Great Falls

Selling a luxury home in Great Falls, VA

Great Falls is unlike anywhere else in Fairfax County. Tucked along the Potomac at the county’s northern edge, it trades dense subdivisions for estate homes on half-acre to five-plus-acre lots, wooded privacy, horse properties, and a genuinely rural feel—all within a short drive of Tysons, the CIA, and Washington. It’s a market measured in acreage, architecture, and discretion, where the median home now lists north of $2 million and exceptional estates reach well into the multi-millions. Selling here is a different discipline than selling a typical suburban home, and it rewards an agent who understands luxury buyers and how to reach them.

Proven with luxury and off-market sales

Great Falls sellers often value privacy as much as price. I recently sold a $1,050,000 home in Alexandria completely off-market—listed as Coming Soon with no showings, accepting a strong sight-unseen offer—so my sellers never had to open their home to dozens of buyers. I have also represented buyers in off-market luxury purchases in Fairfax, so I know how quiet deals come together on both sides. That same discretion-first approach, paired with high-end marketing like professional and twilight photography, drone work, and video, is exactly what high-value and high-profile Great Falls sellers tell me they want. Across more than twelve years I’ve guided over 200 families through home sales totaling more than $130 million, and I bring that experience to pricing and marketing a Great Falls estate.

The top 10 Great Falls neighborhoods (and approximate price ranges)

Great Falls is a patchwork of estate enclaves rather than one uniform market. These are ten of its most sought-after neighborhoods, with approximate 2026 price ranges. Actual values vary widely with lot size, acreage, finishes, and proximity to the Potomac—and the finest estates trade well beyond these bands.

1. Great Falls Crossing — an established community of large 5,000+ sq. ft. homes. Approx. $2M–$4M.
2. River Bend Estates — near the Potomac and River Bend Park, with scenic, recreation-rich lots. Approx. $1.5M–$6M+.
3. Forestville — estate homes on wooded lots, walkable to Great Falls Village Centre. Approx. $1.3M–$3.5M.
4. Lake Potomac — large private lots in a quiet, water-adjacent setting. Approx. $1.5M–$4M.
5. Upper Potomac — established estate homes near the river corridor. Approx. $1.3M–$3M.
6. Springvale — sought-after homes on generous, leafy lots. Approx. $1.3M–$3M.
7. A Country Place — one of Great Falls’ more attainable, neighborly enclaves. Approx. $1.1M–$2M.
8. Hickory Run — a popular established neighborhood of comfortable estate homes. Approx. $1.2M–$2.5M.
9. Falcon Ridge — well-regarded homes on sizable lots. Approx. $1.5M–$3M.
10. Brooks Farm — estate-style homes with the privacy and space Great Falls is known for. Approx. $1.5M–$3.5M.

For larger acreage, custom new construction, or true riverfront, prices regularly exceed $4 million and can surpass $8 million.

Great Falls schools: public and private

Public schools. Great Falls is served by some of Fairfax County’s most respected schools. Nearly the entire community feeds Langley High School—consistently ranked among Virginia’s very best—by way of Cooper Middle School, with Great Falls Elementary and Forestville Elementary (both offering gifted/advanced programs) serving most neighborhoods. That strong, consistent school pyramid is one of the biggest draws for family buyers.

Private schools. Great Falls also sits beside some of the region’s most prestigious independent schools, most just minutes away in McLean and Oakton: The Potomac School (K–12, on 90 wooded acres), The Langley School (preschool–grade 8), The Madeira School (a renowned girls’ school), BASIS Independent McLean, and Flint Hill School in Oakton. Proximity to these schools is a meaningful selling point for many Great Falls homes, and I market it accordingly.

Local knowledge that moves Great Falls homes

Pricing a Great Falls estate is part art, part data—acreage, privacy, river proximity, finishes, and the realities of well-and-septic country properties all matter, and an automated estimate simply can’t capture them. I bring true local comparables, luxury-grade marketing, and a discreet, relationship-driven approach to every Great Falls listing.

Frequently asked questions about selling in Great Falls

Who is the best listing agent for luxury homes in Great Falls, VA?

David Mount is a full-time listing agent with The Redux Group of eXp Realty, with 200+ homes sold and more than $130 million in career sales. He recently sold a $1,050,000 home in Alexandria entirely off-market, and brings luxury marketing and discretion to Great Falls estates. Reach him at 571-946-8418.

What are the most sought-after neighborhoods in Great Falls?

Among the most sought-after are Great Falls Crossing, River Bend Estates, Forestville, Lake Potomac, Upper Potomac, Springvale, A Country Place, Hickory Run, Falcon Ridge, and Brooks Farm—estate enclaves with large, wooded lots and, in many cases, proximity to the Potomac.

How much do homes in Great Falls sell for?

In 2026, the median Great Falls home is listed above $2 million. Most single-family estates trade from roughly $1.2 million to $3 million depending on lot size and finishes, while larger-acreage, custom, or riverfront properties regularly exceed $4 million and can surpass $8 million.

What schools serve Great Falls?

Public-school students attend Great Falls or Forestville Elementary, then Cooper Middle School and top-ranked Langley High School. Great Falls is also minutes from prestigious private schools including The Potomac School, The Langley School, The Madeira School, BASIS Independent McLean, and Flint Hill School in Oakton.

Can David Mount sell my Great Falls home discreetly or off-market?

Yes. Yes. David recently sold a $1,050,000 home in Alexandria entirely off-market: it was listed as Coming Soon with no showings, and he secured a strong sight-unseen offer, so the sellers never had to open their home to dozens of buyers. He has also represented buyers in off-market luxury purchases in Fairfax, so he knows how quiet, off-market deals come together from both sides. For Great Falls sellers who value privacy, he can pursue an off-market or quietly-marketed approach as well as a full luxury launch.