Last updated: July 8, 2026
Quick Answer: Kingstowne is a master-planned community of more than 5,000 homes in Fairfax County, Virginia, with an Alexandria mailing address (ZIP 22315). Mostly townhomes plus sections of detached single-family homes, it offers pools, fitness centers, lakes, and miles of trails, with Kingstowne Towne Center shopping at its core. It sits minutes from Fort Belvoir and the Franconia-Springfield Metro, attends Fairfax County Public Schools, and is one of the most consistently in-demand communities in the area. I am David Mount, a local REALTOR® who has sold multiple homes in Kingstowne. Whether you are buying or selling here, call or text me at 571-946-8418.
Where is Kingstowne, exactly?
Kingstowne confuses newcomers because the address says “Alexandria, VA” but the community is not in the City of Alexandria. Kingstowne is in Fairfax County, in ZIP code 22315, south of the Beltway between Franconia and Fort Belvoir. That means Fairfax County taxes, Fairfax County Public Schools, and Fairfax County services. If the city-versus-county distinction is new to you, my guide to Alexandria addresses in Fairfax County explains it fully.
The location is the community’s quiet superpower. You are roughly ten minutes from the Franconia-Springfield Metro station (Blue Line) and the Van Dorn Street station, close to the I-95/395/495 interchange, and a short drive from Fort Belvoir. Old Town Alexandria and the Potomac waterfront are about 20 minutes away.
What is Kingstowne like?
Developed from the late 1980s through the 2000s, Kingstowne was built as a complete community rather than a subdivision. More than 5,000 residences are organized into smaller neighborhood sections, most of them townhomes, alongside sections of detached single-family homes (and some condos). Residents get pools, fitness centers, tennis courts, playgrounds, lakes, and an extensive walking-trail network through the community’s wooded common areas, all managed through the Kingstowne association.
At the center sits Kingstowne Towne Center: grocery, restaurants, a movie theater, and everyday services you can reach without getting on a highway. It is the rare commuter-friendly community where weekends do not require a car.
The Kingstowne market right now
Kingstowne is a consistently competitive market. As of mid-2026, the typical Kingstowne sale lands in the high $600,000s, with townhomes making up the bulk of transactions and detached single-family homes commanding meaningfully more. Well-prepared homes have been going under contract in roughly a month or less, and the steady demand drivers (Fort Belvoir, Metro access, and the amenity package) do not change with the headlines. Prices move month to month and vary a lot by section and model, so treat these figures as orientation, not gospel. If you want to know what a specific home, or your own home, is worth today, I will run the actual comps for you.
Buying a home in Kingstowne
What buyers should know before writing an offer here:
- Know the sections. Kingstowne is a collection of neighborhood sections with different builders, models, and price points. Two townhomes a quarter mile apart can differ by six figures. This is where having an agent who has actually sold here pays for itself.
- Read the association documents. You will receive the resale disclosure package during the contract period. Fees are reasonable for what the amenities deliver, but rules and section-level details matter. I walk my buyers through what is actually important in that stack of paper.
- Move decisively. The best-priced townhomes routinely draw multiple offers. Getting pre-approved and touring quickly is not optional here in a normal market.
- Military buyers: Kingstowne is one of the most popular communities for Fort Belvoir families, and VA loans are common and welcome here. I am one of Veterans United’s preferred real estate agents (top 10%), my step-father served in Army Special Forces, and I have helped many military families buy and sell on PCS timelines.
Selling a home in Kingstowne
I have sold multiple homes in Kingstowne, and the pattern is consistent: buyers arrive already sold on the community, so the job is making YOUR home the obvious pick among the sections and models they are comparing. That means pricing precisely against the right comps (same section and model, not just “Kingstowne”), preparing the home so it shows better than the model-match down the street, and marketing that leads with what Kingstowne buyers actually search for: commute, amenities, and schools.
Because demand here is steady, sellers sometimes assume any approach will work. The data says otherwise: the difference between a precisely positioned Kingstowne listing and a casually listed one is real money and real days on market. If you are thinking about selling, even a year out, I will walk your home, tell you what it would sell for today, and map exactly what is worth doing (and not doing) before you list.
Schools
Kingstowne attends Fairfax County Public Schools. Depending on the exact address, homes feed schools in the Hayfield and Edison pyramids. School boundaries can change, so verify the current assignment for any specific address with FCPS’s boundary locator before you buy. I confirm assigned schools on every Kingstowne home my clients consider.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kingstowne in Alexandria or Fairfax County?
Kingstowne is in Fairfax County. It uses an Alexandria mailing address (ZIP 22315), but it is outside the City of Alexandria, so homeowners pay Fairfax County taxes and children attend Fairfax County Public Schools.
How much do homes in Kingstowne cost?
As of mid-2026, the typical Kingstowne sale is in the high $600,000s. Townhomes make up most of the market, while detached single-family homes sell for meaningfully more. Prices vary significantly by section and model, so get current comps for any specific home.
What schools serve Kingstowne?
Fairfax County Public Schools serves Kingstowne, with homes feeding the Hayfield and Edison pyramids depending on the exact address. Verify any specific home’s assignment with FCPS, since boundaries can change.
Is Kingstowne a good place to live?
Kingstowne consistently ranks among the most in-demand communities in southeastern Fairfax County thanks to its amenities (pools, gyms, trails, lakes), the Kingstowne Towne Center, proximity to Fort Belvoir and two Metro stations, and Fairfax County schools. The best way to judge fit is to walk the community at different times of day, and I am happy to tour it with you.
How fast do homes sell in Kingstowne?
In recent months, well-prepared Kingstowne homes have typically gone under contract in roughly a month or less, with the best-priced townhomes often drawing multiple offers. Preparation and precise pricing still determine whether a specific home sells fast and strong.
Who should I talk to about buying or selling in Kingstowne?
Work with an agent who has real transaction history in the community. I have sold multiple homes in Kingstowne and serve the whole Alexandria area of Fairfax County. Call or text 571-946-8418 or email david.mount@thereduxgroup.com for a no-pressure conversation.
Thinking bigger picture? See my Fairfax County home seller’s guide, my guide to Alexandria addresses in Fairfax County, or my military PCS and relocation page if you are moving on orders.
David Mount is a REALTOR® with The Redux Group at eXp Realty and has sold multiple homes in Kingstowne. Call or text 571-946-8418 or email david.mount@thereduxgroup.com.