42686 Explorer Dr, Ashburn, VA 20148
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$1,157,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Oct 16, 2026
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 5,095 sqft

42686 Explorer Dr, Ashburn, VA 20148

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
5,095 sqft
$227/sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

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About this House

What's unique:Stone-paved patioOpen floor planPrivate backyardHuge master bedroomNew roofTray ceiling
Open floor plan, located in one of the best Loudoun County public school districts and highly desired Brambleton community, with close proximity to the vibrant Brambleton Town Center and the future Ashburn Silver Line Metro Station. This home offers ample living space of over 5,000 total finished sq. ft. and features a total of 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths, with an additional 2 dens in the basement that can provide flexibility for your work-from-home needs, or act as a home gym, media room, guest room, etc.

The upper level has 4 total bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, laundry room, and a loft area. The huge master bedroom features a large walk-in closet, separate sitting area, tray ceiling, and spacious bathroom w/ new quartz vanity top (2021) and jacuzzi. Of the smaller bedrooms, two share a full bathroom which has an updated dual vanity top (2021), while the third has its own attached full bathroom.

The main level features 10 ft. ceilings that create an extremely spacious feel, hardwood floors throughout the entire area, a gourmet kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances and a huge island for plenty of prep space, family room w/ fireplace and built-in storage and which opens to a low maintenance Trex material deck (walks down to backyard stone patio), morning room, formal dining room, living room, and a bedroom / office that has an attached full bathroom.

The basement area is completely finished and features a huge rec room area w/ window that bring in plenty of natural light, a wet bar, two dens one of which has its own walk-in closet, and a full bathroom. The rec room also opens to walk-up to the backyard patio.

The exterior of this home features a new roof (2021), a low maintenance Trex material deck, stone-paved patio, private backyard that backs to a small, forested area, partial stone front exterior, stone walk-up front patio, and two-car garage w/ additional parking on driveway or street (park area across the street ensures plenty of street parking is always available)

Verizon FIOS high speed internet and TV service, trash, and snow removal included in HOA dues covered by Landlord.

Brambleton is a vibrant and friendly community that contains numerous parks, walking trails, sports fields/courts (e.g., volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer), playgrounds, and more. The nearby Brambleton Town Center features a Harris Teeter grocery store, Regal movie theater, Onelife Fitness gym, a state-of-the-art Library, a variety of restaurant options, and a weekend farmer's market during the summer months.

Pet case by case. No smoking. No Roommate rental. Good credit only.
Photos are from previous listing, Tenant in process of packing, moving. Walls will be painted and property professionally cleaned before next tenant move in
42686 Explorer Dr, Ashburn, VA 20148 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,095 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $736,190 on Sep 30, 2005 (16,444% above the $4,450 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $4,450 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 26, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,157,400, with a rent estimate of $5,226/month.

Home Details for 42686 Explorer Dr

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 42686 Explorer Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
23251 Christopher Thomas Ln, Ashburn, VA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
02/17/26
6
5.5
5,042 sqft
42631 Explorer Dr, Ashburn, VA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
08/11/26
5
3.5
3,970 sqft
42683 Explorer Dr, Ashburn, VA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$937,500
11/14/25
3
3.5
3,646 sqft
42855 Chatelain Cir, Ashburn, VA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
07/31/26
4
4.5
5,181 sqft
42628 Emperor Dr, Ashburn, VA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,060,000
11/26/25
4
3.5
4,464 sqft
42654 Frontier Dr, Ashburn, VA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,066,000
08/28/26
4
3.5
4,389 sqft
23106 Bronstein Ln, Ashburn, VA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,015,000
03/13/26
5
4.5
3,923 sqft
42594 Good Hope Ln, Ashburn, VA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,260,000
04/09/26
6
4.5
4,187 sqft
23276 Fallen Hills Dr, Ashburn, VA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,170,000
09/10/26
5
4.5
4,340 sqft
23012 Minerva Dr, Ashburn, VA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,575,000
07/09/26
5
4.5
5,731 sqft

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What Locals Say about Ashburn

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  • 91% say there are sidewalks
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  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say kids play outside

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say it's quiet

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say there are community events

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  • Neffer Arce
    "I love live in ashburn, it is close to hospitals, commercial centers and the traffic is not to busy. The data centers are many, but in my opinion, those doesn’t bother the neighborhood."
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  • Natalya p
    "Summer kickoff, fireworks, community church, playgrounds, grocery store within walking distance. Pool, gym, best schools"
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  • Joyce A Wright
    "Just the few that do not pick up after their dogs, we should get cameras or use cameras to identify and fine those who do not follow the rules"
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice walking trails and large park nearby "
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    "Our neighborhood is great for dogs. It’s got wonderful trails and several poop stations always stocked with bags. "
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  • Neffer Arce
    "My neighbor is quite and beautiful full of well card gardens, lakes and well maintained houses, the people living in Ashburn is very polite and well educated."
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  • Wofatw
    "Safe and clean neighborhood. Great schools and community. Plenty of shopping and great restaurants. "
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  • Willcontrolforfood
    "It’s a very safe place for residents. Good traffic controls and daylighting at major intersections. Lots of kids and people walking dogs or riding bikes."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many clean and seemingly safe parks, but unfortunately there are minimal sidewalks. (Goose creek neighborhood) Sometimes sidewalks end and you have to walk through the street, not safe for children and not ADA compliant. "
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  • Tonya Alston
    "That is child friendly and safe. Playgrounds with lots of grassy areas. The kids ride their bikes freely. "
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  • Nikki
    "Lots of weekly summer music and food trucks. Fall fest, Christmas pictures with Santa, Egg hunt. Brambleton is a wonderful family neighborhood. It’s also good for singles and adults without kids. Plenty to do. Also, five pools."
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  • Vintea Chay
    "Lots of activities at local town centers so there is always something to do. Plenty of shops, restaurants, churches, fitness centers"
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  • skaryelle
    "Great community, safe and friendly. Not affordable for many though, particularly young people. "
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  • Melissa Garcia
    "Everything is far. The neighborhood is good for recreational walks or daily strolls but you need a car to get everywhere like stores or restaurants. "
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  • Nikki
    "Food truck nights, Bands/music every week in the summer, Easter egg hunt, Santa photos, Movie Theater and restaurants, events like dueling pianos’s"
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  • Kenwilson717
    "Dogs are welcome. Always dogs being walked in the neighborhood. Lots of dog owners. Nice sidewalks!!"
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  • Erik Miller
    "Dog owners would like the amount of parks and walking trails in the area. There are also many dog owners in my neighborhood. "
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  • Jacqueduffner
    "Belmont country club is a gated community within Ashburn that had tons of monthly events for everyone to join in in from swim club to wine club to dog club to basket making or special dinners golf events tennis and pickleball events cul de sac gatherings bi annual yard sales "
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  • Bluebird
    "I work from home so I don’t have a commute. The new metro is open however and is easy to use. There are bus routes too."
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  • Mariamkamal78
    "Great neighborhood I love living there It’s so nice and quiet and beautiful neighborhood But the houses are too expensive "
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  • Pepesice
    "Nice place to raise a family, schools are fantastic and a lot of great restaurants, shopping and places to go for a good time. Weather is great most sunny days even in the summer. I love visiting my friends and family here instead of Pennsylvania. "
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  • Brookelwarner
    "Great commute! I can get to where I’m going without any difficulty at all. There tends to be a lot of traffic in this area but everything is so easily accessed."
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  • L_dilworth
    "Lots of walking trails, very dog friendly, great services, easy access to information, ice people, many school bus stops, treed lots, close to hospitals and shopping, and transportation hubs. "
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  • Tped12
    "Dog cleanup stations all around the neighborhood. Walking paths throughout. Large fields for the dogs to run in."
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  • L_dilworth
    "Lots of walking trails and plenty of thoughtfully placed waste receptacles along the way! Many other dogs in neighborhood. Very dog friendly! "
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  • Kathy Koehler
    "All of the many disparate Dog owners in my neighborhood would like Larger open dog spaces for their babies to play ball, run and socialize!"
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  • Kathy Koehler
    "U and ur family can be as active in ur school or church community as u wish. There is lots to do. A car is necessary unless u wanto go downtown then we have public transportation to take longer rides."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing really it’s just like every other townhouse/condo neighborhood honestly their is not really anything that is great about it just normal. The HOA dues are insane so that might be a major downturn if you want to move here. Also the HOA doesn’t fix anything on the exterior of the homes in a timely fashion and or respond to items on the portal so their is that too! "
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    "I commute from here to centreville area, and it usually takes me about 30 minutes. There isn’t much variation in time unless I’m on 28 at rush hour."
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    "Good schools, great communities all around and very friendly place to be with others. I grew up here and plan on having my kiddos grow up here as well."
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    "I’ve lived here for a long time. It’s a great neighborhood, folks are friendly, it’s very close to amazing schools, and the metro is coming in really close to here."
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  • Kawheatley
    "Lived here a long time. Most of my neighbors are friendly, and many of them have dogs and/or kids. I don’t generally see many wild animals, other than birds and feral cats. There is a park, and there are several playgrounds."
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    "Great for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary. Not much offered for teens and teens tend to get in trouble bc there’s not much to do. "
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    "Great neighborhood for kids. Houses are well maintained. Pool is very close, tennis courts, trails and basketball. "
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  • Mia R.
    "it is a good place to live and many stores. my work is 45 minutes away but commute is good. I think it is also a good place to race a family"
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  • Breeden.jay
    "I commute 80 miles a day. unless you work locally, it is a long commute. Metro is coming..........."
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  • Peter B.
    "Lived here for three years and it is a great place to live.Leaving this summer and moving to FL. Will miss it here."
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  • Jaurora1
    "association does lot of kids events and community events where we meet people and have some fun neighborhood kids are nice and my kids like playing with them and the neighborhood feels safe"
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    "VillageFest, Fiesta 5k, 4th of July firrworks, parade, dog swim, Santa Claus firetruck ride, yardsale"
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  • Artemis O.
    "Nothing makes it unique. it’s a typical suburb with typical stereotypes with nothing special to stand out "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 26, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$4,450
Jul 17, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,450
Aug 25, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Aug 16, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$4,250
Nov 1, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #VALO2004086
ListingRemoved
$914,900

Frequently asked questions about 42686 Explorer Dr

  • What is 42686 Explorer Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 42686 Explorer Dr in Ashburn, VA is $1,157,400.
  • What is the price history for 42686 Explorer Dr?
    42686 Explorer Dr in Ashburn, VA last sold for $736,190 in September 2005.
  • Is Ashburn a buyer's or seller's market?
    Ashburn is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Ashburn?
    The median sale price in Ashburn is $811K. That is up $2K from the prior month.
  • Does 42686 Explorer Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 42686 Explorer Dr in Ashburn, VA has air conditioning.
  • Does 42686 Explorer Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 42686 Explorer Dr in Ashburn, VA has in-unit laundry.

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