Living in Penderbrook
A 1,776-home golf-course community in the Fair Oaks area of Fairfax, Virginia — townhouses, condominiums, and single-family homes around a public 18-hole course, minutes from I-66 and Fair Oaks.
Living in Penderbrook
An overview of daily life in Penderbrook, what draws residents, and what sets it apart.
Penderbrook is a planned community in the Fair Oaks area of Fairfax, Virginia (ZIP 22033), about 20 miles west of Washington and a short drive from Dulles. Built mainly between 1987 and 1990, it wraps around the Penderbrook Golf Club, a public 18-hole course, and is organized into seven sections — The Fairways, The Greens, The Heights, Inverness, Oxford House, The Mews, and Penderbrook Square — each with its own association under the Penderbrook Community Association. The housing mix is unusually broad for a single community: roughly 1,024 garden and mid-rise condominiums, 527 townhouses, and 177 single-family homes. That range gives buyers condo, townhouse, and detached options within one set of shared amenities — a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool complex, tennis and basketball courts, and walking paths along the course. Day to day it is a car-and-bus community. I-66, the Fairfax County Parkway, and Route 50 are within about ten minutes; Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax Corner, and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital are close by; and Fairfax Connector routes serve the community. Homes are zoned to Waples Mill Elementary, Franklin Middle, and Oakton High School; confirm with the FCPS boundary locator.
Key Highlights:
- Housing character — condominiums, townhouses, and single-family homes in one 1,776-home community
- Golf & green space — built around the public 18-hole Penderbrook Golf Club
- Amenities — clubhouse, fitness center, pool complex, tennis and basketball courts, paths
- Transit — Fairfax Connector bus routes; no Metro station on site
- Retail & daily essentials — Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax Corner, and Route 50 shopping within minutes
- Market character — low turnover; well-priced townhouses go under contract within days
Penderbrook Real Estate FAQs
Insight into the nuances of buying and selling in one of the country’s most complex urban markets.
What's it like to live in Penderbrook?
Penderbrook is a suburban, amenity-driven community. Homes sit around a public golf course with mature trees, and residents share a clubhouse, pool complex, fitness center, and courts. It is quiet and residential inside, with the shopping and highways of Fair Oaks a few minutes away by car.
What kinds of homes are in Penderbrook — condos, townhouses, or single-family?
All three. Of roughly 1,776 homes, about 1,024 are condominiums (mostly at Heights at Penderbrook and Penderbrook Square), about 527 are townhouses in sections such as Inverness, The Greens, and The Fairways, and about 177 are single-family homes. Most were built between 1987 and 1990.
What's the closest Metro station to Penderbrook?
There is no Metro station in Penderbrook. The Vienna/Fairfax–GMU station on the Orange Line is the closest, reached by car or by Fairfax Connector bus; several routes stop within about a mile of the community. Most residents commute by car via I-66, Route 50, or the Fairfax County Parkway.
Is Penderbrook walkable?
Within the community, yes — paths connect the sections, the golf course, and the pool and clubhouse. For errands, most residents drive: Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax Corner, and the retail along Route 50 are each a few minutes away.
What do homes cost in Penderbrook?
It depends on the type. Over the past twelve months townhouses sold at a median of about $750,000 (most between about $595,000 and $820,000), condominiums at a median near $352,000, and the three single-family homes that traded closed near $970,000. Across all types, homes have sold at roughly 108% of their Fairfax County assessed value.
How fast do homes sell in Penderbrook?
Townhouses move quickly: a median of about five days on market over the past year, with 13 of 17 closing at or above asking. Condominiums take a little longer — closer to two weeks — and are more price-sensitive. Turnover is low overall, at roughly 3–4% of homes per year, so well-priced listings draw competing offers.
What schools and parks are near Penderbrook?
Penderbrook is zoned to Waples Mill Elementary, Franklin Middle, and Oakton High School in Fairfax County Public Schools. The community’s own open space is the Penderbrook Golf Club and its paths, with the pool, tennis, basketball courts, and tot lot managed by the community association.
What architectural styles will I find in Penderbrook?
Late-1980s suburban construction: brick-front colonial-style townhouses in two- and three-bedroom plans (about 1,260 to 2,050 square feet above grade), garden-style and mid-rise condominium buildings, and traditional single-family homes. Because the housing stock is of similar age, renovation level — kitchens, baths, windows — is what separates prices within each type.
Location & Neighborhood
A golf-course community in the Fair Oaks area of western Fairfax County.
Penderbrook lies in the Fair Oaks area of Fairfax, Virginia (ZIP 22033), roughly between West Ox Road and Waples Mill Road, north of Route 50 (Lee Jackson Memorial Highway). Penderbrook Drive runs through the community and connects the two roads; the golf course sits at its center, with the seven residential sections arranged around it.
A Golf-Course Community in Western Fairfax
Penderbrook’s location is its practical advantage. I-66, Route 50, and the Fairfax County Parkway are each within about ten minutes, which puts Tysons, Reston, and Dulles Airport within a reasonable drive and Washington within commuting range. Fairfax Connector routes serve the area for riders heading to the Vienna/Fairfax–GMU Metro station.
Everyday needs cluster just outside the community: Fair Oaks Mall and Fairfax Corner for shopping and dining, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital for medical care, and grocery and services along Route 50 and West Ox Road.
Neighboring Area:
Neighboring areas include Fair Oaks and Fair Lakes to the south and west, Oakton to the east, and Chantilly and Centreville farther west along Route 50 and I-66. Vienna and Tysons are a short drive east on I-66.
A Day In The Life - Snapshot
The quick details buyers ask about most.
Metro Access
No Metro station on site. Vienna/Fairfax–GMU on the Orange Line is the closest, reached by car or Fairfax Connector bus; I-66 and Route 50 are minutes away.
Walkability
Paths connect the sections, the golf course, and the pool and clubhouse. Errands are a short drive to Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax Corner, or the shops along Route 50.
Typical Home Types
Garden and mid-rise condominiums (about 1,024), townhouses (about 527), and single-family homes (about 177), most built between 1987 and 1990.
Parking
Townhouses and single-family homes have driveways or garages; condominiums use assigned or open surface parking.
Vibe
Suburban and unhurried — golf-course views, mature trees, and a shared pool and clubhouse at the center of daily life.
Best For
Buyers who want a full amenity package and an easy I-66 commute at a price below closer-in Fairfax County, and owners looking to move up within the community.
Penderbrook Market Snapshot
A high-level look at current pricing, demand, and sales activity in the Penderbrook real estate market.
$750,000
Median Sales Price
$386
Median Price Per Sq Ft
5
Median Days On Market
17
Annual Closed Sales
+1.6%
YoY Median Price Change
Penderbrook’s market runs in three tiers. The snapshot below tracks the townhouse segment, the community’s highest-volume price tier, over the trailing twelve months through September 2026. Price per square foot uses interior living area.
Townhouses have sold at a median of $750,000, about $386 per square foot, with a median of about five days on market; 13 of 17 closed at or above their original list price. Condominiums at Heights at Penderbrook and Penderbrook Square trade in a separate band — a $352,000 median across 44 sales, about two weeks on market — and the three single-family homes that sold closed near $970,000. Across all types, homes have sold at roughly 108% of their Fairfax County assessed value.
Market data reflects recent 12-month activity. Individual buildings may vary.
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In-Depth Market Analysis
Penderbrook Market Insights
How pricing trends, absorption rates, and inventory levels are shaping buying and selling
Inventory & Absorption
Inventory is thin in every tier. Seventeen townhouse closings in a year across roughly 527 townhouses is about 3.2% turnover, and condominiums run similar. New listings are absorbed quickly — a well-priced townhouse typically goes under contract inside a week.
Pricing Dynamics
Townhouse pricing has held firm: the median was $750,000 over the past twelve months, about 2% above the year before, with 13 of 17 sales at or above asking and six closings at or above $800,000. Two-bedroom interior units trade in the mid-$600,000s while three-bedroom end units and the larger Clares, Inverness, and Lisa Marie plans reach $800,000 and above. Condominium prices have been flat to slightly lower, with more negotiation.
Buyer Profile
Townhouse buyers here weigh the I-66 commute, school boundaries by address, and the amenity package, and many compare sections within the community. Condominium pricing is more sensitive to interest rates and condo fees, and investors are active in that tier.
Strategic Outlook
Expect the townhouse tier to stay tight through the end of 2026: one to two sales a month, most between $740,000 and $820,000, with end units and renovated interiors commanding the premium. The risk to that view is several owners listing at once and the scarcity premium fading; there is no sign of that yet. Sellers should price to the most recent sales in their own section rather than the community-wide median.
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
Penderbrook Housing & Architecture
A community built mainly between 1987 and 1990: garden-style condominiums, brick-front townhouses, and single-family homes arranged around the golf course.
Condominiums at the Core
About 1,024 units, mostly at Heights at Penderbrook and Penderbrook Square — one- to three-bedroom flats and a few penthouse plans, with community fees covering the shared amenities.
Townhouse Sections
About 527 townhouses across Inverness, The Greens, The Fairways, Oxford House, and The Mews: two- and three-bedroom plans of roughly 1,260 to 2,050 square feet above grade, with end units carrying a premium.
Single-Family Homes
About 177 detached homes, the community’s largest properties. They trade rarely — three closed in the past year — at prices near $1 million.
Golf-Course Setting
The public 18-hole Penderbrook Golf Club sits at the center of the community, so many homes back to fairways or tree lines rather than to other houses.
Late-1980s Construction
Most homes date from 1987 to 1990, so the housing stock is of similar age and style. Kitchen, bath, window, and systems updates are what separate prices within each type.
A Wide Price Range
From condominiums starting around $250,000 to single-family homes near $1 million, with townhouses in between — roughly $595,000 to $820,000 over the past twelve months.
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