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Centreville is located in western Fairfax County just 20 miles from the Nation's Capital.   With a population of approximately 50,000, Centreville has a lot to offer with regard to housing, history, fun and entertainment. Centreville has changed with the times, it was still so small in 1943 that a state map book indicated each building in the town (and also misspelled its name). Today Centreville is considered a close-in suburb of Washington, D.C.  Centreville's growth occurred in the late 1990s and early 2000s with the influx of technology companies.

 Living in Centreville

The residents of Centreville take pride in their neighborhoods where there are close to 100 certified home owner associations. Because of Centreville's location in  western Fairfax County, home costs are more reasonable than adjacent communities. As a result, many more people look for homes in Centreville and its popluation has increased two-fold in the last ten years. New residents are excited about the choice of neighborhood developments and variety of home styles Centreville offers.  It  is largely residential in nature, with safe, quiet streets and beautiful houses.   There is also a solid retail presence which makes it easy for homeowners to run errands, go shopping, or go out for dinner.   Low unemployment, first rate schools, property values and its beautiful location near the Blue Ridge Mountains are all wonderful motives to decide to buy in Centreville.

History

Centreville was once considered a rural community that was dotted with large and small farms and a visit to Centreville was considered a trip to the country.  Centreville has a rich history that goes back to the early 1700s and it  played a significant role in the Civil War.  Centreville was of significant strategic value due to its proximity to several important roads, while its position atop a high ridge provided a commanding view of the surrounding area. The town was frequently associated with Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby, whose partisan rangers used its hillsides and farms as a base of operations.                                                      

Recreation and Activities

The residents who call Centreville home enjoy the wonderful recreational opportunities that come with living in Fairfax County.  Centreville is also home to two of Northern Virginia's favorite spots:

Cox Farms- What was once “too far out in the boondocks” for customers has become a treasured oasis of green space in this busy and crowded corner of Fairfax County. The Cox Farms Fall Festival is the largest and most popular Fall Festival in the Washington DC area. For many people in the local community, fall would not be complete without the annual Fall Festival at Cox Farms.

Bull Run Regional Park is a great location for some outdoor recreation and fun for the whole family. Group and individual camp grounds are available equipped with modern restroom areas, electric hookups and a convenience store. There are picnicking areas, hiking paths, playground for the kids; and swimming pool to cool off. You can also participate in miniature and Frisbee golf; skeet shooting and indoor archery.

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