Neighborhood Spotlight: Virginia Oaks
A lake-centered Prince William County community where a scenic lake, walking trails, clubhouse, and pool create a setting that feels like a weekend retreat âÃÂàevery day of the week.
Life Around the Lake
Virginia Oaks is centered around a scenic lake that defines the community's character. Homes are nestled among wooded hillsides and along the shoreline, connected by a network of walking trails that circle the water. The community clubhouse, pool, and playground overlook the lake, making it the heart of neighborhood life âÃÂàwhere summer days mean splashing in the pool, jogging the trails, and gathering with neighbors.
Built primarily from the mid-1990s through the 2010s, Virginia Oaks offers a mix of traditional colonial and craftsman-style single-family homes on generous lots with mature landscaping. Many homes enjoy lake views or deeded lake access, commanding a premium that reflects the enduring appeal of waterfront living.
Located in Gainesville, the community benefits from proximity to the Virginia Gateway retail corridor, I-66, and the growing Prince William County jobs base âÃÂàall while maintaining a peaceful, retreat-like atmosphere that residents describe as the best of both worlds.
Virginia Oaks at a Glance
A Community That Moves Together
Virginia Oaks' lake and trail network shapes daily life. Walkers, joggers, and families with strollers are a constant presence on the paths that wind around the water. The clubhouse hosts community events and private gatherings, while the pool is the summer social hub. Minutes away, Gainesville's retail and dining at Virginia Gateway, Atlas Walk, and the Shops at Stonewall provide every convenience âÃÂàfrom grocery runs to date-night dinners.
Barbara Jennings âÃÂàYour Trusted Advisor for Virginia Oaks
I'm Barbara Jennings, a real estate advisor with eXp Realty, with over 20 years of experience. Virginia Oaks' lake premiums, lot values, and section-specific character are factors I know intimately âÃÂàand my 100-point marketing plan helps sellers capitalize on the community's unique appeal.
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Prince William County, VA Real Estate: Current Market Data
Updated September 3, 2026Prince William County remains one of the region's busiest markets as of September 24, 2026, with about 935 active listings (the strongest June inventory in five years), roughly 668 homes pending, a $599,450 median sold price (up 3.4% year over year), and homes selling in about 18 days. Inventory growth gives buyers real selection while genuinely well-priced homes still sell quickly.
Area-level data for Prince William County, updated September 24, 2026. PWAR's June 2026 report (published July 10) shows active listings at 935 at month-end, up about 21% year over year and a five-year June high, with 663 closed sales in June, up 18.2%. The May 2026 median sold price was $599,450, up 3.4% year over year, and average days on market held near 18 days in April and May. Redfin tallies roughly 668 pending listings countywide, while its February reading showed a $555,000 median with a 41-day median days on market. The September 2026 county report publishes in mid-October. 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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