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Living in Centreville

A western Fairfax County community built mostly in the 1980s and 1990s, where I-66, Route 28 and Route 29 meet. Townhouse clusters and detached subdivisions sit between shopping centers on Route 29 and the parkland along Bull Run.
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Living in Centreville

An overview of Centreville’s planned subdivisions, its shopping centers and parks, and how the commute works.
Centreville sits at the western edge of Fairfax County, about 20 miles from Washington DC, where Interstate 66, Route 28 and Route 29 come together. The town dates to 1792, but nearly everything a buyer sees today was built from the late 1970s onward, as farmland became planned subdivisions. The result is a large, practical suburban market with a wide range of prices and a road network that reaches Dulles, Fairfax and Manassas without much fuss. Housing is the main story. Townhouses account for about 60 percent of recent sales, in communities such as Newgate, London Towne, Centre Ridge and The Meadows. Detached houses fill subdivisions such as Little Rocky Run, Sully Station, Country Club Manor and Green Trails, most with garages, driveways and association pools. Condominiums form a smaller third tier at the lowest prices. Most homes date from the 1980s and 1990s, so updated kitchens, baths, roofs and mechanical systems are what separate one listing from the next. Daily errands run along Route 29 and around its interchange with Route 28, where several shopping centers hold supermarkets, a wide range of restaurants, banks and services. The Centreville Regional Library is here as well. For open space, Bull Run Regional Park lies just beyond the southwestern edge with trails, a water park and campgrounds, and Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is just north on Route 28 with athletic fields, wooded trails and the Walney Visitor Center. There is no Metrorail station in Centreville. Most trips are by car on I-66, Route 28 or Route 29, and the I-66 express lanes are an option for a toll or with a qualifying carpool. Fairfax Connector buses run from the Stone Road and Stringfellow Road park-and-ride lots to the Orange Line at Vienna. Dulles International Airport is a direct drive north on Route 28. I’m glad to walk you through which Centreville subdivisions match your budget, what their association fees cover, and how recent sales on a given street compare.

Key Highlights:

  • Housing character — Townhouses from the 1980s and 1990s lead, with detached subdivisions such as Little Rocky Run and Sully Station and a smaller condominium tier
  • Green space — Bull Run Regional Park just beyond the southwestern edge; Ellanor C. Lawrence Park just north on Route 28; association pools and paths in most subdivisions
  • Daily essentials — Supermarkets, restaurants and services in the shopping centers along Route 29 near Route 28; Centreville Regional Library
  • Transit — No Metrorail; Fairfax Connector buses from the Stone Road and Stringfellow Road park-and-ride lots toward Vienna Metro; I-66 and Route 28 by car
  • Schools — Fairfax County Public Schools; Centreville, Westfield and Chantilly high schools each serve parts of the area, so confirm an address with the FCPS boundary locator
  • Market character — About 660 sales in the past 12 months at a median near $585,000, with a median of 8 days on market
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Centreville Real Estate FAQs

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

Centreville is known for its large stock of 1980s and 1990s townhouses and detached homes, its position at I-66, Route 28 and Route 29, and its concentration of restaurants and markets along Route 29.
Centreville is in western Fairfax County, about 20 miles west of Washington DC. Chantilly is to the north, Clifton to the southeast, and Bull Run forms the line with Prince William County to the southwest.
No. The nearest Metrorail service is the Orange Line at Vienna, reached by I-66 or by Fairfax Connector buses from the Stone Road and Stringfellow Road park-and-ride lots.
Townhouses were about 60 percent of sales in the past year, detached houses about 29 percent, and condominiums about 11 percent. Most were built in the 1980s and 1990s.
The median sold price over the past 12 months was about $585,000 across roughly 660 sales. Condominiums had a median near $337,000, townhouses about $550,000 and detached houses about $865,000.
The median time on market was 8 days, and homes sold for about 99.9 percent of original list price on average. Detached houses moved fastest at a median of 6 days.
Most retail sits in the shopping centers along Route 29 near the Route 28 interchange, with supermarkets, restaurants and everyday services. Fair Lakes and Fairfax Corner are a short drive east for larger stores.
Centreville is in Fairfax County Public Schools. Centreville, Westfield and Chantilly high schools each serve parts of the area, with Liberty, Stone and Rocky Run among the middle schools; confirm any address with the FCPS boundary locator.

Location & Neighborhood

Western Fairfax County, at the junction of I-66, Route 28 and Route 29, north of Bull Run.

This page follows the Centreville census-designated place. The area stops just short of Bull Run and the Prince William County line on the south and southwest, with Bull Run Regional Park beyond that edge. It reaches north to the Chantilly line at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and east to about Stringfellow Road, taking in Union Mill Road on the way toward Clifton and Fair Lakes. I-66 crosses the middle from southwest to northeast. Route 29 carries most of the shopping centers, Route 28 runs north to south through the center, and the residential subdivisions spread out along Braddock Road, Stone Road, New Braddock Road and Union Mill Road. Some homes on the southeastern side, including much of Little Rocky Run, carry a Clifton mailing address.

Three Highways, One Junction

I-66 runs east toward Fairfax, the Beltway and Washington DC, and west toward Gainesville and Haymarket. Route 28 heads north to Chantilly, Dulles International Airport and the Dulles Toll Road, and south to Manassas. Route 29 parallels I-66 as the local alternative. Fairfax Connector buses link the park-and-ride lots on Stone Road and Stringfellow Road with Metrorail.

Supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants and services cluster in the shopping centers on Route 29 on both sides of Route 28, so most errands are a short drive from any subdivision. The Centreville Regional Library is close to the same area. Larger-format stores and more restaurants are at Fair Lakes and Fairfax Corner to the east.

Neighboring Area:

  • Chantilly — north, along Route 28 past Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
  • Clifton — southeast, by way of Union Mill Road and Clifton Road
  • Fair Lakes — east, along I-66 and the Fairfax County Parkway
  • Manassas — south, on Route 28 across Bull Run
  • South Riding — northwest, across the Loudoun County line

A Day In The Life - Snapshot

The quick details buyers ask about most.

Metro Access
No Metrorail station. The Orange Line at Vienna is the nearest rail, reached by I-66 or by Fairfax Connector buses from the Stone Road and Stringfellow Road park-and-ride lots.
Walkability
Sidewalks and paths connect homes within most subdivisions, and some townhouse communities are a short walk from a shopping center. Most errands, and nearly all commutes, are by car.
Typical Home Types
Townhouses from the 1980s and 1990s lead, followed by detached colonials on cul-de-sacs and condominiums. A small number of homes were built after 2010.
Parking
Detached houses have driveways and usually garages. Many townhouse communities use assigned and visitor surface spaces, while later townhouses often include a garage. Condominiums rely on shared lots.
Vibe
Curving subdivision streets, mature trees and association pools, with busy retail along Route 29. Traffic builds at the I-66 and Route 28 interchange at rush hour; interior streets stay quiet.
Best For
Buyers who want a townhouse or detached house with association amenities and direct access to I-66 and Route 28, and who accept driving to Metro and homes that are mostly 30 to 45 years old.

Centreville Market Snapshot

A high-level look at current pricing, demand, and sales activity in the Centreville real estate market.
$585,000

Median Sales Price

$326

Median Price Per Sq Ft

8

Median Days On Market

662

Annual Closed Sales

-0.8%

YoY Median Price Change

Centreville is primarily a townhouse market, with a large detached-house segment in its planned subdivisions and a smaller condominium tier. The snapshot covers every closed sale inside the Census-defined Centreville boundary over the trailing twelve months through September 2026 — 398 townhouses and semi-detached homes, 193 detached houses, and 71 condominiums. Price per square foot uses interior living area.

Across all home types the median sale was $585,000 at about $326 per square foot, with a median of 8 days on market and sales averaging 100% of original list price. The median was essentially flat compared with the prior twelve months. Within segments, the townhouse median held near $550,000 and the detached median held near $865,000.

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

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In-Depth Market Analysis

Centreville Market Insights

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

Inventory & Absorption

Centreville recorded 662 closed sales in the past 12 months, down slightly from 689 in the prior period. Townhouses made up 398 of them, detached houses 193 and condominiums 71. Volume at this level means most buyers will see comparable homes come to market every few weeks. The median time on market was 8 days, against 7 a year earlier, so well-prepared listings are still absorbed quickly.

Pricing Dynamics

The median sold price was about $585,000, essentially flat against roughly $590,000 a year earlier, at a median of $326 per square foot. By product, condominiums centered near $337,000, townhouses near $550,000 and detached houses near $865,000. Homes sold for 99.9 percent of original list price on average. Detached houses averaged 100.7 percent of original list price and condominiums 98.6 percent, and 412 of the 662 sales closed at or above the original list price.

Buyer Profile

Demand is deepest for townhouses, which sold from about $280,000 to $845,000 around a median near $550,000, and for detached houses near the $865,000 median. Detached houses sold fastest, at a median of 6 days, followed by townhouses at 8. Condominiums took longer, a median of 12 days compared with 8 a year earlier, and settled further below list. With most homes dating from the 1980s and 1990s, renovated kitchens and baths and newer roofs and systems are the features that draw the quickest offers.

Strategic Outlook

Prices have held level for two years while sales counts eased slightly, which points to a steady market that is not accelerating. Houses and townhouses continue to sell in about a week when priced in line with recent sales. Condominiums have softened somewhat, with longer marketing times and more negotiation. Sellers should price to the most recent comparable sales, and buyers of well-prepared houses should expect competition.

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

Centreville Housing & Architecture

Centreville’s housing is mostly planned subdivisions from the 1980s and 1990s, ranging from condominiums to detached houses on cul-de-sacs.
Townhouse Communities
Townhouses are the largest segment, at about 60 percent of recent sales. Newgate, London Towne, Centre Ridge and The Meadows are among the most active, with two- and three-level brick or sided homes, many with finished lower levels and rear decks.
Little Rocky Run
The most active subdivision by sales count, on the southeastern side along Union Mill Road. Detached houses and townhouses from the 1980s and 1990s share association pools and paths. Many homes here carry a Clifton mailing address.
Sully Station
A planned community on the north side near Route 28 and Westfields, built mainly in the 1980s and 1990s. It combines detached houses and townhouse sections with shared association recreation facilities, and a Fairfax Connector park-and-ride lot sits on Stonecroft Boulevard.
Detached Subdivisions
Country Club Manor, Green Trails, Singletons Grove and similar subdivisions hold colonials and split-levels on cul-de-sac lots. Detached sales in the past year had a median near $865,000 and reached above $2 million for the largest properties.
Condominiums
Condominiums form the entry tier, with Stonegate at Faircrest and Lifestyle at Sully Station the most active communities by sales count. Recent condominium sales ranged from about $232,000 to $440,000, with a median near $337,000.
Newer Construction
Homes from the 2000s, including the Faircrest area off Route 29, add garage townhouses and larger floor plans. Very little has been built since 2010, so new construction is rare and most choices are resales.

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Sanderling

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  • Built 1991
  • 3 stories
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