Why Live in Silverdale
Silverdale, a neighborhood in Dale City, Virginia, emerged during the post-1950s residential boom in Prince William County. Located about 30 miles from Washington, D.C., Silverdale features homes primarily built in the 1980s, including Colonial Revivals and split-level styles. The streets, often ending in cul-de-sacs, are lined with sidewalks but have younger trees, offering limited shade. Residents enjoy modest-sized front lawns and wooded backyards on lots typically around a quarter of an acre. Silverdale is within 10 miles of various shopping and entertainment options, including the Staples Mill Shopping Center and Potomac Mills, a large indoor outlet mall. Local dining includes Armetta’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria, part of a family-run chain in Northern Virginia. For recreation, Howison Homestead Park and Waterworks Waterpark are nearby, providing soccer fields, picnic pavilions, and water slides. The neighborhood is served by Prince William County Public Schools, with Saunders Middle School and C.D. Hylton High School both highly rated. Heritage Christian School, a private institution, is also close by. Silverdale residents can participate in community events like the annual Independence Day Parade and the Dale City Farmers Market. The area has a low crime risk compared to the national average. Commuters have access to Interstate 95, 6 miles away, and the Amtrak station in Woodbridge, 8 miles away, facilitating travel to Washington, D.C., and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silverdale a good place to live?
Silverdale is a good place to live. Silverdale is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Silverdale is a suburban neighborhood. Silverdale has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.1 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $162,402 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 39.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Silverdale are home owners, with 10.7% of residents renting and 89.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Silverdale can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Silverdale neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Silverdale?
The median home price in Silverdale is $625,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $125,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,240 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $139K a year to afford the median home price in Silverdale. The average household income in Silverdale is $162K.
What are the best public schools in Silverdale?
The best public schools that serve Silverdale are:
What are the best private schools in Silverdale?
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Home Trends in Silverdale, VA
On average, homes in Silverdale, Dale City sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Silverdale, Dale City over the last 12 months is $520,000, up 93% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$520,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$415,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$415,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$925,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$277
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median List Price
$625,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
93%