Sterling, Virginia

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Sterling, Virginia is a Washington, D.C. suburb, northwest of Herndon, east of Ashburn, and west of Reston, close to Dulles International Airport in Loudoun County.

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Communities

Sterling Park is the portion of Sterling within the ZIP code of 20164. The land where Sterling Park was built was mainly made up of a few very large farms. When construction of Dulles International Airport began in 1959, land prices began to rise. In 1961 Marvin T. Broyhill Sr. saw this as a great investment opportunity and decided to buy the 1, 762 acres that now make up Sterling Park for the price of $2,115,783.86. Construction of the $14,800.00-$22,500.00 homes was completed by 1967. Sterling Park was one of the first planned communities built in Eastern Loudoun County and was a popular place for government workers to settle with their families outside the city. Sterling Park also contains a variety of businesses, churches, parks, a community center, semi-private golf club,community pool and schools it is the home of the Park View Patriots High School.

Sugarland Run is a portion of Sterling with the ZIP code of 20164. Built in the 1970s in the style of Sterling Park, its only shopping center consists of a 7-Eleven food mart and gas station, a delivery-only Pizza Hut restaurant, and a High-Up. The housing closer to Sugarland Elementary consists of townhouses and apartments, whereas single-family homes predominate the land surrounding Meadowland Elementary. Sugarland Run also has a community center, which is situated near the preconstructed Willow Lake, and over 26 miles of walking paths. There is also a community swimming pool and playground situated across from the lake.

Potomac Falls is a portion of Sterling with the ZIP code of 20165. The community consists of the communities Cascades and Countryside. Development of Potomac Falls started during the early 1990s, and is still in process today. The area has several shopping areas, schools, and community centers.

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Public Services

Fire protection services are provided by the part-volunteer Sterling Volunteer Fire Department. Rescue and EMS services are provided by the part-volunteer Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad. Both are non-governmental 501(c) non-profit organizations and share two stations, with one located in the Sterling Park community and one located in the Cascades community. Police services are provided by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and the Virginia State Police.

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