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Northern Virginia Communities Top The List of Washington, DC Area’s Top 25 Hottest Neighborhoods

We are proud long-time Northern Virginia residents and think life here is the best you can find in the Washington, DC area. You can bet we were excited to see that some of our favorite communities are also the favorite of so many home buyers in our area.  In the Washington Business Journal's recent article, Top 25 Hottest Neighborhoods, the venerable local publication assigned a score to every subdivision in Greater Washington.

We were surprised to see many neighborhoods that we serve, that don't normally make such lists, are getting their due. The Washington Business Journal suspects these places "are catching fire for their affordability." We know that may be true in the beginning, but there are so many reasons to enjoy life in the suburbs and outer suburbs. Contact us to learn more!

#25  Braemar

Braemar, Bristow, VA
Score: 18.5

2018 Median sales Price: $407,450
Sale Price percentage increase: 3.3%
2018 days on market 7 days
DOM percentage change: -12.5%
2018 price/square foot: $194
Square foot percentage increase 2.7%

#24  Foggy Bottom

Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC
score: 19.1

2018 Median sales Price: $313,500
Sale Price percentage increase: 4.9%
2018 days on market: 22 days
DOM percentage change: -12.0%
2018 price/square foot: $550
square foot percentage increase: 2.2%

#23  Congress Heights

Congress Heights, Washington, DC
score: 21.3

2018 Median sales Price: $300,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 5.1%
2018 days on market: 18 days
DOM percentage change: -10.0%
2018 price/square foot: $259
Square foot percentage increase:  6.2%

#22 Del Ray

Del Ray, Alexandria, VA
score: 24.2

2018 Median sales Price: $721,250
Sale Price percentage increase: 4.3%
2018 days on market: 5 days
DOM percentage change: -16.7%
2018 price/square foot: $575
Square foot percentage increase: 3.2%

#21 Deanwood

Deanwood, Washington, DC
score: 26.0

2018 Median sales Price:: $305,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 1.7%
2018 days on market: 14 days
DOM percentage change: -12.5%
2018 price/square foot: $275
square foot percentage increase: 11.8%

#20 Lake Ridge

Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, VA
score: 26.2

2018 Median sales Price: $335,750
Sale Price percentage increase: 4.4%
2018 days on market: 10 days
DOM percentage change: -16.7%
2018 price/square foot: $227
Square foot percentage increase: 5.1%

#19 Ashburn Farm

Ashburn Farm, Ashburn, VA
score: 27.0

2018 Median sales Price: $429,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 7.3%
2018 days on market: 5 days
DOM percentage change: -16.7%
2018 price/square foot: $241
Square foot percentage increase: 3.0%

#18 Dominion Valley Country Club

Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, VA
score: 27.0

2018 Median sales Price: $575,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 6.5%
2018 days on market: 20 days
DOM percentage change: -16.7%
2018 price/square foot: $191
Square foot percentage increase: 3.8%

#17 South Riding

South Riding, Chantilly, VA
score: 27.1

2018 Median sales Price: $575,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 6.5%
2018 days on market: 20 days
DOM percentage change: -16.7%
2018 price/square foot: $191
Square foot percentage increase: 3.8%

#16 Countryside

Countryside, Sterling, VA
score: 28.5

2018 Median sales Price: $371,500
Sale Price percentage increase: 3.1%
2018 days on market: 5 days
DOM percentage change: -16.7
2018 price/square foot: $274
Square foot percentage increase: 8.7%

#15 Lansdowne

Lansdowne, Leesburg, VA
score: 29.5

2018 Median sales Price: $712,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 3.3%
2018 days on market: 17 days
DOM percentage change: -22.7%
2018 price/square foot: $208
Square foot percentage increase: 3.5%

#14 Ashburn Village

Ashburn Village, Ashburn, VA
score: 32.2

2018 Median sales Price: $435,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 9.0%
2018 days on market: 5 days
DOM percentage change: -16.7%
2018 price/square foot: $228
Square foot percentage increase: 6.5%

#13 Hill Crest

Hill Crest, Washington, DC
score: 33.8

2018 Median sales Price: $350,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 6.8%
2018 days on market: 16 days
DOM percentage change: -20.0%
2018 price/square foot: $259
Square foot percentage increase: 7.0%

#12 Reston

Reston, VA
score: 36.7

2018 Median sales Price: $515,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 8.4%
2018 days on market: 9 days
DOM percentage change: -25%
2018 price/square foot: $314
Square foot percentage increase: 3.3%

#11 Takoma Park

Takoma Park, MD
score: 41.6

2018 Median sales Price: $511,550
Sale Price percentage increase: 13.7%
2018 days on market: 8 days
DOM percentage change: -27.3%
2018 price/square foot: $352
Square foot percentage increase: 0.6%

#10 Sully Station

Sully Station, Centreville, VA
score: 41.7

2018 Median sales Price: $444,900
Sale Price percentage increase: 7.2%
2018 days on market: 6 days
DOM percentage change: -33.3%
2018 price/square foot: $255
Square foot percentage increase: 1.2%

#9 Wesley Heights

Wesley Heights, Washington, DC
score: 41.9

2018 Median sales Price: $449,500
Sale Price percentage increase: 4.5%
2018 days on market: 22 days
DOM percentage change: -35.3%
2018 price/square foot: $381
Square foot percentage increase: 2.1%

#8 Cardinal Forest

Cardinal Forest, Springfield, VA
score: 48.3

2018 Median sales Price: $286,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 8.8%
2018 days on market: 7 days
DOM percentage change: -30.0%
2018 price/square foot: $254
Square foot percentage increase: 9.5%

#7 Fort DuPont Park

Fort DuPont Park, Washington, DC
score: 56.4

2018 Median sales Price: $310,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 5.1%
2018 days on market: 12 days
DOM percentage change: -42.9%
2018 price/square foot: $283
Square foot percentage increase: 8.4%

#6 Petworth

Petworth, Washington, DC
score: 57.4

2018 Median sales Price: $650,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 14.3%
2018 days on market: 9 days
DOM percentage change: -35.7%
2018 price/square foot: $467
Square foot percentage increase: 7.4%

#5 16th St Heights

16th St Heights, Washington, DC
score: 57.5

2018 Median sales Price: $746,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 6.6%
2018 days on market: 8 days
DOM percentage change: -46.7%
2018 price/square foot: $427
Square foot percentage increase: 4.2%

#4 Churchill Town Sector

Churchill Town Sector, Germantown, MD
score: 65.0

2018 Median sales Price: $299,999
Sale Price percentage increase: 6.5%
2018 days on market: 8 days
DOM percentage change: -52.9%
2018 price/square foot: $226
Square foot percentage increase: 5.6%

#3 Piedmont

Piedmont, Haymarket, VA
score: 73.2

2018 Median sales Price: $299,999
Sale Price percentage increase: 6.5%
2018 days on market: 8 days
DOM percentage change: -52.9%
2018 price/square foot: $226
Square foot percentage increase: 5.6%

#2 Heritage Hunt

Heritage Hunt, Gainesville, VA
score: 77.5

2018 Median sales Price: $477,500
Sale Price percentage increase: 6.1%
2018 days on market: 10 days
DOM percentage change: -68.8%
2018 price/square foot: $200
Square foot percentage increase: 2.6%

#1 Marshall Heights

Marshall Heights, Washington, DC
score: 92.2

2018 Median sales Price: $350,000
Sale Price percentage increase: 22%
2018 days on market: 10 days
DOM percentage change: -61.5%
2018 price/square foot: $275
Square foot percentage increase: 8.7%

Northern Virginia Insights

NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITIES TOP THE LIST OF WASHINGTON, DC AREA’S TOP 25 HOTTEST NEIGHBORHOODS

  • Buyers are opting to get more home for less money and trading in close proximity to DC. for homes in outer suburbs
  • 5 communities are in Prince William County, second only to DC which leads the list with 8 neighborhoods
  • Fairfax & Loudoun Counties each have 4 on the list
  • Older adults are moving out west enough to land one PWC retirement community, Heritage Hunt, on the list in 2nd place

You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers

The Girls of Real Estate | Named Best Real Estate Team | Northern VA REALTORS | RLAH Brokerage

Candace: (540) 270-0274
Chelle: (571) 330-6164
Office: (703) 390-9460
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About the Top 25 List

WBJ based it's rankings on these factors:

  • The increase in median sales price so far this year compared to last year,
  • The decrease in the number of days these houses sat on the market before being sold, and
  • The increase in price per square foot.

They subtracted out neighborhoods with too few home sales and applied their formula to determine the 25 hottest neighborhoods.

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