Selling a Home in Hampton Chase or Hampton Forest, Fairfax VA: A 2026 Local Agent’s Guide
Updated April 29, 2026 by David Mount, REALTOR® & COO, The Redux Group of eXp Realty | Fairfax County, VA
Quick Answer: Hampton Chase and Hampton Forest are two interlocking single-family communities in Fairfax County (ZIP 22030), nestled between Lee Highway and Braddock Road. Hampton Forest is the broader HOA encompassing approximately 557 homes; Hampton Chase Recreation Association (HCRA) is a sub-community of about 393 homes within Hampton Forest, with three-fifths of the HCRA homes also having pool and clubhouse access via the recreation association at 5492 Ashleigh Road. Built primarily mid-1980s through mid-1990s, the communities offer easy access to Fairfax City, Tysons, and the Capital Beltway. Single-family homes typically list between $795,000 and $1,100,000 in 2026. Hampton Forest’s HOA dues are notably low (under $50/month), which is a real seller advantage to highlight in marketing.
What’s in this guide:
Burke-Local Familiarity With This Pair of Communities
I grew up in Burke and graduated from Lake Braddock Secondary School — a few minutes south of Hampton Chase / Hampton Forest. The communities are part of my mental map of Fairfax County: a pair of interlocking late-1980s/early-1990s single-family neighborhoods that occupy a particular niche — established but not original-Fairfax-County, well-maintained but not luxury-tier, low-HOA-dues but with real community amenities through the recreation association. The combination produces consistent buyer demand from a specific profile, and selling here means knowing how to position to that buyer pool.
About Hampton Chase & Hampton Forest
Hampton Chase and Hampton Forest are two related-but-distinct entities in Fairfax County:
- Hampton Forest HOA: the broader homeowners’ association encompassing approximately 557 single-family homes, located between Lee Highway and Braddock Road in ZIP 22030
- Hampton Chase Recreation Association (HCRA): a sub-community of about 393 homes within the greater Hampton Forest neighborhood, three-fifths of which also have pool and clubhouse access via the recreation association at 5492 Ashleigh Road
- Build era: mid-1980s through mid-1990s, with the development continuing into the early 2000s in some sections
- Housing stock: predominantly two-story colonials and split-level designs from the original build cycle
- Roads: internal community streets are owned and maintained by VDOT, not the HOA — meaningful because it keeps HOA dues exceptionally low
- HOA dues: Hampton Forest’s HOA assessments are notably low — less than $50 per month, with the recreation association adding modest additional dues for pool/clubhouse access
- Location advantages: 10 minutes to Fairfax City, 15–20 minutes to Tysons, easy Capital Beltway access via Braddock Road or Lee Highway
The Two-Layer HOA Structure
This is the section sellers most often misunderstand, and it matters for both pricing and disclosure-packet logistics.
Hampton Forest HOA covers the entire 557-home neighborhood. Mandatory dues, modest architectural-review covenants, and Va. Code §55.1-1809 disclosure-packet requirements apply to all member homes. Hampton Forest’s relatively light dues structure (less than $50/month) reflects that VDOT owns and maintains internal streets — a meaningful cost the HOA doesn’t have to cover.
Hampton Chase Recreation Association (HCRA) is a separate sub-community of approximately 393 homes within Hampton Forest. Roughly three-fifths of HCRA’s 393 homes have pool and clubhouse access via the recreation association. HCRA’s facility includes a pool open Memorial Day to Labor Day and a clubhouse on a 6-acre complex at 5492 Ashleigh Road, Fairfax. HCRA membership for pool/clubhouse access carries its own modest dues structure separate from the Hampton Forest HOA.
If your home is in Hampton Forest only (not HCRA), you have low HOA dues and standard disclosure-packet obligations. If your home is in both Hampton Forest and HCRA with pool access, you have two layers of dues and two related disclosure obligations.
2026 Market Snapshot
- Days on market: 12–30 days for well-positioned homes; 45–75 days for over-priced or condition-mismatched homes
- List-to-sale ratio: 99–102% on well-positioned listings; below 95% on over-priced
- Months of supply: 1.5–2.5 months (seller-favorable)
- Buyer profile: Move-up families from townhome and condo communities, downsizers from larger Fairfax County homes, and corporate relocators specifically targeting low-HOA-dues established Fairfax County communities
Disclosure Packet (Va. Code §55.1-1809)
Hampton Forest is subject to Virginia’s Property Owners’ Association Act. The HOA must issue a Resale Disclosure Packet covering governing documents, financial statements, current dues, special assessments (if any), pending litigation, and architectural-review requirements. Three things to know:
1. The buyer can terminate within three days of receipt. Standard Va. Code §55.1-1809 right.
2. Two layers if HCRA-member. If your home is also a HCRA member, the HCRA-specific terms (pool access, clubhouse use, recreation dues) should be disclosed separately or layered into the Hampton Forest packet.
3. Order on day one of listing. Standard discipline applies here just like Burke Centre or Lake Braddock.
Pricing Strategy
- Pull Hampton Forest / Hampton Chase comps first. Same community, similar layout, sold within the last 90 days, similar condition.
- Adjust for HCRA membership status. Pool/clubhouse access carries a small premium with the right buyer pool.
- Lean into the low-HOA-dues advantage. Hampton Forest’s notably low dues are a real differentiator versus other Fairfax County HOA communities — mention it in marketing.
- Adjust for condition and updates. Mid-1980s/early-1990s build dates mean original kitchens, baths, and HVAC are often nearing 25+ years. Updated homes outperform un-updated comps by 4–7%.
- Adjust for proximity to Lee Highway / Braddock Road. Some homes have meaningfully quieter street positions than others.
Pre-Listing Checklist
1. Order the Hampton Forest disclosure packet on day one. Plus HCRA-specific docs if your home is in the recreation association.
2. Confirm HCRA membership status. The pool/clubhouse access matters to buyers; clarify in your listing.
3. Address roof, HVAC, kitchens/baths if approaching end-of-life. Standard Hampton Forest pre-listing prep returns 4–7% in 2026.
4. Walk the lot for ARC compliance. Hampton Forest’s architectural-review covenants are light-touch but real.
5. Lean into low-HOA-dues messaging. Particularly with out-of-area buyers comparing Hampton Forest against higher-HOA-dues communities.
6. Get a Hampton Forest / Hampton Chase-specific CMA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Hampton Chase and Hampton Forest?
Hampton Forest is the larger HOA covering ~557 homes. Hampton Chase Recreation Association (HCRA) is a sub-community of ~393 homes within Hampton Forest, with about three-fifths of those homes having pool and clubhouse access via HCRA. All HCRA homes are also Hampton Forest HOA members.
What are HOA dues in Hampton Forest?
Notably low — less than $50 per month, with VDOT maintaining the internal community roads. HCRA membership adds modest additional dues for pool/clubhouse access.
How is the school zone?
Hampton Forest is in the Fairfax County Public Schools system. Verify your specific street’s pyramid assignment.
How long does a typical Hampton Forest sale take?
Well-positioned homes typically go from listing to closing in 35–55 days in 2026.
Can I sell as-is?
Yes, but pre-listing prep typically returns 4–7% in this community. As-is is the right call when cash, timeline, or condition makes prep impractical.
What if my home is in probate or a trust?
The HOA disclosure packet still applies. See our inherited-home guide for the full process.
Get a Hampton Forest / Hampton Chase–Specific CMA
If you’re considering selling in Hampton Forest or Hampton Chase, the first step is a community-specific CMA. David Mount provides written CMAs at no cost or obligation. Call (571) 946-8418 or email david.mount@thereduxgroup.com.
About David Mount, REALTOR® & COO
The Redux Group of eXp Realty | Fairfax, VA | Serving Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Prince William, Alexandria & Falls Church
David grew up in Burke, Virginia and graduated from Lake Braddock Secondary School. He has 12+ years of full-time experience and 200+ transactions in Northern Virginia residential seller representation, with a particular focus on life-transition sales — inherited property, divorce, downsizing, military relocation, and out-of-state moves.
Contact David: (571) 946-8418 · david.mount@thereduxgroup.com