I buy Springfield houses for cash, as-is
1950s North Springfield brick ramblers, Crestwood split-levels along Backlick Road and West Springfield colonials. No repairs, no cleanout, and you choose the closing date.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours of one walkthrough
- Original 1950s and 1960s systems 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
Springfield at a glance
- Who buys
- Nikki Lagouros, the #1 selling realtor in Northern Virginia by units sold since 2020, with her own cash
- Where
- Springfield, West Springfield and North Springfield, ZIPs 22150, 22151, 22152 and 22153
- Government
- Unincorporated Fairfax County
- 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
- One of Northern Virginia’s first big postwar planned areas: brick ramblers and split-levels from the 1950s, then 1960s and 1970s colonials and townhouses
- Transit
- Franconia-Springfield Metro and VRE station; the I-95, I-395 and Beltway interchange
- Most common issues
- Original panels and plumbing, aging roofs, basements, estates of first owners, 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
Springfield homes I buy
Modern Springfield started with a 1946 master plan by Edward R. Carr, who saw it as the last large undeveloped tract near Washington. Sewer and water lines arrived around 1952, about 2,000 houses were finished by 1955, and the population passed 10,000 by 1960 (Connection Newspapers). Many of those first houses are now on their second or third owner, and some are still on their first.
| Area | What was built | What I usually see |
|---|---|---|
| North Springfield | All-brick ramblers and split-levels on about 600 acres, built 1954 to 1956 and designed by architect Harry Ormston | Original panels, galvanized pipes, radiators or early forced air, estates |
| Crestwood and the Backlick Road corridor | More than 4,000 homes built by the Crestwood Corporation over about a decade starting in the early 1950s | Small original kitchens and baths, single-pane windows, basements that take on water |
| West Springfield, Kings Park and Cardinal Forest edges | 1960s and 1970s colonials, splits and townhouses | Roofs and HVAC at end of life, dated interiors, downsizing |
| Near Springfield Town Center and the Metro | Townhouse and condo communities | HOA resale packets, rentals, relocation |
Springfield details that affect a cash sale
Seventy-year-old houses
A 1955 Springfield rambler can be solid brick and still need a panel, plumbing, windows and a kitchen to satisfy a buyer’s lender and inspector. I buy it before any of that, and the price reflects what it needs.
Taxes and address
Springfield is part of unincorporated Fairfax County, so there is no town tax: you pay $1.12 per $100 for FY 2027, prorated at settlement. Springfield mailing addresses also cover parts of Burke, Franconia and Kingstowne; your tax record shows the exact location.
Commuters and relocation
With the Franconia-Springfield Metro and VRE station and the I-95, I-395 and Beltway interchange, many Springfield owners are military or federal families on orders. I can close around a report date and sign remotely.
Estates
Original owners from the 1950s and 1960s are now passing houses to their children. Fairfax estates are probated at the county Circuit Court; my inherited house guide covers who can sign.
What you skip when I buy your Springfield 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 Springfield
North Springfield, West Springfield, Crestwood, Kings Park, Cardinal Forest, Saratoga, Newington and the townhouse and condo communities near Springfield Town Center. I also buy next door in Annandale, Burke, Franconia and Lorton.
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 Springfield: questions
Do you buy original 1950s North Springfield ramblers?
Yes. These all-brick houses from 1954 to 1956 often still have original panels, plumbing and windows. That is exactly what I buy, and none of it needs to be updated first.
Is Springfield its own town?
No. Springfield is part of unincorporated Fairfax County. There is no town tax; you pay the county rate of $1.12 per $100 for FY 2027.
My Springfield basement takes on water when it storms. Will that kill the deal?
No. Tell me what happens and when, and I price it in. You do not need to waterproof or repair anything to sell to me.
Can you close around my PCS or federal relocation date?
Yes. I set the closing date around your report date, as fast as title allows or later if you need time. Walkthroughs can be done by video and closings signed remotely.
Do you buy Springfield townhouses with an HOA?
Yes. I order the resale packet the day we sign, and any open violations or fees are factored into my offer rather than fixed by you.
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 Springfield 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.