Leesburg is for people who want a historic Main Street, First Friday on the calendar, and Dulles Airport 15 minutes away. It's the county seat, the easiest commute of the western towns, and where I send buyers who want small town charm without giving up the conveniences they're used to.
Small town vibes,
City-style convenience.
Buying a Home in LEESBURG, VA
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HOMES FOR SALE IN LEESBURG, VA
Dulles 15 min · Herndon/Reston 25 min · Tysons 30 min · Arlington 50 min · DC 1 hr
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Leesburg has three different ways to live, from 1800s homes to new construction. The right one depends on what you'd rather have: historic charm you're willing to renovate, or a yard with some walkability.
What's your vibe?
Original floors, big front porches, and dinner a few blocks away. Charming, yes. Also likely to need some work, and exterior changes here need the town's approval first.
Downtown Historic District
Five to ten minutes from downtown, with yards, sidewalks, and newer homes. Think Exeter, Potomac Station, and Greenway Farm.
Suburban Neighborhoods
A little further out, with acreage, fewer neighbors, and downtown still an easy drive for First Friday. Think Watson, Lucketts, and Oatlands.
Rural Homes With Land
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Saturday starts with biscuits at Buford's, rolls into a treasure hunt at Old Lucketts Store, and ends with wine flights at The Wine Kitchen. For my favorite coffee, the hidden gem I tell everyone about, and the parades worth staking out a curb for, read my full Leesburg guide.
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What Buyers Should Know
Exterior changes in the historic district go through the town's Board of Architectural Review, which takes time and money. Before you fall for a fixer-upper, we'll look at what you'd want to change and what it would take.
Historic homes come with homework.
The Dulles Greenway is the quickest way east, and the tolls add up for a daily commute. If you'll drive it every day, budget for it like a utility bill.
The Greenway is fast, not free.
Homes inside Leesburg town limits pay a town tax on top of the county's. Some homes with a Leesburg address sit outside town limits, so we'll check before you make an offer.
Town limits matter at tax time.
Yes, if the home sits inside town limits. The town's 2026 rate is 17.74¢ per $100 of assessed value, on top of Loudoun County's 80.5¢. On a home assessed at $700,000, that's about $6,875 a year combined.
Do I pay town taxes in Leesburg?
Yes, with a plan. Exterior changes in the historic district need approval from the Board of Architectural Review, so build extra time and budget into your timeline.
Can I renovate a historic home in Leesburg?
About an hour without traffic, longer at rush hour. Leesburg commuters tend to take the Greenway or drive to the Silver Line in Ashburn.
How long is the commute from Leesburg to DC?
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