Fairfax County property record for 2946 Emerald Chase Dr, Herndon, VA 20171
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,442 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.282 acres (12,290 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,471 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0253-07-0001 |
| Primary APN | 0253-07-0001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,442 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,126 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,290 sqft (0.282 acres) |
| View / Lot | Buildable |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 248 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2946 EMERALD CHASE DR |
|---|---|
| City | HERNDON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 20171-2320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 130 |
| Legal Description | EMERALD CHASE LT 1 SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD CHASE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SULLY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 482503 |
2946 Emerald Chase Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2020.
Source: Fairfax County records, as of June 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2946 EMERALD CHASE DR, HERNDON, VA 20171-2320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 26558/854 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2946 Emerald Chase Dr was $9,471, up 8.7% from the year before.
Source: Fairfax County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Unified School District | Fairfax County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,471.00 (+8.75%) | $819,370 Land $321,000 Building $498,370 | $819,370 Land $321,000 Building $498,370 |
| 2024 | $8,709.00 (+5.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,267.00 | $732,600 Land $291,000 Building $441,600 | $732,600 Land $291,000 Building $441,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2946 Emerald Chase Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 7, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · other causes |
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 risk around 2946 Emerald Chase Dr 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 Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FAIRFAX COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves 1,121,613 people · EPA ID VA6059501 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 262 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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