8986 Scott St, Springfield, VA 22153
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FOR RENT
PET FRIENDLY

$5,300/mo

Original price: $5,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 4,391 sqft

8986 Scott St, Springfield, VA 22153

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Attached Garage
Dogs & Cats Allowed
Dishwasher
Washer, Dryer
$5,900 deposit
Forced Air, Natural Gas & Central Air, Zoned

Local Information

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

About this House

What's unique:Finished basementSpacious functional layoutUpgraded countertopsBackyard landscapingRemodeled bathroomsUpdated flooring
Welcome to this beautifully updated Colonial in the desirable South Run Forest community! Offering over 3,000 square feet of living space, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home combines a spacious, functional layout with thoughtful updates throughout. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, upgraded countertops, and a recently installed externally vented range hood, opening to a comfortable family room with a gas fireplace. Enjoy additional living and entertaining space with a formal dining room, finished basement, and a fully replaced deck overlooking the landscaped backyard. Extensively renovated in 2020, the home features remodeled bathrooms, updated flooring, new railings, and a newer roof. Additional improvements include a patio and backyard landscaping in 2023, a new deck in 2024, and updated basement flooring in 2026. The home also offers a garage with an electric vehicle charging port and a basement radon mitigation system. Ideally located in the Sangster Elementary and Lake Braddock Secondary School district. Sangster Elementary received Virginia's Highest Achievement Exemplar Award in both 2023 and 2024. Owner-paid lawn maintenance is included in the rent! Minimum 12-month lease.

Details for 8986 Scott St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, ZonedAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood

Days on Market

Days on Market: 12 days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1994
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: nowCats, small dogs allowedDeposit: $5,900

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Attached Driveway Garage Open, On Site

Agent Information

Listing Agent
MLS/Source ID: VAFX2347806

Policies and fees

Pet policy

Dogs
Allowed
  • Size allowed
    Small
Cats
Allowed
  • Size allowed
    n/a
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 11, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #VAFX2347806
PriceChange
$5,300
Price decreased by 10%
Nov 3, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #VAFX2347806
Listed For Rent
$5,900
Jul 19, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$806,000
Jun 17, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$843,888
Jun 10, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$843,888

Rental Market Trends in Springfield

Last updated Nov 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$5,264/mo
Average rent
$3K
$100MoM
Available listings
130
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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 8986 Scott St

  • What income do you need to rent 8986 Scott St?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $190K per year to rent 8986 Scott St in Springfield, VA at $5,300/mo.
  • What is the pet policy at 8986 Scott St?
    8986 Scott St in Springfield, VA allows cats and small dogs.
  • How does the rent for 8986 Scott St compare to similar 4+ bedroom houses in Springfield?
    8986 Scott St in Springfield, VA rents about 25% above the area average for 4+ bedroom houses in Springfield ($4,238/mo).
  • What are the closest schools to 8986 Scott St?
    The closest schools to 8986 Scott St in Springfield, VA are Lake Braddock Secondary (Middle/High, rated 9/10), Sangster Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 10/10).
  • Does 8986 Scott St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8986 Scott St in Springfield, VA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 8986 Scott St have a garage?
    Yes, 8986 Scott St in Springfield, VA has a garage.

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$190,800 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

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8986 Scott St, Springfield, VA is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,391 sqft single-family home built in 1994. 8986 Scott St was listed for rent for $5,300/month on Nov 3, 2026. This property is pet friendly.