8078 ATHENA STREET

BEAUTIFUL 5BR COLONIAL IN PRIME FAIRFAX LOCATION! This spacious updated home offers 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 2-car garage on a serene, private pipestem lot in sought-after Newington Forest. Steps from top-rated schools: South County HS, SC Middle, and Newington Forest Elementary.

Features include high-end Rosewood floors, expanded kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances (2024), wood-burning fireplace, and large deck overlooking fenced yard. Master suite with walk-in closet, plus fully finished basement with office, workout room, and recreation space. Recent upgrades: new roof (2019) and HVAC (2025).

Enjoy outstanding community amenities: pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, and trail network connecting to Mercer and Burke Lake trails. Nearby South Run Recreation Center features an indoor pool, updated fitness center, and indoor/outdoor athletic fields. Ideal commuter location - minutes to Fort Belvoir, walking distance to metro buses and less than a 10 -minute drive to Franconia-Springfield metro, and minutes to I-95/495/395. Perfect combination of neighborhood charm and convenience! Schedule a tour today!

5
beds

3
baths

2,940 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

0.28 Acres lot

Barb Hobson

title Buyer's Agent
PHONE 580-678-0288
EMAIL [email protected]

Features & Amenities

Interior

total bedrooms5
Total bathrooms3
full bathrooms2
half bathroom1
Fireplace Mantel(s)
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
other interior Features Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Upgraded Countertops

Area & Lot

Status Sold
Date Sold July 1, 2025
Living Area2,940 Sq.Ft.
Total Area2,940 Sq.Ft.
Lot Area0.28 Acres
MLS® IDVAFX2240354
TypeResidential
YEAR BUILT1979
NeighborhoodFairfax County
Architecture StylesColonial
View DescriptionTrees/Woods
Elementary SchoolNEWINGTON FOREST
Middle SchoolSOUTH COUNTY
High SchoolSOUTH COUNTY
School DistrictFAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Exterior

STORIES3
Garage Space2.0
water SourcePublic
PoolYes - Community
roofAsphalt
parkingAttached Garage
HEAT TYPECentral, Forced Air
AIR CONDITIONINGCentral A/C, Heat Pump(s)
sewerPublic Sewer
SubstructurePermanent, Active Radon Mitigation
Disability FeaturesNone
HOA AmenitiesCommon Grounds, Jog/Walk Path, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground

Financial

Sales Price$882,000
Real Estate Tax $8,879/yr
HOA $48/mo
Zoning 303

Fairfax County

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$882,000

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