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South Riding

South Riding

Located in Loudoun County

$886,469 Average Value
$298 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

HOA amenities and D.C. commuter convenience in this Loudoun County community

Once home to wheat farms and soybean crops, South Riding still maintains some of its natural beauty despite having just over 33,000 residents today. The 18-hole South Riding Golf Club meanders behind homes built within the last 20 years, and 6 miles of walking trails stretch across the rolling, lush landscape. Playgrounds, tennis courts and pools are other recreation spaces that help make this Loudoun County community a close-knit place to live. “There’s an HOA, so people can really get to know their neighbors at all the community events and parks,” says Desiree Rejeili, a Realtor with Samson Properties who has sold several homes in the area. She adds that South Riding is also geared toward Washington, D.C., commuters. “It’s right along Route 50, and there’s a park-and-ride lot in the community, so it’s easy to get to nearby Metro stations.”

South Riding provides quiet suburban living with big city amenities.
South Riding provides quiet suburban living with big city amenities.
Fall in love with the picturesque homes throughout the Woolsey neighborhood.
Fall in love with the picturesque homes throughout the Woolsey neighborhood.
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Homes sell quickly in South Riding

South Riding is made up of New Traditional detached homes, townhouses and condos built between the early 2000s and 2020s. Development is ongoing, with several contemporary-style properties still under construction. The HOA must approve exterior changes, like paint colors and roof updates. The median price for a townhouse here is about $679,000, while the median price for a single-family home is around $1,020,000. Both prices are higher than the national median. Condos typically cost between $400,000 and $550,000. Homes here sell in about 8 days, which is faster than the national average.

According to FBI data, Loudoun County's property and violent crime rates are consistently lower than state and national figures.

South Riding provides housing options friendly to all budgets.
South Riding provides housing options friendly to all budgets.
Stunning McMansions are common throughout the majority of South Riding.
Stunning McMansions are common throughout the majority of South Riding.
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The community's HOA hosts an Easter-egg hunt and Oktoberfest

There are monthly HOA fees here. Prices vary for detached homes, townhouses and condos, though none exceed $110. Fees cover trash pickup and the maintenance of community recreation spaces, like the dog park, disc-golf course and fishing piers on manmade ponds. Several parks with playgrounds, picnic tables and sports facilities are sprinkled around the community. Kids can take swimming lessons at one of four pools and hunt for Easter eggs at the South Riding Center during the annual Spring Fling. Locals can enjoy beer and pretzels during Oktoberfest at the Town Green, which also hosts the summer concert series. The 18-hole South Riding Golf Club is semi-private, with tee times for members and the public. Though locals aren’t required to join the club, Rejeili says it’s rare that they don't. “Most people own golf carts here because they’re club members.” Dulles South Recreation and Community Center is another public facility in the area. It has fitness equipment, a rock climbing wall and an indoor pool. In June, the HOA fills the center’s parking lot with carnival rides and funnel cake stands for the Celebrate South Riding event. South Riding experiences all four seasons, with muggy summers and mild winters.

Kids will love to learn how to swim at Aqua-Tots in South Riding.
Kids will love to learn how to swim at Aqua-Tots in South Riding.
Immerse yourself in breathtaking views from South Riding Golf Club.
Immerse yourself in breathtaking views from South Riding Golf Club.
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South Riding has a park-and-ride lot to get to nearby Metro stations

D.C. is a 29-mile drive east on Route 50 and Interstate 66. Rejeili warns that getting into the city may take a bit. “During rush hour, traffic is very stop-and-go,” she says. “If you leave your house or work super early, you can get to D.C. in about 45 minutes. But if you’re driving in that nine-to-five period, you may be on the highway for 2 hours.” Hundreds of technology companies have offices in Ashburn, 11 miles north, and the Innovation Center Metro station is 10 miles in the same direction. It follows the Silver Line, typically getting to downtown D.C. in under an hour. The East Gate Park-and-Ride Lot has a little over 200 parking spaces. Commuters can park here and hop on a Loudoun County Transit bus to get around the county and to nearby Metro stations.

Stone Springs Hospital Center is 4 miles west, and Dulles International Airport is less than 10 miles north. South Riding is in Loudoun County’s Airport Impact Overlay District, which means flight paths pass over the area, and residents often hear plane noise.

Highly rated Loudoun County Public Schools

South Riding's students can attend schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which earns an A grade from Niche. The district educates around 81,600 students, and there are four elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school in South Riding. St. Paul VI Catholic High School earns an A-plus grade.

St Paul VI Catholic School.
St Paul VI Catholic School.
Welcome to Mercer Middle School,  teaching students 6-8 in Stone Ridge, Virginia.
Welcome to Mercer Middle School, teaching students 6-8 in Stone Ridge, Virginia.
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Grocery shopping and dining in South Riding

South Riding is home to several strip malls. A chain grocery store, Asian restaurants and some nationally known retailers fill South Riding Market Square, while South Riding Town Center has more locally owned restaurants and an Indian grocery store. Several wineries and breweries are less than 10 miles away, and Fair Oaks Mall, about 9 miles west, has 160 stores.

South Riding residents enjoy close proximity to a variety of stores and restaurants.
South Riding residents enjoy close proximity to a variety of stores and restaurants.
Residents of Woolsey enjoy the convenience of nearby stores to pick up the essentials.
Residents of Woolsey enjoy the convenience of nearby stores to pick up the essentials.
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Area Facts

Number of Homes
106
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
2019
Months of Supply
15.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,497
Significantly above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,319
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 9
    Open Sat 10AM - 5PM

    42470 Fawn Meadow Place, Chantilly, VA 20152

    $1,550,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 5,405 Sq Ft
    • 42470 Fawn Meadow Place
    • New 22 days ago

    Luxury Pool Home in Dawsons Corner | 5,400+ SF | Gourmet Kitchen | Walk-Up Basement | Chantilly VAStep through the front door and into a home that has been transformed at every level — from the resort-caliber mineral pool and outdoor kitchen to the two-story family room with coffered ceilings and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace surround. This is not a spec home with builder-grade finishes.

    Arun Yeruva Maram Realty, LLC

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  • Sunday, May 10
    Open Sun 11AM - 1PM

    25280 Lake Shore Square Unit 205, Chantilly, VA 20152

    $419,500

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,058 Sq Ft
    • 25280 Lake Shore Square
    • Unit 205
    • New 9 days ago

    Open House 11-1 Sunday, May 10. Newer HVAC and Water Heater!! 1 Car Garage & Driveway! Set against a peaceful lakeside backdrop in the sought-after South Riding community, this inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo offers a blend of privacy (no units BELOW or ABOVE), comfort, style, and everyday convenience. The lower level entry provides a welcoming foyer with a storage closet, garage access and a

    Cristina Dougherty Paul Wesley Real Estate

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  • Saturday, May 9
    Open Sat 12PM - 2PM

    43487 Town Gate Square, Chantilly, VA 20152

    $485,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,536 Sq Ft
    • 43487 Town Gate Square
    • New 3 days ago

    Welcome to this impeccably maintained 2015-built luxury condominium nestled in the highly sought-after East Gate III community of Chantilly. This bright and airy villa-style home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms across more than 1,500 square feet of modern living space, complemented by a private attached garage and driveway. The gourmet kitchen shines with premium granite

    Chris Hall EXP Realty, LLC

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Neighborhoods in South Riding

Property Mix - Square Feet

Rental Home Trends

Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,463
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,500
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,300

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
11''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®®

40 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®®

50 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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