The short answer
Buying a home in Centreville, VA means buying in western Fairfax County, along I-66 and Routes 28 and 29 near Bull Run. Housing is mostly townhomes and single-family homes in planned communities, plus condos, with many homes in HOAs. Bright MLS reports Fairfax County as a whole: in September 2026 the county’s median sold price was $749,750, up 5.6% from a year earlier, and active listings were up 35.6% (Bright MLS).
Where is Centreville?
Centreville is an unincorporated community in western Fairfax County, mainly in ZIP codes 20120 and 20121. It sits where I-66 meets Route 28 and Route 29, with Bull Run and the Prince William County line to the west. Bull Run Regional Park, run by NOVA Parks, is on its western edge, and Manassas National Battlefield Park is just across the county line. Historic Centreville Park preserves part of the old crossroads village. There is no Metrorail station in Centreville; Fairfax Connector buses serve the area.
What kinds of homes are in Centreville?
- Townhomes: a large share of the housing, in communities built mostly from the 1970s onward.
- Single-family homes: many in larger planned communities with HOAs, such as Little Rocky Run, Virginia Run and Sully Station.
- Condos: garden-style and mid-rise buildings, often near the main commercial corridors.
Because so much of Centreville was built as planned communities, HOA fees, rules and amenities vary a lot from one neighborhood to the next.
What is the Fairfax County market like right now?
Fairfax County, September 2026 vs. September 2025, per Bright MLS:
- Closed sales: 897, down 5.9%
- Median sold price: $749,750, up 5.6%
- Median days on market: 16 days, up 1 day
- New pending sales: 846, down 18.7%
- New listings: 1,167, up 3.3%
- Active listings: 2,326, up 35.6%
- Months of supply: 2.31, up 0.56 months
Active listings were up 35.6% from a year earlier, so buyers generally had more homes to compare. These are countywide figures; Centreville and its mix of townhomes and single-family homes can look different.
What should buyers check before buying in Centreville?
- HOA documents. Review fees, rules, reserves and architectural guidelines.
- Commute. Test your drive on I-66, Route 28 or Route 29 at rush hour, and check I-66 Express Lanes and commuter bus options.
- Flood risk and drainage. Check flood zone status near Bull Run, Cub Run and other streams.
- Nearby development. Check Fairfax County planning records for road and building projects near a home.
- School boundaries. Confirm assigned schools for a specific address with Fairfax County Public Schools.
- Mailing address vs. location. Confirm the exact location of any home, since nearby communities share similar addresses.
How do I find the best buyer’s agent in Centreville, VA?
Look for an agent who knows western Fairfax County’s planned communities, reads HOA documents closely, tours new listings quickly, and explains inspections and contract deadlines in plain language. Read the written buyer brokerage agreement, including how compensation works, before you sign.
Frequently asked questions
Is Centreville its own town? No. Centreville is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County.
What ZIP codes are in Centreville? Mainly 20120 and 20121.
Is there Metro in Centreville? No. There is no Metrorail station in Centreville. Fairfax Connector buses serve the area.
What kinds of homes are in Centreville? Mostly townhomes and single-family homes in planned communities, plus condos.
What is the median home price in Centreville, VA? Bright MLS does not publish a Centreville-only figure. Fairfax County’s median sold price was $749,750 in September 2026, up 5.6% from a year earlier (Bright MLS).
Who is a buyer’s agent for Centreville? I’m Kevin Muir with Compass, and I help buyers in Centreville and across Fairfax County.
Sources
- Bright MLS, September 2026 Housing Market Report, Washington, D.C. Metro (data as of Oct 6, 2026; September 2026 vs. September 2025).
- Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®, Market Statistics: September 2026, released Oct 16, 2026.
- Fairfax County Public Schools, Boundary Locator.
- Fairfax County, official website (planning, zoning and real estate tax information).
- NOVA Parks, Bull Run Regional Park.
- Fairfax Connector, official website (bus routes).
Thinking about Centreville? Reach out and we can plan a first round of tours.
Kevin Muir · Compass
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