A waterfront planned community in Prince William County
Along the southern banks of the Occoquan Reservoir, Lake Ridge offers an active, suburban atmosphere and commuter convenience. The Prince William County planned community has several HOA-maintained parks, pools and sports facilities. Kids can walk to public schools, and there are a few places to launch boats into the reservoir. These community spaces and the 26-mile commute to Washington, D.C., are a major draw for Lake Ridge’s 45,000 residents. “It’s very family-oriented and very commuter-oriented,” says Paula Keiper, a real estate expert with eXp Realty and a former Lake Ridge resident. “There are tons of parks for kids to run around, but there’s also a huge commuter lot, and it’s easy to get to Interstate 95.”
Many homes in Lake Ridge are situated on quiet cul-de-sacs protected by trees.
Lake Ridge is a family friendly neighborhood with many playgrounds for children.
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Homes in Lake Ridge sell for higher than the national median
Lake Ridge is made up of Colonial Revivals, split levels and townhouses built between the 1970s and early 2000s. The HOA must approve any changes to a house’s exterior and the lawn. The median townhouse price here is around $470,000, while the median single-family home price is around $645,000. Both prices are higher than the national median. Heavy rainfall and tropical storms can cause the Occoquan Reservoir to overflow, so homeowners closest to the waterway may need flood insurance.
According to the 2023 Prince William County Police Department’s Annual Report, the county has higher property and violent crime rates than state figures.
Split level homes are a staple in the Lake Ridge neighborhood and surrounding area.
Lake Ridge townhomes provide residents with convenient access to schools and shopping.
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Lake Ridge HOA recreation spaces and the public Lake Ridge Park
Residents are required to pay HOA fees here. The fees provide trash pick-up, snow removal and local roadwork. They also help maintain the two community centers, which are available to rent, and recreation spaces, like the playgrounds, tennis courts and five swimming pools. For additional fees, kids can attend community summer camps, take swimming lessons and join youth sports leagues, like t-ball and soccer.
“Not everyone in Lake Ridge has a boat, but the Occoquan is one of the things this community revolves around,” Keiper says. Locals can launch kayaks and small powerboats off the resident-only Hooes Run Boat Ramp. The 12-mile-long Occoquan Greenway is a county-maintained trail that stretches through Lake Ridge. It starts at the waterfront Lake Ridge Park, a public green space where visitors can launch boats, fish off docks and rent paddleboats. Scull boats race through the water when the Prince William County Rowing Club practices here between June and early November. The park also has a 9-hole golf course and an 18-hole disc golf course.
Make lifelong memories with friends on the golf course in the community of Lake Ridge.
Lake Ridge makes it easy to rent a boat for a day of fishing or simply exploring the lake.
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Lake Ridge has its own commuter lot
The Lake Ridge Commuter Lot is on Minnieville Road. It has 638 parking spaces, which Keiper says are integral to the community. “That lot is how most people get to D.C. They either park there to take the bus to the Woodbridge train station, or they get in a carpool so they can use the I-95’s HOV lanes.” OmniRide bus stops offer rides to Woodbridge train station, about 4 miles southeast. The station is along Amtrak’s Northeast Regional route and Virginia Railway Express's Fredericksburg Line. I-95 is accessible on the southern end of Lake Ridge. D.C. is a 26-mile drive north on I-95 and Interstate 395. The drive can take between 30 minutes and two hours, depending on traffic. Locals can get an E-ZPass to pay for I-95’s tolls and to access the HOV lanes.
Dulles International Airport is about 28 miles north, while Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 24 miles northeast. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, less than 6 miles south, is the closest hospital.
Kids can walk to Prince William County Public Schools
Lake Ridge is zoned for the Prince William County Public Schools district, which earns an A-minus grade from Niche. The community is home to four elementary schools, Lake Ridge Middle and Woodbridge High. “Most kids are close enough to their elementary school to walk there,” Keiper says. “Some kids walk to the middle school and high school, but it's more common to take the bus to those.” Local children and kids outside the community can attend Lake Ridge Creative Preschool.
Lake Ridge Middle faithfully serves the community of Lake Ridge.
Lake Ridge provides quality education to locals with schools like Woodbridge High.
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Community events in Lake Ridge
From movie nights at the pools to the annual yard sale, the Lake Ridge HOA hosts several community events. An egg hunt and petting zoo outside the HOA office celebrate Easter, and kids can get a picture with Santa at the preschool every Christmas.
The Fall Festival in Lake Ridge helps foster a sense of community among residents.
Fall Fest is a great community event for supporting local businesses in Lake Ridge.
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Restaurants in the Occoquan Historic District, shopping at Potomac Mills
Fast-food restaurants, locally owned bars and strip malls with grocery stores line Old Bridge Road in south Lake Ridge. The Occoquan Historic District, less than 3 miles east, is a waterfront downtown with cozy cafes and art galleries in Federal-style buildings dating back to the 1800s. Over 200 stores are in Potomac Mills, an outlet mall less than 5 miles south.
Lake Ridge puts residents a short drive away from popular destinations like Potomac Mills Mall.
Discover fresh produce and more at Giant in the heart of Lake Ridge.
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