 01 0002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Union Mill Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 5.3mi
9/10
Robinson Secondary
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Clifton, VA • 20124
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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28
64
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71
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47
59
40
45
28
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Sep
Oct
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Dec
Sun exposure
19/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
3.2 hrs
0.5 hr
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$788,000 – $954,000
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