Chantilly Homes for Sale & Real Estate Guide
Chantilly centers at Route 50 and Route 28 in western Fairfax County, with a small slice into southeastern Loudoun. It's bordered by South Riding to the west and Dulles Airport to the north — a large CDP that mixes 1970s-90s neighborhoods with Dulles Technology Corridor jobs and big-format retail.
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 Chantilly
- Dulles Technology Corridor commuters who want Route 28 access without toll road
- Trail users who value Flatlick Stream Valley Park inside the neighborhood
- Chantilly High pyramid families on the Fairfax side with Loudoun alternative nearby
- Udvar-Hazy Center and Expo Center proximity for aviation and event access
Housing & Neighborhoods
Subdivision names reflect county plat and HOA documentation — verify specific address via official GIS.
Brookfield and Brookfield Woods
1970s-80s detached and townhomes around Lees Corner Road with large trees and mid-sized lots tied to Brookfield Elementary.
Consider: Established construction — verify deck permits.
Greenbriar and Ponds at Woodburn
Planned community straddling Route 50 with townhomes and detached around Middle Ridge Drive, twin pools and trails.
Consider: Civic association common areas — review fee structure.
Flatlick and Flatlick Station
Townhome pockets around Stringfellow Road and Flatlick Branch walkable to Flatlick Stream Valley trailheads.
Consider: Stream valley buffers near Flatlick Run.
Westfields and Arcola Fringe
Townhome and condo clusters near Westfields corporate corridor and Dulles Expo Center, close to Dulles Tech jobs.
Consider: Corporate adjacency — daytime commuter volume on Route 28.
Getting Around
Major roads: Route 50 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Route 28 Sully Road, Westfields Blvd, Centreville Road, Wall Road, Willard Road. Metro/VRE: No Metro inside Chantilly — Innovation Center and Dulles Airport Silver Line stations are closest, with Connector bus to Wiehle-Reston East. Check WMATA.com / VRE.org. No commute estimate.
What Buyers Should Know
Chantilly is a CDP, not a town. Fairfax County portion is on public water and sewer, Loudoun's South Riding slice is on Loudoun Water. Flatlick Stream Valley is a protected corridor near Stringfellow Road — check buffers — and most housing has no historic overlay, so HOA status is the main governance question.
Schools
Chantilly 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 50 and Route 28 interchange providing Dulles Technology Corridor and airport access, Flatlick Stream Valley paved trails inside neighborhoods, and Chantilly Crossing and Sully Plaza retail. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is a genuine landmark anchor buyers recognize.
FAQs — Chantilly
What defines Chantilly location?
Chantilly centers at Route 50 and Route 28, bordered west by South Riding in Loudoun, north by Dulles Airport, east by Greenbriar, and south by Centreville.
Does Chantilly have Metro?
No Metro inside Chantilly proper. Nearest Silver Line stations are Dulles Airport and Innovation Center with Connector buses to Wiehle-Reston East.
What county is Chantilly in?
Majority is in Fairfax County within Sully District. A portion with Chantilly mailing — South Riding — is in Loudoun County with Loudoun schools and services.
What neighborhoods make up Chantilly?
Brookfield, Greenbriar, Poplar Tree Estates, Meadows of Chantilly, Westfields, and South Riding just over the Loudoun line.
Where do Chantilly residents shop and recreate?
Chantilly Crossing and Sully Plaza for grocery and service retail, plus The Field at Commonwealth. Parks include Flatlick Stream Valley and Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.
What schools serve Chantilly?
Fairfax County Public Schools Chantilly High pyramid including Brookfield, Greenbriar East/West, Poplar Tree, and Rocky Run Middle. Loudoun portion uses LCPS — verify by address.
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Sources: Fairfax County GIS — Chantilly CDP • Fairfax County Park Authority — Flatlick Stream Valley • Fairfax County Public Schools — Boundary Locator • VDOT — Route 50 and Route 28 Corridor · ZIP 20151 — ZIP does not equal neighborhood; verify address via GIS.
Nearby — Explore Around Chantilly
Comparing areas? These guides break down governance, lot, HOA, and transit at the address level.
Chantilly tech corridor connects to Herndon for Silver Line proximity and
South Riding for Loudoun family amenities. Each connects to the broader Fairfax County hub for schools, commute, and lifestyle comparison.
Centreville — east neighbor, similar Route 28/29 grid, fewer corporate parks
View Centreville →Herndon — town governance vs CDP, W&OD and Silver Line adjacency
View Herndon →South Riding — actual Loudoun master-planned with golf, Toll Brothers identity
View South Riding →