Kelly Martinez
EXP Realty, LLC
(571) 536-6467
272 Total Sales
1 in Birchdale
$255,000 Price
Birchdale
Birchdale was the second of more than a dozen neighborhoods established in Dale City by developer Cecil Don Hylton, and the growth of the area since would probably surprise even Hylton himself. Today, residents enjoy easy access to Interstate 95 and the Virginia Railway Express (VRE), endless shopping and dining options, and multiple ways to get out and spend a Saturday afternoon. “It’s a really good place to live,” says Mark D. Worrilow, District Director of Fathom Realty. “I think for people coming into the area who have not bought here before and trying to start the home-buying process, there are plenty of activities and opportunities.”
Birchdale’s housing inventory includes town houses and single-family homes built between the 1960s and 1980s, situated on winding suburban streets with sidewalks and numerous cul de sacs. Homebuyers can expect to find prices starting in the low-$300,000s, which can afford a three-bedroom town house. On the higher end, a four-bedroom single-family home lists in the upper-$400,000s. Split-foyers and raised ramblers are among the most prevalent house styles.
Birchdale students are served by Prince William County Public Schools, which Niche awards an overall grade of A-. Many students attend Dale City Elementary School, which is walkable to some homes in the neighborhood, before going on to George M. Hampton Middle School and Gar-Field High School. Gar-Field High offers a Culinary Arts program where eleventh grade and twelfth grade students can learn skills such as food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and basic nutrition.
After school, kids can walk to the Birchdale Community Center, which features a playground, basketball courts, a skate park, and an outdoor community pool (no membership is required for the pool — just pay as you go). They also host various classes and events throughout the year, like art workshops. On the weekends, you could also head to Neabsco Regional Park to spend some time outdoors. This 300-acre site is host to a network of walking trails including a boardwalk through the area’s wetlands, offering residents a unique view of the natural wildlife and their habitat.
Birchdale is right next to a huge cluster of shopping centers that include Potomac Mills, a popular shopping mall that attracts folks from all over Virginia. Here, you can shop the deals at the mall’s many outlet stores, catch a movie at AMC Potomac Mills 18, browse home improvement supplies at Floor & Decor, and stock the fridge with healthy groceries from Mom’s Organic Market. You’ll find anything you’re craving here, too, from breakfast at Silver Diner to spicy Nashville-style chicken at HCK Hot Chicken to bubble tea at Ku Tea Coffee and Tea Town.
Dale City has its own neighborhood civic association, which Birchdale is a part of. The association awards scholarships, organizes community clean-up days, and plans events, among other things. The annual Independence Day Parade has been a tradition for more than 50 years.
More and more residents have been commuting to Arlington and Washington, DC, from the area, according to Worrilow. Interstate 95 is a mile away and Rippon Station, the nearest VRE station, is a little more than 3 miles away. Once on the train, you can get as far as Washington, DC’s, Union Station in one hour. With conveniences around every corner, Birchdale may be worth a closer look.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kelly Martinez
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Amanda Martinez
Amanda Martinez
Gallery Realty LLC
(571) 520-9376
82 Total Sales
1 in Birchdale
$385,000 Price
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Ali Velasco
Ali Velasco
RLAH @properties
(888) 250-3158
60 Total Sales
1 in Birchdale
$385,000 Price
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Cathy Kane
Cathy Kane
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(202) 791-4043
186 Total Sales
1 in Birchdale
$440,000 Price
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Maude Dixon
Maude Dixon
Samson Properties
(844) 771-9220
24 Total Sales
1 in Birchdale
$400,000 Price
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Rosa Vasquez
Rosa Vasquez
Casamerica Real Estate
(571) 503-7654
38 Total Sales
1 in Birchdale
$360,000 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park
Cloverdale Park
Rollingwood Village Park
Neabsco Eagles Park
Lancaster Park
Birchdale Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Pool
- Skateboard
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Birchdale | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Birchdale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Birchdale, Dale City sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Birchdale, Dale City over the last 12 months is $440,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$468,000
Median Sale Price
$440,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$577,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$370,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$299,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$261
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,294
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,246
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,457
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,761
Median Age
34
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,536
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,566
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.8%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Cloverdale
Wooded Dale City neighborhood with variously priced homes near Potomac Mills
Darbydale
A commuter neighborhood near Woodbridge shopping centers and Interstate 95
Evansdale
Townhouse-heavy neighborhood surrounding Hampton Middle School, minutes from I-95
Forestdale
A Dale City neighborhood near grocery stores, fast-food places and Potomac Mills
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