Fairfax County property record for 601 Merlins Ln, Herndon, VA 20170
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 924 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,618 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,902 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-4-15-0178 |
| Primary APN | 010-4-15-0178 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,299 sqft |
| Basement Area | 261 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Entry |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,618 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 375 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 132 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 0104 15 0178 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 601 MERLINS LN |
| City | HERNDON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 20170-3127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RPC(RES PLANNED COMMUNITY |
| Legal Description | HUNTERS CREEK LT 178 SEC 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUNTERS CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 178 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | DRANESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 480802 |
Source: Fairfax County records, as of October 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 MERLINS LN, HERNDON, VA 20170-3127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FIDELITY DIRECT MTG |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FIDELITY DIRECT MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0252651533 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25265 / 1533 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Property Address | 601 MERLINS LN, HERNDON, VA 20170-3127 |
| Document Number | 2017074441005 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | OPTIMA TITLE SOLUTIONS AND ESCRO, OPTIMA TITLE SOLUTIONS & ESCRO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 MERLINS LN HERNDON VA 201703127, HERNDON, VA 20170-3127 |
| Document Number | 2017074441005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Book Page | 025265/001536 |
| Instrument | 74441005 |
| Name | FIDELITY DIRECT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 3, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 601 MERLINS LN, HERNDON, VA 20170-3127 |
| Document Number | 2017074441004 |
| Book / Page | 025265 / 001533 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 74441004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | OPTIMA TITLE SOLUTIONS AND ESCRO, OPTIMA TITLE SOLUTIONS & ESCRO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $395.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 601 MERLINS LN HERNDON VA 201703127, HERNDON, VA 20170-3127 |
| Document Number | 2017074441005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Book Page | 025265/001536 |
| Instrument | 74441005 |
| Name | FIDELITY DIRECT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 3, 2047 |
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 | $7,902.00 (+7.32%) | $554,170 (+4.5%) Land $234,000 Building $320,170 | $554,170 (+4.5%) Land $234,000 Building $320,170 |
| 2023 | $7,363.00 | $530,310 Land $224,000 Building $306,310 | $530,310 Land $224,000 Building $306,310 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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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