$421,808Average Value$273Average Price per Sq Ft10Homes For Sale
Dale City’s Birchdale blends convenience with community charm
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 is a charming community surrounded by shopping centers, parks, and good schools.
Residents enjoy close access to many shopping and dining spots.
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Homes built in the ’60s to ’80s on quiet, sidewalk-lined streets
Birchdale’s housing inventory includes townhouses 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 townhouse. 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 homes come in many shapes and sizes.
Townhomes put residents a short drive away from shopping centers and Birchdale amenities.
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Neighborhood schools offer strong academics and career prep
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 — and twelfth-grade students can learn skills such as food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and basic nutrition.
Gar-Field High is a public school in Birchdale.
George M. Hampton Middle is a public school that serves the Birchdale community.
Dale City Elementary faithfully serves the Birchdale community.
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Outdoor spaces include a skate park and 300-acre nature preserve
Birchdale Community Center features a playground, basketball courts, a skate park, and an outdoor community pool. The center also hosts various classes and events throughout the year, like art workshops. On the weekends, locals could also head to Neabsco Regional Park to spend some time outdoors. This 300-acre site is home 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 Recreation Center has a skate park for those looking for some recreation in Birchdale.
Birchdale Recreation Center has basketball courts, a pool, and a skate park in Dale City.
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Where to shop, eat and unwind near Potomac Mills
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, visitors 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. As for good eats, there are many options, from breakfast at Silver Diner to spicy Nashville-style chicken at HCK Hot Chicken to bubble tea at Ku Tea Coffee and Tea Town.
For a spicy kick on your chicken sandwich, head to HCK Hot Chicken in Birchdale.
Potomac Mills mall offers Birchdale residents a high end shopping experience.
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Civic association hosts cleanups, scholarships and parades
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.
Commuters reach D.C. in an hour via VRE or nearby I-95
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, commuters can get as far as Washington, D.C.’s Union Station in one hour. With conveniences around every corner, Birchdale may be worth a closer look.
Birchdale's VRE station connects residents to points of interest beyond Dale City.
Hop on the VRE in Birchdale for easy access to destinations like DC.
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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
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
39 min drive
Bus
Dale Blvd & Birchdale Ave
Bus
Dale Blvd & Cloverdale Rd
Birchdale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Birchdale, Dale City sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Birchdale, Dale City over the last 12 months is $412,125, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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