How To Research Old Vienna Properties

If you would like to research an old Vienna property, here is a helpful list of things you can do, and websites you can search on, to get the information you are looking for.

Check the Fairfax County Tax database for initial information on the property.

https://icare.fairfaxcounty.gov/ffxcare/search/commonsearch.aspx?mode=address

 

It usually takes a visit to County Archives to figure out old deeds, wills and other records.  The staff are knowledgeable and their website has helpful information.

Consult the Fairfax County Historic Records Center:

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/historic-records-center

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/historic-records-center/finding-aids/deeds

https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/local-history/bibliographies-property-history

 

An invaluable resource for history researchers in the County is the Virginia Room of the Fairfax County Public Library’s City of Fairfax branch.  Knowledgeable staff are usually on hand to assist.

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/virginia-room

 

You can also search the property address using Zillow or Redfin as there might be information (of photos) on the house.

http://www.zillow.com   http://www.redfin.com