Lansdowne Woods vs Potomac Green

Overview

Lansdowne Woods of Virginia and Potomac Green by Del Webb are two of Loudoun County’s largest gated 55+ addresses—but they attract different ownership preferences. Lansdowne Woods (Leesburg, IDI Group, built 2004–2014) is condominium-only with approximately 1,120 units and a roughly 48,000 sq ft clubhouse with an indoor pool. Potomac Green (Ashburn, Del Webb/Pulte, built 2004–2014) mixes single-family, villa, and condominium homes—approximately 1,363 residences—around a roughly 29,000 sq ft clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools and tennis courts.

Two budgeting traps show up constantly. First, Lansdowne Woods HOA fees in recent listings span roughly $509–$1,577 per month by building and unit type—averages mislead. Second, golf at the adjacent Lansdowne Resort is not owned or operated by Lansdowne Woods. Potomac Green’s recent MLS HOA context is a tighter band around $288–$340 per month, still subject to resale-packet confirmation.

Roya Delaney starts this comparison with a simple filter: condo-only Leesburg living versus mixed-product Del Webb living in Ashburn—then amenities and unit-level dues.

Who each community fits

Lansdowne Woods

• You want gated condominium living in Leesburg with a very large on-site clubhouse (~48,000 sq ft) and indoor pool.
• You are prepared to underwrite HOA fees at the unit level because recent listing ranges are wide (~$509–$1,577/mo).
• Lock-and-leave condo ownership matters more than having single-family or villa options inside the same community.

Potomac Green

• You want Del Webb’s gated Ashburn campus with the option to choose single-family, villa, or condominium living.
• Indoor and outdoor pools plus tennis courts on a ~29,000 sq ft clubhouse campus match your recreation plans.
• You prefer a narrower recent MLS HOA band (~$288–$340/mo) as a budgeting starting point, still confirmed in writing.

Side-by-side differences

Decision framework

1. Decide product type before comparing clubhouses. If you need a detached or villa home, Lansdowne Woods cannot provide it—Potomac Green can. If you are certain you want condo-only living, Lansdowne Woods becomes the clearer Leesburg candidate in this pair.
2. Budget at the unit level for Lansdowne Woods. The $509–$1,577 recent listing range means two similar-looking units can have very different monthly dues; never use a community average.
3. Separate lifestyle marketing from ownership facts on golf. Lansdowne Resort golf is adjacent and separate from the Lansdowne Woods HOA. If golf is essential, verify access independently—or look at communities where golf access is part of the documented amenity story.
4. Compare amenity use patterns on tour: Lansdowne’s larger indoor-pool clubhouse versus Potomac Green’s indoor/outdoor pools and tennis. Visit at the times you would actually use the facilities, then re-check HOA packet numbers for the specific homes you like.

Considerations

• Both are large gated Loudoun communities with overlapping 2004–2014 build eras—condition and updates still vary building by building or street by street.
• Leesburg versus Ashburn changes daily errands, medical routes, and family drive times even when both feel “Loudoun central.”
• Condo questionnaires and rental rules matter more at Lansdowne Woods; product-type exterior matrices matter more when shopping Potomac Green villas or single-family homes.
• HOA figures from listings are approximate in both communities—resale packets control the final monthly obligation.

Frequently asked questions

Explore these communities

• Lansdowne Woods community page
• Potomac Green community page
• Loudoun County 55+ hub
• Northern Virginia 55+ comparison guide
• Contact Roya Delaney
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