Market Overview
Burke's median sold price is $660K with homes averaging 20 days on market; Severn is at $510K and 36 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Burke is pricier ($660K median vs $510K), a difference of about $150K. Burke moves faster, with homes averaging 20 days on market compared to 36 in Severn. Severn offers a lower entry point at $200K–$750K.
Burke
VA
Severn
MD
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$660K
$510K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
20 days
36 days
Price Range
$235K–$1.8M
$200K–$750K
Notable Neighborhoods
Burke Centre, Burke Station Square, Longwood Knolls, Cherry Run
Severn Run, Meade Village, Piney Orchard, Arundel Mills
Schools
Burke has a 86% average SOL pass rate; Severn has 77% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Burke include Lake Braddock Secondary School and Robinson Secondary School; in Severn, Meade High School and Old Mill High School. See Burke schools | See Severn schools
Burke
VA
Severn
MD
Avg Pass Rate
86%
77%
Public schools
Lake Braddock Secondary School, Robinson Secondary School, White Oaks Elementary
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
Burke is closer to downtown at ~35 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Neither city has direct Metro access. Major highway access: Burke (I-495, Rt 123, Burke Centre Pkwy), Severn (I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3).
Burke
VA
Severn
MD
Drive to Downtown
~35 min
~40 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
No Metro access
Metro Lines
N/A
N/A
Major Highways
I-495, Rt 123, Burke Centre Pkwy
I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3
Commuter Rail
VRE (Burke Centre station)
None
VA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burke or Severn more affordable?
Severn is more affordable with a median sold price of $510K, compared to $660K in Burke (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. Burke prices range from $235K–$1.8M. Severn prices range from $200K–$750K.
What are the public-school pass rates in Burke and Severn?
Burke public schools have a 86% average SOL pass rate; Severn has 77% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Burke include Lake Braddock Secondary School and Robinson Secondary 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, Burke or Severn?
Burke has the shorter commute to downtown at ~35 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Burke has no direct Metro access. Severn has no direct Metro access.
How do Burke and Severn compare?
Burke is a well-established Fairfax County community known for Burke Lake Park and tree-lined neighborhoods. 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.