About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 12400 ALEXANDER CORNELL Drive in Fairfax, VA is listed for $1,000,000 ($353 per sqft). Built in 1982, the home offers 2,836 sqft of living space on a 0.26 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1982
  • 0.26 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • 2 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 stories
3 full, 1 half
2 spaces
1982

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Nestled on a private wooded lot in the sought-after Fair Oaks Estates community, this beautifully updated colonial offers the perfect combination of timeless style, modern upgrades, and an unbeatable location within the highly rated Navy Elementary, Franklin Middle, and Oakton High School pyramid.

Residents enjoy wonderful community amenities along with easy access to shopping, dining, major commuter routes, and everyday conveniences. Step inside to discover refinished hardwood floors, fresh neutral paint, and thoughtfully updated spaces throughout.

The welcoming foyer opens to an expansive formal living room and adjoining dining room featuring a beautiful bay window-perfect for hosting holidays and special occasions. At the heart of the home, the on-trend kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining.

It features crisp white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a marble-inspired backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a large center island with seating, and a sun-filled bay window with a breakfast area overlooking the backyard. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the inviting family room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and built-ins that create the p

erfect gathering space also with access to the private backyard, extending your living space outdoors. Upstairs, luxury vinyl plank flooring continues throughout. The spacious primary suite is filled with natural light and features custom blinds, a large walk-in closet, and a beautifully renovated spa-inspired bath with today's most desirable finishes.

Three additional bedrooms offer custom blinds, ceiling fans, ample closet space, and peaceful views of the wooded backyard. A renovated hall bath completes the upper level. The finished lower level provides exceptional flexibility with a large recreation room, a full bathroom, and a fifth legal bedroom-ideal for guests, a home office, fitness room, or multigenerational living.

Outside, the private backyard offers a serene wooded backdrop and an expansive patio, creating the perfect setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing in your own peaceful retreat. Extensive recent updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof and HVAC (2024), patio (2022), windows (2022), front and back doors (2023), plantat

ion shutters and custom blinds (2022), upper-level luxury vinyl plank flooring (2025), refinished hardwood floors (2026), and fresh interior paint (2026). This move-in-ready home combines exceptional updates, a functional floor plan, and an outstanding location in one of Fairfax County's most desirable communities.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$5,580/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$723
Interest$4,333
Insurance$292
HOA$232

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

12400 ALEXANDER CORNELL Drive

Fairfax, VA 22033

FAIR OAKS ESTATES

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Bathroom - Walk-In ShowerCeiling Fan(s)Chair RailingsFamily Room Off KitchenFloor Plan - OpenFloor Plan - TraditionalFormal/Separate Dining RoomKitchen - Eat-InKitchen - IslandKitchen - Table SpacePantryRecessed LightingWalk-in Closet(s)Wood Floors

Property Details

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Parking

Garage - Attached

Heating

Heat Pump (Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Built-In MicrowaveDishwasherDisposalDryerOven/Range - ElectricRefrigeratorStainless Steel AppliancesWasherWaterHeater

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 12400 ALEXANDER CORNELL Drive is listed at $1,000,000 ($353/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $5,581 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance, HOA fees.

HOA fees are $232/month.

Key features include: Built in 1982, 0.26 acre lot, 3 stories, 2 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings.

This property is listed by Amy O'Rourke and can be reached at 7036756695.

AO

Amy O'Rourke

Agent at Compass

(703) 675-6695

Listed by Compass · View on Broker Site

MLS# VAFX2331588· Source: listhub· 1 day on market

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12400 ALEXANDER CORNELL Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033

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