Cascades and Lowes Island

Cascades is a 2500 acre planned community, of approximately 6500 homes, located in the 20165 zip code of Sterling Virginia.

Cascades abuts the Loudoun/Fairfax county line to its east, making it one of the shortest commutes to job centers in Fairfax, Arlington, and downtown Washing DC, in all of Loudoun County. When combined with the fact that the scenic Potomac River creates the development’s northern most boarder, its easy to see why this is such a choice spot – Located right next to the natural beauty of the river, yet just minutes from most commuter destinations.

The community offers its residents; 5 swimming pools, 4 community center, 4 lighted and 9 unlighted tennis courts, 10 multi-use sportcourts, 25 tot lots, a soccer field, and of course, allows easy access to the Potomac River, including a boat launch, and an 18 hole golf course at near by Algonkian Park.

Lowes Island is an advertised portion of the legal subdivision of Cascades. While Lowes Island is used by locals as frequently as the Cascades name, it is not actually a legal subdivision itself. While some residents use the city address Potomac Falls, VA. The post office will recognize either Potomac Falls, VA or Sterling, VA as a correct mailing address. Almost 50% of the Lowes Island geography is taken up with the club grounds and a golf course having recently had its name changed to Trump National Golf Course. This latest acquisition in the Trump golf empire is expected to draw significant events and exclusive members.

Housing Market in Cascades

In 2009 sales of fee simple homes in Cascades posted a respectable 78 transactions, with an average sale price of approximately $505,000 among all homes, including both detached homes, and townhouses.