Fairfax County property record for 4538 Lantern Pl, Alexandria, VA 22306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,158 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,471 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $198,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $8,511 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0921-11-0008 |
| Primary APN | 0921-11-0008 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,158 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,471 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| View / Lot | Buildable |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Pool Area | 792 sqft |
| Deck Area | 286 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4538 LANTERN PL |
|---|---|
| City | ALEXANDRIA |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22306-1110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 131 |
| Legal Description | SOUTH KINGS FOREST LT 8 SEC 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH KINGS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 421300 |
4538 Lantern Pl is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2025.
Source: Fairfax County records, as of September 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4538 LANTERN PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306-1110 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENTAGON FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10419 / 13 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0047961001 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 4538 LANTERN PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306-1110 |
| Document Number | 0047961001 |
| Book / Page | 28487 / 96 |
| Map Reference | MB 4829 PG 532 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025047961.001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4538 LANTERN PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306-1110 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Property Address | 4538 LANTERN PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306-1110 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE/BREVARD LLC, PRESTIGE T&E LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 019553001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 26858/325 |
| Instrument | 2021019553.001 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MC LEAN, VA 22102 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 2.75% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 4538 Lantern Pl was $8,511, up 8.6% 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 | $8,511.00 (+8.61%) | $736,320 Land $340,000 Building $396,320 | $736,320 Land $340,000 Building $396,320 |
| 2024 | $7,836.00 (+2.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,633.00 | $676,400 Land $284,000 Building $392,400 | $676,400 Land $284,000 Building $392,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4538 Lantern Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2003–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · 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 risk around 4538 Lantern Pl is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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