Why Live in Mapledale
Mapledale, a modern neighborhood in Dale City, Northern Virginia, is located 30 miles from Washington, D.C., and offers home prices below the median for Prince William County. Developed later than other areas in Dale City, Mapledale features newer homes with spacious layouts, larger bathrooms, bigger closets, and expansive kitchens. The neighborhood borders Andrew Leitch Regional Park, which includes Waterworks Waterpark, open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and public amenities like playgrounds, volleyball courts, and baseball fields. The park also provides access to the Neabsco Greenway Trail, a 4-mile path popular for hiking and dog walking. Less than a mile away, the Prince William Ice Center offers skate nights and hockey clinics.
Mapledale's north end hosts a large shopping center with a Giant Food supermarket, an urgent care clinic, and various eateries, including L&B’s Pizzeria. Additional shopping and recreational options are 3 miles away at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Minnieville Road, featuring Pitkin’s Ace Dale City Hardware, Method Gym, and Bowlero. Religious institutions such as Dale City Christian Church, Congregation Ner Shalom synagogue, and Haskay Masjid are within 4 miles.
The neighborhood's streets, all starting with the letter M, are lined with Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals, and split-level homes built between the '70s and '90s, typically on lots less than a fifth of an acre. Children in Mapledale attend highly rated schools, including Rosa Parks Elementary School, Saunders Middle School, C.D. Hylton High School, and Heritage Christian School. Interstate 95, located 6 miles away, facilitates commutes to Washington, D.C., and nearby Woodbridge, home to Potomac Mills outlet mall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mapledale a good place to live?
Mapledale is a good place to live. Mapledale is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Mapledale is a suburban neighborhood. Mapledale has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.9 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $120,782 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 30.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Mapledale are home owners, with 14.8% of residents renting and 85.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Mapledale can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Mapledale neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mapledale?
The median home price in Mapledale is $375,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $75,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,940 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $83K a year to afford the median home price in Mapledale. The average household income in Mapledale is $121K.
What are the best public schools in Mapledale?
The best public schools that serve Mapledale are:
What are the best private schools in Mapledale?
The best private schools that serve Mapledale are:
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Are home prices dropping in Mapledale?
Yes, home prices in Mapledale are down 22% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Mapledale, VA
On average, homes in Mapledale, Dale City sell after 136 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mapledale, Dale City over the last 12 months is $309,900, down 46% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$309,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$309,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$895,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$267
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median List Price
$375,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-46%