Fairfax County property record for 537 Merlins Ln, Herndon, VA 20170
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,370 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,738 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,716 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-4-15-0179 |
| Primary APN | 010-4-15-0179 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,370 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,524 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,738 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 154 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 171 sqft |
| Patio Area | 171 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 36 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 0104 15 0179 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 MERLINS LN |
| City | HERNDON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 20170-3123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RPC(RES PLANNED COMMUNITY |
| Legal Description | HUNTERS CREEK LT 179 SEC 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUNTERS CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 179 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | DRANESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 480802 |
537 Merlins Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Fairfax County records, as of October 1, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 MERLINS LN, HERNDON, VA 20170-3123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MTG SVC |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TRUIST BK |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SWBC MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | B011881115 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25250 / 0199 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2017071444.001 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Property Address | 537 MERLINS LN, HERNDON, VA 20170-3123 |
| Document Number | 2020057641001 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 537 MERLINS LN HERNDON VA 201703123, HERNDON, VA 20170-3123 |
| Document Number | 2020057641001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 026301/002159 |
| Instrument | 57641001 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 16, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Property Address | 537 MERLINS LN, HERNDON, VA 20170-3123 |
| Document Number | 2020034123001 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 537 MERLINS LN HERNDON VA 201703123, HERNDON, VA 20170-3123 |
| Document Number | 2020034123001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 026190/000154 |
| Instrument | 34123001 |
| Name | TRUIST BK |
|---|---|
| Address | RICHMOND, VA 23224 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 20, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 537 MERLINS LN, HERNDON, VA 20170-3123 |
| Document Number | 2017071444001 |
| Book / Page | 025250 / 000199 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 71444001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | VESTA SETTLEMENTS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 537 MERLINS LN HERNDON VA 201703123, HERNDON, VA 20170-3123 |
| Document Number | 2017071444002 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Book Page | 025250/000201 |
| Instrument | 71444002 |
| Name | SWBC MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 16, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Merlins Ln was $10,716.
Source: Fairfax County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Municipality | Herndon Town |
| Unified School District | Fairfax County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,716.00 | $751,520 Land $235,000 Building $516,520 | $751,520 Land $235,000 Building $516,520 |
| 2023 | $9,478.00 | $682,630 Land $225,000 Building $457,630 | $682,630 Land $225,000 Building $457,630 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 Merlins Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 537 Merlins 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 Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 419 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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