HOMES FOR SALE IN FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Fairfax County, Virginia is a mixture of buzzing metropolis and peaceful suburbs located just seven miles outside the nation’s capital, Washington DC. Fairfax county is comprised of 406 square miles and includes the incorporated towns of Clifton, Herndon, and Vienna, and the independent cities of Falls Church and Fairfax. Fairfax County is one of the most populous counties in the country with an estimated 1,147,000 residents in 2019. In fact, the population of Fairfax County exceeds those of Montana, Alaska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Delaware, Wyoming, and Vermont. If Fairfax County were a city, it would be the 10th largest in country, ahead of both Atlanta and Boston.
The county and city of Fairfax earned their names in 1649 when King Charles II granted five million acres to Thomas Fairfax, Sixth Lord of Fairfax of Cameron. At the time, the land grant also included what are now known as Arlington, Loudon, Falls Church, and Alexandria.
Fairfax county now serves as the proud home to many government, technology, and Fortune 500 Companies, including the CIA, NCC, Freddie Mac, General Dynamics, Capital One, Northrop Grumman, USA Today, MicroStrategy, and many more.
Questions About Fairfax Homes?
Text | Email | Call
Jump to Map Search Jump to Neighborhood Statistics
INFORMATION ABOUT FAIRFAX REAL ESTATE
CUSTOM HOME SEARCH
Buyer’s Guide
A comprehensive looks at what to expect during the process of buying a home. In this simple tutorial, we explore the pathway to home ownership, key terms to know and understand, as well as tips on getting an offer expected, and what not do financially once you’re under contract. Learn More ->
Meet Joshua Baumgardner
Growing up with family roots in both property management and construction, Joshua was destined for a life in the real estate industry. After going to school for classical voice, Joshua spent the first years of his career as a professional opera singer, and the owner of his own private voice studio. Learn More ->