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Oak Grove

Oak Grove

Suburban Neighborhood in Virginia

Loudoun County 20164, 20166

$633,484 Average Value
$298 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Big changes coming to doorstep of Washington Dulles International Airport

Oak Grove consists of only 1,000 houses northeast of Washington Dulles International Airport, but it’s unlikely it’ll stay that way for long. The Loudoun County government recently approved a major development in this unincorporated community 30 miles from Washington, D.C. Called Rivana at Innovation Station, the mixed-use community will bring 460,000 square feet of retail, a performing arts theater and thousands of apartments to the southeast corner of Oak Grove. The project, expected to be operational by 2027, would be the latest to transform the area. When Jack Dye opened Jax Automotive in the neighborhood 30 years ago, the business was surrounded by trees, he says. Today, there are townhouses to the north and a mass of industrial buildings to the west.

Townhouses along Oakgrove Road

Houses are bunched in the northeast corner of the neighborhood, where townhouse communities line either side of Oakgrove Road. Some of these colonial-inspired townhouse complexes are run like condo communities, with annual dues and a board. Most communities come with amenities that include swimming pools, playgrounds and outdoor paths with fitness equipment. Prices start around $440,000, climbing to $700,000. At the north end of Oakgrove Road is a single loop of detached homes with Colonial Revival and Cape Cod features. Price tags for those houses vary from $845,000 to $940,000.

Beautiful treelined townhomes in Oak Grove neighborhood.
Beautiful treelined townhomes in Oak Grove neighborhood.
Well landscaped townhomes in Oak Grove.
Well landscaped townhomes in Oak Grove.
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Cyclists and horses travel the W&OD trail

Despite the growth over the years, Oak Grove’s houses still back up to “the skinniest park in Virginia.” Nearly every home is within a mile of the trailhead for Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, a 45-mile trail that follows a defunct railroad bed. Walkers, bikers and bladers can travel the paved path through woodlands and past painted murals, while equestrians clomp down the parallel gravel trail on horseback. Golfers can choose to tee off at the semiprivate Sterling Golf Club to the north or the public Herndon Centennial Golf Course to the east. Locals have to drive 10 miles to reach Algonkian Regional Park, but it’s possible to spend all day at the 830-acre greenspace on the bank of the Potomac River. Kids play at Volcano Island Waterpark, while adventurers set out on the serene waterfront. “I don’t think I’ve ever been where I haven’t seen someone out in a kayak or a paddleboard,” says Amanda Davidson, an associate broker at Real Broker who has been selling homes in the region for more than 15 years.

Collins Aerospace backs STEM program at Sterling Middle

Students are zoned to Loudoun County Public Schools, ranked the fourth-best Virginia school district by Niche. Children can start at Forest Grove Elementary School, graded a B-minus by Niche. Kids may progress to C-plus-rated Sterling Middle School and Park View High School, graded a B. Students at Sterling Middle can participate in the school’s STEM program which includes classes and projects in computer science and space science. This program receives support from companies operating nearby, such as Amazon and Collins Aerospace.

Sterling Middle School offers a quality education to children living in Oak Grove.
Sterling Middle School offers a quality education to children living in Oak Grove.
Park View High School provides a quality educational experience for students in Oak Grove.
Park View High School provides a quality educational experience for students in Oak Grove.
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Thirty miles to Washington, D.C.

Residents live within 4 miles of Washington Dulles International Airport, which flies to 140 domestic and international destinations. The airport’s flight paths generally don’t route planes directly over Oak Grove, limiting noise. The noisiest aspects of the neighborhood are State Route 606 and State Route 28, though most homes are at least 500 yards from the highways. The 30-mile commute to Washington, D.C., along State Road 267 can take up to an hour and 10 minutes. Commuters may catch the train at Loudoun Gateway Metrorail Station, 4 miles away, to reach Washington, D.C., in about 75 minutes.

Shopping in nearby Herndon

The town of Herndon sits immediately to the east, providing plenty of shopping within 2 miles of Oak Grove. Locals can stop along Elden Street to pick up groceries from Fresh World supermarket, shop at Kohl’s or catch a movie at AMC Worldgate 9 theater. Back in Oak Grove, a pair of Pakistani restaurants serve lunch and dinner within 5 minutes of residents’ front doors. In addition to Jax Automotive, Dye owns TJ’s Diecast Toys in Oak Grove. Dye named the store after his son when he was 8 years old, and Dye’s son still helps run the store when he’s home from college. Locals also have a Wawa gas station, dry cleaner and Dunkin’ coffee shop within a mile of their homes. There’s not much nightlife, though Crooked Run Fermentation pours beer, wine and cider until 11 p.m. on the weekends. Hindu Temple of Virginia and Oak Grove Baptist Church offer places to worship in the neighborhood, while masjids and synagogues are within 5 miles.

Discover the bustling hot spots of activity for people looking for excitement in Oak Grove.
Discover the bustling hot spots of activity for people looking for excitement in Oak Grove.
Oak Grove is home to a variety of businesses ready to serve the community.
Oak Grove is home to a variety of businesses ready to serve the community.
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Food, comic book events at Dulles Town Center

TJ’s sponsors a local diecast club with 600 members, and the store usually hosts meetings and toy shows on Sundays. “Last Sunday we had about 400 people here,” Dye says. Residents can find a way to spend a weeknight or a weekend at Dulles Town Center, a shopping and dining complex 4 miles away. It hosts events weekly, from arts clubs to cooking classes. There are annual events too, such as the amassing of food stalls at May’s DMV Halal Market and the gathering of costumed attendees at Nova Comic Con in June.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Washington Dulles International

13 min drive

Bus

Davis Drive & Sally Ride Drive

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Glenn Dr & Carpenter Dr

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Shaw And International

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Shaw Rd & International Dr

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Glenn Dr & Sally Ride Dr

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Shaw Rd & Holiday Dr

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Oak Grove US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$565,000
Median Single Family Price
$892,500
Median Townhouse Price
$602,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$298
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Months of Supply
2.60
Median List Price
$589,700
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
449
Median Year Built
2001
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,162
Significantly above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,307
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,494

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,416
Median Age
37
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$177,040
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$202,215

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
69.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
81.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
1''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

10 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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