Come see this little treasure, hidden in Fairfax! 11520 Popes Head is a dreamy cottage tucked into a lush park-like landscape and is oozing with charm and surprises! Open concept living/dining nook flow into the kitchen area, two bedrooms with good closet space, both with their own full updated baths and a loft. Loft can be 3rd bedroom or den area. High end finishings and designer elements are everywhere! Cottage used to be a very popular Airbnb a few years ago generating @$40K a year. This design savvy owner grabbed it up and started updating inside and out for personal use, making it more dog friendly (look for the secret "dog bed" space under the stairs beside the laundry area) as well as an entertainer's delight! Fully fenced (tall fence ) 1 acre lot with deck and an ADU - -studio/shed/office/extra guest room with conditioned air --WHATEVER you'd like to do with it -- all pull you outside to enjoy the peace & fresh air. A full unfinished cellar basement holds the HVAC, water heater and sump pump and is perfect for storage also. Location is central with easy access to main roads for work commute, schools, shopping and restaurant needs. Make this oasis fit YOUR lifestyle and needs. Primary or second home, investment, expand the cabin, build new? Large land with no HOA is rare in Fairfax County. Ask your agent for the detailed property features & improvements document. HVAC 2021, ADU 2021, fence & gate system 2021, most appliances & water heater 2014, roof 2013 are a few of the juicy details from the document. Considerate owners have pampered this special place for decades. Move in ready. Treat yourself!
Beautiful single family cottage style home located in the Popes Head community of Fairfax, VA. The home has been updated throughout from the kitchen to the baths to the floors and more. The main level has two bedrooms with their own baths with the...
upper level being featured as a 3rd bedroom or auxiliary space. Inside, there is 864 total square feet. Outside, you can enter the unfinished cellar/lower level for additional storage space. From here, the near 1 acre lot is fully fenced in and features an auxiliary building that can be used as a separate office or bedroom with its own mini-split AC system.
Pohick, located between Burke Lake Park and Occoquan Regional Park, is a wooded and equestrian Fairfax Station neighborhood with large-lot homes and winding two-lane roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ox Road (VA-123) corridor near the Pohick Road junction, where trailheads, farm stands, and low-key local services set a rural-suburban rhythm. Architectural styles lean toward custom Colonials and contemporary builds tucked behind long driveways and mature trees. Outdoor time centers on lake loops, bridle paths, and the Occoquan Reservoir shoreline. Workday routines often orbit the park-and-ride nodes and commuter routes, while weekends point toward waterfront dining and historic riverfront streets. Community touchstones include Workhouse Arts Center, The Secret Garden Café, and The Harbour Grille.
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Offer insights
11520 Popes Head Rd · $750,000
$751K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $751K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
78 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Walk-in shower in bathroom
Tub with shower
Combination kitchen and living area
Combination kitchen and dining area
Entry-level bedroom
Master bathroom
Upgraded countertops
Window treatments
Wood floors
Carpet
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the main level
One bedroom on the upper level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms on the main level
Two full bathrooms total
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Electric oven/range
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Upgraded countertops
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in unit
Main-floor laundry
Flooring
Wood floors
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Heat pump(s)
Central air
Electric heating and cooling
Electric hot water
Exterior features
Deck(s)
Flood lights
Gutter system
Outbuilding(s)
Office/Studio outbuilding
Home design
Detached property
Property in excellent to very good condition
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Three total garage and parking spaces
Asphalt driveway with three driveway spaces
Driveway parking
Security
Exterior flood lights
Construction
Synthetic stucco construction
Concrete perimeter and block foundation
Built according to assessor records
Utilities
Public water
Septic system (based on number of bedrooms)
Electric power
Other
Not in a federal flood zone
Basement present with outside and rear entrances; unfinished with sump pump
Above-grade finished area recorded by assessor
Electricity and solar
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Charming cottage on a fantastic piece of land! This fully renovated home is a perfect weekend getaway house, investment opportunity OR a chance to build your own! Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (both en-suite), cozy living room, light filled kitchen with door to the deck and bonus loft as an extra guest area, playroom or office. Beautiful hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy summer evenings on the deck with friends and family. Just under 1 acre, the lot is fully fenced and plenty of parking available. Conveniently located to the Fairfax County Parkway, it's just a short 30 minute drive to Alexandria, close to some great wineries and historic Clifton.
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.
Zone overlays
Water Supply Protection Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
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 103° 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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 11520 Popes Head Rd
$738,996
$11K under list price of $750K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $733K to $885K.