Centreville Homes for Sale & Real Estate Guide
Centreville is a large unincorporated community in western Fairfax County at the Route 28 and Route 29 interchange, west of Fairfax City. Established in 1792 for its central location among early Virginia routes, it leans residential with strong commuting corridors in every direction.
Served by Fairfax County Public Schools — verify assignment by address. County: Fairfax County. Verify any address via official GIS and district locator. No commute estimates relied upon.
Why People Consider Centreville
- Route 28 commuters who want Dulles corridor access without toll road
- HOA amenity buyers who use Sully Station pools and trail networks weekly
- Fairfax County quarter-acre lot buyers who value established trees and sidewalks
- Centreville High pyramid families who want Stone Road Park & Ride convenience
Housing & Neighborhoods
Subdivision names reflect county plat and HOA documentation — verify specific address via official GIS.
Centre Ridge
1980s-90s detached and townhomes off Centre Ridge Drive convenient to Centre Ridge Elementary and local shopping.
Consider: Community association with trails and pool — check parking rules.
Sully Station I & II
Popular 1980s-90s townhome and condo corridor near Sully Station Drive with pools and playgrounds.
Consider: Mandatory association — review resale package.
Virginia Run and Sequoia Farms
Premium detached on larger lots near Bull Run with community pools and private trails, some equestrian-friendly edges.
Consider: Larger lots with mature trees — public water and sewer typical.
London Towne West and Newgate
1960s-70s colonials and townhomes off Route 29 with established shade trees and civic association model.
Consider: Older construction — check windows and permit history.
Getting Around
Major roads: Route 29 Lee Highway, Route 50 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Route 28 Sully Road, Centreville Road, Braddock Road, Old Centreville Road. Metro/VRE: No Metro in Centreville — Vienna/Fairfax-GMU on the Orange Line is closest, with Fairfax Connector bus and Park & Ride at Stone Road and Route 29. Check WMATA.com / VRE.org. No commute estimate.
What Buyers Should Know
Centreville is unincorporated Fairfax County with public water and sewer standard. Sully Station II and Centre Ridge have mandatory community associations with pools and tot lots — request resale disclosure. Many homes are 1960s-80s, so check permit history and review flood maps near Cub Run and Bull Run.
Schools
Centreville is served by Fairfax County Public Schools — verify assignment by address. Assignments vary by address and boundaries change. Verify via official locator. We do not rank schools.
What Sellers Should Know
Lead with Route 28 corridor access without Dulles Toll Road, Sully Station pools and trails, Centre Ridge convenience, and Ellanor C. Lawrence Park's 640 acres with trails and historic Walney House. Connectivity via Route 28, Route 29, and Route 50 is the consistent commuting story.
FAQs — Centreville
Is Centreville a town?
No — it's a census-designated place in unincorporated Fairfax County governed by the County Board of Supervisors. The name dates to 1792 for its central location among early routes.
Does Centreville have Metro or VRE?
No Metro or VRE inside Centreville. Nearest is Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Orange Line with Park & Ride at Stone Road and Route 29 and Connector bus service.
Which neighborhoods define Centreville?
Centre Ridge, Sully Station I & II, Virginia Run, London Towne, Newgate, and Sequoia Farms are the core.
What parks serve Centreville?
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park at 5040 Walney Road — 640 acres with 4+ miles of trails and Walney Pond — plus Flatlick Stream Valley and Centre Ridge Park.
Where do Centreville residents shop?
Centreville Crossing, Centre Ridge Marketplace, Virginia Run Shopping Center, and nearby Chantilly Crossing.
Looking for current Centreville market stats? Market stats expire fast — see dated Journal.
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Sources: Fairfax County GIS — Centreville CDP • Fairfax County Park Authority — Ellanor C. Lawrence Park • Fairfax County Public Schools — Boundary Locator • Fairfax Connector — Centreville to Vienna Service · ZIP 20120 — ZIP does not equal neighborhood; verify address via GIS.
Nearby — Explore Around Centreville
Comparing areas? These guides break down governance, lot, HOA, and transit at the address level.
Centreville buyers comparing I-66 value often add Chantilly for tech-corridor commute and
Aldie for newer Loudoun builds. Each connects to the broader Fairfax County hub for schools, commute, and lifestyle comparison.
Chantilly — closer to Dulles Airport and Udvar-Hazy, similar Sully District
View Chantilly →Fairfax — small independent city grid vs Centreville larger county footprint
View Fairfax →Gainesville/Haymarket — further west Prince William, newer construction
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