Fairfax County property record for 5855 Kara Pl, Burke, VA 22015
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Jul 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $6,966 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 078-4-07-0014 |
| Primary APN | 078-4-07-0014 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,350 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 0784 07 0014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5855 KARA PL |
| City | BURKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22015-3332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8C(R-8 W/CLUSTER DEV) |
| Legal Description | BURKE STATION SQUARE LT 14 SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURKE STATION SQUARE |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 430902 |
5855 Kara Pl, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1988.
Source: Fairfax County records, as of October 1, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 5855 KARA PL, BURKE, VA 22015-3332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0007090241 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5855 Kara Pl was $6,966.
Source: Fairfax County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $6,966.00 | $602,630 Land $185,000 Building $417,630 | $602,630 Land $185,000 Building $417,630 |
| 2023 | $6,467.00 | $573,120 Land $175,000 Building $398,120 | $573,120 Land $175,000 Building $398,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5855 Kara Pl in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 7, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · 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 5855 Kara Pl 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 96% of the US · lower than 98% 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 481 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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