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The Gainesville VA real estate market is located 25 miles from Dulles International Airport, and is just a 40-minute commute from Washington DC. This historic town offers real estate buyers a country lifestyle, a wide range of outdoor amenities to enjoy, plus all the services and attractions that the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area has to offer.

Living in Gainesville

In 2000, Gainesville was home to just over 4,000 residents, but today there are nearly 29,000 people living in the area. Business opportunities and residential housing developments are popping up all over, but a firm commitment by the town to preserve the lush open spaces and rural landscape that Gainesville's renowned for ensures it won´t lose its charming countryside appeal.

Golf communities are increasing in numbers, as are picturesque lakeside communities, and well-appointed retirement communities. People looking for Gainesville homes will find a wide array of quaint single-family houses, spacious townhomes, and luxurious condos at a price to fit most budgets.

History

The unincorporated town of Gainesville is located in Prince William County, Virginia. In 1852 it was used as a stagecoach stop along the Fauquier & Alexandria Turnpike. When the Manassas Gap Railway came into the area, the stop was named Gainesville.Grain, lumber and livestock were transported out of the town, and the community continued to be a prominent shipping area for livestock until the early 1960s.

Recreation and Activities

Manassas National Battlefield Park - the site of the first battle of the Civil War - is just a few miles to the east.  The Virginia Oaks Golf Course provides for championship golf, as well as magnificent fairway homes with views of the course and lake. Other nearby golf courses in the area include the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, the Stonewall Golf Club, and the Heritage Hunt Golf and Country Club. 

Jiffy-Lube Live (formerly Nissan Pavilion)  is located in nearby Bristow, providing residents with plenty of opportunities to enjoy concerts while picnicking at one of the many picnic tables provided by the venue. For residents looking to take a weekend trip out of Gainesville, the Manassas Regional Airport is also located in Bristow.

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