8481 Thames St, Springfield, VA 22151
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8481 Thames St
Springfield, VA 22151

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,000 sqft

$842,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,061/mo*
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$842,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,061/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,000 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
3,000 sqft
Price/Sqft
$281
Parking
Attached Garage

About this House

Beautiful Home for Rent in Great Established Neighborhood. Direct bus to Pentagon four houses away. 20 Minutes to Ft Belvoir, NRO Chantilly, Mark Center. Less than 15 miles to Pentagon, Crystal City, Reagan airport, Rosslyn. Living Room, Dining Room, remodeled kitchen, great mud room off of the kitchen, finished basement w/laundry/utility storage room. 4 bedrooms (2 masters) and 3.5 baths. House backs parkland, with a beautiful screened in porch and deck. Short walk to top Elementary schools, neighborhood pool and playgrounds. Close to shopping, military bases, library, Audrey Moore Rec Center, Lake Accotink, and Springfield Metro Stn. Top Fairfax County Schools. Kings Park K-3, Kings Glen 4-6 Lake Braddock Secondary 7-12. Great Family Neighborhood!

Renter is responsible for all utilities. No smoking.

12 month lease, open to longer lease duration
8481 Thames St, Springfield, VA 22151 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,000 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $412,000 on Jun 2, 2004 (11,506% above the $3,550 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2025 with an asking price of $3,550 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 24, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $842,500, with a rent estimate of $4,237/month.

Home Details for 8481 Thames St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Price History for 8481 Thames St

DatePriceEventSource
12/24/2025$3,550ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
12/21/2025$3,550Listed For RentZillow Rentals
06/02/2004$412,000Sold
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Market trends in Springfield

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$729K
$28.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.6%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$352
$4MoM
Available listings
207
13MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,994
Assessment$778,070
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8481 Thames St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8467 Thames St, Springfield, VA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$822,400
05/29/26
4
2.5
2,390
8434 Thames St, Springfield, VA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$845,000
05/27/26
5
2.5
2,849
8414 Thames St, Springfield, VA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$800,000
08/22/25
4
2.5
1,950
8527 Parliament Dr, Springfield, VA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$679,000
09/19/25
4
2.5
1,950
8405 Thames St, Springfield, VA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$789,000
03/11/26
4
3
2,090
5205 Southampton Dr, Springfield, VA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$770,000
11/06/25
5
3.5
2,078
8469 Thames St, Springfield, VA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$925,000
05/12/26
5
3
2,110
8441 Thames St, Springfield, VA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$829,000
06/15/26
5
4.5
2,500
5401 Southampton Dr, Springfield, VA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$785,000
05/08/26
5
3.5
2,120
8608 Victoria Rd, Springfield, VA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$775,125
05/08/26
4
3
2,440

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Springfield

At least 480 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say there's wildlife

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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  • Judith Tesalona
    "Normally very dog friendly. Lots of different vets around too. There are some neighbors with unleashed dogs around so you need to be careful. "
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  • Joseph Kenneth Blake
    "The community is quite neighborly. It feels warm and accepting. Most everything needed is close and local."
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  • Lbaiegel
    "Great access to Gerry Connelly cross country trail. Close to employment options. Great bus service to Pentagon."
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  • Twixer00
    "Tons of dog owners in this area and always walking their dogs, picking up after their dogs. Very dog and kid friendly"
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  • Wei Jiao
    "There are many families living in the neighborhood. It is a nice, quiet and safe neighborhood to live in. "
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  • Biya Berhanu
    "It’s a Family friendly neighborhood. Several grocery stores conveniently located including, parks and kids entertainment centers. "
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  • Joseph Guzman
    "Great community. Safe, well kept and friendly people. Close to DC and MD. Overall a good place to live and raise a family. School district are good and rank high for test scores."
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  • Chris Dorough
    "Close, diverse community. Great schools and commercial access. Easy to get to DC either by car or metro."
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  • Elisa Mata
    "I’ve live here for about a year and it is great, quite and with easy access. People is very friendly and there is a trail close our house to walk."
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  • Mallorie Morris
    "Lots of great family activities to do. Still active yet not too busy. Great for young family’s or young couple "
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  • Trulia User
    "Family centered everything close by. Stores, supermarkets, doctors, malls, park. All you need is nearby. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I'velived in this area for 10 years , very familyoriented environment , very calm ,good schools. the elementaryschoolhas a gifted program. Pool club near."
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  • Trulia User
    "Clover leaf culdesac with tons of kids. It’s very common to see 10-15 kids all playing in the yards. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are great schools in the area, some of the best. There is a lot for smaller kids to do, but not for older kids. Car intrusions, speeding, and crime has gone up the last two years."
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  • Trulia User
    "The kids. There are close 30 kids between the three branches of our little culdesac. All the kids play together nicely so we are often outside with multiple different families playing and having fun. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are multitude of walking trails that are wide for families with kids on bikes. There are many public events at the community pool."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good bus service is available to and from the Springfield metro station. Buses arrive every 15 to 30 minutes here"
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a family friendly community pool. There is also a lot of hiking paths that families use. There is an elementary school that hosts a lot of community events."
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  • Trulia User
    "great location for shopping, commuting. peaceful. close to parks and interstates in all directions. walk to restaurants and metro."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is great access to major commuter routes. However you never feel like you’re surrounded by highways and congestion."
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  • Cnz945448
    "Forest and trails surround community. Dog owners are all over and socialize throughout the community. "
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  • Alialyassi
    "I live here since 2018 and we like it so much especially it’s safe and kid’s friendly environment. Every thing is close to our house shopping center, restaurants, multiple playgrounds and the beautiful public library. As for our neighbors they are kind, helpful and friendly let a lone kids can play around with each other and have fun. We really like the community and for sure recommend everyone to move in here and relocate for a better place."
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  • Cristian B.
    "there are lots of public spaces and that is very quiet away from the main road and also there are lots of 🌳 trees and dog owners have their pet well trained."
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    "this area strikes a good balance of commute time and affordability whether the commute includes driving, riding metro, taking the bus, or doing the slug lines."
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  • Brittany B.
    "There are a lot of walking areas to include around small lakes with parks. Also close to a public dog park "
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  • Ryan W.
    "Can get packed at certain times of the day but overall easy to get around. Public transit is easily available and many places are within walking distance."
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  • Beltran.h.manuel
    "Excellent neighborhood! Safe, great schools, and a variety of commuting options. Homes increase in value over time. "
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  • Beltran.h.manuel
    "Great for commuters. Excellent schools. Close to shopping, restaurants, etc. Access to CCT. Relatively safe."
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  • Michaeldotcom
    "Halloween is great. Bus goes through community and is express to pentagon. There is a potluck dinner."
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  • Pat
    "None at all this is a regular community It is not fun only work work work And is to crowded the transportation is suck "
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  • Mkhan18040
    "I live close to bus stops, but there are commuter lots and it is a short drive nonetheless to metro station."
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  • Thoward_22309
    "My commute is short I work in Fairfax so the traffic is not an issue. This is pretty much a commuter pass through area for people who work in Alexandria and DC."
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  • Jennifer W.
    "Great neighborhood with a small town vibe. Join the pool if you live here, its the center of gravity around here. The schools are fantastic too!"
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  • Chuck H.
    "Drive 45 minutes. Usually carpool with 3 others in the neighborhood. Commute to DC is tolerable from here and not so much from farther out of the metro area."
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  • Cheryl E.
    "Family neighborhood, kids playing together. Wish I lived here when my children were growing up. We have a large park next to our subdivision and I always feel comfortable wlaking the trails alone."
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  • Hap2237
    "Young parents in the neighborhood. Sidewalks and green space. School buses drop off here. Playground across the street."
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  • Hap2237
    "Sometimes dogs off leash and poop not picked up. Generally owners respect the rules and how to introduce each other."
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  • Katherine M.
    "This is a totally great area for dogs, plenty of walking trails and sidewalks and good things for good boys to sniff at :)"
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  • Merge
    "this is an awesome neighborhood to live in with good schools, parks,place of worship, and shopping. "
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  • Lsawenko10
    "there's a park nearby, people in the neighborhood are friendly, pet friendly area. plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance. "
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Frequently asked questions about 8481 Thames St

  • What is 8481 Thames St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8481 Thames St in Springfield, VA is $842,500.
  • What is the price history for 8481 Thames St?
    8481 Thames St in Springfield, VA last sold for $412,000 in June 2004.
  • Is Springfield a buyer's or seller's market?
    Springfield is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Springfield?
    The median sale price in Springfield is $729K. That is up $28.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 8481 Thames St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8481 Thames St in Springfield, VA has air conditioning.
  • Does 8481 Thames St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8481 Thames St in Springfield, VA has in-unit laundry.