55+ Communities in Northern Virginia: Complete Guide

What is a 55+ community in Virginia?

A 55+ community is a residential development where at least one occupant per household must be 55 years of age or older. These communities are protected under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA).

Under HOPA guidelines, at least 80% of occupied units must have at least one resident who is 55 or older, and the community must publish policies demonstrating intent to operate as 55+ housing. Each community sets its own occupancy rules, so buyers should confirm specifics with the HOA and a knowledgeable REALTOR before making an offer.

Northern Virginia's 55+ market includes communities across Loudoun, Prince William, Fairfax, Fauquier, and Frederick counties. Understanding HOPA basics helps you compare options on equal terms.

Northern Virginia counties overview

NOVA 55 Homes covers 18 active adult communities across five counties in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Loudoun County includes Ashburn, Sterling, Leesburg, and Lovettsville. Prince William County includes Haymarket, Gainesville, Bristow, Manassas, and Dumfries. Fairfax County includes Vienna-adjacent and Lorton options. Fauquier County includes Warrenton-area communities. Frederick County includes Trilogy at Lake Frederick.

• Loudoun County 55+ communities
• Prince William County 55+ communities
• Fairfax County 55+ communities
• Fauquier County 55+ communities
• Frederick County 55+ communities

How to choose: location vs amenities vs price

Start with location: commute time, proximity to family, and access to healthcare and shopping matter as much as on-site amenities.

Review each community page for builder and home type, then request the HOA resale packet to confirm amenities, fees, and age-qualification rules before you tour or make an offer.

Use our homepage value calculator to compare recent sale trends, then work with a 55+ specialist to narrow your list.

• Home value estimator

Builders represented in Northern Virginia 55+ communities

Del Webb (Pulte): Potomac Green, Carter's Mill, Heathcote Village.

Toll Brothers (Regency): Regency at Creekside, Regency at Dominion Valley.

K. Hovnanian (Four Seasons): Four Seasons at Ashburn, Four Seasons at Historic Virginia, Vint Hill Manor.

Lennar: Heritage Hunt Country Club, Heritage Highlands.

Ryan Homes: Suffield Meadows.

Pulte Homes / Del Webb: Spring Hill.

Shea Homes (Trilogy): Trilogy at Lake Frederick.

Brookfield Homes / Patriot Homes: Dunbarton at Braemar.

Beazer Homes / Drees Homes: Central Parke at Lowes Island.

IDI Group: Lansdowne Woods.

Airston Group: Liberty Grove.

Porten Homes: Saintsbury Plaza.

Condo and villa vs single-family

Condominium-focused communities include Four Seasons at Ashburn, Central Parke at Lowes Island, Lansdowne Woods, Saintsbury Plaza, and Liberty Grove.

Del Webb communities such as Potomac Green, Carter's Mill, and Heathcote Village offer villa and single-family options; Potomac Green also includes condos.

Single-family-focused communities include Regency at Creekside, Vint Hill Manor, and Trilogy at Lake Frederick. Heritage Hunt and Regency at Dominion Valley offer multiple home types.

Heritage Highlands offers attached villas only and does not have a community pool. Liberty Grove and Saintsbury Plaza also do not have community pools.

Confirm garage size, maintenance inclusions, and HOA coverage for lawn care and exterior work in the resale packet for any community you consider.

Cost overview

Home prices vary by county, home type, and community. Use the NOVA 55 Homes value calculator for median price-per-square-foot trends by community.

Always request a resale packet and review HOA fees, assessments, and included services before making an offer.

• Home value estimator
• Request a personalized valuation

Working with a 55+ community specialist

Buying or selling in a 55+ community involves HOA documents, age-qualification rules, and a narrower buyer pool than typical suburban housing.

Roya Delaney focuses on Northern Virginia's 55+ market through RE/MAX Gateway and can help compare communities, review listings, and interpret HOA documents.

• About Roya Delaney

Frequently asked questions

Buyers often ask about age verification, HOA rules, and the buying process in 55+ communities. See our FAQ for details.

• Read the full 55+ FAQ

Full community directory

All 18 communities covered by NOVA 55 Homes, grouped by county. Select a community for photos, listings, quick facts, and related neighborhoods.