Market Overview
Ashburn's median sold price is $729K with homes averaging 29 days on market; Severn is at $510K and 36 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Ashburn is pricier ($729K median vs $510K), a difference of about $219K. Ashburn moves faster, with homes averaging 29 days on market compared to 36 in Severn. Severn offers a lower entry point at $200K–$750K.
Ashburn
VA
Severn
MD
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$729K
$510K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
29 days
36 days
Price Range
$350K–$1.2M
$200K–$750K
Notable Neighborhoods
Broadlands, Brambleton, Lansdowne, One Loudoun
Severn Run, Meade Village, Piney Orchard, Arundel Mills
Schools
Ashburn has a 89% average SOL pass rate; Severn has 77% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Ashburn include Briar Woods High School and Stone Bridge High School; in Severn, Meade High School and Old Mill High School. See Ashburn schools | See Severn schools
Ashburn
VA
Severn
MD
Avg Pass Rate
89%
77%
Public schools
Briar Woods High School, Stone Bridge High School, Eagle Ridge Middle School
Meade High School, Old Mill High School, Severn River Middle School
These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.
Commute
Severn is closer to downtown at ~40 minutes vs ~45 minutes. Ashburn has 2 Metro stations, including Ashburn on the Silver line. Major highway access: Ashburn (Rt 7, Rt 28, Dulles Greenway), Severn (I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3).
Ashburn
VA
Severn
MD
Drive to Downtown
~45 min
~40 min
Metro Stations
2 Metro stations (nearest: Ashburn)
No Metro access
Metro Lines
Silver
N/A
Major Highways
Rt 7, Rt 28, Dulles Greenway
I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3
Commuter Rail
None
None
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ashburn or Severn more affordable?
Severn is more affordable with a median sold price of $510K, compared to $729K in Ashburn (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. Ashburn prices range from $350K–$1.2M. Severn prices range from $200K–$750K.
What are the public-school pass rates in Ashburn and Severn?
Ashburn public schools have a 89% average SOL pass rate; Severn has 77% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Ashburn include Briar Woods High School and Stone Bridge High School; in Severn, Meade High School and Old Mill High School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Ashburn or Severn?
Severn has the shorter commute to downtown at ~40 minutes vs ~45 minutes. Ashburn has Metro access (Ashburn). Severn has no direct Metro access.
How do Ashburn and Severn compare?
Ashburn is one of Loudoun County's fastest-growing communities. Severn is a growing community in Anne Arundel County near Fort Meade and the NSA, with access to Baltimore and D. 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.