Market Overview
Chantilly's median sold price is $700K with homes averaging 24 days on market; Severn is at $510K and 36 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Chantilly is pricier ($700K median vs $510K), a difference of about $190K. Chantilly moves faster, with homes averaging 24 days on market compared to 36 in Severn. Severn offers a lower entry point at $200K–$750K.
Chantilly
VA
Severn
MD
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$700K
$510K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
24 days
36 days
Price Range
$25K–$2.8M
$200K–$750K
Notable Neighborhoods
Sully Station, South Riding, Poplar Tree Estates, Westfields
Severn Run, Meade Village, Piney Orchard, Arundel Mills
Schools
Chantilly has a 85% average SOL pass rate; Severn has 77% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Chantilly include Chantilly High School and Rocky Run Middle School; in Severn, Meade High School and Old Mill High School. See Chantilly schools | See Severn schools
Chantilly
VA
Severn
MD
Avg Pass Rate
85%
77%
Public schools
Chantilly High School, Rocky Run Middle School, Greenbriar West 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
Severn is closer to downtown at ~40 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Chantilly has 1 Metro station, including Dulles Airport on the Silver line. Major highway access: Chantilly (I-66, Rt 28, Rt 50), Severn (I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3).
Chantilly
VA
Severn
MD
Drive to Downtown
~40 min
~40 min
Metro Stations
1 Metro station (nearest: Dulles Airport)
No Metro access
Metro Lines
Silver
N/A
Major Highways
I-66, Rt 28, Rt 50
I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3
Commuter Rail
None
None
VA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chantilly or Severn more affordable?
Severn is more affordable with a median sold price of $510K, compared to $700K in Chantilly (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. Chantilly prices range from $25K–$2.8M. Severn prices range from $200K–$750K.
What are the public-school pass rates in Chantilly and Severn?
Chantilly public schools have a 85% average SOL pass rate; Severn has 77% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Chantilly include Chantilly High School and Rocky Run Middle 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, Chantilly or Severn?
Severn has the shorter commute to downtown at ~40 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Chantilly has Metro access (Dulles Airport). Severn has no direct Metro access.
How do Chantilly and Severn compare?
Chantilly offers spacious homes and public schools in western Fairfax County. 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.