Just south of Tyson’s Corner, with its own Metro Station and the Washington and Old Dominion Trail running through it, Dunn Loring is perhaps one of the most convenient communities in NOVA. “It’s this little enclave sandwiched between Vienna and Falls Church in a hip shopping area,” says Heather Reis-Platter, Realtor at KW United Falls Church and resident of Dunn Loring for 25 years. Her advice to people considering moving to the area? “Don’t forget about it!” This tucked-away community might be small, but its highly rated schools, diversity of housing styles and vicinity to Washington, DC make it worth considering.
Dunn Loring Metro Station is a vital link in the region's public transportation network.
A local walks into the Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro.
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Shopping at Tyson’s Corner and dining at Mosaic
Tyson’s Corner, a sprawling shopping complex, is just outside Dunn Loring. Here, residents can pick up groceries at Whole Foods or Lidl, peruse high-end goods at Louis Vuitton and Chanel, pop between shops like Gap and Barnes & Noble, or catch a movie at AMC Tysons Corner 16. “Everyone in NOVA is going to Tyson’s Corner. It’s a huge area,” Reis-Platter says. Just south of Dunn Loring, the Mosaic District has more shopping and dining options, including Our Mom Eugenia, an authentic Greek restaurant decorated with pops of blue, and B Side, a hip modern spot serving charcuterie and cocktails.
Our Mom Eugenia is an unforgettable dining experience for those living in Dunn Loring.
Enjoy the day of shopping & dinning at Tysons Corner near Dunn Loring.
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Ranches and split-levels to Colonials and contemporary
Home styles in Dunn Loring range from ranch and split-levels built in the 1950s and '60s to brick Colonial Revival and contemporary homes built between the 1980s and 2000s filling out the area’s larger lots. Homes typically start at $1 million and range to $2 million, though some brick townhomes along Cedar Lane and Electric Avenue range from $850,000 to $900,000. “The newer homes are all unique. You’re seeing more Craftsman and farmhouse styles, and independent builders are putting them in,” Reis-Platter says. Many single-family houses have five or more bedrooms, two-car garages and details like finished basements and back decks.
Dunn Loring features homes large and small for different lifestyles.
Fall in love with the picturesque homes throughout the Dunn Loring neighborhood.
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Students attend highly rated Fairfax County public schools
Students in the area often attend Stenwood Elementary School for kindergarten through sixth grade and Kilmer Middle School for seventh and eighth grade. Both schools earned an A grade from Niche. Students progress to George C. Marshall High School, which earned an A-minus. The high school offers the International Baccalaureate diploma program and is home to Marshall STEM Academy, which offers students opportunities to earn certifications, licenses and college credit in career fields like information technology and engineering. “Most of the kids go to one high school, so everyone knows the people they grew up with,” Reis-Platter says. “A lot of the schools in NOVA are highly rated, and Marshall High School is in the top ten in NOVA.”
George C. Marshall High School in Tysons Corner has been serving the community since 1962.
Kilmer Middle School is a public school in Vienna, VA.
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Dunn Loring Park and the Washington and Old Dominion Trail
Dunn Loring has a handful of community parks in its wooded landscape, including Dunn Loring Park. Dunn Loring Park has a playground, tennis courts, and picnic areas among mature shade trees. The Washington and Old Dominion Trail, a 45-mile mixed-use pedestrian path also known as “W&OD,” also goes through Dunn Loring. Along an old rail bed, the W&OD’s paved trail is enjoyed by cyclists, runners and walkers. Horseback riders can also use the 30-mile gravel path running parallel to the trail. Sandburg Road has a trail access point and a small gravel parking lot.
Enjoy a scenic bike ride on the W&OD trail in Dunn Loring neighborhood.
Enjoy a friendly game of tennis at Dunn Loring Park in Dunn Loring.
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Attractions and events at the Mosaic District
“The way I explain it to people is that you have your choice of activity in Dunn Loring. You have Tyson’s Corner, downtown Vienna, downtown Falls Church, the Mosaic District, and you can hop on the Metro and go into downtown DC,” Reis-Platter says. In the Mosaic District, locals can wander between vendors of locally grown produce, baked goods and more every Sunday at Freshfarm Farmers Market, or bring a lawn chair and blanket to enjoy a movie on the lawn on summer Thursdays. The Mosaic District also has lawn games, a splash pad and open space to hang out on a nice day. Each Fall, the Dunn Loring Improvement Association hosts Dunn Loring Day, where town residents gather for a barbecue and potluck to catch up and discuss what they want to see in their community.
Commuting to Washington, D.C.
Many residents are within walking distance of the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro station, which takes riders 13 miles east to Washington, DC on the Orange Line. For those that prefer to drive, Interstate 66 borders Dunn Loring on the south. Leesburg Pike on the community's north end also takes residents from Tyson’s Corner to Alexandria.
Dunn Loring Metro Station is a convenient way of getting around from day to day in Dunn Lorring.
Dunn Loring Metro Station is a vital link in the region's public transportation network.
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