Market Overview
Annandale's median sold price is $720K with homes averaging 26 days on market; Columbia is at $485K and 24 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Annandale is pricier ($720K median vs $485K), a difference of about $235K. Columbia moves faster, with homes averaging 24 days on market compared to 26 in Annandale. Columbia offers a lower entry point at $200K–$1.2M.
Annandale
VA
Columbia
MD
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$720K
$485K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
26 days
24 days
Price Range
$174K–$2.2M
$200K–$1.2M
Notable Neighborhoods
Ravensworth, Heritage Hill, Wakefield Chapel Estates, Camelot
Wilde Lake, Kings Contrivance, River Hill, Long Reach
VA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Annandale or Columbia more affordable?
Columbia is more affordable with a median sold price of $485K, compared to $720K in Annandale (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Annandale prices range from $174K–$2.2M. Columbia prices range from $200K–$1.2M.
How do Annandale and Columbia compare?
Annandale is one of Northern Virginia's most diverse communities, celebrated for its international dining scene. Columbia is a master-planned community in Howard County, known for its village system, lakefront areas, extensive trails, and central Maryland location. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover lets you compare agent profiles and available transaction records in either city.
Median sold prices and days on market are 12-month aggregates of settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026. School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports. Property tax rates from Virginia Dept. of Taxation (2024). Walkability scores from Walk Score (2024). Crime data from FBI UCR and Virginia State Police (2023). Commute times are approximate rush-hour estimates. Updated September 2026.