Railroad Cottages - Falls Church, VA

Railroad Cottages is a 55+ active adult community in Falls Church, Virginia just 30 minutes outside of Washington, D.C. Construction on the small community began in 2019 and it now features a total of 10 homes. Residences within the neighborhood feature some of the latest energy efficient technology and amenities. Railroad Cottages is in close proximity to the historic downtown area of Falls Church, which is extremely walkable, giving residents lots of options when it comes to things see and do. Homebuyers looking for homes for sale in Falls Church, VA will love all that Railroad Cottages has to offer.

Railroad Cottages Amenities & Lifestyle

Residents at Railroad Cottages have access to the community’s Common House, which has a catering kitchen, dining area, and a lounge with sofas and a big screen TV. The Common House also has a bedroom and bathroom for extra visitors to use while they’re in town. Outside, Railroad Cottages residents can enjoy the neighborhood’s close proximity to the popular Washington and Old Dominion Bike Trail.

Residents enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to a homeowners’ association that takes care of home exteriors, landscaping, and snow removal. With more free time, homeowners at Railroad Cottages take advantage of their extra free time by spending more time outdoors on their front porches or patios, socializing in the Common House, or, enjoying new found hobbies.

Railroad Cottages Homes & Real Estate

Railroad, LLC began construction of Railroad Cottages in 2019 and has built 10 single-family homes in total. There are two home collections to choose from — The Tinner and The Whitney. While both collections feature two different floor plans, all of the cottages are approximately 1,490 square feet with two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and a covered parking space. Features in some homes include zero-threshold walk-in showers, nine-foot ceilings, front porches, and private outdoor space that can be a deck or patio area.

All homes are built to the EarthCraft Gold standard and have individual geothermal HVAC as well as solar-powered car chargers on carports, making homes energy efficient and saving residents money on monthly bills. The energy efficient windows inside each residence also help cut back on traditional costs.  

Surrounding Area

Residents of Railroad Cottages in Falls Church, VA are close to any daily conveniences they may need, including The Fresh Market, Harris Teeter, Falls Plaza, and Tower Square Shopping Center. When dining out, restaurants such as Dogwood Tavern, Trio Grill, Clare and Don’s, and 2941 Restaurant can be found nearby. When residents are looking for entertainment options, they’ll find them in historic Falls Church at the Henderson House, Cherry Hill Farmhouse, The State Theater, and ArtSpace Falls Church.

Railroad Cottages residents who want to get outside will find plenty of options close by. Golfers will find multiple courses to play nearby, including the Jefferson District Golf Course, Pinecrest Golf Course, and the Oak Marr Golf Complex. There are also multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Falls Church Park, Larry Graves Park, Madison Park, Cavalier Trail Park, and Big Chimneys Park. The community is also located near the Washington and Old Dominion Bike Trail.

Railroad Cottages is close to multiple health care providers, including Dominion Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, and the Falls Church Medical Center.

Residents who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck. Railroad Cottages is less than 10 miles from Washington, D.C. and a little over 50 miles from Baltimore, MD, providing easy access to everything the cities have to offer. For longer trips, there are several airports in close proximity. Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport are only about 20 minutes away, while Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is a little over an hour’s drive.