I buy Annandale houses for cash, as-is
Sleepy Hollow Woods ramblers, Ravensworth split-levels, Holmes Run Acres contemporaries and Little River Turnpike townhouses. No repairs, no cleanout, and you pick the closing date.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours of one walkthrough
- Original kitchens, oil heat and 60-year-old plumbing are fine
- No commission, and I pay your 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
Annandale at a glance
- Who buys
- Nikki Lagouros, the #1 selling realtor in Northern Virginia by units sold since 2020, with her own cash
- Where
- Annandale, ZIP 22003, plus the Annandale-addressed parts of 22151 and 22312
- Government
- Unincorporated Fairfax County: no town tax, county trash or private hauler by neighborhood
- Real estate tax
- Fairfax County FY 2027 rate, $1.12 per $100 of assessed value
- Probate
- Fairfax County Circuit Court Probate Unit, 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 401, Fairfax, by appointment (703-691-7320)
- Housing
- Mostly 1950s and 1960s ramblers, split-levels and colonials, plus later townhouse and condo communities
- Associations
- Many older subdivisions have voluntary civic associations; townhouse and condo communities have mandatory HOAs with resale packets
- Most common issues
- Original electrical panels and galvanized or cast-iron plumbing, oil heat, basements that take on water, 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
Annandale homes I buy, neighborhood by neighborhood
Annandale grew up fast after World War II. One longtime resident recalls her family buying wooded land on Walton Lane before the war and not being able to build until building materials came back in the late 1940s (Annandale Today). The result is a community where a large share of houses are 60 to 70 years old, and many still have the systems they were built with.
| Neighborhood | What was built | What I usually see |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Hollow Woods | Ramblers, split-levels and bilevels, most built between 1959 and 1961 (source) | Original baths and kitchens, aging roofs, long-time owners downsizing |
| Holmes Run Acres | Mid-century modern houses with walls of glass and wood, listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register | Single-pane glass, flat or low-slope roofs, radiant or original heating |
| Ravensworth and Camelot | Brick ramblers, split-levels and two-story colonials on wooded lots, mostly 1960s | Mature trees over roofs and gutters, original windows, older HVAC |
| Wakefield Chapel area | Mid-century single-family homes on larger lots near the 1890s Wakefield Chapel | Big yards to maintain, additions of uncertain age, estates |
| Little River Turnpike and Columbia Pike corridors | 1960s to 1980s townhouses and garden condos | HOA resale packets, special assessments, tenant-occupied units |
None of this has to be fixed for me to buy. A 1960 rambler with its original panel and a wet basement is a normal Tuesday, and the price reflects what the house needs, not what a picky buyer’s inspector would demand.
Annandale details that affect a cash sale
Old systems, priced in rather than repaired
Houses from this era often have fuses or early breaker panels, galvanized supply lines, cast-iron drains and heating oil. Some still have an oil tank in the basement or buried in the yard. A buyer using a loan may need a tank sweep, a removal or electrical repairs before the lender will close. I do not. I factor the cost into the offer and handle it after closing.
Water in the basement
Annandale sits on rolling ground drained by Accotink Creek and Holmes Run, and many split-levels and walkouts have taken on water at some point. Tell me what you know; it is part of the price, not a reason to walk away. You can check a specific address on the FEMA flood map.
Address and taxes
Annandale is not a town, so you pay Fairfax County taxes only, at $1.12 per $100 for FY 2027. Taxes are prorated at settlement. Some homes with Annandale mailing addresses fall in other planning districts or near the City of Fairfax line; your tax bill is the final word.
Estates
Many Annandale homes have had one owner for decades, so I often buy from heirs. Estates are probated at the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Read my inherited house guide for who can sign and Virginia’s one-year rule.
What you skip when I buy your Annandale 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 inspection contingency
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.
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.
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.
Where I buy around Annandale
All of Annandale, including Sleepy Hollow Woods, Holmes Run Acres, Ravensworth, Camelot, Wakefield Chapel, Broyhill Crest, Willow Woods and the townhouse and condo communities along Little River Turnpike. I also buy next door in Bailey’s Crossroads, Lincolnia, Springfield, Burke and the City of Fairfax.
Nearby cash offer pages
See also my Fairfax County cash offer page and how to sell an inherited house in Virginia.
Selling a house in Annandale: questions
Do you buy Annandale houses with oil heat or an old oil tank?
Yes. Oil heat is common in Annandale homes from the 1950s and 1960s. I buy with the tank in place, whether it is in the basement or buried, and handle any sweep or removal after closing. You do not need a tank certification to sell to me.
My Annandale house has the original 1960 electrical panel. Is that a problem?
Not for me. Older fuse boxes and some early breaker panels can block a buyer’s insurance or loan, which is why these houses can be hard to sell the usual way. I buy as-is and price the update into my offer.
Is Annandale a town with its own taxes?
No. Annandale is an unincorporated part of Fairfax County, so there is no town tax. You pay the county rate, $1.12 per $100 for FY 2027, prorated at settlement.
Do you buy Holmes Run Acres contemporaries?
Yes. These mid-century modern houses have a loyal following, but single-pane glass, low-slope roofs and original heating can scare off buyers with loans. I buy them as they are.
Can you buy a tenant-occupied Annandale townhouse or condo?
Yes. Tell me about the lease on the first call. I can buy with the tenant in place or after the lease ends, and I order the HOA or condo resale packet as soon as we sign.
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 Annandale cash offer
One walkthrough, a written offer within 24 hours, and a closing date that fits 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.