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2856 Cherry Branch Ln, Herndon, VA 20171 Property Records

Fairfax County property record for 2856 Cherry Branch Ln, Herndon, VA 20171

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,284 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.28 acres (12,210 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$969,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill$14,534 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Transfer
Feb 2022 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0253-15-0047

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0253-15-0047

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,284 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,584 sqft
Basement Area620 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Architectural StyleBi-Level
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area12,210 sqft (0.28 acres)
View / LotBuildable
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area680 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area77 sqft
Deck Area216 sqft
Patio Area216 sqft
Balcony Area16 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2856 CHERRY BRANCH LN
CityHERNDON
StateVA
Zip20171-3842
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code303
Legal DescriptionMIDDLETON FARM LT 47 SEC 3
Legal SubdivisionMIDDLETON FARM
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number47
JurisdictionFAIRFAX VA
Township / Civil DivisionHUNTER MILL
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract482503

Owner

2856 Cherry Branch Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2022.

Source: Fairfax County records, as of September 30, 2025

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2856 CHERRY BRANCH LN, HERNDON, VA 20171-3842
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 16, 2025Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Feb 9, 2022Gift Deed, Transfer
Aug 17, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
GEORGE MASON MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 17, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 17, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 29, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201751178001
Deed Book / Page25154 / 36
Last Transfer DateFeb 2, 2022
Transfer Doc0000012019
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2025: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionFAIRFAX VA
Recording DateSep 16, 2025
Property Address2856 CHERRY BRANCH LN, HERNDON, VA 20171-3842
Document Number0049889002
Book / Page28493 / 1425
Map ReferenceMB 11426 PG 238
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2022
Instrument2025049889.002
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 3, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2856 CHERRY BRANCH LN, HERNDON, VA 20171-3842

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust

February 2022: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGift Deed
JurisdictionFAIRFAX VA
Recording DateFeb 9, 2022
Property Address2856 CHERRY BRANCH LN, HERNDON, VA 20171-3842
Document Number0012019001
Book / Page27547 / 906
Map ReferenceMB 11426 PG 238
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2022
Instrument2022012019.001
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address2856 CHERRY BRANCH LN, HERNDON, VA 20171-3842

August 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionFAIRFAX VA
Recording DateAug 17, 2017
Property Address2856 CHERRY BRANCH LN, HERNDON, VA 20171-3842
Document Number2017051178001
Book / Page025154 / 000036
Instrument DateAug 16, 2017
Instrument51178001
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 20, 2019
Title CompanyCHAMPION TITLE AGENCY, CHAMPION TITLE & SETTLEMENTS

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$969.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address2856 CHERRY BRANCH LN HERNDON VA 201713842, HERNDON, VA 20171-3842

Mortgage

Document Number2017051178002
DateAug 17, 2017
Book Page025154/000040
Instrument51178002
Lender
NameGEORGE MASON MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFAIRFAX, VA 22030
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 16, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2856 Cherry Branch Ln was $14,534, up 3.4% from the year before.

Source: Fairfax County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
CountyFairfax County
Unified School DistrictFairfax County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$14,534.00 (+3.38%)$1,257,340 Land $396,000 Building $861,340$1,257,340 Land $396,000 Building $861,340
2024$14,059.00 (+8.87%)
2023$12,913.00$1,144,310 Land $356,000 Building $788,310$1,144,310 Land $356,000 Building $788,310

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2856 Cherry Branch Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 7, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMay 2014 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2856 Cherry Branch Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of Virginia
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFAIRFAX COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
serves 1,121,613 people · EPA ID VA6059501
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2022
Lead1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Cox Communications
Cable		2,000 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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