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Gainesville, VA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Gainesville
Gainesville is a quaint town located in Northern Virginia. Gainesville offers active adults plenty to do, with an abundance of outdoor recreation as well as lively shops and…
Gainesville is a quaint town located in Northern Virginia. Gainesville offers active adults plenty to do, with an abundance of outdoor recreation as well as lively shops and restaurants. Besides that, the town is just over an hour away from Washington D.C., perfect for residents that enjoy a bigger city experience.
Climate & Geography
The town is built on hilly land, just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The southern edge of Gainesville borders Lake Manassas.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Retirees that enjoy getting out into nature will appreciate the Conway Robinson State Forest. Located directly in Gainesville, the forest offers over five miles of trails that are great for hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. In addition, Gainesville offers residents plenty of golf courses, perfect for anyone that is interested in the sport.
For those looking to get out of the house, Gainesville offers several dining and entertainment options. Shopping is widely available in Gainesville as well, providing locals with all the essentials needed. Washington D.C. is just over an hour away from Gainesville, for residents that want to experience the bigger city life.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Gainesville is above the state and national average. This is due to the higher price of housing in Gainesville, which is significantly above average. Health, grocery, and utility costs in Gainesville are similar to the national average.
Sales tax in Gainesville is lower than average, at 6.0 percent. Income tax in Virginia can range from 2 percent to 5.75 percent, while Social Security is not taxed. Property taxes in Virginia are about average.
Health Care
The Washington D.C. area generally scores very high on Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
Residents of Gainesville have a number of options when it comes to health care. Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center is located in nearby Haymarket, and Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center is in Manassas, and is high performing in one procedure. Inova Fairfax Hospital, located roughly 25 miles away in Falls Church, is ranked the No. 3 hospital in Virginia by U.S. News, and is rated as high performing in one specialty and eight procedures/conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Gainesville, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Gainesville has 50 homes, the largest has 1863 homes, and the average communities consists of 707 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Gainesville. The most recent communities started in Gainesville include Robinson Manor, Regency at Creekside, Heritage Hunt. There is also 1 communities in Gainesville that offers new construction homes, including Robinson Manor.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Gainesville. Approximately 33.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Regency at Creekside is a gated communities with 208 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Gainesville stay on the market for around 520 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $786,300, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Regency at Creekside average around $924,306, while homes in Robinson Manor average around $734,950.
142 communities near Gainesville
675 homes near Gainesville
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,369 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|4,247 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,292 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,859 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,538 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,032 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,353 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,569 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,510 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,175 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|1,175 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,804 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,038 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,356 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,889 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,587 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,320 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,330 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,683 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|4,220 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,522 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,838 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,315 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Gainesville, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Gainesville has 50 homes, the largest has 1863 homes, and the average communities consists of 707 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Gainesville. The most recent communities started in Gainesville include Robinson Manor, Regency at Creekside, Heritage Hunt. There is also 1 communities in Gainesville that offers new construction homes, including Robinson Manor.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Gainesville. Approximately 33.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Regency at Creekside is a gated communities with 208 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Gainesville stay on the market for around 520 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $786,300, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Regency at Creekside average around $924,306, while homes in Robinson Manor average around $734,950.
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