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Living in Franklin Farm

Franklin Farm is a planned community established in 1980 in the Oak Hill area of western Fairfax County. Detached houses and townhouses are set among 180 acres of open space, with trails, ponds and pools, on both sides of the Fairfax County Parkway.
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Living in Franklin Farm

An overview of Franklin Farm, its planned open space, its housing and the wider area around it.
Franklin Farm is a planned community in the Oak Hill area of western Fairfax County, southwest of Reston and south of the Town of Herndon, and most addresses carry a Herndon mailing address. It takes its name from a farm that grew to 827 acres before it was sold for development, and the community was established in 1980. Today it holds 1,777 homes in 27 neighborhoods. The area on this page is wider than that. It uses the Census-designated place, of which the planned community covers a little less than a third, and it also takes in Franklin Glen, Chantilly Highlands and a share of Fox Mill Estates. Detached houses are the main product. They accounted for 155 of 182 sales in the past 12 months, and townhouses made up the other 27. About two-thirds of the homes that sold were built in the 1980s, with a group from the 1970s and some from the 1990s. There were no condominium sales. Within the planned community, the Franklin Farm Foundation oversees about 180 acres of open space, 13 miles of trails, six fishing ponds, two swimming pools, six tennis courts, three multipurpose courts and 14 tot lots. Frying Pan Farm Park, a county park with a working demonstration farm, is just outside the boundary to the north. Groceries and services are at Franklin Farm Village Center, anchored by Giant, on Franklin Farm Road, and at centers along Centreville Road and Route 50. The Fairfax County Parkway runs through the middle and is the main route, with interchanges at Route 50 to the south and the Dulles Toll Road to the north. The Silver Line’s Herndon and Innovation Center stations are a short drive north, and Herndon station has a commuter parking garage of about 3,500 spaces. Fairfax Connector buses also serve the area. Dulles International Airport is close by to the northwest. I’m glad to explain how the neighborhoods inside the Franklin Farm association differ from the surrounding communities on this page.

Key Highlights:

  • Housing character — Detached houses and townhouses, mostly from the 1980s, in Franklin Farm and adjoining communities
  • Green space — About 180 acres of association open space with 13 miles of trails and six ponds; Frying Pan Farm Park nearby
  • Daily essentials — Giant-anchored Franklin Farm Village Center on Franklin Farm Road, with more retail on Centreville Road and Route 50
  • Transit — Silver Line at Herndon and Innovation Center stations a short drive north; Fairfax Connector buses; Fairfax County Parkway through the middle
  • Schools — Fairfax County Public Schools; the Oak Hill area is split among several schools, so confirm assignments by address
  • Market character — 182 sales in 12 months at a median near $925,000, essentially level with the prior year
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Franklin Farm Real Estate FAQs

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

It is a planned community established in 1980 with 1,777 homes in 27 neighborhoods, known for about 180 acres of open space, 13 miles of trails, six fishing ponds and two pools.
It is in the Oak Hill area of western Fairfax County, on both sides of the Fairfax County Parkway north of Route 50. Most addresses use a Herndon mailing address, and some use Fairfax or Oak Hill.
The Silver Line’s Herndon and Innovation Center stations are a short drive north. There is no station within the community, and Fairfax Connector buses also serve the area.
Mostly detached houses built in the 1980s, with townhouses making up about 15 percent of recent sales. No condominiums sold inside the boundary in the past year.
The median sale price over the past 12 months was about $925,000 across 182 sales. Detached houses had a median near $955,000 and townhouses near $575,000.
The median time on market was 5 days, and 119 of 182 sales closed at or above the original list price. Townhouses took a little longer, with a median of 11 days.
Franklin Farm Village Center on Franklin Farm Road, anchored by Giant, handles groceries and everyday needs. More stores and restaurants are along Centreville Road, Route 50 and in Herndon and Reston.
The area is in Fairfax County Public Schools, and Oak Hill addresses are divided among several elementary, middle and high schools. Confirm the assignment for any address with Fairfax County Public Schools’ boundary locator.

Location & Neighborhood

In the Oak Hill area of western Fairfax County, on both sides of the Fairfax County Parkway north of Route 50.

The area on this page follows the Franklin Farm Census-designated place, which is larger than the planned community and has no official county-set limits. Its outline is irregular: it begins a short distance north of Route 50, takes in the Centreville Road side on the west and runs north and east through Franklin Farm to the Fox Mill Estates area. The Fairfax County Parkway runs through the middle and divides the planned community. Franklin Farm Road crosses the Parkway and holds Franklin Farm Village Center. The boundary also includes Franklin Glen, Chantilly Highlands and part of Fox Mill Estates.

The Parkway and the Silver Line

The Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) carries most trips, with interchanges at Route 50 to the south and the Dulles Toll Road to the north. The Silver Line’s Herndon and Innovation Center stations are a short drive north, Fairfax Connector buses serve local stops, and Dulles International Airport is nearby to the northwest.

Daily errands center on Franklin Farm Village Center on Franklin Farm Road, a Giant-anchored plaza, with additional grocery stores and services along Centreville Road and Route 50. Reston Town Center and Fair Lakes add larger retail and dining within a modest drive. Inside the planned community, trails link the neighborhoods to ponds, pools, courts and playgrounds.

Neighboring Area:

  • Fox Mill — north and east, toward Reston
  • Chantilly — south and west, along Route 50 and Centreville Road
  • Herndon — north, with the Silver Line stations
  • Greenbriar — south across Route 50
  • Reston — northeast along the Fairfax County Parkway

A Day In The Life - Snapshot

The quick details buyers ask about most.

Metro Access
No station in the community. The Silver Line’s Herndon and Innovation Center stations are a short drive north; Herndon station has a commuter parking garage of about 3,500 spaces.
Walkability
Thirteen miles of association trails connect neighborhoods to ponds, pools and playgrounds. Franklin Farm Village Center is walkable from nearby streets; most other errands and commutes require a car.
Typical Home Types
Detached houses, mostly from the 1980s, were 155 of 182 recent sales, with townhouse neighborhoods making up the remainder. No condominiums sold in the past year.
Parking
Detached houses typically have driveways, and many have attached garages. Townhouse neighborhoods use a mix of garages and assigned surface spaces, so confirm the arrangement for a specific address.
Vibe
Planned neighborhoods of cul-de-sacs set among ponds, wooded common areas and trails. The Parkway brings steady traffic through the middle, while interior streets stay residential.
Best For
Buyers who want a 1980s detached house or townhouse with association trails, ponds and pools near the Silver Line, and who accept association dues and car-based errands.

Franklin Farm Market Snapshot

A high-level look at current pricing, demand, and sales activity in the Franklin Farm real estate market.
$925,000

Median Sales Price

$339

Median Price Per Sq Ft

5

Median Days On Market

182

Annual Closed Sales

+0.4%

YoY Median Price Change

Franklin Farm is primarily a detached-house market, with townhouses making up about 15 percent of sales and no condominium segment. The snapshot covers every closed sale inside the Census-defined Franklin Farm boundary over the trailing twelve months through September 2026 — 155 detached houses and 27 townhouses and semi-detached homes. Price per square foot uses interior living area.

Across all home types the median sale was $925,000 at about $339 per square foot, with a median of 5 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 detached median held near $955,000 and the townhouse median held near $575,000.

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

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In-Depth Market Analysis

Franklin Farm Market Insights

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

Inventory & Absorption

The Franklin Farm area recorded 182 closed sales in the 12 months through September 2026, up from 161 in the prior period. Detached houses accounted for 155 and townhouses for 27. The median time on market was 5 days in both years. More homes came to market and sold, and the pace of absorption did not slow, which indicates demand kept up with the added supply.

Pricing Dynamics

The median sale price was about $925,000, essentially level with $921,000 a year earlier. The detached median was about $955,000, compared with $965,000, and the townhouse median was $575,000, compared with $566,500. The median price per square foot was $339, up slightly from $333. Sales averaged just over 100 percent of the original list price, down from about 102 percent.

Buyer Profile

Detached houses drew the most competition: 107 of 155 closed at or above the original list price, with a median of 5 days on market. Townhouses were slower, at a median of 11 days, and 12 of 27 closed at or above the original list price. Sale prices ran from $420,000 for the least expensive townhouse to about $2.17 million for the highest-priced detached house.

Strategic Outlook

Prices are flat, volume is up and marketing times remain short, which reads as a balanced and active market rather than a rising one. The slight easing in the sale-to-list ratio suggests buyers are paying close to asking rather than well beyond it. Townhouses show more room for negotiation than detached houses. Rates and seasonal inventory will shape the next year.

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

Franklin Farm Housing & Architecture

The area combines the Franklin Farm planned community with neighboring subdivisions of similar age, mostly detached houses with several townhouse neighborhoods.
Franklin Farm Planned Community
Established in 1980 on a former farm, the planned community has 1,777 homes in 27 neighborhoods. It covers a little less than a third of the area on this page and is governed by the Franklin Farm Foundation.
1980s Detached Houses
Homes built in the 1980s were 126 of 182 recent sales. Detached houses overall sold from $560,000 to about $2.17 million, with a median near $955,000 and a median of 5 days on market.
Townhouse Neighborhoods
Townhouses were 27 of 182 recent sales, priced from $420,000 to $705,000 with a median of $575,000. They sold in a median of 11 days, a little slower than the detached houses.
Fox Mill Estates Section
The boundary includes part of Fox Mill Estates, which accounted for more than 40 recent sales. It lies outside the Franklin Farm Foundation, so confirm any association, dues and covenants for a specific listing.
Franklin Glen and Chantilly Highlands
These adjoining communities contributed 26 and 29 recent sales. Each is separate from the Franklin Farm Foundation, so dues, amenities and covenants should be confirmed for any listing.
Open Space and Amenities
Inside the planned community, the association maintains about 180 acres of open space, 13 miles of trails, six fishing ponds, two pools, six tennis courts and 14 tot lots.

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