Looking to move to Ashburn, VA? Doreen Gagne, with the FOCUS on NoVA Real Estate team, walks you through the amenities and housing options of Ashburn, VA.
Ashburn, Virginia, ranked as one of the Top 50 places to live by Money.com, is a growing town in the heart of Loudoun County. Located about 30 miles from Washington DC, between Dulles Airport and Leesburg, it encompasses approximately 17 square miles and is one of Northern Virginia’s most western communities. Situated in close proximity to the Dulles Technology corridor, Ashburn is now a major technology hub.
Once primarily farmland, Ashburn saw a huge growth in population and new home construction in the 90’s, and it is still growing. Most of the homes were built within the past 25 years, and new construction communities are still popping up. Ashburn Village and Ashburn Farm are a few of the more established neighborhoods, with Broadlands, Brambleton and One Loudoun some of the newer communities. Most communities offer a mix of townhomes, single family home, condos, and even active adult communities.
If you’re looking to purchase a home in Ashburn, you’ll find a wide range of options. Smaller townhomes in Ashburn with approximately 2,000-2,300 sq ft fall in the mid $500-600K range, with mid-size townhomes (approximately 2,800-3,200 sq ft) tend to fall in the mid $700-800K range. Larger, luxury townhomes with 4,000 sq ft + can hit the $1.3M mark.
Single Family homes in Ashburn can range in price anywhere from $750k to $2.2M, with most homes with about 2,800 sq ft of living space priced around $850K. Larger homes with 3,000- 4,000 sq ft can range in price from the $850K’s to $2.2M.
There’s always something to do in Loudoun County! You can explore the numerous wineries & breweries, shop at one of the outlet malls, pick your own fruit, or attend equestrian events.
Outdoor enthusiast? Miles of extensive walking and biking trails wind throughout Ashburn, including the Washington Old Dominion (WOD) Trail, a popular 43-mile Rail-to-Trail for hiking and biking.
Sports fan? The INOVA Sports Performance Center, training camp for The Washington Commanders, is located in the eastern part of Ashburn.
Commuter options include two Washington Metro Line stations. Opened in 2022, the Silver Line conveniently passes through Dulles airport and includes two stops in Loudoun: the Loudoun Gateway Station and the Ashburn Station at the end of the line.
With all its many amenities and beautiful green spaces, Ashburn is a wonderful place to plant your roots.
If you have any questions about Northern Virginia real estate, reach out as we are happy to help.
