What Ashburn Farm Is
Ashburn Farm was developed starting in 1986 on the former Gray Dairy Farm. It covers 1,283 acres bordered by the W and OD Trail on the north, Ashburn Road on the east, Belmont Ridge Road on the west, and the Dulles Greenway on the south. The HOA is at 21400 Windmill Drive in Ashburn.
What Changes With Price and Size
The community has about 3,844 homes total, including single family, townhouses, condos, and apartments. That mix is why it feels like a small town inside a larger suburb. Greater Ashburn includes Ashburn Farm plus Ashburn Village, One Loudoun, Brambleton, and Lansdowne.
HOA, Amenities, and Lots
Size and age trade against each other. In Ashburn Farm you will see mostly 1988 to 2002 townhomes around 1,600 to 2,200 square feet and patio single family homes around 1,800 to 2,400 square feet on smaller lots. In greater Ashburn at a similar price point you will see newer 2013 to 2024 townhomes near One Loudoun and Brambleton with rooftop decks and alley load garages.
Schools and Getting Around
Amenities are the draw in Ashburn Farm. There are three outdoor pools at Windmill, Golden Meadow, and Hay Road, plus 12 tennis courts, basketball, soccer, baseball, tot lots, ponds, and about 28 miles of trails. Base HOA dues were historically lower for condos and higher for townhomes and single family, with current dues verified in the resale packet. Ashburn Village nearby has an indoor Sports Pavilion that runs year round, while Ashburn Farm pools are seasonal.
Which One Fits
Schools feed to Belmont Station, Cedar Lane, and Sanders Corner elementary, Trailside, Eagle Ridge, and Belmont Ridge middle, and Stone Bridge and Broad Run high. Always verify on the LCPS locator at lcps.org by street address. Commute is Silver Line from Ashburn Station, with about 10 minutes to Dulles Airport and 55 to 65 minutes to Metro Center depending on time of day. Loudoun County runs local buses 374 and 375 fare free to Ashburn Metro.
Neither one wins on its own. Ashburn Farm trades new build gloss for proven turnover, larger lots in spots, and mature trees. Greater Ashburn trades lot size for newer finishes and closer walk to One Loudoun retail. For this price range, condition wins. Fresh paint, flooring, and a clean patio often show faster than original 1988 finishes, even at a lower list price.
Search live Ashburn homes and Sterling homes in the Cities We Serve hub for current inventory. Sources: Ashburn Farm Association at 21400 Windmill Drive, LCPS locator, WMATA Silver Line Extension brochure, Loudoun County Commuter Services.
Text Cornerstone Realty Group at (571) 441-1031 for a 5-minute take on Windmill, Golden Meadow, and Hay Road blocks and a 90-day comp set.
FAQ
What is Ashburn Farm?
Ashburn Farm was developed starting in 1986 on the former Gray Dairy Farm. It covers 1,283 acres bordered by the W&OD Trail on the north, Ashburn Road on the east, Belmont Ridge Road on the west, and the Dulles Greenway on the south. The HOA is at 21400 Windmill Drive in Ashburn.
How big is the community?
About 3,844 homes total: single-family, townhouses, condos, and apartments. That mix is why it feels like a small town inside a larger suburb. Greater Ashburn includes Ashburn Farm plus Ashburn Village, One Loudoun, Brambleton, and Lansdowne.
How do the homes compare at a similar price point?
In Ashburn Farm you'll see mostly 1988-to-2002 townhomes around 1,600 to 2,200 square feet and patio single-family homes around 1,800 to 2,400 square feet on smaller lots. In greater Ashburn at a similar price point you'll see newer 2013-to-2024 townhomes near One Loudoun and Brambleton with rooftop decks and alley-load garages.
What amenities does Ashburn Farm offer?
Three outdoor pools at Windmill, Golden Meadow, and Hay Road, plus 12 tennis courts, basketball, soccer, baseball, tot lots, ponds, and about 28 miles of trails. Base HOA dues were historically lower for condos and higher for townhomes and single-family, with current dues verified in the resale packet. Ashburn Village nearby has an indoor Sports Pavilion that runs year-round, while Ashburn Farm's pools are seasonal.
What about schools and commute?
Schools feed to Belmont Station, Cedar Lane, and Sanders Corner elementary; Trailside, Eagle Ridge, and Belmont Ridge middle; and Stone Bridge and Broad Run high: always verify on the LCPS locator at lcps.org by street address. Commute is Silver Line from Ashburn Station, with about 10 minutes to Dulles Airport and 55 to 65 minutes to Metro Center depending on time of day. Loudoun County runs local buses 374 and 375 fare-free to Ashburn Metro.
Which one should I pick?
Neither one wins on its own. Ashburn Farm trades new-build gloss for proven turnover, larger lots in spots, and mature trees. Greater Ashburn trades lot size for newer finishes and a closer walk to One Loudoun retail. At this price range, condition wins: fresh paint, flooring, and a clean patio often show faster than original 1988 finishes, even at a lower list price.