Suburbs beside Prince William County's Rural Crescent
Linton Hall is one of the westernmost residential communities in Prince William County; beyond it are mainly undeveloped lots and preserved agrarian countryside, often called the Rural Crescent. “It’s this ordinance from the late 1990s,” says Mehadi Hassan, a real estate agent with NBI Realty LLC who has over 18 years of experience in Northern Virginia. "The county decided to keep much of the land out west rural and natural." Buyers here can find large single-family homes on spacious lots while living between Gainesville to the west, which has nearby entertainment at Jiffy Lube Live and plenty of retail, and Manassas to the east, which offers community events and a vibrant downtown district with local bars and restaurants.
The rising cost of living in D.C.-adjacent Northern Virginia enclaves such as Fairfax County and Loudoun County has spurred recent growth in communities like Linton Hall. According to the census, from 2000 to 2010, there was a 300% increase in new residents when the area was first developed. In 2020, the population was 41,754, a 16.8% rise from 2010. Prince William County is part of Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley,” a major tech and IT job hub. The county hosts 48 data centers as of 2023, and Linton Hall hosts Iron Mountain's Virginia data centers off Hayden Road.
Tranquil living in Linton Hall's charming cul-de-sac communities.
Relaxing fishing sessions at Victory Lake offer peace in Linton Hall.
Experience the tranquility of Linton Hall's surrounding farmland landscapes.
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Suburban homes from the early 2000s
Most homes were built in the late 1990s or later and often come with attached garages. The housing market consists of single-family homes and townhouses priced from $525,000 to $900,000, varying by square footage. A drive through Linton Hall reveals several organized subdivisions along gridded streets, lined with Colonial Revival and Craftsman-style homes. “There’s not too much more expansion projected due to the Rural Crescent being next to town,” Hassan says. Recent crime stats for Linton Hall are not readily available.
Spacious colonial homes offer the right amount of space for larger families within Linton Hall.
Enticing large colonials are available for new homebuyers to purchase in Linton Hall.
Multi-level townhomes are great for first-time homebuyers or renters in Linton Hall, VA.
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Civil War battlefield parks and small nature trails through Linton Hall
Broad Run Trail branches off Hunting Cove Place and snakes along the churning creek at Rocky Branch, so residents can enjoy a small unpaved nature trail in their backyards. Most subdivisions feature small pocket parks and community pools, usually maintained by a local HOA. Locals can also learn about Civil War history at Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, east of Nokesville Road. This 140-acre park was the site of two battles between Confederate and Union forces, and locals can hike along a 2-mile trail or take a guided tour of the battlegrounds. Five miles west of Linton Hall is Prince William Golf Course, a public club offering 18 holes of golf, a pro shop and private lessons. Near Gainesville, the popular Jiffy Lube Live, the largest outdoor amphitheater in the Greater D.C. area, can host 25,000 guests for nationally touring musicians and standup comedians.
Take a serene walk with your dog through Linton Hall along the Braemar Nature Trail.
Linton Hall's picturesque waterfront houses offer a perfect blend of luxury and nature.
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Gainesville or Manassas for shopping runs and dinner dates
Right at home is the Braemar Village Center strip mall, with small restaurants and a supermarket for quick shopping runs. Four miles west in Gainesville is Virginia Gateway mall, filled with big-box retailers, upscale restaurants and taverns in the smaller Promenade at Virginia Gateway to the south. Seven miles east of Linton Hall is a trendy district of breweries and local establishments in Old Town Manassas, where locals can grab dinner and drinks and walk over to Harris Pavilion, which hosts summer concerts.
Discover convenience and variety at Braemar Shopping Center, serving the Linton Hall community.
Enjoy sizzling hot delicious food in Foxborough neighborhood.
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Highly rated Prince William County Public Schools
Prince William County Public Schools serve Linton Hall's public-school students. The district is rated an A-minus on Niche, which also ranks it as the third-most-diverse public school district in Virginia. Private options include the Catholic Linton Hall School, a coed institution teaching preschool through eighth grade.
Linton Hall's Chris Yung Elementary School offers a quality education to all young learners.
Exceptional education at Linton Hall School, a cornerstone of the Linton Hall community.
Unity Reed High School has an excellent athletics program near Independence neighborhood.
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Interstate 66 leads to Washington in an hour or less
Due to Linton Hall’s suburban environment and a lack of public transit, most of its residents are car dependent. Commuters can take Interstate 66 just 36 miles east to reach Washington, D.C., which takes a little under an hour, depending on traffic. Dulles International Airport is 24 miles north and offers domestic and international flights.
Interstate 66 is a vital part of Virginia's transportation network close to Linton Hall.
The town of Linton Hall in Prince William County is a great place to live, work and play.
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On average, homes in Linton Hall, VA sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Linton Hall, VA over the last 12 months is $584,990.
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