South Riding is one of the largest and most amenity-rich master-planned communities in Northern Virginia — a 4,000+ home Loudoun County community in the Chantilly mailing area, with multiple pools, a golf course, walking trails, tennis, and the Freedom High School pyramid. The Bailey Team is family-owned since 1970, in Northern Virginia since 1988, and works the South Riding market regularly across both buying and selling.

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About South Riding

South Riding is a master-planned community in Loudoun County, Virginia, built primarily through the late 1990s and 2000s. The community spans over 1,400 acres with 4,000+ homes ranging from townhomes to estate-sized single-family on premium golf-course and lake-view lots. The community is governed by the South Riding Proprietary (SRP), the homeowners association that operates the amenity center, pools, and common areas.

Amenities

  • South Riding Golf Club — championship golf course within the community
  • Multiple pools including a main outdoor pool and an indoor aquatic center
  • Town Hall — the community center with fitness, meeting space, and event programming
  • Tennis and pickleball courts
  • Walking trails and bike paths connecting the residential pods
  • Community lakes and ponds
  • South Riding Marketplace — daily-needs retail within the community
  • Active community programming — events, classes, holiday programming

Schools (Freedom HS Pyramid)

  • Liberty Elementary School, Hutchison Farm Elementary, Pinebrook Elementary, Cardinal Ridge Elementary — depending on specific address within South Riding
  • Mercer Middle School
  • Freedom High School

Loudoun County Public Schools. School boundaries can shift; we always confirm current assignments for any specific home before contract.

Getting Around South Riding

  • Route 50 (Lee-Jackson Highway) — direct east-west access through the community
  • Route 28 — north to Dulles Toll Road and Loudoun tech corridor
  • Loudoun County Parkway — connects to Brambleton and the broader Loudoun network
  • Dulles International Airport — 10-15 minutes via Route 28
  • Reston Town Center and Tysons — 25-40 minutes

Why South Riding

Amenity package no other Chantilly community can match

Multiple pools, golf course, indoor aquatic center, tennis, pickleball, walking trails, lakes, Town Hall programming — South Riding's amenity package is among the most extensive in NoVA, period.

Loudoun County tax base

South Riding's Loudoun County address means lower property tax rates than comparable Fairfax County communities — a meaningful long-term financial advantage.

Freedom HS pyramid

Freedom High School is one of the stronger Loudoun County high schools, with active athletics, academics, and arts programs. The feeder elementary and middle schools are consistently well-rated.

Product type variety

South Riding's mix of townhomes, mid-range single-family, and estate-sized lots accommodates a wide range of buyers and life stages — first-time buyers can enter, families can move up, all without leaving the community.

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South Riding Market Snapshot

We publish a quarterly market snapshot for South Riding and broader Chantilly. Email or call for the latest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in South Riding?

Approximately 4,000+ homes spread across 1,400+ acres, with a mix of townhomes, single-family, and estate-sized properties.

What's the HOA situation?

South Riding is governed by the South Riding Proprietary (SRP). Dues fund the amenity center, pools, golf course access tiers, common areas, and community programming. Dues vary by product type. We pull current dues for any specific home.

Is South Riding in Fairfax or Loudoun County?

Loudoun County — even though the mailing address is Chantilly. Loudoun property tax rates, Loudoun County Public Schools (Freedom HS pyramid), Loudoun County services.

How is the commute?

Route 50, Route 28, Loudoun County Parkway. Dulles 10-15 minutes; Tysons 25-40 minutes; DC 45-75 minutes. Many residents work in the Dulles corridor or telework hybrid.

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