Summary answer: On a $100,000 household income, standard lending guidelines put your realistic purchase price around $300,000–$350,000 — which fits Centreville's condo market (averaging around $330,000) comfortably, and gets you close to entry-level townhomes in Centre Ridge ($400,000–$600,000) with a larger down payment or VA financing. Centreville's median home price runs roughly $600,000–$700,000 overall, so a $100K income alone doesn't reach the median, but it does open real, specific options here.
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The math, and where it points in Centreville specifically
| Step | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Gross monthly income ($100K/yr) | $8,333 |
| Target housing payment (28% front-end ratio) | ~$2,333/mo |
| Realistic purchase price (10% down, current rates ~6.65%) | ~$300,000–$330,000 |
| Realistic purchase price (VA loan, 0% down, no PMI) | ~$340,000–$400,000 |
Where that budget actually points you in Centreville
Condos here average around $330,000, putting them squarely within reach at this income level. Centre Ridge, Centreville's most accessible townhome community, runs $400,000–$600,000 — reachable with a VA loan or a larger down payment. Virginia Run and Centreville Farms, the area's premium single-family communities, run well above this budget.
What changes your number
- Loan type — a VA loan removes the down payment and PMI requirement, meaningfully expanding your range
- Down payment size — every additional 5% down increases purchasing power
- Property type — condos and townhomes get you into Centreville at this income level; the single-family market generally doesn't
- Second income — if this is a household decision, the math roughly doubles with a second qualifying income
Why Centreville is genuinely worth considering at this budget
Unlike closer-in NOVA markets where affordability options are scarce across the board, Centreville has real inventory across price tiers — Centre Ridge isn't a compromise neighborhood, it's an established, townhome-heavy community with its own character. This is worth knowing before assuming a $100K income limits you to condos alone.
Get your actual number
These are general guidelines — your real qualifying amount depends on your specific credit, debt, and down payment. Reach out and I'll connect you with a lender for a real pre-approval and help you figure out which Centreville neighborhoods actually fit your budget.
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