Chantilly, VA Real Estate & Community Guide
Fairfax County · Defense/Intel employment · Near Dulles Airport · Route 28 corridor
Quick Facts: Chantilly, VA
Chantilly, Virginia — Key Details
What It's Like Living in Chantilly, VA
Chantilly's defining characteristic is its position at the intersection of two major employment drivers: Dulles Airport and the Route 28 defense and intelligence corridor. NRO and NGA maintain major facilities in the area; Booz Allen, SAIC, Leidos, and Northrop Grumman have significant Chantilly presences. This creates a workforce housing market that is both structurally stable and commuter-oriented.
The community itself offers newer housing stock, Westfield Shopping Center on Route 28, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park trails, and proximity to Bull Run Regional Park. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center — the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum annex at Dulles — is one of the region's most notable cultural destinations.
Homes & Neighborhoods in Chantilly
Established Chantilly planned communities from the 1980s–1990s with strong community pools, trail access, and well-maintained common areas.
Well-regarded for its larger SFH lots and community identity on the western side of Chantilly — consistent demand from defense sector professionals.
Newer planned community spanning Chantilly/Ashburn with a town center concept, community pools, and newer construction. Popular with buyers seeking more modern housing stock.
Things to Do in Chantilly, VA
Udvar-Hazy Center
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum annex at Dulles — one of the region's premier free cultural destinations
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
Hiking trails, historic farm, and nature programs — a popular Chantilly outdoor destination
Westfield & Dulles Town Center
Route 28 commercial corridor; Dulles Town Center mall ~15 min; One Loudoun (Ashburn) ~15 min
Bull Run Regional Park
One of Northern Virginia's largest parks — ~15 min from central Chantilly
Route 28 Corridor
Proximity to major defense and technology employers — a key commute advantage for many Chantilly residents
Buying & Selling in Chantilly, VA
Buying a Home in Chantilly
Chantilly's 2025 price softening (-3.4% YoY) creates genuine buyer opportunity in a community with strong long-term employment fundamentals. The Route 28 and Dulles corridor are not going anywhere — defense and intelligence employment provides structural demand. Buyers can find more negotiating room in Chantilly than in comparable Fairfax County communities further east. Silver Line access is improving via the nearby Herndon/Innovation Center station.
Search Chantilly HomesSelling in Chantilly
Chantilly sellers should work with agents who understand the Route 28 employment story and can communicate the community's commuter advantages clearly. Proximity to major defense employers, Dulles Airport, and the Silver Line should anchor your marketing narrative. Samantha Bard's AI-enabled strategy ensures your home reaches the defense and tech sector buyers who drive demand in this corridor.
Get My Home's ValueWhy Work With Samantha Bard in Chantilly
Samantha Bard is a Northern Virginia REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty, serving buyers and sellers across Chantilly and the broader DC Metro area. She brings deep local market knowledge, an AI-enabled listing strategy, and a client-first approach to every transaction.
Her approach is calm, strategic, and grounded in honest data. She tells you what the market actually supports and executes with precision from listing day through closing.
Samantha Bard, REALTOR® · Coldwell Banker Realty
VA License #0225198344 · ABR · SRS
Chantilly, VA Real Estate — FAQ
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