Queensdale

Thoughtfully carved within dense Virginia forestland, the residential Queensdale community offers generous lots and upscale homes, built across a range of decades from the ‘80s through the 2010s. Because it’s situated in a quiet pocket where Ridgefield Road and Dale Boulevard meet, residences are removed from busy through-traffic, and properties are connected by paved walkways that often curve into cul-de-sacs.

You can find cozy town houses here for under $375,000; however, most homes are single-family Colonial-style beauties ranging from $600,000 to $900,000. You can also find a four-bedroom built in 2014 for around $700,000. Expansive, fenced backyards make room for playscapes and pups, and similar architectural styles create a harmonious ambience. The community feels contemporary, and residences feature a variety of gabled rooflines, neutral siding with brick fronts, and over-garage bonus rooms. Well-tended lawns with established trees lead to thick forest buffers, and bay and bow windows offer serene views. Most have multiple-car garages, some are updated with pools, and long covered porches invite relaxation and conversation.

Depending on your address, public-school students can start their journey at Martin Luther King, Jr. or Sonnie Penn elementary schools before heading to Stuart M. Beville Middle. Older students move on to C.D. Hylton High which earns a B+ grade from Niche and boasts a soccer program that scored a state championship in 2021. Nearby Prince William Academy offers a private PK-8 option.

One of the neighborhood’s signature resources is the Prince William Ice Center, where Potomac Patriots hockey players train and compete. A shaded bench dedicated in honor of Coach Connie Weiser celebrates the memory of this beloved community mentor. R.J. Ziegler, General Manager and Owner of the Potomac Patriots and the Prince William Ice Center, says, “This facility was built in 2012 to serve area hockey and figure skating organizations. We’re the only full-service ice facility in the entire Prince William County. In addition to two sheets of ice, we also have a café, pro shop and arcade. Plus, we offer activities for all ages, so residents come here for public skating, our Learn-to-Skate classes, or to play ice hockey. We’re also an integral resource for community fundraisers for schools, churches, and other groups.”

For outdoor recreation, Queensdale’s landscape is peppered with benches under full-bloom trees along sidewalks leading to a community playground. And just across Dale Boulevard, residents play soccer and baseball at Andre Leitch Park, home of the largest splash pad in Northern Virginia. This popular aquatic playground is filled with wading pools, slides and a shore lounge with a full snack bar. Day passes and multi-visit punch passes are available for purchase, and residents can reserve the pavilion for parties. The park is bordered by Neabsco Creek, and several trail heads are accessible here to hike a 3-mile trail through the Neabsco Greenway.

Sidewalks trim Dale Boulevard, so you can opt to walk or bike to Mapledale Plaza which is well-stocked with familiar eateries, salons and professional services. For authentic Mediterranean-fusion cuisine, residents enjoy savory kabobs and handcrafted bread, or colorful mixed greens and rice specialties, at Kabob G Grill and Kabob Factory. Kabob G also offers a party room with a pink velvet chaise and gold-curtain backdrop that makes a great setting for event pics. And when you’re replenishing your own kitchen, you can grocery shop at Giant in the same shopping center. Mapledale Plaza is also home to the family-owned Nova Tropicals, a handy go-to for residents with high-end home aquariums.

Sheetz is conveniently located in the neighborhood, so it’s a cinch to fuel up for commuting, weekend trips or errands. And if you prefer public transportation, you can catch a Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission bus at the Dale Boulevard stop to destinations throughout Northern Virginia.

Quiet and easygoing Queensdale is a convenient place to enjoy long walks, local sports and a pleasant suburban vibe.

Written By

Lia Girard

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Anthony Pesa