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- 1.14 Property Tax*
- Additional property taxes for the following towns are as indicated: Town of Herndon (.265), town of Vienna (.2225), city of Fairfax (1.075), city of Falls Church (1.355)
- Fairfax County is best known for its top-notch schools in the nation. Loudoun County is a close follow up.
- Cities include Chantilly (parts of it), Falls Church, Fairfax, Herndon, Vienna, Annandale, Oakton, Burke, McLean, Great Falls, Reston, Springfield, Centreville, Lorton
- Popular neighborhoods include Tysons, Dunn Loring, Franconia, Kingstowne, Wolf Trap, Mosaic, Franklin Farm, Wakefield, Long Branch, Fair Lakes, Idylwood, Greenbriar, Mantua, Fair Oaks, Pimmitt Hills
- Fairfax County predates the Declaration of Independence by 30 years; it has 455 historical markers. Being that it is an older county near Washington D.C., it is densely populated. You will find all types of homes, some with a bit of acreage, some with very minimal. Great Falls, Oakton and parts of Herndon are known to have larger lot homes.
- Attractions in Fairfax County include the Udvar Hazy Center- The National Air & Space Museum, the National Museum of the US Army, Mount Vernon, Wolf Trap Performing Arts Center, Great Falls Park, Tyson’s Corner Shopping Center, Frying Pan Farm Park, Bull Run Regional Park, Cox Farm, Meadowlark Park, the W&OD bike trail, and more
- Please visit https://www.fxva.com/ for further information on Fairfax County recreations and history.
