I buy Franconia houses for cash, as-is
One walkthrough, a written cash offer within 24 hours, and a closing date you choose.
- No repairs
- No showings
- No commission
- I pay closing costs
Get your cash offer
Takes about a minute. I text back within 15 minutes, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Or text Nikki: 910-382-0029
Franconia at a glance
Rose Hill ramblers from 1954 on, Wilton Woods and Burgundy Village splits, Manchester Lakes townhouses. No repairs, no cleanout, no showings, and you choose the closing date.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours of one walkthrough
- Military and federal moves welcome
- No commission, and I pay your closing costs
- Who buys
- Nikki Lagouros, the #1 selling realtor in Northern Virginia by units sold since 2020, with her own cash
- Where
- Franconia, including Rose Hill, Wilton Woods, Burgundy Village, Winslow Heights, Manchester Lakes and Windsor Estates, mostly ZIP 22310 with Alexandria mailing addresses
- Government
- Unincorporated Fairfax County; not the City of Alexandria
- Real estate tax
- Fairfax County FY 2027 rate, $1.12 per $100 of assessed value; no town tax
- Probate
- Fairfax County Circuit Court Probate Unit, 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 401, Fairfax, by appointment (703-691-7320)
- Housing
- A railroad stop from the 1870s that turned suburban in the 1950s; Rose Hill began in 1954, followed by 1960s to 1980s singles and townhouses
- Nearby
- Fort Belvoir to the south, the Franconia-Springfield Metro and VRE station to the west
- Most common issues
- Original 1950s and 1960s systems, aging roofs, PCS moves, estates
- Your cost
- No commission; I pay your closing costs; mortgage and liens are paid from the proceeds
- Closing
- As little as 7 days, or on the date you choose; written offer within 24 hours of the walkthrough
Franconia homes I buy
Franconia began as a stop on the railroad in the 1870s, named for a local farm, and only became the suburb it is today starting in the 1950s. Rose Hill, the largest of its subdivisions, dates to 1954 (Rose Hill overview).
| Neighborhood | Typical housing | What I usually see |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill | 1950s and 1960s ramblers, splits and colonials | Original panels and plumbing, basements, estates of first owners |
| Wilton Woods, Burgundy Village and Winslow Heights | 1950s to 1970s single-family homes | Dated kitchens and baths, roofs and HVAC near replacement |
| Manchester Lakes and Windsor Estates | 1980s and later townhouses and singles | HOA resale items, PCS moves, rentals |
Franconia details that affect a cash sale
Alexandria address, Fairfax County house
Most Franconia homes have Alexandria mailing addresses but are in Fairfax County. You pay the county rate of $1.12 per $100 for FY 2027, and estates go through the Fairfax Circuit Court. See my Alexandria city vs. Fairfax County guide.
Fort Belvoir moves
With Fort Belvoir next door, many Franconia sellers are on orders. I set the closing date around your report date, and if you have already moved we can sign remotely or by power of attorney.
Rentals left behind
Military families often rent their Franconia house after a move, then decide to sell years later. I can buy with the tenant in place, and the condition after years of tenants is priced in rather than repaired.
Older systems
Rose Hill and its neighbors are now 60 to 70 years old. Original wiring, cast-iron drains and oil heat can block a financed buyer. I buy as-is.
What you skip when I buy your Franconia house
No repairs
Roof leaks, old HVAC, water damage, a kitchen from 1975. I buy the house as it stands today and never send you a repair list.
No showings
One walkthrough, in person or by video. No open houses, no lockbox traffic, no keeping the house spotless for strangers.
No cleanout
Take the things you want and leave the rest: furniture, the garage, the attic. I handle the cleanout after closing.
No commission
You pay no commission when you sell to me. The settlement statement shows every line before you sign.
No inspections
I see the house once and make a written offer. It is not renegotiated over items a home inspector would find.
No closing costs
I pay your closing costs. Your mortgage and any liens are paid off from the sale proceeds at settlement.
Where I buy around Franconia
Rose Hill, Wilton Woods, Burgundy Village, Winslow Heights, Manchester Lakes, Windsor Estates, Hayfield and the townhouse communities near Franconia Road and Beulah Street. I also buy next door in Springfield, Kingstowne, Groveton and Lorton.
Nearby cash offer pages
See also my Fairfax County cash offer page and how to sell an inherited house in Virginia.
Weighing a cash sale against listing? Check Northern Virginia home values by city, or read how Nikki lists and sells Northern Virginia homes.
How it works
Three steps, no pressure and no obligation. You decide on the offer and the closing date.
Tell me about the house
Use the form, call 703-596-5065 or text 910-382-0029. Address and phone are enough to start. I text back within 15 minutes, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
One walkthrough, written offer in 24 hours
One visit, in person or by video. Nothing needs to be cleaned or fixed first. Your written cash offer arrives within 24 hours, with the nearby sales I used.
Close in 7 days or on your date
Settle at a licensed title company or settlement attorney in as little as 7 days, or on the date you choose. Proceeds are wired to you at closing.
New to cash sales? Watch my 2-minute video on how a cash sale works.
You deal with me, start to finish
I am Nikki Lagouros, the #1 selling realtor in Northern Virginia by units sold since 2020, with 345+ client reviews on Google and Zillow. When I buy your house, I buy it directly with my own cash, as-is, and I put every number in writing.
I am a licensed Virginia realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty. I live in Reston, I see what every kind of house in this region sells for each week, and I can explain every number in my offer.
Selling a house in Franconia: questions
My Franconia address says Alexandria. Which taxes do I pay?
Fairfax County’s, in almost every case: $1.12 per $100 for FY 2027. The City of Alexandria is a separate government; your tax bill confirms which one you are in.
I’m stationed at Fort Belvoir and just got orders. Can we close before I leave?
Usually. I can set the closing date around your report date, do the walkthrough by video and close remotely if needed.
I’ve been renting my Franconia house out since I moved. Can you buy it with the tenant there?
Yes. Share the lease and I can close with the tenant in place or after the lease ends. Wear from years of tenants is priced in.
Do you buy original 1950s Rose Hill homes?
Yes. Original systems, small kitchens and baths and older windows are exactly what I buy.
Do you buy Manchester Lakes townhouses?
Yes. I order the HOA resale packet the day we sign and handle any open items in the offer.
Will the offer change after I accept?
Not unless something material and undisclosed turns up, such as an unknown lien, a title problem or hidden structural damage. My offer is made after I have seen the house, so the things you would expect a buyer to find are already priced in. If anything changes, I explain it in writing with the reason, and you are free to walk away.
What does it cost me to sell to you?
No commission and no closing costs; I pay those. What comes out of the proceeds is what you already owe on the house: your mortgage payoff, any liens, and prorated property taxes or HOA dues. The settlement statement lists every line before you sign.
How fast can we close, and can I choose a later date?
I can close in as little as 7 days when title is clear, or on any later date you choose. Estates, liens and HOA resale packets can add time, and you will know about any delay before you sign anything.
Should I have my own realtor or attorney look at your offer?
I recommend it. Because I am the buyer, I cannot advise you on whether to accept. Your own realtor or attorney can review the contract and the numbers at your cost, and I am glad to answer their questions.
Get your Franconia cash offer
One walkthrough, a written offer within 24 hours, and a closing date that fits your orders or your move.
Nikki Lagouros is a licensed Virginia realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty buying for her own account, not representing the seller.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Reston office, 1886 Metro Center Dr., Ste. 200, Reston, VA 20190, 703-716-2900.
Nikki provides written disclosure of her license status and ownership interest at the first substantive discussion of a property and in the purchase contract (Va. Code 54.1-2138.2). Sellers are encouraged to have their own real estate agent or attorney review any offer, at their own cost. A cash offer is typically below what a fully updated home could sell for; you are never obligated to accept. Offers are subject to a walkthrough and clear title. Service area: Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park, Virginia. Text messages are sent only to people who contact us or opt in; message and data rates may apply; reply STOP to opt out. Information on this page is general and is not legal or tax advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.