Lake Manassas
The Lake Manassas lifestyle
The lake doesn’t allow swimming or boating, but locals can walk along the water or cast a line from the bank. On several instances, citizens in the area have pushed for the lake to open up for recreation, but these efforts have failed, explains Matt Megel, a Realtor with The CAZA Group and a Gainesville resident. Golfers play alongside the lake at each of the neighborhood’s two courses. Stonewall Golf Club is a public 18-hole course that’s commonly used as a wedding venue. Robert Trent Jones Golf Club is a private course designed by the late Robert Trent Jones Sr., a well-known golf course architect who worked on 400 courses around the world. Community recreation amenities include a swimming pool, a tot lot and pickleball courts. The CAP Index Crime Score in the neighborhood is a 1 out of 10, with 10 indicating the highest crime. The score is lower than the national average of 4.Stately homes in a gated community
The community’s winding streets and cul-de-sacs are mostly bordered by large single-family homes built in the 2000s. It’s not uncommon for these Colonial Revivals and new traditional houses to have five or more bedrooms. Homes are spaced apart on lots with a median size of a third of an acre. Prices vary from $480,000 to $1.5 million, though the median sales price is nearly $1 million. Home values in Lake Manassas are strong, but some perceive the styles of the houses as becoming outdated, Megel says. "Some of the architectural trends have gone away from what was popular in 2000." Townhouses on the northeast side of Lake Manassas offer a lower-cost entry point into the neighborhood. Those homes range in price from $710,000 to $840,000. Homeowners can keep up with the latest happenings through the Lake Manassas Connection. The quarterly newsletter shares updates from the Residential Homeowners Association Board of Directors and provides a community calendar. There’s a federally designated flood zone along the shore of Lake Manassas, though houses are generally outside the zone.Waterfront dining at The Brass Cannon
At Stonewall Golf Club, The Brass Cannon restaurant prepares seasonal Southern dishes. Diners can eat by a stone fireplace in the winter or on a shaded patio overlooking Lake Manassas in the summer. A shopping center on the north end of the neighborhood puts Wegmans, Ross and Old Navy a short drive away from residents’ front doors. Megel recommends the barbecue at The Bone, located in the shopping center. On the west side of the neighborhood, holds weekly services and hosts rehearsals by the Gainesville Community Choir. Several other churches are within 5 miles of Lake Manassas, while masjids and Buddhist temples are within 10 miles of the neighborhood.Gainesville High students learn at a modern campus
Children can take classes at Buckland Mills Elementary School and Reagan Middle School, both score 7 out of 10 by Great Schools, with 10 being the highest score. Teens can progress to Gainesville High School, which gets a 6 out of 10. Opened in 2021, the Gainesville High campus has modern features such as a covered amphitheater, lab space for the criminal justice program and a turf athletic field.Pro tournaments at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club often serves as the venue for professional golf tournaments. In September 2024 it hosts the Solheim Cup, a competition between professional American and European golfers every other year. The course is the four-time venue for the Presidents Cup, a recurring matchup between two teams, one made up of American pros and the other consisting of international golfers.Straight shot to I-66
Residents can drive U.S. Route 29 to additional shopping at the Virginia Gateway shopping center, which houses Target, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Giant Food supermarket. Route 29 leads to Interstate 66, which motorists can take to Washington, D.C., about 40 miles away. There’s no public transportation accessible from Lake Manassas.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Monika Kumar
Monika Kumar
Responds QuicklyPearson Smith Realty, LLC
(844) 896-2166
38 Total Sales
1 in Lake Manassas
$1,023,000 Price
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Cynthia LoPresti
Cynthia LoPresti
Century 21 Redwood Realty
(720) 807-9610
62 Total Sales
1 in Lake Manassas
$691,654 Price
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Shawna Moore
Shawna Moore
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(571) 520-0832
123 Total Sales
2 in Lake Manassas
$800K - $930K Price Range
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Lou Rangel
Lou Rangel
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(571) 520-7581
58 Total Sales
1 in Lake Manassas
$910,000 Price
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Frank Schofield
Frank Schofield
Summit Realtors
(571) 496-9249
333 Total Sales
1 in Lake Manassas
$1,050,000 Price
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Wes Stearns
Wes Stearns
M.O. Wilson Properties
(703) 782-3072
332 Total Sales
1 in Lake Manassas
$899,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Vint Hill Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
Conway Robinson State Forest
Red House Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Peacock Park
Vint Hill Village Green
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Vint Hill Farms Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lake Manassas | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lake Manassas Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Manassas, Gainesville sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Manassas, Gainesville over the last 12 months is $320,000, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$340,000
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$570,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$320,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$260,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
48
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$235
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
659
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2004
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,822
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,859
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,641
Median Age
51
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$213,053
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$215,885
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.5%
College Graduates
73.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 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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