I buy Lorton houses for cash, as-is
Older homes off Lorton Road, Laurel Hill townhouses, Crosspointe colonials and Mason Neck homes on wells and septic. No repairs, no cleanout, and your closing date.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours of one walkthrough
- Wells, septic and Fort Belvoir moves welcome
- 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
Lorton at a glance
- Who buys
- Nikki Lagouros, the #1 selling realtor in Northern Virginia by units sold since 2020, with her own cash
- Where
- Lorton, ZIP 22079, including Laurel Hill, Crosspointe, Gunston and Mason Neck
- Government
- Unincorporated Fairfax County; no town tax
- 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)
- History
- The former Lorton Reformatory, opened in 1910 as the Occoquan Workhouse and closed in 2001, became the county’s Laurel Hill area after a 2002 purchase of about 2,300 acres
- Housing
- Older homes near the village and Lorton Road, 1980s and 1990s subdivisions, and 2000s and later Laurel Hill townhouses and singles
- Most common issues
- Wells and septic on Mason Neck and rural lots, Fort Belvoir moves, HOA resale items, dated 1990s interiors
- 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
Lorton homes I buy
For most of the 20th century Lorton was best known for the District of Columbia’s prison complex, which opened in 1910 as the Occoquan Workhouse. After it closed in 2001, Fairfax County bought about 2,300 acres in 2002 and renamed the area Laurel Hill. The old reformatory buildings were later converted into apartments and townhouses at Liberty at Laurel Hill (county history).
| Area | Typical housing | What I usually see |
|---|---|---|
| Lorton village and Lorton Road | Older singles and small subdivisions | Original systems, estates, additions |
| Crosspointe and nearby subdivisions | 1980s and 1990s colonials | Roofs, HVAC and windows due, dated kitchens, HOA items |
| Laurel Hill | 2000s and later townhouses and singles, plus adaptive reuse at Liberty | HOA fees, relocation, Fort Belvoir moves |
| Gunston and Mason Neck | Larger lots, some on private wells and septic | Septic or well problems, long driveways, estates |
Lorton details that affect a cash sale
Wells and septic
Some homes toward Mason Neck and on larger lots have private wells and septic systems. Lenders often require water tests and septic inspections, and a failing drain field can stop a financed sale. I buy them as-is and price the system in.
Fort Belvoir next door
Many Lorton owners are military or federal employees at Fort Belvoir. I can close around your report date and sign remotely after you move.
HOAs
Laurel Hill and many Lorton subdivisions have mandatory associations, sometimes layered. The seller pays the resale fees, and I order every packet the day we sign.
Taxes
Lorton is unincorporated Fairfax County: $1.12 per $100 for FY 2027, with no town tax.
What you skip when I buy your Lorton 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 Lorton
All of Lorton: the village, Laurel Hill, Crosspointe, Gunston, Mason Neck, Newington Forest edges and the townhouse communities near the Lorton VRE station. I also buy next door in Springfield, Franconia, Mount Vernon and across the Occoquan in Woodbridge.
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 Lorton: questions
Do you buy Lorton homes on a well and septic?
Yes. A failing septic system or a low-yield well can stop a financed sale. I buy as-is and price the system into my offer.
I’m at Fort Belvoir and just got orders. How fast can you close?
As fast as title allows, or on a later date that fits your report date. We can do the walkthrough by video and close remotely.
Do you buy Laurel Hill townhouses?
Yes. I order the HOA resale packets the day we sign and handle any open items in the offer.
Is Lorton its own town?
No. Lorton is unincorporated Fairfax County, taxed at $1.12 per $100 for FY 2027.
Can you buy an older Lorton house that needs everything?
Yes. Original systems, additions of uncertain age and dated interiors are exactly 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 Lorton 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.