BACK ON MARKET & EVEN BETTER! History marries modern day charm in this 1870 Fairfax City stunner, featuring main level bedroom, + four upper level bedrooms, four full baths, beautiful kitchen remodel, sky high ceilings, hardwoods throughout, generous room sizes & loads of light. With over $100K in recent renovations & improvements, this beautiful Victorian Farmhouse, in coveted Old Post Estates of Fairfax City, exudes designer sophistication. Tastefully reimagined w/ a modern yet casual feel, this one of a kind residence beckons you to call it Home. The Main Level features Elegant finishes throughout w/ 9' ceilings, Hardwood floors & Crown Molding, creating a warm & inviting atmosphere. A Graceful Living Room with 1 of 4 Fireplaces, & an extra-large and very Stylish Family Room with beautiful reclaimed barn flooring, built in speaker system & fireplace are ideal for for entertaining/relaxing. New, fully renovated Gourmet eat-in Kitchen with leathered granite, SS appliances & breakfast nook, opens up to a Formal Dining room, complete w/ intricate trim & moldings. Newly added Main level Laundry room has been added for convenience. A Main Level Bedroom that can be used as an office, features fireplace number 3, and a full bathroom complete the main living level. Upper level features Master Suite w/ Vaulted ceilings, Fireplace, French door to future balcony & Walk-in closet/Dressing room. Three additional bedrooms w/ vaulted ceilings, exposed beams & charming elements throughout, along w/ 2 Full Bathrooms round out the upper level. Your own private oasis w/ brick paver driveway & walkways, welcoming front & rear porches, back patio, standing seam metal roof and so much more! Stunning Stone walls and custom iron fence offers both privacy & security. Newly redesigned landscaping throughout complete with plantings, new walkway and porch layout and increased grassy area. Lower Level has a rough-in plumbing for a 5th full bath and has been framed out & insulated, simply awaiting your finishing touched. A second potential laundry, storage area & a unique room ideal for wine storage finishes the lower level. Charm exudes from this unique home! Gorgeous architectural details include: custom stain glass windows, repurposed architectural components, reclaimed barn floors, intricate moldings and details, salvaged fireplace mantles, high ceilings, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout! Recent modern updates include: Completely Renovated Kitchen, New laundry added to Main Level (2nd laundry hookups remain in lower level), Lighting replaced throughout, Painting, New HVAC system, Professional Interior Decorator touches throughout, New landscaping/trees/shrubbery, New walkway, New back porch configuration, New rear storm door, Ring Doorbell & locks, New exterior wood/trim, 2nd lower level sump pump added, New electrical panel box, and more! A beautifully renovated home full of all the character you've been searching for!3601 Old Post Road s location, while just far enough from the hustle and bustle to feel exclusively residential, is a commuter's dream come true:1 Mile from the nearly completed Whole Foods and Point 50 Shopping Center, 1.5 Miles to Upcoming Scout on the Circle, GMU; 2.5 Miles to Vienna/Fairfax Metro Station and Trader Joe's; WALK TO: Starbucks, Van Dyck Park-(Complete with Tennis, Sand volleyball, basketball, fields & playground), Fairfax City's Farmers Market "Farm to Fairfax", Fairfax City Library, Fairfax City s Main Street (full of dining and shopping), Fairfax City's Old Town Square -Splash Pad, Schools including Fairfax High School, St. Leo the Great, Daniels Run Elementary, Daniels Run Park, Community Pool/Tennis Courts, Civil War Int. Center @ Historic Blenheim, GMU, Army/Navy Club, Artie s++. Easy access to I-66, Rtes. 29 & 50, w/ convenient access to DC. Built in 1870, but poised for today's modern sophistication, this home is the perfect setting for making wonderful memories. Take advantage of this must-see property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Shay M Linares• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•571-261-1400 (broker)
Bought with Bethany Ellis• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Post-Civil War Era Expanded Home In Heart Of Fairfax City. The Experience Will Be Worth The Visit. Once Part Of Willcoxon/Vandevanter Farm In The Early 19th Century. This Charming Beauty Offers Original HW Floors, Unique Antique Finishes And A Modern Twist w/ Modern Kitchen & Large Bedrooms. Situated Perfectly Between Mosaic District, GMU, Army/Navy Club and Main St. Take A Walk Through HISTORY.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
3,306
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfax City
APN
57 2 23 002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
RH
Residential High District
The Residential High District is established to provide areas for single-family detached residences with a minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Communications tower
May 8, 2025 • Final
Residential gas
Replace an existing gas water heater with a new unit using existing piping. This is a like-for-like replacement with no modifications to the system.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Mar 26, 2020 • Active
Residential mechanical
Work on a furnace.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Brick Driveway, Private
# of Open Parking Spaces: 4
Driveway, Off Street, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Other
Fencing: Masonry/Stone, Decorative
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Private, Premium
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $211,700
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,306
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1,580
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $8,366
Tax Assessed Value: $778,300
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $8,366
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Lease Information
Lease Considered: Yes
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
120/240V
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Fiber Optics Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: DANIELS RUN
Middle Or Junior School: LANIER
High School: FAIRFAX
School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: 1-495 W to US-50 W/ Arlington Blvd in Merrifield. Take exit 50 A-B from 1-495 S. Follow Arlington Blvd and Old Lee Hwy to Old Post Rd to corner house on Right. Welcome Home!
Location Type: Corner Lot/Unit
Road Responsibility: Public
Road Surface Type: Paved
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,306
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Fairfax City
APN: 57 2 23 002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Daniels Run Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Johnson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
Fairfax High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
7/10 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fairfax, VA • 22030
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.11M – $1.34M
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