Fairfax County property record for 5948 River Dr, Lorton, VA 22079
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,860 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.857 acres (37,366 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $194,000 (Dec 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $11,283 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 122-2-02-0040 |
| Primary APN | 122-2-02-0040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,860 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,755 sqft |
| Basement Area | 546 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 37,366 sqft (0.857 acres) |
| View / Lot | Good |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 189 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 189 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 69 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 1222 02 0040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5948 RIVER DR |
| City | LORTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22079-4129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RE(RES ESTATE 1DU/2AC) |
| Legal Description | HALLOWING POINT RIVER ESTATES LT 40 SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HALLOWING POINT RIVER ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT VERNON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 416300 |
Source: Fairfax County records, as of October 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 5948 RIVER DR, LORTON, VA 22079-4129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0006923997 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $11,283.00 (+25.58%) | $976,070 (+22.59%) Land $460,000 Building $516,070 | $976,070 (+22.59%) Land $460,000 Building $516,070 |
| 2023 | $8,985.00 | $796,190 Land $392,000 Building $404,190 | $796,190 Land $392,000 Building $404,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 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.
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 | 0.02% 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 56 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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