Builder Spotlight: Van Metre Homes in Virginia

A row of newly completed single-family homes and townhomes in a Northern Virginia new construction community on a crisp October afternoon

Van Metre Homes is a family-owned Northern Virginia builder that has been putting up new homes since 1955, and for buyers shopping Fairfax and Prince William counties, the two Northern Virginia corners of Barbara Jennings' service area, it is one of the most established names in the region. The company builds single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums across Northern Virginia, and this week it has three communities actively selling in Barbara's service area, from Ashberry in Manassas to Arpina Valley in Herndon and Niche at Villa Park in Springfield, with a new Bristow community opening this fall. This guide covers who Van Metre is, the communities selling right now, and the insider tips that will help you walk into their sales centers informed.

I have helped buyers compare Van Metre's Northern Virginia communities alongside the national builders, and their townhome product in particular keeps coming up in conversations again and again. Below I give you the full picture, including the price context the builder currently publishes, so you can plan your tour. Availability and pricing move fast, so everything here should be confirmed directly with the builder, or with me, before you make plans.

Who Is Van Metre Homes?

Van Metre Homes traces its roots to 1955, when Albert G. Van Metre partnered with B.B. Wills to build the first Van Metre homes in Burke, a suburb in Fairfax County. That makes it one of the oldest homebuilders still active in Northern Virginia, with more than seven decades of local history. The builder operates as part of the Van Metre Companies, a family-owned real estate development, construction, and investment firm headquartered in Northern Virginia, with a manufacturing facility in Winchester, Virginia that supports its building operation.

For buyers, the reason Van Metre keeps coming up is reputation and product depth. The company is one of the most active builders in the Northern Virginia market and has been recognized as a leading local builder, including a 2022 Builder of the Year award. Its lineup spans condominiums, townhomes, and single-family homes, with a strong townhome presence in the close-in Fairfax County communities that commuters to Washington DC and Northern Virginia job centers tend to prioritize.

Rather than calling Van Metre directly, reach out to Barbara Jennings at (540) 840-1133 to confirm what is currently available before you visit. Phases sell through quickly, and the company often has only a handful of homesites left in its most popular townhome communities.

Where Van Metre Builds in Our Region

Van Metre is most active in the Northern Virginia counties Barbara serves: Fairfax and Prince William. These are the communities currently selling or opening soon, with the price context the builder publishes today. Availability changes quickly, so treat every price as a starting point and verify directly with the sales team. You can also see the quick snapshot of Van Metre in the builders directory.

Prince William County

Ashberry: Manassas, Prince William County. Single-family homes and townhomes with builder starting pricing from the $540,990s as published today. This is Van Metre's active Manassas community and the strongest single-family option in its current Northern Virginia lineup, a good fit for buyers who want the commute convenience of Prince William with new construction throughout.

Veridian: Bristow, Prince William County. Listed as coming soon, with the opening expected in fall 2026 and no starting price published yet. If your timeline is this winter or next spring, this is the Van Metre community to watch for a fresh release.

Fairfax County

Arpina Valley: Herndon, Fairfax County. Townhomes with builder starting pricing from the $745,990s as published today. Herndon sits close to the Dulles Technology Corridor, making Arpina Valley a popular pick for buyers who want a new townhome near the region's tech and aerospace employers.

Niche at Villa Park: Springfield, Fairfax County. Townhomes with builder starting pricing from the $834,990s as published today. The builder notes limited homesites available ahead of the grand opening, which is a signal that if you want one of the first releases, timing matters.

A note on pricing: the numbers above are the "from" figures Van Metre publishes on its own site as of this writing. Base price is only part of the story. Lot premiums, structural options, and design center selections can move the final cost meaningfully, especially on townhomes in close-in Fairfax County, so work with your buyer's agent to compare true all-in numbers.

Tips for Touring a Van Metre Community

After working with buyers comparing Van Metre's Northern Virginia communities, here are the tips that will help you get the most out of your visit.

This is the rule for every builder, and it is just as important here. If you sign the visitor log at the sales center without an agent, most builders will not let you add buyer representation later. Bring your agent from the start, and you will have someone working exclusively for you through pricing, selections, and closing at no extra cost to you.

Ask which phase is selling and how many homesites remain.

Communities like Niche at Villa Park are releasing homesites ahead of a grand opening, which means limited inventory in the first phases. When a phase is nearly sold out, the remaining homesites often carry premiums or limited options, so know exactly what is left before you fall in love with a floor plan.

Verify finished square footage on the exact floor plan and homesite.

Published plan sizes are a starting point. Walk the model, confirm the finished square footage on the specific plan and elevation you want, and check the actual homesite. On townhomes, also confirm the garage type, outdoor space, and any association or community fees.

Get a written list of what the base price includes.

From-figures are just the entry point. Ask for a written breakdown of what is standard versus optional, including site work, landscaping, and any HOA or community association fees, so the number you compare is a true all-in price.

Budget for an independent inspection program.

I recommend a pre-drywall inspection before the insulation goes in, a final walk-through inspection before closing, and a warranty inspection before your one-year coverage runs out. This matters with every builder, and it is especially important on a purchase this size.

Compare Van Metre against the national builders in the same counties.

Van Metre competes directly with builders like Ryan Homes, Lennar, and Pulte in Prince William and Fairfax. Compare floor plans, included features, incentives, and the same floor plan in a comparable community, and let a buyer's agent run the numbers side by side.

The Honest Word on Van Metre

Let me give you a straight answer to the question I hear most from buyers considering Van Metre: is a regional Northern Virginia builder the right call versus a national builder? It depends on what you value. The national builders shine when you want the widest selection of floor plans and standardized pricing across many states. Van Metre shines when you want a builder with deep Northern Virginia roots, a family-owned company whose history starts in Fairfax County, and a strong townhome product in the close-in communities where space is tight and location matters most.

My honest take is this. Van Metre is a legitimate, long-established regional builder with a real presence across Fairfax and Prince William, and it is especially worth a look for townhome buyers who want to stay close to the District and the Dulles corridor. The main cautions are the usual ones: confirm what is actually selling, read the entire contract, verify the all-in price, and never skip the inspections, no matter how much you like the builder.

"With Van Metre, the pitch most often writes itself: a family-owned builder that has been building in Northern Virginia since 1955, a townhome or single-family home in a community close to where you work and play, and the peace of mind of a name that has been on new homes in these same counties for over seven decades. For Fairfax and Prince William buyers, it is worth the tour."
Barbara Jennings

When Barbara isn't helping families find their new construction home in Virginia, she's sharing the latest insights on builders, communities, and market trends across the Fredericksburg region and Northern Virginia. Learn more at barbarajennings.com.

Community prices and availability reflect the builder's published listings as of October 2026 and change often. Verify current inventory, incentives, and pricing directly with Van Metre Homes or with Barbara Jennings. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; square footage is approximate and should be independently verified.

Thinking About a Van Metre Community?

Whether you are touring Ashberry in Manassas, waiting on the Veridian release in Bristow, or checking townhomes in Herndon and Springfield, I can help you confirm availability, compare all-in pricing, and make sure you are represented from the very first visit. Let us schedule a consultation.

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Barbara Jennings

REALTOR® · eXp Realty · New Construction Specialist

Barbara Jennings is a licensed Virginia REALTOR® with eXp Realty, specializing in new construction, builder negotiations, and the Fredericksburg-area and Northern Virginia markets. With her proven 100-point Marketing Plan and advanced AI-driven strategies, she helps buyers find the right home at the right price and save thousands in the process. Barbara serves Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Orange, Fairfax, Prince William County, and beyond.

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