I buy Herndon houses for cash, as-is
Historic downtown homes, 1970s and 1980s singles and townhouses in town, and Herndon-addressed neighborhoods like Fox Mill and Franklin Farm. No repairs, no cleanout, your date.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours of one walkthrough
- Town tax, trash and historic district handled
- 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
Herndon at a glance
- Who buys
- Nikki Lagouros, the #1 selling realtor in Northern Virginia by units sold since 2020, with her own cash
- Where
- The Town of Herndon and Herndon-addressed Fairfax County neighborhoods, ZIPs 20170 and 20171
- Government
- The Town of Herndon is an incorporated town inside Fairfax County with its own council, police, trash, zoning and historic district
- Real estate tax
- Inside town limits: Fairfax County $1.12 plus Town of Herndon $0.27 per $100 for FY 2027. Outside town: county only
- Probate
- Fairfax County Circuit Court Probate Unit, 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 401, Fairfax, by appointment (703-691-7320)
- Historic district
- The Historic District Overlay covers downtown, Van Vleck’s Addition and Chestnut Grove Cemetery; most houses there date from about 1890 to 1920
- Housing
- Victorian-era and Craftsman homes downtown; 1960s to 1990s singles, townhouses and condos in town; 1980s and 1990s planned neighborhoods outside town
- Most common issues
- Design review on historic exteriors, dated 1980s interiors, HOA packets, relocation
- 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
Herndon homes I buy
A Herndon mailing address does not mean you are in the Town of Herndon. Oak Hill, McNair, Floris, Franklin Farm and Fox Mill have Herndon addresses but are in Fairfax County only. See my Town of Herndon vs. Herndon address guide.
| Area | Typical housing | What I usually see |
|---|---|---|
| Historic downtown and Van Vleck’s Addition | Queen Anne, Craftsman and Colonial Revival houses from about 1890 to 1920 | Old wiring and plumbing, wood windows and porches under design review |
| In-town neighborhoods off Elden Street, Dranesville Road and Centreville Road | 1960s to 1990s ramblers, splits, colonials and townhouses | Original kitchens, roofs and HVAC near replacement, rentals |
| Condos and townhouses near the Herndon Metro station | 1980s to 2000s communities | Condo fees, special assessments, relocation |
| Fox Mill, Franklin Farm, Floris, McNair and Oak Hill (county) | 1970s to 1990s planned neighborhoods and townhouses | Dated interiors, HOA violations, downsizing |
Herndon details that affect a cash sale
Two tax bills inside town limits
Homes inside the Town of Herndon pay the Fairfax County rate of $1.12 plus the town’s $0.27 per $100, which the town kept unchanged in its adopted FY 2027 budget (Town of Herndon). Both are prorated at settlement and paid from the proceeds.
Historic District Overlay
Exterior changes in the overlay go to the town’s seven-member Historic District Review Board or, for some minor work, town staff (HDRB). Single-family houses outside the district are exempt. If your downtown house needs a new porch, siding or windows, I buy it as it is and take on the approvals. More background: historic homes in downtown Herndon.
HOAs and condos
Most townhouse and condo communities in and around Herndon have mandatory associations. The seller pays the resale fee under Virginia law, and I order the packet the day we sign so it never holds up your closing date.
Estates
Herndon estates are probated at the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Read my inherited house guide.
What you skip when I buy your Herndon 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 Herndon
All of the Town of Herndon, including downtown, Van Vleck’s Addition and the neighborhoods off Elden Street and Dranesville Road, plus Herndon-addressed Fox Mill, Franklin Farm, Floris, McNair and Oak Hill. I also buy next door in Reston, Sterling, Chantilly and Centreville.
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 Herndon: questions
Is my Herndon address inside the Town of Herndon?
Not necessarily. Look the address up on Fairfax County’s iCARE site or check your tax bill. If you see a Town of Herndon tax line, you are in town; Fox Mill, Franklin Farm, Floris, McNair and Oak Hill are county only.
What taxes do I pay on a home in the Town of Herndon?
For FY 2027, Fairfax County’s $1.12 plus the town’s $0.27 per $100 of assessed value. Both are prorated at settlement, so you only pay through your closing date.
Can you buy a downtown Herndon house that needs exterior repairs?
Yes. Exterior work in the Historic District Overlay goes through the Historic District Review Board or town staff, which can slow repairs. I buy as-is and handle the approvals after closing.
Do you buy Herndon condos near the Metro station?
Yes. Condo fees and special assessments show up in the resale certificate and are accounted for in my offer, so you do not have to pay them first.
Do you buy in Fox Mill and Franklin Farm?
Yes. These Herndon-addressed neighborhoods are in Fairfax County with their own HOAs. Dated 1980s and 1990s interiors are a normal part of what I buy.
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 Herndon cash offer
One walkthrough, a written offer within 24 hours, and town and county taxes settled at closing.
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.