Neighborhood Spotlight: Wellington
A mature Prince William County community where large wooded lots, a scenic lake, community pools, tennis courts, and decades of established character create a neighborhood people stay in for the long haul.
Where Space and Character Meet
Wellington is one of Prince William County's most enduringly popular mature communities âÃÂàa neighborhood where large, wooded lots and established homes with genuine character set the tone. Built primarily from the 1980s through the early 2000s, Wellington offers the kind of space âÃÂàboth inside and out âÃÂàthat's increasingly hard to find in Northern Virginia. Half-acre and larger lots are common, and mature oaks and maples canopy many streets.
The community's amenities are comprehensive: two swimming pools, tennis courts, a clubhouse, playgrounds, and walking trails that connect to a scenic community lake. The lake serves as a focal point for recreation and relaxation âÃÂàwhether you're fishing from the bank, walking the shoreline path, or simply enjoying the view. It's the kind of feature that elevates a neighborhood from "nice" to "memorable."
Wellington is served by Prince William County Public Schools and benefits from proximity to the retail and dining of Gainesville and Bristow. For commuters, the I-66 corridor and Route 29 provide direct routes to Fairfax, Arlington, and Washington, D.C.
Wellington at a Glance
Rooted and Established
Walking through Wellington, you feel the difference that decades of maturity bring. The trees are tall, the yards are established, and the neighborhood has a settled confidence that new construction communities can only aspire to. The community pools host summer swim seasons, the tennis courts see regular play, and the lake trail is a daily ritual for many residents. It's a neighborhood where people plant roots âÃÂàand stay.
Barbara Jennings âÃÂàYour Trusted Advisor for Wellington
I'm Barbara Jennings, a real estate advisor with eXp Realty, with over 20 years of experience. Wellington's lake premiums, lot sizes, and established-home values require the kind of local market knowledge I've built over two decades. My 100-point marketing plan is designed to showcase homes like Wellington's to the right buyers âÃÂàthose who value space, character, and community.
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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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