Manassas Homes for Sale & Real Estate Guide
City of Manassas (20110) is an independent city — distinct from City of Manassas Park (20111) and Prince William County Manassas mailing (20109/20112). Three separate jurisdictions share the name.
Manassas is an independent city surrounded by Prince William County, with a much larger Manassas mailing area that's unincorporated county. The historic core is Old Town around the railroad depot, with suburban subdivisions spreading to Sudley, Liberia, and Prince William Parkway.
Served by City of Manassas, Manassas Park, and Prince William County schools — verify by address. County: City of Manassas and Prince William County. Verify any address via official GIS and district locator. No commute estimates relied upon.
Why People Consider Manassas
- Old Town buyer who wants walkable grid to shops, trains, and market without needing Route 28
- VRE commuter who wants the Manassas Line terminus with Vienna Metro connection via OmniRide
- Battlefield adjacency buyer who values trails and open space near Manassas National Battlefield Park
- County lot size with City convenience when jurisdiction is understood
Housing & Neighborhoods
Subdivision names reflect county plat and HOA documentation — verify specific address via official GIS.
Old Town Manassas
93-acre historic district with grid streets, brick sidewalks, museum, and year-round farmers market around the depot.
Consider: Historic overlay review in City core; mixed-use zoning nearby
Wellington / Point of Woods West
1980s-90s brick colonial neighborhoods off Liberia and Prince William Parkway near community pools and trails.
Consider: City vs County tax line can split adjacent streets
Battlefield Park Estates / Yorkshire
1970s detached ramblers and colonials near Manassas National Battlefield Park entrance with mature trees and larger setbacks.
Consider: Battlefield viewshed and easements near park boundary
Sudley / Bull Run / Bridlewood
Eastern county subdivisions near Sudley Road with townhome and detached mix and community paths.
Consider: Sudley corridor traffic and stream buffers
Getting Around
Major roads: Sudley Road Route 234, Prince William Parkway Route 294, Centreville Road Route 28, Liberia Avenue, Lee Highway Route 29, I-66 at Exit 47. Metro/VRE: No Metro in Manassas; VRE Manassas is the terminus in Old Town, with bus connections to Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metro. Check WMATA.com / VRE.org. No commute estimate.
What Buyers Should Know
Manassas is split — City of Manassas is its own independent city with its own taxes and permits, while most Manassas mailing addresses are actually Prince William County. Both are typically public water and sewer inside the core. Old Town Historic District has ARB review for exteriors, and some western sections have mandatory HOAs. No Metro — plan for VRE or bus to Vienna Metro.
Schools
Manassas is served by City of Manassas, Manassas Park, and Prince William County schools — verify by address. Assignments vary by address and boundaries change. Verify via official locator. We do not rank schools.
What Sellers Should Know
Lead with Old Town — depot, museum, farmers market, and VRE — plus Parkway and Route 234 access to I-66 and battlefield adjacency for eastern neighborhoods. Clarify City vs County early so buyers understand taxes and schools.
FAQs — Manassas
Is City of Manassas the same as Manassas with a PWC address?
No. City of Manassas is an independent city surrounded by Prince William County. Many 20109 and 20111 addresses say Manassas but are county-governed with county taxes and schools. Check the parcel, not just the ZIP.
What is Old Town Manassas?
The 93-acre historic district with 206 contributing buildings, bounded by Quarry, Prescott, Fairfax, and the railroad — museum, farmers market, and VRE depot at its heart.
Does Manassas have Metro?
No Metro inside. VRE Manassas Line ends in Old Town at 9431 West Street, with Broad Run nearby. OmniRide links to Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Orange Line.
Which schools serve Manassas addresses?
City of Manassas Schools for City parcels, Manassas Park City Schools for Manassas Park, and PWC Schools for county addresses. Always verify by address.
What roads define Manassas?
Sudley Road Route 234, Prince William Parkway Route 294, Centreville Road Route 28, Liberia Avenue, and Lee Highway Route 29, with I-66 at Exit 47.
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Sources: City of Manassas and Prince William County — Jurisdiction and GIS • Virginia Department of Historic Resources — Manassas Historic District • Virginia Railway Express — Manassas Station • VDOT — Route 234 and Route 28 corridor · ZIP 20110 — ZIP does not equal neighborhood; verify address via GIS.
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