5918 Terrapin Pl, Alexandria, VA 22310 Property Records

Fairfax County property record for 5918 Terrapin Pl, Alexandria, VA 22310

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1995
Lot Size	0.187 acres (8,148 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$335,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,620 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0812-11-5918`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0812-11-5918`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,152 sqft Living Area
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1995
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Architectural Style	Bi-Level
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,148 sqft (0.187 acres)
View / Lot	Buildable

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5918 TERRAPIN PL
City	ALEXANDRIA
State	VA
Zip	22310-5440
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	316
Legal Description	SYCAMORES AT VAN DORN CONDO UN 5918 PH 2
Legal Subdivision	SYCAMORES AT VAN DORN CONDO
Legal Phase	2
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	5918
Jurisdiction	FAIRFAX VA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	420202

Owner

5918 Terrapin Pl, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.

Source: Fairfax County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5918 TERRAPIN PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310-5440
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 30, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021172686
Deed Book / Page	27463 / 1474
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	FAIRFAX VA
Recording Date	Dec 1, 2021
Property Address	5918 TERRAPIN PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310-5440
Document Number	0172686001
Book / Page	27463 / 1474
Map Reference	MB 9529 PG 1253
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2021
Instrument	2021172686.001
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 15, 2021
Title Company	UNIVERSAL TITLE COMPANY, UNIVERSAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	5918 TERRAPIN PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310-5440

Mortgage

Document Number	0274631477
Date	Dec 1, 2021
Instrument	27463/1477

Lender

Name	PRESIDENTIAL BANK FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5918 Terrapin Pl was $4,620.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Virginia
County	Fairfax County
Unified School District	Fairfax County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,620.00	$399,660 Land $80,000 Building $319,660	$399,660 Land $80,000 Building $319,660
2023	$4,170.00	$369,540 Land $74,000 Building $295,540	$369,540 Land $74,000 Building $295,540

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5918 Terrapin Pl 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
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 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

The area around 5918 Terrapin Pl has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 319 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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