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phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
the man
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Date: December 22, 2012 01:00PM
any body ever been down phoenix drive fairfax virginia has seen the place. i saw it today and was damn well interested but i dont know what it is. if anyone knows what im talking about please tell me. this place is all fenced up and inside the fenced area there are about 4 or 5 small buildings that all seem to be boarded up. im really interested in this.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Olde Tymer
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Date: December 22, 2012 02:11PM
They were homes down there but at some point between the 80's and 90's it seems to have been converted into a sort of junkyard/impound/storage lot. Some of the homes off of Marseilles are are very old especially the one where the road turns. Jermantown Road extended down straight through that turn up until I-66 was built.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Ben Dare
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Date: December 25, 2012 12:40AM
Some boarded up buildings (3 houses and a gas station\garage along with a barn) some marked with graffiti, a rather long field at the end of it with some concrete stuff.
....would be my best guess. It's illegal to park on phoenix, but theoretically one COULD park in the neighborhood on the other side of the area.
just sayin'.
....would be my best guess. It's illegal to park on phoenix, but theoretically one COULD park in the neighborhood on the other side of the area.
just sayin'.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
BEH
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Date: December 25, 2012 08:17AM
Sounds like a great place for streetwalkers.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
fax
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Date: December 25, 2012 08:43AM
This is an old workyard that was the headquarters of Phoenix Development Company in the 70's and 80's--hence the name. They did clearing and prep work for development compamnies.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
dieing breed
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Date: December 25, 2012 09:01PM
I heard the mex's were manufacturing meth in there. you might get hurt if you get too close so don't get too curious.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
phoenix111
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Date: December 26, 2012 08:36AM
I live in the area behind Phoenix Dr so very familiar with what is going on there. The parcels was leased to Craig Van Lines for a long time, but the owner sold to a RE developer few years back. The developer is now working with Fairfax County to subdivide the land and build homes.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Wn3tL
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Date: February 02, 2013 04:12PM
phoenix111 Wrote:
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> I live in the area behind Phoenix Dr so very
> familiar with what is going on there. The
> parcels was leased to Craig Van Lines for a long
> time, but the owner sold to a RE developer few
> years back. The developer is now working with
> Fairfax County to subdivide the land and build
> homes.
not surprised.
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> I live in the area behind Phoenix Dr so very
> familiar with what is going on there. The
> parcels was leased to Craig Van Lines for a long
> time, but the owner sold to a RE developer few
> years back. The developer is now working with
> Fairfax County to subdivide the land and build
> homes.
not surprised.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
pcjHk
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Date: February 02, 2013 04:15PM
view from 66 west
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Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Kim
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Date: April 15, 2013 10:11PM
I've always wondered about this property, and find it interesting to see that others are too!
My first thought upon seeing it was to think about how great of a site that would be for Fairfax County to establish another community garden. There's not really many options in Fairfax, and I'm sure that there are a ton of people who would be interested in renting a piece of land there.
Sad to hear that someone owns it and is going to develop on it. All I can picture are those mini McMansions that are up the road from there. Big homes that have no trees around them, and just look like big blocks rising out of the ground... no character at all. Such promise...
My first thought upon seeing it was to think about how great of a site that would be for Fairfax County to establish another community garden. There's not really many options in Fairfax, and I'm sure that there are a ton of people who would be interested in renting a piece of land there.
Sad to hear that someone owns it and is going to develop on it. All I can picture are those mini McMansions that are up the road from there. Big homes that have no trees around them, and just look like big blocks rising out of the ground... no character at all. Such promise...
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Crusty Walker
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Date: April 16, 2013 10:54AM
We walked through there on a rainy Saturday a couple of months ago. Not too much to comment on. We peeked through most of the buildings, lots of graffiti. But when we got to the brick rambler/house it got a little weird. There was a tent set up in the weeds that appeared to be in use; tent strung tight, fresh litter, and the the surrounding weeds it were trampled down. It was on the right side of the house. An odd place for camping.
We stood and looked at it from inside the carport for a couple of minutes. Though there was no movement we could see, it was comforting to have my sidearm as we backed away and headed towards the car.
The End
We stood and looked at it from inside the carport for a couple of minutes. Though there was no movement we could see, it was comforting to have my sidearm as we backed away and headed towards the car.
The End
what in the FUCK? o_0
Posted by:
Gordon Blvd
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Date: April 16, 2013 11:04AM
Crusty Walker Wrote:
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> We walked through there on a rainy Saturday a
> couple of months ago. Not too much to comment on.
> We peeked through most of the buildings, lots of
> graffiti. But when we got to the brick
> rambler/house it got a little weird. There was a
> tent set up in the weeds that appeared to be in
> use; tent strung tight, fresh litter, and the the
> surrounding weeds it were trampled down. It was on
> the right side of the house. An odd place for
> camping.
>
> We stood and looked at it from inside the carport
> for a couple of minutes. Though there was no
> movement we could see, it was comforting to have
> my sidearm as we backed away and headed towards
> the car.
>
> The End
it was comforting to you to have the ability to shoot at somebody when YOU ARE FUCKING TRESSPASSING!?!?!!?
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> We walked through there on a rainy Saturday a
> couple of months ago. Not too much to comment on.
> We peeked through most of the buildings, lots of
> graffiti. But when we got to the brick
> rambler/house it got a little weird. There was a
> tent set up in the weeds that appeared to be in
> use; tent strung tight, fresh litter, and the the
> surrounding weeds it were trampled down. It was on
> the right side of the house. An odd place for
> camping.
>
> We stood and looked at it from inside the carport
> for a couple of minutes. Though there was no
> movement we could see, it was comforting to have
> my sidearm as we backed away and headed towards
> the car.
>
> The End
it was comforting to you to have the ability to shoot at somebody when YOU ARE FUCKING TRESSPASSING!?!?!!?
Re: what in the FUCK? o_0
Posted by:
Ralph Pootawn
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Date: April 16, 2013 11:24AM
Gordon Blvd Wrote:
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> Crusty Walker Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > We walked through there on a rainy Saturday a
> > couple of months ago. Not too much to comment
> on.
> > We peeked through most of the buildings, lots
> of
> > graffiti. But when we got to the brick
> > rambler/house it got a little weird. There was
> a
> > tent set up in the weeds that appeared to be in
> > use; tent strung tight, fresh litter, and the
> the
> > surrounding weeds it were trampled down. It was
> on
> > the right side of the house. An odd place for
> > camping.
> >
> > We stood and looked at it from inside the
> carport
> > for a couple of minutes. Though there was no
> > movement we could see, it was comforting to
> have
> > my sidearm as we backed away and headed towards
> > the car.
> >
> > The End
>
> it was comforting to you to have the ability to
> shoot at somebody when YOU ARE FUCKING
> TRESSPASSING!?!?!!?
take the stick out of your ass, GB
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> Crusty Walker Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > We walked through there on a rainy Saturday a
> > couple of months ago. Not too much to comment
> on.
> > We peeked through most of the buildings, lots
> of
> > graffiti. But when we got to the brick
> > rambler/house it got a little weird. There was
> a
> > tent set up in the weeds that appeared to be in
> > use; tent strung tight, fresh litter, and the
> the
> > surrounding weeds it were trampled down. It was
> on
> > the right side of the house. An odd place for
> > camping.
> >
> > We stood and looked at it from inside the
> carport
> > for a couple of minutes. Though there was no
> > movement we could see, it was comforting to
> have
> > my sidearm as we backed away and headed towards
> > the car.
> >
> > The End
>
> it was comforting to you to have the ability to
> shoot at somebody when YOU ARE FUCKING
> TRESSPASSING!?!?!!?
take the stick out of your ass, GB
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Crusty Walker
()
Date: April 16, 2013 12:28PM
@Gordon Blvd
Yeah, of course it was comforting to have a sidearm, Gordon. I wouldn't go in a place like that without a sidearm. You think I'm crazy?
It's not like I was there stealing the sign to Oakton Road to put in Lizzie's yard. I just didn't want to be defenseless if we were suddenly bum-rushed by a crazed crust punk.
Most of the time, urban exploration involves a little trespassing.
My apology. Sheesh.
Anyway, then we took the sidearm to the mall.
Yeah, of course it was comforting to have a sidearm, Gordon. I wouldn't go in a place like that without a sidearm. You think I'm crazy?
It's not like I was there stealing the sign to Oakton Road to put in Lizzie's yard. I just didn't want to be defenseless if we were suddenly bum-rushed by a crazed crust punk.
Most of the time, urban exploration involves a little trespassing.
My apology. Sheesh.
Anyway, then we took the sidearm to the mall.
Re: what in the FUCK? o_0
Posted by:
The two Ralphs
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Date: April 16, 2013 01:50PM
Ralph Pootawn Wrote:
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> Gordon Blvd Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Crusty Walker Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > We walked through there on a rainy Saturday a
> > > couple of months ago. Not too much to comment
> > on.
> > > We peeked through most of the buildings, lots
> > of
> > > graffiti. But when we got to the brick
> > > rambler/house it got a little weird. There
> was
> > a
> > > tent set up in the weeds that appeared to be
> in
> > > use; tent strung tight, fresh litter, and
> the
> > the
> > > surrounding weeds it were trampled down. It
> was
> > on
> > > the right side of the house. An odd place for
> > > camping.
> > >
> > > We stood and looked at it from inside the
> > carport
> > > for a couple of minutes. Though there was no
> > > movement we could see, it was comforting to
> > have
> > > my sidearm as we backed away and headed
> towards
> > > the car.
> > >
> > > The End
> >
> > it was comforting to you to have the ability to
> > shoot at somebody when YOU ARE FUCKING
> > TRESSPASSING!?!?!!?
>
>
> take the stick out of your ass, GB
Stick up the ass? Are you thinking about your sister, ralph? Or are thinking about being your sister?
Get some help.
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> Gordon Blvd Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Crusty Walker Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > We walked through there on a rainy Saturday a
> > > couple of months ago. Not too much to comment
> > on.
> > > We peeked through most of the buildings, lots
> > of
> > > graffiti. But when we got to the brick
> > > rambler/house it got a little weird. There
> was
> > a
> > > tent set up in the weeds that appeared to be
> in
> > > use; tent strung tight, fresh litter, and
> the
> > the
> > > surrounding weeds it were trampled down. It
> was
> > on
> > > the right side of the house. An odd place for
> > > camping.
> > >
> > > We stood and looked at it from inside the
> > carport
> > > for a couple of minutes. Though there was no
> > > movement we could see, it was comforting to
> > have
> > > my sidearm as we backed away and headed
> towards
> > > the car.
> > >
> > > The End
> >
> > it was comforting to you to have the ability to
> > shoot at somebody when YOU ARE FUCKING
> > TRESSPASSING!?!?!!?
>
>
> take the stick out of your ass, GB
Stick up the ass? Are you thinking about your sister, ralph? Or are thinking about being your sister?
Get some help.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Gordon Blvd
()
Date: April 16, 2013 02:04PM
Crusty Walker Wrote:
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> @Gordon Blvd
>
> Yeah, of course it was comforting to have a
> sidearm, Gordon. I wouldn't go in a place like
> that without a sidearm. You think I'm crazy?
>
> It's not like I was there stealing the sign to
> Oakton Road to put in Lizzie's yard. I just didn't
> want to be defenseless if we were suddenly
> bum-rushed by a crazed crust punk.
>
> Most of the time, urban exploration involves a
> little trespassing.
>
> My apology. Sheesh.
>
> Anyway, then we took the sidearm to the mall.
nobody needs to apologize to me for shit
I'm just saying that if yr carrying a firearm, you better know how AND WHEN to fucking use it
and if yr trespassing on private property you have NO IDEA who has permission to be on......................whelp, that's not really the time, dumbass.
FUCK that mentality you are carrying if yr serious about that shit.
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> @Gordon Blvd
>
> Yeah, of course it was comforting to have a
> sidearm, Gordon. I wouldn't go in a place like
> that without a sidearm. You think I'm crazy?
>
> It's not like I was there stealing the sign to
> Oakton Road to put in Lizzie's yard. I just didn't
> want to be defenseless if we were suddenly
> bum-rushed by a crazed crust punk.
>
> Most of the time, urban exploration involves a
> little trespassing.
>
> My apology. Sheesh.
>
> Anyway, then we took the sidearm to the mall.
nobody needs to apologize to me for shit
I'm just saying that if yr carrying a firearm, you better know how AND WHEN to fucking use it
and if yr trespassing on private property you have NO IDEA who has permission to be on......................whelp, that's not really the time, dumbass.
FUCK that mentality you are carrying if yr serious about that shit.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Crusty Walker
()
Date: April 16, 2013 03:30PM
I understand your point of view. I am trained and confident with the weapon. I am also statistically cautious. Thats why I chose a cold rainy day; odds were it would be deserted. In the end, no shots were fired.
But now you owe me an apology for name calling. You called me a dumbass. That's not nice. You know this.Manners count Gordon. They count.
So do you wanna hear the story of when I had sex on Lincoln's lap at the Memorial back in the 80's?
But now you owe me an apology for name calling. You called me a dumbass. That's not nice. You know this.Manners count Gordon. They count.
So do you wanna hear the story of when I had sex on Lincoln's lap at the Memorial back in the 80's?
AS LONG AS YOU USE YR WEAPON RESPONSIBLY!
Posted by:
Gordon Blvd
()
Date: April 16, 2013 08:29PM
fair enuff. I need better manners anyways LoLz so yeah I apologize as you do seem to have a head on yr shoulders. But geez, some old crazy coot comes at you and it's his cousin's property you blast him when you 've no business being there - I'm just saying that's the situation you could be facing. Sure yr in "danger" but you've no business being there in the first place so how's that "defending yrself"?
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Kim
()
Date: April 16, 2013 09:29PM
I have thought about driving over there, but haven't because of concern for safety. Yes, I also understand the trespassing thing, but from the looks of it it doesn't look like anyone owns it. I wouldn't go over there--or get out of the car--without some sense of security. No gun, and barely know how to shoot one, so that's out. Instead, I just ask questions and look from afar...
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
marseilles
()
Date: April 17, 2013 12:35PM
There was a homeless man seen living there and in dilapdated home on Marseilles Drive. He is black and rides a bike around Rt123 in the Oakton area. Exercise caution.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Whobe
()
Date: April 18, 2013 08:58PM
Who wouldn't explore an abondoned place in this area WITHOUT a gun? This isn't fucking Detroit! Holy shit, bunch of pussies, homeless just want to be left alone, they'd probably talk your ear off and ask you for money if run into them.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
UE9FL
()
Date: April 18, 2013 09:07PM
And how many more threads are going to be made about this place? A simple google search would do you good OP and others.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
metroanyone
()
Date: April 19, 2013 03:03PM
phoenix drive fairfax va would make a good metro station...
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
JoJo Simpson
()
Date: April 27, 2013 05:48PM
phoenix111 Wrote:
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> I live in the area behind Phoenix Dr so very
> familiar with what is going on there. The
> parcels was leased to Craig Van Lines for a long
> time, but the owner sold to a RE developer few
> years back. The developer is now working with
> Fairfax County to subdivide the land and build
> homes.
Any sources on that such as PDF files and whatnot?
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> I live in the area behind Phoenix Dr so very
> familiar with what is going on there. The
> parcels was leased to Craig Van Lines for a long
> time, but the owner sold to a RE developer few
> years back. The developer is now working with
> Fairfax County to subdivide the land and build
> homes.
Any sources on that such as PDF files and whatnot?
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Olde Farte, II
()
Date: April 27, 2013 06:08PM
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Mike345
()
Date: April 28, 2013 10:22PM
this spot is actually VERY interesting to explore. i love the graffitti and luckily, i didnt run into bums or tents or anything like that. but i do remember passing by here twice before, and of those 2 times, i saw a cop stationed there. for my 3rd time, no cop; thankfully.
But besides that, does anyone know of any other cool (abandoned) spots like this one to explore in the area?
But besides that, does anyone know of any other cool (abandoned) spots like this one to explore in the area?
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Nicdoot
()
Date: April 29, 2013 07:31PM
I like to look on Phoenix and Marseille for deer. A cop stopped me and my friend once asking why we were on that road. Once we walked through that property. I don't remember it saying private. Anyway it gave me the creeps big time. We didn't go in any bldgs but noticed a tent or something near the house too. Really creepy. You couldn't pay me to go in there again. Never seen anyone in the Marseille house but haven't been in it. Looks like an interesting old home.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Sam Trautman
()
Date: November 29, 2013 11:27PM
Went there today... No signs posted anywhere saying "No Trespassing". Place does have a freaky vibe to it.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Calling Chuck Hoffman!!!
()
Date: November 30, 2013 05:16AM
This is a job for Chuck Hoffman!
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Sam Owen
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Date: November 30, 2013 12:21PM
I went there today to see what all this fuss is about. Seems someone has turnned the area into a gun range with live Obamanites as targets. This place rocks! I whacked a few for God and Country!
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phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Liam Stack
()
Date: December 01, 2013 12:08PM
My little brother and I walked through there yesterday and went through every building. I didn't think it had a creepy vibe and I didn't see any sign of people living their...but my dad has caught that homeless guy on the bike living in one of his houses he was getting ready to demolish. I took video inside of every house so if I find the time I'll post it.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
interested in sketchy areas
()
Date: December 02, 2013 07:46PM
Well a quick Google street view search says the property is for sale under Sotheby Realty (according to the date in the photo, this was around August 2012)... Usually they are into high end homes in big $ locations, this is an odd listing for them...
https://maps.google.com/?ll=38.867998,-77.326514&spn=0.001385,0.002781&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=38.867923,-77.326577&panoid=J3w30zg4cX8xl6bfndkX8g&cbp=12,221.05,,0,6.46
https://maps.google.com/?ll=38.867998,-77.326514&spn=0.001385,0.002781&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=38.867923,-77.326577&panoid=J3w30zg4cX8xl6bfndkX8g&cbp=12,221.05,,0,6.46
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
ham
()
Date: December 03, 2013 12:32AM
Urban legend is that it was shut down from asbestos. the houses look like they were lived in, and many things like toys and stove ware was left inside. if anyone has other information or wants to talk about this place email because im really curious and think its strange that theres really no information on it. also theres no sign of recent activity or construction besdides beer bottles, whipits, and tents for homeless
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
ham
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Date: December 03, 2013 12:33AM
(remembertheseoceans@gmail.com)
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
creepin on the low
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Date: December 17, 2013 06:12PM
went out to Fair Oaks mall to do a little shopping over the weekend and passed by this place on 66. Got off 66 and decided to go check it out. Drove down phoenix drive to this little dead end/cul-de-sac that opens up to the property. a sliding gate was locked in place, but there was room to drive around the gate on the right hand side of it, and there were relatively fresh tire tracks through the melting snow leftover from last weekend. looks pretty sketchy. next time i head out there i may try and park in one of the neighboring cul-de-sacs and walk over to investigate that thing that was mentioned earlier in the post, concrete formation that looks like it leads underground
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
dj233
()
Date: December 17, 2013 06:34PM
If I recall correctly, there was a fire on this property back in '06 or '07. If you look carefully at the Bing maps view, there appears to be a round driveway off Marseilles for the house that was burned down.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
MagicMan
()
Date: December 17, 2013 11:05PM
It's just dead end road with old buildings and rubbish.....also a Hot adopt for FFX PD....see squad cars everyday cruising in or out of there....probably gettin dome Jobs from the Hobos.(had to say something lude to fit in like 79% of FFXunderground Users) ..oooor probably just sitting in their cars,sleeping,talkin on phones or just doin notin while on duty,collecting Ridiculous pay from We,The people/TaxPayers....
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Liam Stack
()
Date: January 20, 2014 11:48PM
what underground thing are you talking about? I didn't see anything that went underground when I was there...
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
xP9Jm
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Date: January 21, 2014 02:02AM
Hey Liam. Post your videos!
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Bertnert
()
Date: March 15, 2014 04:28PM
I went there today, and it was pretty rad. A cop pulled up as soon as I started walking to the buildings, so I had to talk to him. Once he realized we werent doing anything bad there, he told us the cool buildings to check out and where a gray fox hides and told us to have fun. He also said just to be careful, because they've had a lot of bad shit go down back there. It is not illegal to be on the property, so you're not trespassing. But no one do any dumb shit back there and ruin that for all of us.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
4duUj
()
Date: March 15, 2014 04:36PM
Bertnert Wrote:
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> I went there today, and it was pretty rad. A cop
> pulled up as soon as I started walking to the
> buildings, so I had to talk to him. Once he
> realized we werent doing anything bad there, he
> told us the cool buildings to check out and where
> a gray fox hides and told us to have fun. He also
> said just to be careful, because they've had a lot
> of bad shit go down back there. It is not illegal
> to be on the property, so you're not trespassing.
> But no one do any dumb shit back there and ruin
> that for all of us.
is the property publicy owned? seems it would be tresspassing otherwise.
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> I went there today, and it was pretty rad. A cop
> pulled up as soon as I started walking to the
> buildings, so I had to talk to him. Once he
> realized we werent doing anything bad there, he
> told us the cool buildings to check out and where
> a gray fox hides and told us to have fun. He also
> said just to be careful, because they've had a lot
> of bad shit go down back there. It is not illegal
> to be on the property, so you're not trespassing.
> But no one do any dumb shit back there and ruin
> that for all of us.
is the property publicy owned? seems it would be tresspassing otherwise.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
not necessarily
()
Date: March 15, 2014 07:05PM
4duUj Wrote:
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> Bertnert Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I went there today, and it was pretty rad. A
> cop
> > pulled up as soon as I started walking to the
> > buildings, so I had to talk to him. Once he
> > realized we werent doing anything bad there, he
> > told us the cool buildings to check out and
> where
> > a gray fox hides and told us to have fun. He
> also
> > said just to be careful, because they've had a
> lot
> > of bad shit go down back there. It is not
> illegal
> > to be on the property, so you're not
> trespassing.
> > But no one do any dumb shit back there and ruin
> > that for all of us.
>
> is the property publicy owned? seems it would be
> tresspassing otherwise.
if the owner has posted "no trespassing" signs, then it's trespassing. if it's just a bunch of derelict buildings and there's no complaints, then not.
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> Bertnert Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I went there today, and it was pretty rad. A
> cop
> > pulled up as soon as I started walking to the
> > buildings, so I had to talk to him. Once he
> > realized we werent doing anything bad there, he
> > told us the cool buildings to check out and
> where
> > a gray fox hides and told us to have fun. He
> also
> > said just to be careful, because they've had a
> lot
> > of bad shit go down back there. It is not
> illegal
> > to be on the property, so you're not
> trespassing.
> > But no one do any dumb shit back there and ruin
> > that for all of us.
>
> is the property publicy owned? seems it would be
> tresspassing otherwise.
if the owner has posted "no trespassing" signs, then it's trespassing. if it's just a bunch of derelict buildings and there's no complaints, then not.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
stephmckphoto
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Date: March 16, 2014 12:46PM
I explored this area yesterday as well... I think I was leaving just as @Bertnert was walking in. They spoke to the cop for a bit as I was packing up my camera, and then walked back into the area. I'm pretty surprised that the police are actually cooperative with people exploring the area. Could be a place for some pretty bad stuff going down.
I only explored the west side of the area... The first house, the garage, the station, the barn, and even walked down to the large concrete area to the far west. Definitely would like to explore the Marseilles house eventually. I even explored the woods between the property and St Augustine Ln, and found some pretty interesting things. Looks like they dumped the huge gas tanks from the station back there, along with the front end of an old Ford truck that has grown into the side of a tree. I collect old bottles, so I found some pretty cool beer bottles, along with an old RC Cola bottle.
I'm definitely interested in exploring the mysterious buildings toward the end of St Augustine as well!
I really wish I knew what this area looked like in its hayday. Wish I knew how to do proper research on this stuff!
I only explored the west side of the area... The first house, the garage, the station, the barn, and even walked down to the large concrete area to the far west. Definitely would like to explore the Marseilles house eventually. I even explored the woods between the property and St Augustine Ln, and found some pretty interesting things. Looks like they dumped the huge gas tanks from the station back there, along with the front end of an old Ford truck that has grown into the side of a tree. I collect old bottles, so I found some pretty cool beer bottles, along with an old RC Cola bottle.
I'm definitely interested in exploring the mysterious buildings toward the end of St Augustine as well!
I really wish I knew what this area looked like in its hayday. Wish I knew how to do proper research on this stuff!
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
stephmckphoto
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Date: March 16, 2014 01:09PM
Here's the Google Earth view of the area from 12/2001.
http://imgur.com/zK5b93y
Posted some of my photos on my photography Facebook page as well. https://www.facebook.com/stephmckphoto
http://imgur.com/zK5b93y
Posted some of my photos on my photography Facebook page as well. https://www.facebook.com/stephmckphoto
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
WAG
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Date: March 16, 2014 02:44PM
Olde Farte, II Wrote:
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> What's NW of there?
>
> http://maps.google.com/?ll=38.867772,-77.333084&sp
> n=0.000996,0.001266&t=h&z=20
Looks like some sort of storm water mitigation system. Water flows into the reservoir on the left and is slowed down by the walls, then flows under the road and collects in the that reservoir. Once the second reservoir is full it empties into the little waterways behind it, but at a much reduced volume and speed.
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> What's NW of there?
>
> http://maps.google.com/?ll=38.867772,-77.333084&sp
> n=0.000996,0.001266&t=h&z=20
Looks like some sort of storm water mitigation system. Water flows into the reservoir on the left and is slowed down by the walls, then flows under the road and collects in the that reservoir. Once the second reservoir is full it empties into the little waterways behind it, but at a much reduced volume and speed.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
The Fox
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Date: March 31, 2014 10:04PM
I Was there today in the afternoon... I didn't see any sign for not tresspasing... no cops near by ... But I was wondering about... took some cool pictures... I need to know if is ok to be there with out permition. but if, some one knows who I have to talk with to get a permit?
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
hj3vX
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Date: April 01, 2014 04:38PM
google street doesn't work on my stuff they changed it say i need a forced upgrade
are the asian supplying you with new computers ? how are you getting lined up ?
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nothign google works anymore. what a coincidence i use stuff made in the usa
are the asian supplying you with new computers ? how are you getting lined up ?
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nothign google works anymore. what a coincidence i use stuff made in the usa
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Lkn6H
()
Date: April 01, 2014 04:39PM
google sent me a letter asking for $500 to login to their computer
funny. they get paid to use it and get gov money. and advertise themselves as doing so.
funny. they get paid to use it and get gov money. and advertise themselves as doing so.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
ElectricDaisy
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Date: June 18, 2014 01:13AM
So can you go in here with out getting in trouble? I've always wondered about this place and wanted to go see it. I always see cops up there i thought i saw a no trespassing sign on the gates though.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Marvin Mintor
()
Date: June 27, 2014 07:41PM
I just drove over there last week for the same reasons as everyone else...I've seen it for years and it looks cool from the road. Have no idea why a place so close to 66 is deserted like that. There were tons and tons of private property and no trespassing signs, so I declined to look around.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
jeldubiii
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Date: December 01, 2014 11:13PM
I went there today and yesterday with some buddies and yesterday we were fine, walked through all the houses and stuff and didn't see any hobos but today we went there and got stopped by a cop on our way out. He made us show him our hands to check for paint and told us if the owner of the property had caught us then we could have been charged with trespassing. I would be careful if you go
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Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Nicdoot
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Date: December 02, 2014 05:31PM
I go down that road to look for deer. Was stopped by a cop once asking what I was doing. Didn't get out of my car. Also have seen cops just parked down that road. Went on the property years ago and it gave me the creeps.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
CJ
()
Date: July 17, 2015 12:49PM
Cool forum. I just discovered Phoenix Drive this week. I rode my motorcycle down Phoenix Drive wondering what was down there and never realized what was there. There's no signs or anything saying private property or no trespassing. It's really only accessible by foot, bicycle or motorcycle once you get to the end of Phoenix Drive. I surprised about 50 deer just hanging out. I didn't see a tent or any evidence of people living there. I called my buddy who rode over on his moto and we explored the insides of the buildings. Creepy and smelled like somebody used part of one of the houses as their toilet. Seems like a good place to practice graffiti art if you're into that sort of thing as there was some good ones there. Looks more like a place where kids sneak off to go drink and smoke. Mildly creepy during the day, can't imagine what that place is like at night. My friend and I both felt like we were cast members of Sons of Anarchy about to meetup for a gun/drug deal.
I drive up and down Jermantown all the time, so it now makes me wonder whenever I see somebody turn down Phoenix Drive if they just made a wrong turn or if they're going down there for something else, because there is shit else down that road. Even when we were leaving, there was a car coming down Phoenix making wonder why the hell they made that turn.
Some dudes posted a drone flying through the place.
https://youtu.be/Oc8lhXbOgtw
I drive up and down Jermantown all the time, so it now makes me wonder whenever I see somebody turn down Phoenix Drive if they just made a wrong turn or if they're going down there for something else, because there is shit else down that road. Even when we were leaving, there was a car coming down Phoenix making wonder why the hell they made that turn.
Some dudes posted a drone flying through the place.
https://youtu.be/Oc8lhXbOgtw
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Derfx
()
Date: July 18, 2015 10:31AM
Isn't this where the local contractor stuff originated from? or was that all just a fucking joke?
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Joke Insurance
()
Date: February 16, 2017 12:17PM
Are there any current developments of this site?
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
itsagoodtime
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Date: February 19, 2017 01:53PM
Nope I've been there several times. One of the best places to explore in NOVA hands down.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
causeican
()
Date: February 19, 2017 03:29PM
itsagoodtime Wrote:
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> Nope I've been there several times. One of the
> best places to explore in NOVA hands down.
after you’ve explored it once, what’s left to explore a second time?
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> Nope I've been there several times. One of the
> best places to explore in NOVA hands down.
after you’ve explored it once, what’s left to explore a second time?
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
itsagoodtime
()
Date: February 21, 2017 11:26PM
Well for one there's a lot of interesting graffiti. Plus I'm always finding new things every time I show a friend around.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Boo!
()
Date: May 05, 2017 03:32AM
Anyone hear weird creepy noises before?? It sounded similar to an electric siren but coming from multiple directions. This was around 2am. It was kinda like an older alarm system noise maybe? but i feel like someone else would have heard it by now if it was old.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
PenderMan
()
Date: July 01, 2017 10:52AM
Moved to this area 6 years ago and I have heard 2 unexplained noises. First is the alarm like sound that you described. It doesn't always go off maybe once every 4 months or so.... and I notice it more in the winter months (maybe because the trees have less leaves so the sound can travel further). The sound is always at night or super early in the morning.
The second sounds like an electric transformer exploding or switching off....so more like a boom sound. Again, just happens from time to time so it makes me think it belongs to one of the independent houses.
Any ideas folks?
The second sounds like an electric transformer exploding or switching off....so more like a boom sound. Again, just happens from time to time so it makes me think it belongs to one of the independent houses.
Any ideas folks?
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
James Wright
()
Date: March 28, 2018 10:56AM
I grew up on this property. It was owned by my family for over 100 years.
In 2008 my parents did some awful things to my grandparents to get the property and their money
In 2008 my parents did some awful things to my grandparents to get the property and their money
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
STEWMAC
()
Date: March 28, 2018 06:15PM
I'd bet there's a plume of gasoline and diesel fuel under that property and it's holding up the subdivision.
On the other side of Windsong Drive is an underground high-pressure sewer line, too.
Plus a sound barrier needs to be built if any residential parcels are planned.
On the other side of Windsong Drive is an underground high-pressure sewer line, too.
Plus a sound barrier needs to be built if any residential parcels are planned.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Consultant
()
Date: March 29, 2018 01:54PM
I have been to this property multiple times over the years and it's an odd property with a creepy feel to it, as others have noted. It's rare to have a large undeveloped piece of property like that in Northern Virginia. I bet the ground is contaminated and this is holding up development.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Just found this thread
()
Date: February 07, 2019 06:35PM
Have been wondering about this place for years. Always see it from 66. Surprised it's still there, want to explore it someday soon and take a few photos. Good info on this thread, thanks!
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Commuter on Jermantown
()
Date: February 07, 2019 07:00PM
Looks like an LLC was set up to purchase numerous parcels at the end of Phoenix Drive from a Gardner Byrd. Each parcel sold for $1.5 million. Sales notes "duress" and "multi-parcel". The tax assesments seem to indicate the properties are no longer Phoenix Drive and are now Marseilles Dr.??? Maybe someone knows or can find out more.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Urban Junkie
()
Date: February 08, 2019 08:29AM
Is this area going to be a new on ramp to route 66 west?
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
COMPANY OWNER
()
Date: February 08, 2019 09:02PM
The ground is heavily contaminated, that is why it hasn't been developed yet. The cost of abating the contaminants nearly outweighs the cost of developing it.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
expert
()
Date: February 08, 2019 09:04PM
For the record, the land hasn't entirely sold yet. 17 acres at 4.6 million right now. Cost of demolition, decontamination and redevelopment sits at around $600,000.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Brock Lesnar
()
Date: April 28, 2019 03:20AM
COMPANY OWNER Wrote:
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> The ground is heavily contaminated, that is why it
> hasn't been developed yet. The cost of abating the
> contaminants nearly outweighs the cost of
> developing it.
Does anyone know what it's contaminated with?
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> The ground is heavily contaminated, that is why it
> hasn't been developed yet. The cost of abating the
> contaminants nearly outweighs the cost of
> developing it.
Does anyone know what it's contaminated with?
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
eagle eye..
()
Date: April 28, 2019 11:43PM
All the trees and scrub along Phoenix have been cleared for the I66 toll lane development. Remaining structures are now much more visible from the road.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
phoenix dr area
()
Date: April 29, 2019 03:43AM
About 24 years ago 66 was widened and in the area between 50 and 123. There were veins of a natural form of asbestos in the ground. Everyone working there had to wear a mask when the ground was excavated. I asked this when I was sitting in traffic one day to one of the workers next to the road. He stated it was all over that area including the Phoenix Dr area. This might be some of the contamination that is being asked of.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
What an assclown
()
Date: May 01, 2019 12:05AM
causeican Wrote:
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> itsagoodtime Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Nope I've been there several times. One of the
> > best places to explore in NOVA hands down.
>
>
> after you’ve explored it once, what’s left to
> explore a second time?
A smart ass comment like that is a great way to get your teeth busted out.
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> itsagoodtime Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Nope I've been there several times. One of the
> > best places to explore in NOVA hands down.
>
>
> after you’ve explored it once, what’s left to
> explore a second time?
A smart ass comment like that is a great way to get your teeth busted out.
Re: phoenix drive fairfax va
Posted by:
Ryan232323
()
Date: November 21, 2023 05:34PM
It appears the site has been knocked down and replaced with a neighborhood.
Kinda sucks, this area we live in is developing rapidly and almost every abandoned site I know of has been demolished and replaced.
Kinda sucks, this area we live in is developing rapidly and almost every abandoned site I know of has been demolished and replaced.