The latest Zillow Home Value Index data reveals your potential investment in Virginia luxury real estate could have yielded strong returns, with the top 25 most expensive towns averaging 92.16% appreciation since 2011. Your capital would have continued growing with substantial 45.72% increases just since 2020, outperforming most traditional investment vehicles during the same period. The premium these exclusive Virginia addresses command is evident in their $980,722 average home value in 2025.
Your highest returns would have come from Aldie, delivering impressive 121.31% appreciation since 2011, more than doubling your investment from $478,052 to $1,057,990. Your recent investment timing would have significantly impacted returns, with Union Hall leading short-term performance at remarkable 81.40% appreciation since 2020, followed by Waterford at 62.90%. Your geographical investment strategy should note that luxury properties cluster predominantly in Northern Virginia, with an extraordinary 23 of the top 25 towns located in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area.
Your portfolio diversification strategy should recognize the clear county-level concentration, with Loudoun County contributing 9 towns to the list, followed by Fairfax County with 8. Your luxury real estate options range from Great Falls at the absolute premium ($1,568,821) to entry-level luxury in Union Hall ($789,041), with McLean ($1,369,341) representing another established luxury market with strong long-term performance. Your best combination of growth potential and established luxury credentials would likely be found in Loudoun County, which delivered consistent appreciation across all timeframes.
25. Union Hall
- 2025 Value: $789,041
- 2020 Value: $434,982
- 2015 Value: $392,445
- 2011 Value: $393,332
- % Change 2020-2025: 81.40%
- % Change 2015-2025: 101.06%
- % Change 2011-2025: 100.60%
Your investment in Union Hall would have doubled since 2011, with impressive 100.60% returns taking values to $789,041 by 2025. Your timing would have been especially rewarded with market-leading 81.40% growth since 2020—the highest five-year appreciation rate among Virginia’s luxury markets. Your property would be located in Franklin County in the Roanoke metro area, representing the only luxury market outside Northern Virginia in the top 25 and offering exceptional value compared to DC-area options.
24. Haymarket
- 2025 Value: $793,038
- 2020 Value: $541,882
- 2015 Value: $487,767
- 2011 Value: $408,552
- % Change 2020-2025: 46.35%
- % Change 2015-2025: 62.59%
- % Change 2011-2025: 94.11%
Your capital would have nearly doubled in Haymarket since 2011, with solid 94.11% appreciation taking values to $793,038 by 2025. Your investment would track closely with the market average, showing 46.35% growth since 2020 compared to the 45.72% luxury market average. Your property would be located in western Prince William County along the I-66 corridor, offering relative value compared to closer-in DC suburbs while maintaining access to employment centers.
23. Ashburn
- 2025 Value: $798,911
- 2020 Value: $564,551
- 2015 Value: $494,305
- 2011 Value: $405,710
- % Change 2020-2025: 41.51%
- % Change 2015-2025: 61.62%
- % Change 2011-2025: 96.92%
Your investment in Ashburn would have nearly doubled since 2011, with strong 96.92% returns bringing values to $798,911 by 2025. Your capital would have grown at a slightly below-average 41.51% since 2020 in this tech-centric market. Your property would be located in eastern Loudoun County, offering strategic positioning amid the data center boom and tech corridor along the Dulles Toll Road, with both Dulles Airport and DC accessible within 30-45 minutes.
22. Chantilly
- 2025 Value: $802,460
- 2020 Value: $557,977
- 2015 Value: $483,545
- 2011 Value: $401,647
- % Change 2020-2025: 43.82%
- % Change 2015-2025: 65.95%
- % Change 2011-2025: 99.79%
Your capital would have doubled in Chantilly since 2011, with impressive 99.79% appreciation taking values to $802,460 by 2025. Your investment would show slightly below-average recent performance with 43.82% growth since 2020 compared to the luxury market average of 45.72%. Your property would be situated in western Fairfax County near the Loudoun County line, offering excellent access to both Dulles Airport and the Route 28 tech corridor while providing relative value compared to communities closer to DC.
21. Round Hill
- 2025 Value: $810,083
- 2020 Value: $547,472
- 2015 Value: $471,523
- 2011 Value: $376,700
- % Change 2020-2025: 47.97%
- % Change 2015-2025: 71.80%
- % Change 2011-2025: 115.05%
Your investment in Round Hill would have more than doubled since 2011, with exceptional 115.05% returns taking values to $810,083 by 2025. Your capital would benefit from above-average recent growth at 47.97% since 2020, outpacing the luxury market average. Your property would be located in western Loudoun County near the West Virginia border, offering larger lots and a small-town atmosphere while maintaining reasonable commuting access to Dulles corridor employment centers.
20. Arlington
- 2025 Value: $810,670
- 2020 Value: $685,988
- 2015 Value: $571,824
- 2011 Value: $488,953
- % Change 2020-2025: 18.18%
- % Change 2015-2025: 41.77%
- % Change 2011-2025: 65.80%
Your capital would have delivered more modest 65.80% returns in Arlington since 2011, with values reaching $810,670 by 2025. Your investment would show the lowest five-year growth rate on our list at just 18.18% since 2020, reflecting Arlington’s more mature market dynamics. Your property would be located in Arlington County with premier access to DC, benefiting from Amazon’s HQ2 development despite showing more modest recent appreciation than outlying suburbs.
19. Keswick
- 2025 Value: $816,062
- 2020 Value: $557,371
- 2015 Value: $505,640
- 2011 Value: $519,197
- % Change 2020-2025: 46.41%
- % Change 2015-2025: 61.39%
- % Change 2011-2025: 57.18%
Your investment in Keswick would have shown more moderate 57.18% appreciation since 2011, representing the second-lowest long-term growth rate on our list. Your timing would have significantly impacted returns, with stronger recent performance showing 46.41% growth since 2020, almost exactly matching the luxury market average. Your property would be located in Albemarle County near Charlottesville, offering access to prestigious Keswick Club and representing the only luxury market from Central Virginia to make our list.
18. Hume
- 2025 Value: $820,409
- 2020 Value: $568,650
- 2015 Value: $505,692
- 2011 Value: $427,159
- % Change 2020-2025: 44.27%
- % Change 2015-2025: 62.23%
- % Change 2011-2025: 92.06%
Your capital would have delivered strong 92.06% returns in Hume since 2011, with values reaching $820,409 by 2025. Your investment would show slightly below-average recent performance with 44.27% growth since 2020 compared to the luxury market average of 45.72%. Your property would be located in rural Fauquier County approximately 70 miles west of DC, offering authentic country estates with mountain views while maintaining reasonable weekend access to the capital region.
17. Leesburg
- 2025 Value: $823,137
- 2020 Value: $562,700
- 2015 Value: $483,269
- 2011 Value: $396,892
- % Change 2020-2025: 46.28%
- % Change 2015-2025: 70.33%
- % Change 2011-2025: 107.40%
Your investment in Leesburg would have more than doubled since 2011, with impressive 107.40% appreciation taking values to $823,137 by 2025. Your capital would grow at an almost exactly average rate with 46.28% appreciation since 2020 compared to the luxury market average of 45.72%. Your property would be located in the Loudoun County seat approximately 40 miles from DC, offering historic charm, larger lots in surrounding developments, and access to both wineries and employment centers along the Dulles corridor.
16. Hamilton
- 2025 Value: $835,451
- 2020 Value: $555,025
- 2015 Value: $466,100
- 2011 Value: $377,812
- % Change 2020-2025: 50.52%
- % Change 2015-2025: 79.24%
- % Change 2011-2025: 121.13%
Your capital would have more than doubled in Hamilton since 2011, with exceptional 121.13% appreciation taking values to $835,451 by 2025. Your investment would benefit from above-average recent growth with impressive 50.52% returns since 2020 compared to the luxury market average of 45.72%. Your property would be located in western Loudoun County between Leesburg and Purcellville, offering small-town charm with larger lot sizes while maintaining reasonable commuting access to the Dulles corridor.
15. Delaplane
- 2025 Value: $855,375
- 2020 Value: $605,082
- 2015 Value: $584,687
- 2011 Value: $490,959
- % Change 2020-2025: 41.37%
- % Change 2015-2025: 46.30%
- % Change 2011-2025: 74.23%
Your investment in Delaplane would have delivered solid 74.23% returns since 2011, with values reaching $855,375 by 2025. Your capital would show slightly below-average recent performance with 41.37% growth since 2020 compared to the luxury market average of 45.72%. Your property would be located in rural Fauquier County approximately 60 miles west of DC in Virginia’s wine country, offering authentic countryside living with larger acreage estates surrounded by vineyards, horse farms and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
14. Purcellville
- 2025 Value: $858,532
- 2020 Value: $576,809
- 2015 Value: $483,973
- 2011 Value: $395,845
- % Change 2020-2025: 48.84%
- % Change 2015-2025: 77.39%
- % Change 2011-2025: 116.89%
Your capital would have more than doubled in Purcellville since 2011, with impressive 116.89% appreciation taking values to $858,532 by 2025. Your investment would benefit from above-average recent performance with 48.84% growth since 2020, outpacing the luxury market average. Your property would be located in western Loudoun County approximately 50 miles from DC, offering a blend of historic small-town atmosphere with newer upscale communities, access to wineries, and larger lots than available closer to DC.
13. The Plains
- 2025 Value: $886,404
- 2020 Value: $601,230
- 2015 Value: $539,495
- 2011 Value: $440,005
- % Change 2020-2025: 47.43%
- % Change 2015-2025: 64.30%
- % Change 2011-2025: 101.45%
Your investment in The Plains would have doubled since 2011, with impressive 101.45% returns taking values to $886,404 by 2025. Your capital would show slightly above-average recent growth with 47.43% appreciation since 2020 compared to the luxury market average. Your property would be located in Fauquier County approximately 45 miles west of DC, offering access to Virginia’s prestigious horse country with proximity to Middleburg and established appeal among the equestrian and fox hunting communities.
12. Fort Hunt
- 2025 Value: $956,592
- 2020 Value: $718,404
- 2015 Value: $653,021
- 2011 Value: $581,897
- % Change 2020-2025: 33.16%
- % Change 2015-2025: 46.49%
- % Change 2011-2025: 64.39%
Your capital would have delivered more modest 64.39% returns in Fort Hunt since 2011, with values approaching the million-dollar mark at $956,592 by 2025. Your investment would show significantly below-average recent growth with just 33.16% appreciation since 2020, reflecting this mature market’s established nature. Your property would be located in eastern Fairfax County along the Potomac River south of Alexandria, offering exceptional proximity to DC with quick access via the George Washington Parkway.
11. Clifton
- 2025 Value: $978,679
- 2020 Value: $699,932
- 2015 Value: $634,005
- 2011 Value: $550,950
- % Change 2020-2025: 39.82%
- % Change 2015-2025: 54.36%
- % Change 2011-2025: 77.63%
Your investment in Clifton would have delivered solid 77.63% returns since 2011, with values reaching $978,679 by 2025. Your capital would show below-average recent growth with 39.82% appreciation since 2020 compared to the luxury market average of 45.72%. Your property would be located in southwestern Fairfax County in one of Northern Virginia’s most historic and charming small towns, offering a blend of historic properties and newer luxury homes on larger lots while maintaining reasonable commuting access to DC.
10. Catharpin
- 2025 Value: $994,290
- 2020 Value: $659,988
- 2015 Value: $578,229
- 2011 Value: $486,715
- % Change 2020-2025: 50.65%
- % Change 2015-2025: 71.95%
- % Change 2011-2025: 104.29%
Your capital would have more than doubled in Catharpin since 2011, with impressive 104.29% appreciation taking values to $994,290 by 2025. Your investment would benefit from above-average recent performance with strong 50.65% growth since 2020, significantly outpacing the luxury market average. Your property would be located in rural western Prince William County bordering Loudoun, offering larger estate lots with a countryside atmosphere while maintaining reasonable access to both Dulles and I-66 employment corridors.
9. Oakton
- 2025 Value: $1,048,693
- 2020 Value: $767,933
- 2015 Value: $715,285
- 2011 Value: $610,796
- % Change 2020-2025: 36.56%
- % Change 2015-2025: 46.61%
- % Change 2011-2025: 71.69%
Your investment in Oakton would have delivered moderate 71.69% returns since 2011, with values crossing the million-dollar threshold at $1,048,693 by 2025. Your capital would show below-average recent growth with 36.56% appreciation since 2020, reflecting this established market’s mature dynamics. Your property would be located in central Fairfax County approximately 15 miles west of DC, offering larger lot sizes than closer-in suburbs while maintaining excellent access to the Vienna Metro station and Tysons Corner employment center.
8. Aldie
- 2025 Value: $1,057,990
- 2020 Value: $681,942
- 2015 Value: $593,903
- 2011 Value: $478,052
- % Change 2020-2025: 55.14%
- % Change 2015-2025: 78.14%
- % Change 2011-2025: 121.31%
Your capital would have delivered Virginia’s highest long-term returns in Aldie, with exceptional 121.31% appreciation since 2011 taking values over the million-dollar mark to $1,057,990. Your investment would benefit from impressive recent performance with 55.14% growth since 2020, significantly outpacing the luxury market average. Your property would be located in southern Loudoun County along the Route 50 corridor, offering access to newer luxury communities with resort-style amenities while maintaining reasonable commuting distance to Dulles and DC.
7. Middleburg
- 2025 Value: $1,070,820
- 2020 Value: $692,895
- 2015 Value: $620,562
- 2011 Value: $513,633
- % Change 2020-2025: 54.54%
- % Change 2015-2025: 72.56%
- % Change 2011-2025: 108.48%
Your investment in Middleburg would have more than doubled since 2011, with impressive 108.48% returns taking values to $1,070,820 by 2025. Your capital would benefit from exceptional recent performance with 54.54% growth since 2020, significantly outpacing the luxury market average. Your property would be located in Loudoun County’s prestigious horse country approximately 40 miles west of DC, offering access to an internationally renowned equestrian community with historic charm, boutique shopping, and surrounding estates that have attracted politicians, celebrities, and old money for generations.
6. Vienna
- 2025 Value: $1,109,388
- 2020 Value: $822,360
- 2015 Value: $747,469
- 2011 Value: $604,745
- % Change 2020-2025: 34.90%
- % Change 2015-2025: 48.42%
- % Change 2011-2025: 83.45%
Your capital would have delivered solid 83.45% returns in Vienna since 2011, with values exceeding the million-dollar mark at $1,109,388 by 2025. Your investment would show below-average recent growth with 34.90% appreciation since 2020, reflecting this established market’s mature dynamics. Your property would be located in central Fairfax County approximately 15 miles west of DC, offering a combination of excellent schools, direct Metro access, and proximity to Tysons Corner employment hub while maintaining a distinct small-town atmosphere.
5. Dunn Loring
- 2025 Value: $1,200,476
- 2020 Value: $875,496
- 2015 Value: $773,561
- 2011 Value: $622,935
- % Change 2020-2025: 37.12%
- % Change 2015-2025: 55.19%
- % Change 2011-2025: 92.71%
Your investment in Dunn Loring would have delivered strong 92.71% returns since 2011, with values exceeding $1.2 million by 2025. Your capital would show below-average recent growth with 37.12% appreciation since 2020, reflecting this established market’s mature dynamics. Your property would be located in central Fairfax County between Vienna and Falls Church, offering direct Metro access, proximity to both Tysons Corner and the Mosaic District, and a strategic location just 10 miles from DC.
4. Upperville
- 2025 Value: $1,208,923
- 2020 Value: $832,392
- 2015 Value: $855,364
- 2011 Value: $719,799
- % Change 2020-2025: 45.23%
- % Change 2015-2025: 41.33%
- % Change 2011-2025: 67.95%
Your capital would have delivered moderate 67.95% returns in Upperville since 2011, with values exceeding $1.2 million by 2025. Your investment would show average recent growth at 45.23% appreciation since 2020, almost precisely matching the luxury market average. Your property would be located in western Loudoun County along the Route 50 corridor approximately 50 miles from DC, offering access to prestigious hunt country estates with larger acreage and established appeal among equestrians and the social elite dating back centuries.
3. Waterford
- 2025 Value: $1,254,456
- 2020 Value: $770,075
- 2015 Value: $699,877
- 2011 Value: $583,920
- % Change 2020-2025: 62.90%
- % Change 2015-2025: 79.24%
- % Change 2011-2025: 114.83%
Your investment in Waterford would have more than doubled since 2011, with impressive 114.83% appreciation taking values to $1,254,456 by 2025. Your capital would benefit from exceptional recent performance with 62.90% growth since 2020, representing the second-highest five-year return rate among Virginia’s luxury markets. Your property would be located in northwestern Loudoun County in a historic Quaker village that has maintained its 18th and 19th century character, offering access to a National Historic Landmark district with strict preservation requirements and surrounding countryside estates.
2. McLean
- 2025 Value: $1,369,341
- 2020 Value: $989,419
- 2015 Value: $917,189
- 2011 Value: $757,505
- % Change 2020-2025: 38.40%
- % Change 2015-2025: 49.30%
- % Change 2011-2025: 80.77%
Your capital would have delivered solid 80.77% returns in McLean since 2011, with values reaching $1,369,341 by 2025. Your investment would show below-average recent growth with 38.40% appreciation since 2020, reflecting this premium market’s established nature. Your property would be located in eastern Fairfax County between Tysons Corner and the Potomac River, offering Virginia’s most prestigious close-in address with proximity to DC, exceptional schools, and established appeal among diplomats, politicians, and corporate executives.
1. Great Falls
- 2025 Value: $1,568,821
- 2020 Value: $1,044,247
- 2015 Value: $1,043,047
- 2011 Value: $901,912
- % Change 2020-2025: 50.23%
- % Change 2015-2025: 50.41%
- % Change 2011-2025: 73.94%
Your investment in Great Falls would have delivered moderate 73.94% returns since 2011, with values reaching an extraordinary $1,568,821 by 2025—the highest in Virginia. Your capital would show above-average recent growth with solid 50.23% appreciation since 2020, outpacing the luxury market average. Your property would be located in northern Fairfax County between McLean and the Potomac River, offering Virginia’s ultimate luxury address with minimum one-acre lots, exceptional privacy, equestrian estates, and proximity to both DC and Tysons Corner while maintaining a semi-rural atmosphere.
