Some of the priciest and best real estate markets in the country are located right here in Northern Virginia. Boasting incredible schools, big-time employers, and loads of things to see and do, is it any wonder that homeowners can’t get enough? The centerpiece of thriving NoVA is undoubtedly enormous, wealthy Fairfax County. Possessed of the largest population in Virginia and the second-wealthiest households in the US (right behind those of neighboring Loudoun County), this is a powerhouse metro area in more ways than one! Here’s some dish on some of Fairfax’s poshest communities, where single-family homes routinely hit $500k - $600k!
Mantua
Mantua boasts of offering “the real neighborhood experience,” which is found in its quiet, tree-lined streets and abundant parks. Education takes center stage here: Woodson High School, for which Mantua is zoned, ranks consistently on U.S. News and World Report’s top 100 list. Homes are enclaves of tranquility and rustic serenity, with most situated on roomy, wooded lots and prices starting in the $600,000s.
Burke
Burke is one of Fairfax’s most-established communities, offering classic American charm that landed it at #31 on CNN’s annual “Best Places to Live in the US” rankings. Quintessential small-town pastimes reign in the village built around Burke Lake: fishing, hiking, and grabbing a hand-dipped ice cream cone downtown! The average home price is in the mid-$400,000’s, with many properties selling for quite a bit higher.
Clifton
Less-developed than its neighboring towns, Clifton runs to huge, stunning homes and vast swaths of untouched forest. Modern development concerns led to an ordinance requiring any new construction to be built upon at least 5 acres, so the newer homes in Clifton are all rambling manses - many with horse stables. Home tours are held in the spring and fall to show off the town’s many beautiful residences, the median selling price of which hovers just below $600k.
