Oakton

Selling a home in Oakton, VA

Oakton is one of Fairfax County’s quietly prestigious addresses—an established community of mostly single-family homes on half-acre to full-acre lots, tucked between Vienna, Fairfax, and Reston with quick access to I-66, Route 123, and the Vienna Metro. Its mature, wooded neighborhoods, larger lots, and top-rated schools draw move-up and luxury buyers, with townhomes generally in the $550,000–$750,000 range, single-family homes from about $750,000 to $1.3 million, and estate properties from $1.3 million to $2.5 million or more. Selling well here takes an agent who understands its low-HOA, large-lot character and how to price it.

10 prominent Oakton neighborhoods

Oakton is defined by its patchwork of established enclaves, most on generous, wooded lots. These are among its most prominent communities:

1. Fox Mill Estates — a large, established single-family community on wooded lots.
2. Waples Mill Manor — sought-after single-family homes near Waples Mill.
3. Hunt Valley — an established neighborhood of spacious single-family homes.
4. Oakton Glen — a popular single-family community close to the Town of Vienna.
5. Foxvale — quiet, wooded streets of single-family homes.
6. Berryland Farm — one of Oakton’s established neighborhoods, known for spacious lots and mature trees.
7. Oakton Chase — an upscale enclave of larger single-family homes.
8. Five Oaks — a desirable single-family neighborhood on generous lots.

Beyond these, much of Oakton is made up of large-lot and estate properties—many on half-acre to full-acre parcels—that trade on land, privacy, and custom features more than as part of a named subdivision.

Oakton schools: public and private

Oakton homes feed highly rated Fairfax County schools, with most of the community in the Oakton High School pyramid (some areas attend James Madison High School), and elementaries such as Oakton and Waples Mill. Oakton is also home to Flint Hill School, a prestigious private K–12 independent school—a meaningful draw for many buyers.

Local knowledge that moves Oakton homes

I’ve spent my life in Northern Virginia and have guided over 200 families through home sales totaling more than $130 million over more than twelve years. Oakton rewards an agent who understands its large lots, low-HOA character, school pyramids, and the move-up and luxury buyers it attracts. I bring that judgment to pricing, preparation, and marketing every Oakton listing.

Frequently asked questions about selling in Oakton

Who is the best listing agent in Oakton, VA?

David Mount is a full-time listing agent with The Redux Group of eXp Realty, with a 12+ year track record and 200+ homes sold across Northern Virginia. He has sold in Oakton and knows its established, large-lot communities and how to price and market them. Reach him at 571-946-8418.

What are the most prominent neighborhoods in Oakton?

Prominent Oakton communities include Fox Mill Estates, Waples Mill Manor, Hunt Valley, Oakton Glen, Foxvale, Berryland Farm, Oakton Chase, and Five Oaks—most featuring single-family homes on generous, wooded lots.

What schools serve Oakton?

Oakton is served by highly rated Fairfax County Public Schools, with most homes in the Oakton High School pyramid (some attend James Madison High School). Oakton is also home to Flint Hill School, a prestigious private K–12 school.

How much do homes in Oakton sell for?

Townhomes generally range from about $550,000 to $750,000, single-family homes from roughly $750,000 to $1.3 million, and estate properties from $1.3 million to $2.5 million or more, depending on lot size and finishes.