Epic Manassas Driving Tour Video with Chris Colgan

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Thinking of moving to Haymarket, Virginia, or selling your Haymarket home? I'm Chris Colgan, a top-producing Realtor with the Chris Colgan Team at EXP Realty, and your guide to the Northern Virginia & DMV real estate market.

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History of Manassas, VA

First thing people always bring up is history. Behind me is that huge statue of Stonewall Jackson, and this is literally the site of one of the biggest Civil War battles. You’ve got the battlefield, the Manassas Museum, walking trails, historic buildings, and of course Old Town Manassas, which has been restored and modernized but still keeps that historic feel. One of the most famous landmarks is the Stone House. And just 15 miles away, you’ve got the Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, where the Concorde sits on display. Tons of history here that a lot of people don’t even realize is in their backyard.

Location in Manassas, VA

Location is probably the #1 reason people move here. I’m standing right off the 234 Bypass, which connects you to I-95 south toward Richmond or north toward D.C. in about 15 miles. Head the other direction and you’re on I-66 in less than 10 minutes, straight into Fairfax, Loudoun, or the city. Growth from the data centers has brought new roads and expansions, so infrastructure is keeping up. Plus, you’ve got the Manassas Airport right here, with a brand-new terminal being built, and the VRE commuter train that takes you straight into Washington or connects to Metro at the Pentagon. A lot of my clients literally use that train every day.

Things To Do in Manassas

Here’s the part that always makes me laugh — people say there’s nothing to do around here. Totally wrong. You’ve got Two Silos Brewing, where they turned an old barn into Black Sheep restaurant and music venue, and it’s packed on weekends. Five minutes away is Jiffy Lube Live, which pulls in some of the biggest artists every summer. If that’s not enough, D.C. is 27 miles away with all the museums, pro sports, and nightlife. Outdoor fans have golf courses all over and Silver Lake nearby for fishing. Lake Anna is an hour and a half away and has become one of the hottest Airbnb spots in the country. And now down in Fredericksburg, they’re even building one of the largest indoor water parks in the world. Trust me, you won’t be bored here.

Job Opportunities in Manassas, VA

The job market here has exploded. Back in the 60s, most people commuted into D.C. or Arlington. Now? You’ve got Micron’s huge plant right behind me, Lockheed Martin, FBI’s field office, and even the FAA down in Warrenton. Tons of folks work at Aurora Flight Services, too. And then, of course, data centers — they’re everywhere in Prince William County. About 35% of Virginia’s power is used by them. Those jobs pay really well and are driving growth. A strong job market here feeds right into a strong housing market, which is always good news for homeowners.

Real Estate in Manassas, VA

This is my favorite part — real estate. What I love about Manassas is the variety. You can get a two-bed, one-bath condo for around $300K in neighborhoods like Stratford or Rollingwood. Townhomes built in the 90s run about $350K, and newer two-car garage models go into the $600K–$700K range. Single-family homes built in the 60s through 80s, many of them remodeled, sell around $500K near I-66 or Old Town. Larger properties on one acre lots can push $800K to $1M. There’s a price point here for almost every buyer. If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Manassas, shoot me a text and we can hop on Zoom to walk through neighborhoods and match you with the right fit.

Watch the tour ·Full Transcript

Speaker: Chris Colgan • Date: October 8, 2025

"Today, we are checking out Manassas, Virginia … Manassas is huge. You've got a couple different zip codes and areas."

Overview

"Today, we are checking out Manassas, Virginia."

"Manassas is huge. You've got a couple of different zip codes and areas, right? So, you also have Manassas City, which is 20110. Then you have Manassas Park, which is 20111."

"And then you have Prince William Manassas, which is several different zip codes."

"You would be about 27 miles from Washington, DC."

Key Takeaways

"Manassas is huge. You've got a couple different zip codes and areas, right? So, you also have Manassas City, which is 20110. Then you have Manassas Park, which is 20111." (0:18)
"A lot of people who live in Manassas either work at companies like Micron or maybe Lockheed Martin or other companies, you know, that are in Oldtown or Manassas airport." (0:44)
"There is no metro. You do have the VRE station, though, that's they have a couple different stops, which is really popular." (0:55)
"You would be about 27 miles from Washington, DC." (6:46)
"A lot of those homes have been fixed up … They're going to go anywhere from 5 to 600,000. Maybe you can get one that needs a lot of work for around like 400,000 to 500,000 as well." (2:53)
"Dreamfinder Homes built some newer town homes here. They're probably around like 600/700,000 though." (7:50)
"You can get some like cheaper condos maybe for like 250 to 300." (8:08)
"For about like 350 a month, you can ride that VRE train and basically go right into the Pentagon, D,C down into downtown DC, hit up Union Station." (19:42)

Unique Facts & Stats

"Northern Virginia Community College … we have one of the biggest community college systems in the country." (2:12)
"The Sudley neighborhood and another neighborhood called Westgate of Lomond … that's kind of like the original 1960s Manassas when this really became a DC suburb." (2:46)
"There was a big battle of Bull Run here. Huge civil war battle." (4:20)
"One time, I forgot what anniversary it was, but there's a big anniversary, and they had 100,000 reenactors come. They marched all the way up to Oldtown Manassas. It was like 110° outside and lightning." (6:09)
"Average sales price. Manassas is probably going to be the most affordable or Woodbridge in all of Northern Virginia, unless you get really further out in the suburbs." (11:13)
"The Manassas Mall … They just approved that the county did that they're going to be revamping that whole area." (11:58)
"Prince William Hospital … this place, it was literally just one building maybe 15 years ago, and now it's a huge hospital complex." (14:39)
"The first Friday of every month, they shut down all the street,s they have bands come in. All the local restaurants are open. People are walking around having a drink, watching the bands play." (19:09)
"I think it's about 300 a month for a monthly pass." (19:47)
"They're going to be having commercial air travel. It's going to be like 12 to 15 flights a day." (31:29)
"I think it's like the second or third most visited attraction in all of the state of Virginia." (32:04)
"I think they got like 1.5 billion or something they're putting into that facility." (37:40)

Neighborhoods, Amenities & Lifestyle

"The Sudley neighborhood and another neighborhood called Westgate of Lomond … that's kind of like the original 1960s Manassas when this really became a DC suburb." (2:46)

"You're only like one mile away from 66. You're close to a ton of shopping. And if you've heard of Bristow, Virginia, Manassas and Bristow have pretty much touched at this point." (3:25)

"The Manassas Battlefield. This is a really big landmark here. So we get a lot of visitors, a lot of tourists come through this area. Really beautiful park." (3:37)

"Right over here, Bull Run Plaza to my left, you've got the Costco, all kinds of brand new shopping over here as well." (11:07)

"Right over here, we're heading towards Oldtown Manassas. That area has been really revamped. That's also where the courthouse is for all of Prince William County. You've got like a lot of historic charm, historic buildings going on over there." (15:32)

"This right here, historic downtown Manassas visitor center. That's the old original train station." (22:22)

"Two silos Malarkey Proof Bar. One of the most popular hangouts. I mean, you'll be shocked. Like people literally will come from far away to come visit this place." (42:36)

"Nova Live, extremely popular location here. I mean, the weekends, I mean, it's just packed. I mean, they got like a concert venue here, bands come in, all kinds of different things coming on." (45:17)

Pricing & Housing Types

"A lot of those homes have been fixed up … They're going to go anywhere from 5 to 600,000. Maybe you can get one that needs a lot of work for around like 400,000 to 500,000 as well." (2:53)
"Dreamfinder Homes built some newer town homes here. They're probably around like 600/700,000 though." (7:50)
"You can get some like cheaper condos maybe for like 250 to 300." (8:08)
"There's a neighborhood called Paradise. Town homes built in the '90s. They're going to be around like 4 to 500,000, a little bit older." (9:42)
"There's another great condo community called Stratford Condos that I really like. They're about 300." (9:52)
"Average sales price. Manassas is probably going to be the most affordable or Woodbridge in all of Northern Virginia." (11:13)
"The housing, there was some really nice housing, especially over in the 20112 zip code, you know, you're talking like houses for a couple million bucks with land." (11:36)
"Houses like these are probably going to cost you 600/700,000, depending on the size, depending on what type of upgrades they have done to them." (16:42)
"I just closed on a single house for 650 that was just two levels with a big huge backyard." (17:07)
"You'll sometimes you'll see a little house for sale in Manassas for like 200 grand. And it's probably a 300 sq ft cottage over at Lake Manassas." (28:35)
"That neighborhood is going to be like 8 to $900,000 houses." (29:33)

Commuting & Connectivity

"This is a really good road to commute on, getting into DC or Reston, Fairfax, and going on Interstate 66." (1:00)

"You would be about 27 miles from Washington D.C." (6:46)

"There is no metro. You do have the VRE station, though, that's they have a couple different stops, which is really popular." (0:55)

"For about like 350 a month, you can ride that VRE train and basically go right into the Pentagon, DC down into downtown DC, hit up Union Station or whatever, and you can go pretty much anywhere, or you can connect it with the metro." (19:42)

"I think it's about 300 a month for a monthly pass." (19:47)

Schools

"Northern Virginia Community College … we have one of the biggest community college systems in the country … if you've got kids, college-age kids, they go there for two years, then they can get into a college like UVA or Tech, and you save a bunch of money or JMU." (2:12)

"That's where Colgan High School is. It's named after my grandfather … they named that after him. And so that over there, you're going to see a lot of houses with like 1 acres, 2 acres, no HOA." (28:53)

"They're called the Colgan Sharks, and it's like a musical school. So they've got all kinds of different programs." (29:20)

"George Mason University … they have a building named after my grandfather here as well. And they have a beautiful performing arts center called Hylton Performing Arts Center." (39:47)

Manassas, VA Real Estate Tour FAQs

How affordable is Manassas compared to other Northern Virginia areas?

"Average sales price. Manassas is probably going to be the most affordable or Woodbridge in all of Northern Virginia, unless you get really further out in the suburbs." (11:13) You can find options from "cheaper condos maybe for like 250 to 300" (8:08) all the way up to "houses for a couple million bucks with land" (11:36) in the 20112 zip code. That range makes Manassas accessible for first-time buyers while still offering luxury options.

What are the different zip codes in Manassas?

"Manassas is huge. You've got a couple different zip codes and areas, right? So, you also have Manassas City, which is 20110. Then you have Manassas Park which is 20111." (0:18) "And then you have Prince William Manassas which is several different zip codes." (0:18) Each area has its own character—20110 is the historic city center, 20111 is Manassas Park, and the Prince William side (20112 and others) tends to have newer development and larger lots.

What major employers are in Manassas?

"A lot of people who live in Manassas either work at companies like Micron or maybe Lockheed Martin or other companies, you know, that are in Oldtown or Manassas airport." (0:44) "Micron's putting in a huge expansion … I think they got like 1.5 billion or something they're putting into that facility." (37:40) Plus, "Aurora Flight Services is based over there as well. You might be working for them." (18:38) The tech and aerospace sectors are huge here.

How much does the VRE train cost from Manassas?

"For about like 350 a month, you can ride that VRE train and basically go right into the Pentagon DC down into downtown DC, hit up Union Station … I think it's about 300 a month for a monthly pass." (19:42) "There is no metro. You do have the VRE station though that's they have a couple different stops which is really popular." (0:55) For commuters heading into D.C. regularly, the VRE is a game-changer and much more affordable than driving and parking every day.

What's happening with Manassas Regional Airport?

"They're going to be having commercial air travel. It's going to be like 12 to 15 flights a day." (31:29) "You're going to be able to pull up your car here, jump on an airplane. You're not going to have to go to DCA. You're not going to have to go to Dulles or BWI. That's what I'm really going to love about this." (34:42) "I think once that happens that's going to be a gamechanger for Manassas. I'm really really excited about that." (35:17) This is huge for the future of Manassas real estate.

What's Oldtown Manassas like?

"Right over here, we're heading towards Oldtown Manassas. that area they've really revamped. That's also where the courthouse is for all of Prince William County. You've got like a lot of historic charm, historic buildings going on over there." (15:32) "The first Friday of every month they shut down all the streets they have bands come in. All the local restaurants are open. People are walking around having a drink, watching the bands play." (19:09) It's become a really vibrant downtown with both history and modern amenities.

How far is Manassas from Washington, D.C.?

"You would be about 27 miles from Washington DC." (6:46) "This is a really good road to commute on getting into DC or Reston, Fairfax area going on Interstate 66." (1:00) The distance is manageable, especially with VRE access and I-66 Express Lanes. It's far enough to be affordable but close enough for reasonable commutes.

What's the Manassas Battlefield and why does it matter?

"The Manassas Battlefield. This is a really big landmark here. So we get a lot of visitors, a lot of tourists come through this area. Really beautiful park." (3:37) "There was a big battle of bull run here. Huge civil war battle." (4:20) "One time … they had 100,000 reenactors come. They marched all the way up to Oldtown Manassas. It was like 110° outside and it lightning." (6:09) It's not just history—it's protected federal land, which means no development and guaranteed open space for nearby neighborhoods.

What schools serve Manassas?

"Northern Virginia Community College … we have one of the biggest community college systems in the country … if you've got kids, college age kids, they go there for two years, then they can get into a college like UVA or Tech and you save a bunch of money or JMU." (2:12) "That's where Colgan High School is. It's named after my grandfather … they named that after him." (28:53) "George Mason University … they have a building named after my grandfather here as well. And they have a beautiful performing arts center called Hylton Performing Arts Center." (39:47) The educational options here are strong from K-12 through university level.

About Chris Colgan

"It is me, Chris Colgan, with another driving tour. My family has deep roots here; my grandfather was a Virginia state senator for 50 years, the longest-running and number one in seniority, and they named Colgan High School after him. I watched him help build the infrastructure that makes commuting possible today, and I've sold homes to thousands of families relocating to this area for companies like Micron and Lockheed Martin."