Mantua
Suburban Neighborhood in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax City County 22003, 22031
Neighborhood Reviews
Homes sit on large lots in Mantua
Homes built between the 1950s and 2020s line Mantua’s wide roads. Dense oak and pine tree canopies typically cover split-levels and ranch-style houses. Winding driveways lead to Colonial Revivals and New Traditional homes, often sitting on quarter- to half-acre lots. Houses usually have three to six bedrooms. Prices tend to be higher than Fairfax’s average $750,000 selling price. Buying here can cost between $875,000 and $1.3 million. Townhouses and condos can sell in the $350,000 to $750,000 range.Dinner parties at the Mantua Swim and Tennis Club
Neon-blue umbrellas shade lounge chairs around the pool at the Mantua Swim and Tennis Club on Pentland Place. The Mantua Marlins swim team practices in the lap lanes during the summer, while youth tennis duos and adult pickleball leagues can play year-round on the paddleball courts. Though it’s not required for locals to join the club, Wonus says most do. “It’s the social hub. If you don’t join, you probably won’t know as many people in the neighborhood.” She adds that swimming and tennis aren’t the club's only activities. “Every year, I rent out the clubhouse, cook up some filet mignons in the kitchen and host a dinner party for all the people who’ve recently moved to the neighborhood.” Membership costs $645 per year, though there’s currently a 4-year-long waitlist to join.Highly rated Fairfax County Public Schools
Children can attend Mantua Elementary School, Frost Middle School and Woodson High School, which all earn A grades from Niche. The high school has Advanced Placement classes like African American history, music theory and French. St. Ambrose Dual Language Catholic School, about a mile southeast of the neighborhood, offers a Spanish immersion program for kindergarten through eighth grade students. The Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus is 3 miles south.The Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail is at Eakin Park
Sweet gum, red maple and white oak trees cover 57-acre Eakin Park, which stretches through Mantua’s core. A portion of the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail runs through the park. The 40-mile-long trail spans the entirety of Fairfax County, starting at Great Falls National Park and ending at the Occoquan Regional Park. As hikers, bikers and joggers trek through Eakin Park, they’ll pass by the rocky Accotink Creek, a playground and a baseball diamond where the Fairfax Little League often plays.Walking and driving around Mantua
Though most residential streets in Mantua don’t have sidewalks, Wonus says locals still walk. “Every time I look out my window, I see somebody walking and pushing a baby stroller. Kids also walk and bike to Mantua Elementary School.” She adds that this is possible because of the community’s traffic conditions. “There’s tons of speed bumps, and the whole neighborhood is under a 25-mph speed limit.” Drivers can hop on Interstate 66, making D.C. a 17-mile drive east. Depending on traffic, the drive can take 30 minutes to an hour. Several Fairfax Connector and Metro bus stops are in the neighborhood, and the Vienna Metro station is about 3 miles north. It follows the Orange Line, reaching downtown D.C. with a 40-minute trip. Dulles International Airport is 20 miles northwest. A cancer institute, a Level 1 trauma center and other medical facilities make up the 117-acre Inova Fairfax Medical Campus on Gallows Road. The hospital is one of Fairfax County’s top employers, providing over 9,000 jobs. Wonus says many hospital employees live in Mantua. “People either commute to D.C., or they work at Inova. It’s a great location for doctors on call because driving there takes less than 10 minutes.”Shopping at Fair City Mall, restaurants in The Mosaic District
In the neighborhood's southwestern corner, Trader Joe’s and Staples anchor the Pickett Shopping Center, and over 40 stores fill the Fair City Mall. The open-air shopping center is home to retailers like HomeGoods, Burlington and Marshalls. Though there’s plenty of shopping nearby, Wonus says most locals head north of the neighborhood to The Mosaic District for dining. “It’s a walkable development that opened in 2018, and I know a bunch of my neighbors will walk there on Friday or Saturday night to go out to eat.” Bottles stock ceiling-high shelves in the MacMillan Whisky Room, which also serves burgers, steak and fried chicken. Baristas make lattes and serve up soft-serve ice cream at Mom & Pop, located in an all-glass building. Shoppers will find places like Target, Lululemon and Sephora in the district’s contemporary-style storefronts. The Mosaic District also hosts the FreshFarm Farmers Market every Sunday year-round.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Heather Reis-Platter
Heather Reis-Platter
EXP Realty, LLC
(571) 520-7914
37 Total Sales
4 in Mantua
$524K - $1M Price Range
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Adriana Rossi
Adriana Rossi
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Redwood Realty
(202) 410-8614
52 Total Sales
1 in Mantua
$235,000 Price
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MJ Frazier
MJ Frazier
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(571) 556-7958
102 Total Sales
1 in Mantua
$635,000 Price
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Cathy Paulos
Cathy Paulos
Coldwell Banker Realty
(240) 433-7215
77 Total Sales
1 in Mantua
$765,000 Price
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Dinora Chacon
Dinora Chacon
Real Broker, LLC
(571) 556-8251
95 Total Sales
1 in Mantua
$255,000 Price
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Troy Sponaugle, Troy Property Group
Troy Sponaugle, Troy Property Group
Samson Properties
(202) 902-6353
221 Total Sales
4 in Mantua
$380K - $890K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Pine Ridge Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Thaiss Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Mantua Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Eakin Community Park (Mantu Section)
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Eakin Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Grills
Sally Ormsby Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/18/2017
Niche Review
Mantua is a safe, family-friendly neighborhood with good public schools such as Mantua Elementary School and Robert Frost Middle School.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mantua | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mantua Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mantua, Fairfax sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Mantua, Fairfax over the last 12 months is $945,000, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$968,000
Median Sale Price
$945,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,163,750
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$620,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$259,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
136
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
33%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$329
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,776
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,779
Significantly above the national average
1,938
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,597
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
981
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
751
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,037
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 171 - 3pm
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Saturday, May 171 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jun 12 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,798 - $2,578 per month
- Pinewood Plaza Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 665+ Sq Ft
- 3963 Persimmon Dr
- Fairfax, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,959
Median Age
40
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$138,113
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$166,943
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
College Graduates
64.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
16
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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