Chantilly, Virginia Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Chantilly Community & Home Information

Chantilly is located in Western Fairfax County approximately 24 miles from Washington D.C. and is home to the Washington Dulles Airport. The Battle of Chantilly took place during the Civil War on the grounds of the mansion, which is now owned by the International Country Club. Chantilly has a population of approximately 24,000 residents and occupies 12.15 square miles.

The community of Chantilly was named after the Chantilly mansion built by Charles and Cornelia Calvert Stuart on this site in 1817. The name "Chantilly" originated in France with the Chateau de Chantilly, just north of Paris. Cornelia's grandfather, Richard Henry Lee, a statesman and signer of the Declaration of Independence, had previously named his 1763 Westmoreland County plantation "Chantilly". The stone house, possibly an old tavern built in 1823, is all that remains of the Chantilly farm. Chantilly, Virginia and Chantilly, France share a friendly relationship in light of their common name.

Home values range from $320K–$610K with the median sales price of $510K. The best buys can be found in Chantilly’s Dulles South Corridor. Local housing options are diverse—whether the choice is a large or small single family, town home, condo, in a planned community or on a little bit of land—options are available. One of the largest planned communities in Chantilly is South Riding with many amenities and several shopping centers. Browse the newest real estate listings in Chantilly, VA.

Schools & Education

The schools in Fairfax County are divided into five regions with each region organized into geographically based pyramids. Region 5 serves Chantilly with six elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school. Chantilly High School is rated by U.S. News at #21 in the state and #1 in Fairfax County. The graduation rate is 97%. Find homes in Chantilly by school district.

Transportation

The average commute time for Chantilly residents is 31 minutes and will likely improve with the completion of the metro. There are metro buses available as well as the Fairfax County Connector. These will take you between bus stops, the Park & Ride, and the metro. The Dulles Access Road is a good and viable option for getting somewhere quickly or to connect to another major highway.

Events & Activities

There are several places worth exploring in Chantilly. The Dulles Expo Center has a public event almost every weekend throughout the year with the biggest being the antique show and the Sugarloaf Craft Festival. The rich history in and around Chantilly provides many of the area’s noteworthy attractions including—the Sully Plantation, Ox Hill Battlefield Park, Walney Visitor Center, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, The Steven F. Udvar Hazy National Air & Space Museum, and Ticonderoga Farm.

Mustang Sally Brewing Company is worth a stop (they also have a cornhole league that meets on Thursday nights). For the best pupusas around, definitely make time for Cerritos Pupuseria. There may be a wait, but you won’t be disappointed. Also, just a short car ride away is the Manassas Battlefield and George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

Chantilly Day is a big event that occurs annually. The Dulles Expo Center also hosts the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival twice a year. There is something for everyone to love with over 300 artisans displaying and selling unique, handcrafted creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography, as well as live interactive demonstrations with master craftspeople, specialty foods, and entertainment. This is one of the largest craft fairs in the region.

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