Convenience, entertainment and historical parks in this Northern Virginia suburb
Located 25 miles west of Washington, D.C., and 5 miles south of Dulles International Airport, Chantilly is known for its convenience. “Tons of commuters live here because they can drive to D.C. and even Dulles if they work out of town a lot,” says Kimberly Ramos, a Realtor with Keller Williams Commercial who has sold several homes in the area. Locals can reach D.C. via Route 50, which bisects the community, or drive to a nearby Metro station. But with museums and entertainment spaces, like the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center and the Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly’s 23,000 residents can enjoy more than just a convenient location. “It’s a great place for families because the public schools are highly ranked, and it’s a really active area because of all the hiking trails and historical parks.”
Dulles Expo Center is a major attraction with all sorts of events that draws people to the area of Chantilly.
Enjoy some peace and quiet outdoors in one of the many parks in Greenbriar.
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Chantilly homes sell quickly
Chantilly’s earliest homes are Colonial Revivals, split levels and townhouses from the 1980s. Development continues today with contemporary-style townhouses and New Traditional detached houses. Compared to Fairfax County’s median $750,000 home price, the median single-family home price here is $970,000, while the median townhouse price is $671,000. Houses typically sell after 17 days on the market, which is faster than the national average of 44 days.
According to FBI data, Fairfax County’s property and violent crime rates are consistently lower than state and national figures.
Stunning craftsman home with beautiful landscaping located on Smithfield Place in Pleasant Valley.
Townhomes in Chantilly put residents close to shopping centers and other amenities.
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Driving to D.C. on Route 50 may take a while
Route 50 connects with Interstate 66, making D.C. about a 25-mile drive east. Ramos says commute time can vary. “If you leave at 5 a.m., you can get to D.C. in about 45 minutes. But if you leave around 7 or 8 [a.m.] like everyone else, you can end up sitting in traffic for like two hours.” Fairfax Connector bus stops offer rides across the county, and several Metro stations are nearby. Less than 8 miles north, the Herndon Metro station follows the Silver Line, reaching downtown D.C. in about an hour. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is less than 4 miles east.
Around 800 flights operate out of Dulles International Airport per day. Flight paths cross Chantilly, and locals often hear plane noise. However, Ramos says this isn’t a huge nuisance. “The noise becomes part of people’s everyday life, and it just kind of fades into the background.”
Chantilly is home to a few major employers, including the American Registry for Internet Numbers, which manages the distribution of IP addresses. Ten miles north, Reston has offices for companies like Rolls-Royce and Google.
Events at the Dulles Expo Center and historic aircraft at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Taking up 100,000 square feet, the Dulles Expo Center in south Chantilly hosts conferences, trade shows and events like the NOVA Wine Expo. Over 300 painters, jewelry makers and other artists showcase their work at the Capital Art & Craft Festival, held at the center three times a year. Locals can also visit the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, which holds airplanes and spacecraft that are too big for the National Air and Space Museum in D.C. It has over 3,000 artifacts, including the Enola Gay, the Boeing plane that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima during World War II.
Come join in the festivities of the La Vang Lunar New Year at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly.
The National Air and Space Museum explores the history of flight near Oak Hill.
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Highly rated Fairfax County Public Schools and several Catholic options
Chantilly is zoned for Fairfax County Public Schools, which receives an A from Niche. The district serves around 179,850 students with a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio.
The community has several Catholic schools, including the A-rated St. Timothy School for prekindergarten through eighth grade and the A-plus-graded St. Paul VI Catholic High School. Shepherd Christian School, serving kindergarten through eighth grade, and Pinnacle Academy, serving prekindergarten through high school, also receive A pluses.
John Champe High School is a public four-year high school serving Chantilly.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School serves students in Loudoun County.
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Hiking paths and golf courses in Chantilly
Locals can expect all four seasons, with humid summers and mild winters. Chantilly’s hiking paths are a part of Fairfax County’s 334-mile-long trail network. Cub Run Stream Valley Park Trail passes by the Dulles Gateway Dog Park and the Cub Run Rec Center, which offers workout classes, a basketball court and an indoor pool. Rocky Run Spring Valley Trail stretches through the 650-acre Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, where smokehouses and mills still stand from when the green space was cattle and tobacco farm during the 18th and 19th centuries. A few golf courses surround the community, including the 18-hole Chantilly National Golf & Country Club. The International Country Club, which opened in 1961, also has an 18-hole course.
Tee off into an unforgettable afternoon at Pleasant Valley Golf Club in Chantilly.
Follow the path into a dreamy wooded area at Cub Run Stream Valley Park Trail.
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The Sully Plantation and the Ox Hill Battlefield are now parks
Throughout the 1700s, several plantations were located on what is now Chantilly. Sully Plantation was once owned by Richard Bland Lee, northern Virginia’s first congressman. The preserved estate is now known as the Sully Historic Site, a living history museum with exhibits on the enslaved people who lived there. It also hosts events like the Antique Car Show.
Part of The Battle of Ox Hill, Fairfax County’s only major Civil War conflict, was fought in Chantilly. In 1862, Union Troops stopped Confederates from advancing to D.C. Memorials and historical signage commemorate the event at the 5-acre Ox Hill Battlefield Park.
Sully Historic Site will have you step back into history in Chantilly.
Take a scenic hike throughout the Ox Hill Battlefield Park.
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Shopping centers in nearby Fairfax
Locally owned breweries, big-box grocery stores and other chain retailers make up Chantilly’s several strip malls. Larger shopping centers are also nearby in Fairfax, less than 20 miles east. The Fair Oaks Mall has over 160 stores and restaurants, while the Mosaic District is an outdoor destination for boutiques and upscale dining.
Discover the unique shops and restaurants that Chantilly has to offer.
Reston Town Center is just minutes away from shopping and dining near Oak Hill.
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