Your Search Is Over! Welcome to this beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the sought-after Newington Forest Community. Completely renovated in 2026, this move-in ready home combines modern style with comfortable living. The stunning new custom kitchen features pristine cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. The flexible dining area, with a custom fireplace, is perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The main level also offers spacious living and family rooms plus a library / office providing flexible spaces for everyday living. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features custom built-ins, a walk-in closet, stylish ceiling fan, and a beautifully renovated en-suite bath. Three additional bedrooms, with generous closet space and abundant natural light, share a brilliant hall bath . The finished walkout lower boasts a large recreation room with a pellet stove, and offers a versatile 5th BR/bonus room ideal for a home office, gym, or hobbies. Completing this level - a full bath, laundry room with a convenient laundry chute, and a workshop. Outside, beautiful landscaping and a stone paver walkway adds a welcoming first impression. A nature-lovers dream; enjoy the private, wooded backyard from the expansive patio or the two-level deck with spiral staircase. Additional major updates include a new (2026) roof, luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh paint, new carpet, recessed lighting, stylish hardware, and beautifully remodeled bathrooms. The HVAC and water heater were both replaced in 2019. Newington Forest is a peaceful community nestled among mature trees and wooded common areas. The neighborhood offers a pool, playgrounds, trails, tennis & pickleball courts, community center and more. Find Newington Forest Elementary, South County Middle and High Schools just minutes away. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the nearby parks, while a variety of great shopping and dining are sure to please. Major commuter routes & public services are easily accessible. This exceptional home offers the perfect blend of style, updates, and location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
10,336 sq ftLot Size
$310Price/Sq.Ft.
$69/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Shelley Draheim• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•703-425-8000 (broker)
•richard.esposito@longandfoster.com (broker)
Listed by Emily Phillips• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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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Market insights
8061 Athena St · $950,000
DAYS ON MARKET
12 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.3%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$950,000
Median sale price in this area is $994,751. (5% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Family room off the kitchen
Kitchen island
Dining area / eat-in kitchen with breakfast area
Attic
Built-ins
Laundry chute
Recessed lighting
Upgraded countertops
Walk-in closets
Tub/shower
Stove - pellet
Cedar closet(s)
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the upper level
One bedroom on the lower level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms on the upper level
One full bathroom on the lower level
One half bathroom on the main level
Three full bathrooms total
One half bathroom total
Kitchen
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Oven (wall)
Built-in microwave
Icemaker
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Stove
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer/Dryer hookups
Laundry in basement
Flooring
Carpet
Luxury vinyl plank
Heating & cooling
Heat pump(s)
Central air
Electric heating and hot water
Exterior features
Deck(s)
Patio(s)
Backs to trees / trees and wooded rear
Landscaped front and rear yard
Front yard
Home design
Detached home
Excellent condition
Estimated year of major remodel 2026
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Attached front-entry garage with inside access (2 garage spaces)
Driveway with 2 spaces
On-street parking available
Total of 4 garage and parking spaces
Construction
Combination and brick construction
Slab foundation
Community pool available
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Quarterly HOA fee
HOA fee covers common area maintenance, pool(s), road maintenance and trash
Community amenities include outdoor pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds and common grounds
Other
Total below-grade finished area: 807 (estimated)
Above-grade finished area: 2,260 (estimated)
Basement fully finished, heated, walkout level with windows, rear entrance and workshop
Electricity and solar
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The PDH District is established to encourage innovative and creative design in the development of land for residential and other secondary uses. The district regulations are designed to: Insure ample provision and efficient use of open space; Encourage tree preservation and the protection of environmental features on the site; Promote high standards in the layout, design, and construction of residential development; Promote balanced developments of mixed housing types; Encourage the provision of dwellings within the means of families of low and moderate income; and Implement the stated purpose and intent of this Ordinance.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Office
Public service
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Springfield, VA • 22153
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8061 Athena St
$944,305
$5,695 under list price of $950K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $860K to $925K.