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About this home
Imagine coming home to your own peaceful farmhouse retreat in Clifton, Virginia, surrounded by gorgeous crepe myrtles and a wrap around porch to enjoy your morning coffee or relaxed evenings. Sitting on a peaceful wooded 0.53 acres, this farmhouse has character and space. This quaint cottage has three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and features a country kitchen with wood cabinets, granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, hardwood floors, and a cozy fireplace centered in a spacious great room. New refrigerator (2026) and water heater (2026). The bones and layout are all here, ready for a new owner to refresh and make their own. The real bonus is the separate 785 sq ft private guest cottage (ADU) out back. It’s a one-bedroom, one-bath space with washer/dryer that’s perfect for guests, a home office, or as a rental. The cottage typically rents for $1,850 per month and offers a comfortable, functional space, while the main house presents the opportunity to update and personalize to your taste. Combined with the front cottage, there is over 2,400 sq ft of living space and endless potential. It's the perfect place to turn into your own country retreat with loads of nearby amenities like shopping, fitness center and spa, restaurants, and an equestrian center. You get that quiet country feel, but you’re only three miles from historic Clifton and close to major commuter routes and Dulles Airport. It’s the best of both worlds: country peace with city access. Homes like this with land, a livable ADU (think future rental income!), and a prime location don’t come around often. Sold as-is, this is your chance to build lasting equity and put your own stamp on a property with genuine character, one idea at a time!
Pohick, located between Burke Lake Park and Occoquan Regional Park, is a wooded and equestrian Fairfax Station neighborhood with large-lot homes and winding two-lane roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ox Road (VA-123) corridor near the Pohick Road junction, where trailheads, farm stands, and low-key local services set a rural-suburban rhythm. Architectural styles lean toward custom Colonials and contemporary builds tucked behind long driveways and mature trees. Outdoor time centers on lake loops, bridle paths, and the Occoquan Reservoir shoreline. Workday routines often orbit the park-and-ride nodes and commuter routes, while weekends point toward waterfront dining and historic riverfront streets. Community touchstones include Workhouse Arts Center, The Secret Garden Café, and The Harbour Grille.
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Offer insights
12504 Popes Head Rd · $739,900
$765K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $765K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Dining area
Family room off the kitchen
Kitchen - country style
Entry-level bedroom
One fireplace (living area)
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (on main level)
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Cooktop
Wall oven
Dishwasher
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Stacked washer and dryer
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning (electric)
Propane (leased) heating
Electric hot water
Exterior features
Wrap-around porch
Porches
Guest house
Not in a federal flood zone
Home design
Detached structure
Single-level entry
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Aluminum siding
Composite roof
Foundation: crawl space and slab
Above-grade living area
Utilities
Well water with public hook-up available
Public septic
Electricity and solar
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Offering a rare opportunity to create the home of your dreams in highly desirable Clifton, Va. LIVE ON-SITE while you renovate in the fully separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage (ADU) that sits at the back of the property. Move in, get settled, and renovate the main house at your own pace. No rent, no storage units, no juggling two addresses. Wake up on your own land every day and watch your investment come together, room by room. Just 3 miles from the historic town of Clifton, you'll have small-town charm, local shops, and a true sense of community right around the corner while still enjoying quick access to Fairfax County Parkway, I-66, and VRE service (in Burke) for an easy commute. It's the best of both worlds: country peace with city access. Homes like this with land, a livable ADU (think future rental income!), and a prime location don’t come around often. Sold as-is, this is your chance to build lasting equity and put your own stamp on a property with genuine character, one idea at a time! Buyers and their contractors should independently verify all development, renovation, or rebuilding possibilities with Fairfax County and any other relevant authorities. DO NOT ENTER THE SHED. This sale is offered as-is. Trespassing is prohibited. Please contact your real estate agent or the listing agent to schedule an authorized visit to the property.
The R-C District protects water courses, stream valleys, marshes, forest cover in watersheds, aquifer recharge areas, rare ecological areas, and areas of natural scenic vistas. The R-C District also minimizes impervious surface and protects the quality of water in public water supply watersheds by encouraging open areas for agriculture and large lot single-family subdivisions.
Zone overlays
Water Supply Protection Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Clifton, VA • 20124
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Clifton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 12504 Popes Head Rd
$741,282
$1,382 over list price of $740K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $750K to $1.2M.