Fairfax County, VA

Fairfax County, VA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Fairfax County, Virginia. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Fairfax County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Fairfax County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesFairfax County Real Estate Assessment Searchicare.fairfaxcounty.gov
  • Provides assessed values and physical characteristics.
  • Data updated twice weekly.
  • Owner names can be withheld upon request.
Deeds and recorded documentsFairfax County Circuit Court Land Recordswww.fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/land-records/general-information
  • Official source for property deeds and legal documents.
  • Precise parcel boundaries must be verified by a licensed surveyor using recorded deeds.
Property taxesFairfax County Department of Tax Administrationwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/pay
  • Portal for real estate tax payments.
  • Tax payment information may not reflect recent payments or adjustments.
GIS and parcel mapsFairfax County GIS and Mapping Serviceswww.fairfaxcounty.gov/maps/
  • Provides access to parcel map viewers and data layers.
  • Maps are for informational purposes and not legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsFairfax County Planning and Land Use System (PLUS)plus.fairfaxcounty.gov
  • Used for building permits, application tracking, and zoning inquiries.
  • Requires user registration for certain services.
Zoning and land useFairfax County Zoning District Analyzerexperience.arcgis.com/experience/9ca5e2ce68f94324ad8b10234689a458
  • Interactive map to identify zoning districts and allowed land uses.
County data

Fairfax County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$785,906

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$717,370

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$8,005

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.01%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Fairfax County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Alexandria$696,488$638,9801.04%$7,243
Fairfax$806,033$732,9200.99%$8,018
Springfield$713,161$661,7701.01%$7,238
Falls Church$776,845$703,2851.05%$8,079
Herndon$765,000$696,3701.03%$8,009
Reston$643,323$585,5051.03%$6,678
Vienna$1,198,568$1,016,3850.97%$11,143
Centreville$622,778$577,8100.99%$6,243
Mc Lean$1,439,544$1,289,3401.01%$14,499
Annandale$775,202$716,7801.02%$8,153
FAQ

Fairfax County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Fairfax County?

Use the official Fairfax County Real Estate Assessment Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Fairfax County?

Use the official Fairfax County Circuit Court Land Records for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Fairfax County?

Use the official Fairfax County GIS and Mapping Services for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Fairfax County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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