Why Live in Idlewild
Central Fredericksburg provides a central location with convenient access to Interstate 95, historic downtown Fredericksburg, and extensive shopping options. The neighborhood features a mix of single-family homes and townhouses across three main subdivisions: Great Oaks, Idlewild, and Altoona Village. Altoona Village, with its unique 1970s homes on wooded lots, is situated near Interstate 95. Idlewild, established around 2005, offers various house types, including townhouses and detached homes, with amenities like a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and a community gym. Great Oaks provides larger lots with fewer amenities. Students in the area attend Fredericksburg City Public Schools, with James Monroe High School offering a Career and Technical Education program.
For outdoor activities, residents can visit Alum Spring Park for trails and playgrounds or Old Mill Park for waterfront views and kayaking on the Rappahannock River. The neighborhood's commercial thoroughfare, Route 3, offers quick access to dining options like Silver Diner and retail stores such as Home Depot. On the west side of Interstate 95, Spotsylvania Town Center and Central Park Plaza feature over 250 retailers and restaurants, including Walmart, Target, Fun Land of Fredericksburg, and Park Lane Tavern. Central Fredericksburg's combination of parks, shopping, dining, and diverse home styles makes it a desirable location for families and professionals alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Idlewild a good place to live?
Idlewild is a good place to live, receiving 4.0 stars from its residents. Idlewild is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Idlewild has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.9 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $135,400 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 46.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Idlewild are home owners, with 37% of residents renting and 63% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Idlewild can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Idlewild neighborhood guide.
Is Idlewild, VA a safe neighborhood?
Idlewild, VA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Idlewild?
The median home price in Idlewild is $573,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $114,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.22%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,820 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $121K a year to afford the median home price in Idlewild. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Idlewild is $135K.
What are the best public schools in Idlewild?
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Home Trends in Idlewild, VA
On average, homes in Idlewild, Fredericksburg sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Idlewild, Fredericksburg over the last 12 months is $560,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$560,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$575,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$176
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median List Price
$573,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%