3 Beds
3 Baths
966 SqFt
3 Beds
3 Baths
966 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 966 sqft
Price per Sqft $750
Subdivision Newington Forest
MLS Listing ID VAFX2315148
Style Split Foyer,Split Level
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
HOA Fees $206/qua
HOA Y/N Y
Abv Grd Liv Area 966
Year Built 1982
Available Date 2026-06-01
Annual Tax Amount $6,975
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 9,481 Sqft
Acres 0.22
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
8471 Great Lake Lane is the kind of home that rarely comes along — a peaceful retreat tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac where nature, privacy, and convenience all come together in one unforgettable setting.
Over the past 20 years, the current owners have thoughtfully transformed the property into a true botanical sanctuary designed around beauty, wellness, sustainability, and year-round outdoor living. Mature perennial gardens have replaced traditional turf grass, creating a naturally low-maintenance landscape filled with vibrant color, texture, and seasonal blooms while supporting pollinators and biodiversity. Established plantings include an extraordinary collection of Jackson & Perkins roses, magnolias, camellias, hydrangeas, iris, lilies, perennial hibiscus, hollies, flowering ground cover, and climate-resilient gardens intentionally designed to naturally manage rainwater and direct it away from the home.
The outdoor spaces feel more like a private park than a suburban backyard. Relax beneath the screened steel pergola, gather around the fire pit with friends, cultivate plants in the tempered-glass greenhouse, or simply enjoy the quiet beauty of the winding garden paths and fully fenced yard. There's even a large luxury pet retreat thoughtfully integrated into the landscape.
Inside, the home continues to feel warm, comfortable, and timeless with hardwood floors throughout, beautiful tile work, spacious living areas, and a layout designed for everyday living. The oversized one-car garage offers additional room for a workbench, storage, motorcycles, bikes, or other recreational equipment.
Beyond the property itself, the location is equally special. Situated within a sought-after Fairfax County school pyramid and surrounded by community trails, a neighborhood pool, and mature trees, the setting feels calm and tucked away from the pace of Northern Virginia life — yet you're still just minutes from Metro, major commuter routes, Reagan National Airport, Washington DC, shopping, dining, and several major employers.
This is more than just a home. It's a place designed to slow you down, reconnect you with nature, and create the kind of everyday peace that's hard to find this close to the city.
Location
State VA
County Fairfax
Zoning 303
Rooms
Basement Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Interior
Hot Water Electric
Heating Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Central A/C
Inclusions Garage shelves, Murphy bed in basement, greenhouse, pergola, gun safe
Fireplace N
Heat Source Electric
Laundry Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s)
Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 5.0
Fence Rear, Wood
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s)
Attached Garage 1
Total Parking Spaces 5
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Cul-de-sac, Landscaping
Story 2
Foundation Slab
Above Ground Finished SqFt 966
Sewer Other
Water Other
Architectural Style Split Foyer, Split Level
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Fairfax County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 0983 03 0718
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 966
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA, Negotiable
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA, Negotiable
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA,Negotiable
Special Listing Condition Standard
Nearby Locations
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