Facebook Youtube Instagram X-twitter Google

Living in Annandale

A Fairfax County community just inside the Capital Beltway, with wooded postwar subdivisions, the mid-century modern houses of Holmes Run Acres, a large condominium segment and a busy restaurant and retail center on Little River Turnpike.
Talk To Our Team
View Available Homes

On This Page  >

Location Market Snapshot For Sale Past Sales Insights Contact

Living in Annandale

An overview of Annandale’s postwar subdivisions, its parks and its restaurant-filled center on Little River Turnpike.
Annandale sits just inside the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County, where Little River Turnpike, Columbia Pike and Backlick Road come together. Named in 1830, it remained farmland until suburban building arrived after the Second World War. This page follows the Census-defined Annandale area, which stretches from Braddock Road north to Holmes Run and Arlington Boulevard, with the Beltway on the west and the Lake Barcroft and Lincolnia areas on the east. Housing covers a wide range. Detached houses account for a little over half of sales and date mostly from the 1950s through the 1970s: brick ramblers and split-levels in subdivisions like Broyhill Crest and Columbia Pines, and the glass-walled mid-century modern houses of Holmes Run Acres, a National Register historic district. Garden condominiums such as Fairfax Heritage and Heritage Court offer the lowest prices in Annandale, and townhouse communities, Lafayette Village among them, fill the middle. Newer infill houses have pushed the top of the range above $3 million. The center of Annandale, along Little River Turnpike and Columbia Pike, holds a dense concentration of restaurants, bakeries and markets, alongside supermarkets and everyday services. Mason District Park on Columbia Pike has trails, courts, fields and an amphitheater, and Annandale Community Park holds the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. County stream-valley parks follow Accotink Creek and Holmes Run. Annandale has no Metrorail station. Buses run along Little River Turnpike and Columbia Pike toward the Pentagon and Alexandria, and the nearest Orange Line station is Dunn Loring-Merrifield to the north. The Beltway has interchanges at Arlington Boulevard, Gallows Road, Little River Turnpike and Braddock Road, and I-395 is a few miles east, so Tysons, the Pentagon and downtown DC are all practical drives. Little River Turnpike is slow through the center at peak hours. I’m glad to help you narrow down Annandale’s subdivisions and condominium communities and to share recent sales in each.

Key Highlights:

  • Housing character — 1950s to 1970s ramblers, split-levels and colonials, the mid-century modern houses of Holmes Run Acres, plus townhouses and garden condominiums
  • Green space — Mason District Park, Annandale Community Park with Hidden Oaks Nature Center, and stream-valley parks along Accotink Creek and Holmes Run
  • Daily essentials — supermarkets and a dense group of restaurants, bakeries and markets along Little River Turnpike and Columbia Pike
  • Transit — no Metrorail; buses on Little River Turnpike and Columbia Pike, Beltway interchanges at Little River Turnpike, Gallows Road and Braddock Road
  • Schools — Fairfax County Public Schools; Annandale High School and Falls Church High School each serve parts of the area
  • Market character — about 346 sales a year across three distinct segments, with an overall median near $698,500 and 8 days on market
Talk With a Annandale Specialist

Annandale Real Estate FAQs

Insight into the nuances of buying and selling in one of the country’s most complex urban markets.

Annandale is known for its busy town center of restaurants and markets, its wooded postwar subdivisions, and Holmes Run Acres, a mid-century modern community listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Annandale is in Fairfax County just inside the Capital Beltway, centered where Little River Turnpike, Columbia Pike and Backlick Road meet. The area on this page runs from Braddock Road north to Arlington Boulevard.
No. Buses run on Little River Turnpike and Columbia Pike, and the nearest Orange Line station is Dunn Loring-Merrifield to the north. Most commuters use the Beltway, I-395 or Route 50.
A little over half of sales are detached houses, mostly from the 1950s through the 1970s. Townhouses make up about a quarter and garden condominiums about a fifth.
The 12-month median was about $698,500 across 346 sales. Detached houses had a median near $895,000, townhouses about $623,000 and condominiums about $260,000.
The median time on market was 8 days, the same as the prior year, and homes sold for an average of about 99 percent of original list price.
The center along Little River Turnpike and Columbia Pike has supermarkets, services and a large group of restaurants, bakeries and markets. Merrifield’s Mosaic District is a short drive north.
Annandale is in Fairfax County Public Schools. Annandale High School and Falls Church High School each serve parts of the area, with several middle and elementary schools. Confirm any address with the district’s boundary locator.

Location & Neighborhood

Just inside the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County, centered on Little River Turnpike and Columbia Pike.

The Annandale area on this page is bounded by the Capital Beltway on the west, Arlington Boulevard on the north and Braddock Road on the south. The northeastern edge follows Holmes Run, and the eastern edge is irregular, running along Sleepy Hollow Road, Columbia Pike and Little River Turnpike toward Lake Barcroft and Lincolnia. Little River Turnpike crosses the middle from east to west and holds most of the retail, together with Columbia Pike and Backlick Road at the center. Gallows Road and Annandale Road serve the northern subdivisions, including Holmes Run Acres, and Heritage Drive leads to condominium and townhouse communities on the southwest side.

Inside the Beltway, Well Connected

The Beltway runs along Annandale’s western edge with interchanges at Braddock Road, Little River Turnpike, Gallows Road and Arlington Boulevard. Little River Turnpike continues east to I-395 and Alexandria, and Columbia Pike angles northeast toward Arlington and the Pentagon. Buses follow both corridors. Tysons and Merrifield are a short drive north, and the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Orange Line station is the nearest Metrorail stop.

Groceries, pharmacies, banks and medical offices are concentrated in the shopping centers around Little River Turnpike, Columbia Pike and Backlick Road, along with dozens of restaurants. The George Mason Regional Library is on Little River Turnpike. Inova Fairfax Hospital is just outside the area on Gallows Road, and the Northern Virginia Community College Annandale campus is west of the Beltway on Little River Turnpike.

Neighboring Area:

  • Wakefield and Woodburn — west, across the Capital Beltway
  • West Falls Church — north, across Arlington Boulevard
  • Lake Barcroft — east, along Columbia Pike
  • Lincolnia — southeast, along Little River Turnpike toward I-395
  • North Springfield — south, across Braddock Road

A Day In The Life - Snapshot

The quick details buyers ask about most.

Metro Access
No Metrorail station. Dunn Loring-Merrifield on the Orange Line is the nearest, a drive north. Buses on Little River Turnpike and Columbia Pike run toward Alexandria and the Pentagon.
Walkability
Homes near the center can walk to restaurants and groceries, though the main roads are wide and busy. Most subdivisions are car-dependent, with trails in the stream valleys.
Typical Home Types
Detached ramblers, split-levels and colonials from the 1950s to 1970s, mid-century modern houses in Holmes Run Acres, townhouse communities, garden condominiums and scattered new-construction houses.
Parking
Detached houses have driveways, carports or garages, and street parking is usually available. Condominium and townhouse communities rely on surface lots with assigned or permit spaces.
Vibe
Tree-covered residential streets on rolling ground around a commercial center of strip shopping plazas and restaurants that stays active late. Traffic is steady on Little River Turnpike.
Best For
Buyers who want a detached house on a wooded lot or a lower-priced condominium inside the Beltway, and who accept bus-only transit and older commercial corridors.

Annandale Market Snapshot

A high-level look at current pricing, demand, and sales activity in the Annandale real estate market.
$698,500

Median Sales Price

$330

Median Price Per Sq Ft

8

Median Days On Market

346

Annual Closed Sales

-0.2%

YoY Median Price Change

Annandale is a three-part market: detached houses make up a little over half of sales, townhouses about a quarter and garden condominiums about a fifth. The snapshot covers every closed sale inside the Census-defined Annandale boundary over the trailing twelve months through September 2026 — 186 detached houses, 93 townhouses and semi-detached homes, and 67 condominiums. Price per square foot uses interior living area.

Across all home types the median sale was $698,500 at about $330 per square foot, with a median of 8 days on market and sales averaging 99% of original list price. The median was essentially flat compared with the prior twelve months. Within segments, the detached median rose about 7% to $895,000 and the townhouse median held near $623,000.

Market data reflects recent 12-month activity. Individual buildings may vary.

For Sale

Homes for Sale in Annandale

Every active Annandale listing, pulled live from Bright MLS.

Don’t see the right home?

We track private and off-market opportunities before they reach the MLS.

Ask About Off-Market Homes

Recently Sold

Recently Sold in Annandale

Closed sales from the past 12 months — the comps that set today’s pricing.

Wondering what your home could sell for?

Get a pricing strategy built on these comps and current Annandale demand.

Request a Valuation

In-Depth Market Analysis

Annandale Market Insights

How pricing trends, absorption rates, and inventory levels are shaping buying and selling

Inventory & Absorption

Annandale recorded 346 closed sales in the past 12 months, down from 376 the year before. Detached houses accounted for 186, townhouses for 93 and condominiums for 67. Condominium sales fell the most, from 94 to 67. The largest share of homes sold was built in the 1960s, followed by the 1950s and 1970s, with a small group of new houses from the 2020s. Overall, 188 sales closed at or above the original list price.

Pricing Dynamics

The overall median was about $698,500, essentially unchanged from $700,000. That flat figure hides movement underneath: the detached median rose from $840,000 to about $895,000, townhouses held near $623,000 and condominiums edged up from about $250,000 to $260,000. Price per square foot was $330 against $329. The range is unusually wide, from $125,000 for a small condominium to about $3.2 million for a new house.

Buyer Profile

Each segment has its own demand. Condominiums, priced between $125,000 and $410,000, sold in a median of 7 days. Detached houses sold in 8 days at 99.7 percent of original list price, an improvement on the prior year’s 98.7 percent. Townhouses also sold in 8 days. Renovated mid-century houses and new construction occupy the upper tier.

Strategic Outlook

The market has been stable for two years, with identical marketing times and nearly identical price per square foot. Detached values have continued to rise modestly, and new infill houses are extending the top of the range. Fewer condominium sales may reflect fewer listings rather than weaker demand, given how quickly those units sold. Rates and regional employment remain the open questions, and past results do not guarantee future prices.

Market Position Overview:

Inventory Level: Balanced with selective competition

Negotiation Environment: Moderate flexibility

Typical Days on Market: 25-45 (well-priced units)

Rental Demand: Consistent due to transit proximity

Long- Term Outlook: Stable, walkability-driven value

Annandale Housing & Architecture

Postwar ramblers and split-levels, a nationally recognized mid-century modern enclave, and garden condominiums and townhouses from the 1960s and 1970s.
Holmes Run Acres
A community of mid-century modern houses off Gallows Road, begun in 1951 and designed largely by architects Nicholas Satterlee and Francis D. Lethbridge, with open plans and walls of glass. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
Broyhill Crest and Postwar Subdivisions
Subdivisions such as Broyhill Crest, Columbia Pines and Pinecrest Heights hold brick ramblers, split-levels and split-foyers from the 1950s and 1960s. Lots are suburban in scale with mature trees, and many houses have been expanded.
Garden Condominiums
Fairfax Heritage and Heritage Court, off Heritage Drive and Americana Drive, are low-rise garden condominium communities dating from the 1960s and 1970s. The past year’s 67 condominium sales had a median near $260,000.
Townhouse Communities
Townhouse communities, most built in the 1970s and 1980s, include Lafayette Village and Cavalcade. Ninety-three townhouses sold in the past 12 months at a median near $623,000.
New Construction and Infill
Older houses on large lots are being replaced with new, much larger homes. Thirteen sales in the past year were built in the 2020s, and the highest closed at roughly $3.2 million.
Stream-Valley Lots
Accotink Creek, Holmes Run and their tributaries cut through Annandale, and many houses back to wooded parkland along them. These lots trade some usable yard for privacy and direct access to county trails.

Nearby neighborhoods

All Northern Virginia neighborhoodsAll neighborhoods

Ready to Talk About Your Next Move?

We’ll listen first, then recommend a strategy that fits your goals and timing.

Schedule Conversation
Call Our Team