Fairfax County Acquires 10 Acres in Mount Vernon District

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Park acreage in Fairfax County has grown with the acquisition of 10.15 acres in the Mount Vernon District, according to a news release from the county.

The Park Authority acquired the acreage in Paul Spring Stream Valley Park via a Circuit Court tax sale for non-payment of real estate taxes. The land was assessed at $62,000, and the Park Authority paid $31,000.

This land is unimproved. The Park Authority plans to leave it in a natural state, though some Invasive Management Area (IMA) work may be scheduled. This property is adjacent to existing Park Authority holdings, and the acquisition provides additional protection to the stream valley and possibly additional trail connections. Neighbors surrounding the property have expressed appreciation to the Park Authority for purchasing the property, according to the county.

The acquisition was recorded on February 8, 2016, and the property is listed on the County Tax Map as 102-1 ((01)) 0012A. The Park Authority manages more than 23,000 acres in 423 parks across Fairfax County.

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