Don’t Miss This One!! Welcome to this beautifully updated and meticulously maintained rambler in the highly sought-after North Springfield community. Ideally situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and an exceptional nature setting. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 updated full bathrooms, this home boasts an inviting open layout enhanced by newly refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, updated lighting, and abundant natural light throughout. The updated eat-in kitchen is both stylish and functional, showcasing oak cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a menu planning desk and stylish new lighting. The spacious living and dining areas seamlessly flow to a large composite deck overlooking the private, landscaped backyard—an ideal space for entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The walkout lower level provides exceptional flexibility with a large recreation room, fourth bedroom, laundry area, workshop, rough-in for an additional bathroom, and direct access to the backyard, offering endless possibilities for future expansion or customization. One of this home's most remarkable features is its location. Surrounded by mature landscaping and nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, you'll enjoy direct access to the scenic trails leading to Lake Accotink & Lake Accotink Park. This beloved 476-acre park offers miles of walking, jogging, and biking trails, kayaking, fishing, playgrounds, picnic areas, and endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Additional features include a private driveway, covered carport, and ample street parking. Residents appreciate the peaceful neighborhood setting while remaining just minutes from Springfield Town Center, shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, swim and recreation clubs, the Franconia-Springfield area, Braddock Road, Backlick Road, and I-495, making commuting throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, D. C. incredibly convenient. This is a rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated home in one of Springfield's most established neighborhoods, where modern updates, flexible living spaces, and an unbeatable park-side location come together to create the perfect place to call home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$422Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Mary Mandrgoc• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Est. $2,503 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 7821 Penley Pl
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #VAFX2329512
Aug 14, 2026
Sold
$810,128
$422/sq ft
Jul 27, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 24, 2026
Listed
$785,000
$409/sq ft
Jul 19, 2026
Coming Soon
$785,000
$409/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,448 (+3.1%)
$336,000 + $396,340
$732,340
2025
$8,194 (+8.3%)
$336,000 + $396,340
$732,340
2024
$7,564 (+8.0%)
$316,000 + $392,780
$708,780
2023
$7,002 (+2.2%)
$296,000 + $356,870
$652,870
2022
$6,850 (+9.7%)
$296,000 + $324,430
$620,430
2021
$6,243 (+8.3%)
$281,000 + $318,070
$599,070
2020
$5,763 (+2.1%)
$256,000 + $276,030
$532,030
2019
$5,646 (+10.9%)
$236,000 + $250,940
$486,940
2018
$5,089 (+1.0%)
$231,000 + $246,020
$477,020
2017
$5,039 (+3.7%)
$206,000 + $228,060
$434,060
2016
$4,860 (+12.0%)
$196,000 + $223,590
$419,590
2014
$4,340 (+3.8%)
$181,000 + $208,770
$389,770
2013
$4,180 (+6.6%)
$181,000 + $208,770
$389,770
2011
$3,922 (+6.4%)
$171,000 + $227,850
$398,850
2010
$3,687
$163,000 + $198,130
$361,130
2009
$3,687 (−8.8%)
$158,000 + $175,340
$333,340
2008
$4,041
$166,000 + $175,340
$341,340
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,295
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfax County
APN
0792 02740018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
R-3
Residential District, Three Dwelling Units/Acre
The R-3 District provides for single-family detached dwellings and affordable dwelling unit developments and allows other uses that are compatible with the suburban residential character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Jul 2, 2024 • Active
Residential miscellaneous
Remove floor tile and mastic in the basement of a residential building.
Demolition
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.
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Rear Yard
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $336,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,295
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 386
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 623
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $8,202
Tax Assessed Value: $732,340
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $8,448
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: RAVENSWORTH
Middle Or Junior School: LAKE BRADDOCK SECONDARY SCHOOL
High School: LAKE BRADDOCK SECONDARY SCHOOL
School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Take Exit 54A for Braddock Rd W → left on Queensberry Ave → Right on Ravenel →Right on Penley Place
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,295
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfax County
APN: 0792 02740018
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ravensworth Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Lake Braddock Secondary
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
9/10
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Springfield, VA • 22151
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Springfield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$806,000 – $975,000
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