Annandale, Virginia
A richly diverse Fairfax County community inside the Beltway known for its renowned Korean dining scene, established neighborhoods, and strong value relative to nearby Arlington and McLean.
A Great Place to Call Home in Fairfax County
Annandale is a well-established Fairfax County community that attracts buyers for its strong combination of location, schools, and commuting convenience. With its established neighborhoods, well-maintained homes, and access to Northern Virginia's best amenities, Annandale consistently delivers strong value and quality of life.
The community benefits from its position within Fairfax County ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàhome to one of the nation's best public school systems, a robust job market, and excellent public services. Residents enjoy the suburban comfort of tree-lined streets and neighborhood parks alongside easy access to major employment centers across Northern Virginia and Washington DC.
Homes in Annandale typically range from $500K ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂà$1M+, offering a mix of architectural styles and home types suited to first-time buyers, move-up families, and those looking to right-size. The community's established character, strong schools, and convenient location make it a consistently popular choice for buyers across multiple demographics.
Annandale at a Glance
The Ideal Annandale Buyer
Annandale appeals to buyers who want an Inside-the-Beltway location at a more accessible price point, with rich cultural diversity, excellent international dining, and established neighborhoods with character.
Families
With strong schools, safe neighborhoods, and community amenities, Annandale is an excellent choice for families at every stage ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàfrom first-time buyers to those needing more space.
Commuters
The location offers convenient access to major commuting routes, making Annandale an ideal home base for professionals working across Northern Virginia and Washington DC.
Value Seekers
Annandale offers strong value relative to nearby communities ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàbuyers get more home, more lot, and the same great Fairfax County services and schools at a more accessible price point.
Homes, Schools & Local Highlights
The Annandale real estate market features a mix of well-maintained single-family homes, townhomes, and condos ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàoffering options for buyers across different budgets and life stages. School assignments should always be verified through Fairfax County Public Schools or by contacting me directly.
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Fairfax County, VA Real Estate: Current Market Data
Updated September 3, â2026Fairfax County holds the deepest inventory in Northern Virginia as of September 24, 2026: about 2,102 active homes at a 2026 high, roughly 1,601 pending, and a county median sale price near $813,000 (up 3.4% year over year on the trailing-three-month reading). Inventory at a 2026 high gives buyers genuine leverage, while a growing share of listings sit 30 days or longer, so sellers who price to the current data and market broadly see the strongest results.
Area-level data for Fairfax County, updated September 24, 2026. Active house inventory reached 2,102 in the week ending September 15, 2026, a 2026 high and about 28% above the same week in 2025 (Bellacasa Partners tracker), with roughly 1,601 homes pending (Redfin). NVAR's August 2026 report for Northern Virginia (Fairfax and Arlington counties plus nearby cities) put the median sold price at $765,000, up 2.0% year over year, while Redfin's county median is about $813,000 over the trailing three months (up 3.4%) and Zillow's average home value is $760,599. Weekly data for mid-August showed about 19 median days on market for under-contract houses and Zillow reports about 12 days to pending; as of September 9, about 58% of active houses had been listed 30 days or more. The official September 2026 county report publishes in mid-October (NVAR). 30-year fixed mortgage rate 6.95% (Freddie Mac, week ending September 17, 2026, the latest published reading), up from 6.76% the prior week.
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