Dumfries

Dumfries

Located in Prince William County

$531,660 Average Value
$220 Average Price per Sq Ft
33 Homes For Sale

Though the land had been long-inhabited by different Algonquian-speaking tribes, the tale of Dumfries as its known today begins around 1690, when Richard Gibson built a gristmill on Quantico Creek. He was among the first to see opportunity along the creek, which feeds into the Potomac, and Scottish merchants were soon to follow. Dumfries was officially chartered in 1749 and became the second leading port in Colonial America; today, it’s the longest continuously-chartered town in Virginia. Dumfries encompasses 1.54 square miles along I-95, with a convenient location to military bases, Washington, DC, and major shopping destinations.

Homes in Dumfries range from 1930s cottages to 1950s split-levels to brand-new town houses and single-family homes. Prices start in the mid- to upper-$200,000s for a town house in an older building and rise as high as the upper-$600,000s for a large new-construction colonial-style house.

Students attend Prince William County Public Schools such as Dumfries Elementary School, Graham Park Middle School, and Potomac High School. Potomac High offers allows students to pursue an Advanced International Certificate of Education, offered by a division of the University of Cambridge and meant to benefit students in the college application process.

Dumfries has multiple parks to spend a Saturday outdoors. Ginn Memorial Park has a playground, swings, and basketball courts for kids to burn some energy. Merchant Park is on the site of Civil War encampments and is host to the Weems-Botts Museum. This museum, maintained by Dumfries’s very active historical society, exists to tell the story of Dumfries. History buffs will want to come out for Revolutionary War and Civil War reenactments held here periodically.

Prince William Forest Park, the largest protected natural area in the Washington, DC, metropolitan region, is the place to go when you want to spend the whole day getting lost on endless meandering trails while looking for local flora and fauna, orienteering, or walking the dog. Kids can enjoy the playground and work toward their Junior Ranger Corps certificate and badge.

Residents in Dumfries have easy access to the necessities, and then some. “Everything is so close once you live in this area,” says Susie Branco Zinn, Realtor and Associate Broker at RE/MAX Gateway. “Route 1, I-95 — everything is right off it.” Stonebridge Potomac Town Center is one major retail destination located about 5 miles north on I-95 where you can groceries at Wegman’s or dinner and a movie at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Just a little farther north is Potomac Mills, home to IKEA, Costco, and multiple outlet stores. Closer to home, Walmart, Aldi, and Food Lion can all be found in a short stretch of Route 1. The Dumfries Farmers Market is a new event held by the town where residents can get local goods at reasonable prices, and is expected to grow in the coming years. And a new casino in town, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, has caught the attention of local developers. “They feel like that’s going to bring in a lot of people, so we’re starting to see new shopping center developments being built up,” Branco Zinn says.

And when it’s time for a change of scenery, I-95 is your ticket to Richmond, Washington, DC, and beyond. From there, the rest of the story is yours to tell.

Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Ariana Loucas

    Ariana Loucas

    Compass

    (844) 266-7711

    106 Total Sales

    1 in Dumfries

    $1,435,000 Price

    Ariana Loucas
  • Lee Brady

    Lee Brady

    CENTURY 21 New Millennium

    (240) 414-4397

    36 Total Sales

    1 in Dumfries

    $465,000 Price

    Lee Brady
  • Patrick Cloud

    Patrick Cloud

    EXIT Realty Pros

    (240) 414-4540

    47 Total Sales

    3 in Dumfries

    $355K - $790K Price Range

    Patrick Cloud
  • Stacy Martin

    Stacy Martin

    Keller Williams Realty/Lee Beaver & Assoc.

    (202) 883-3264

    116 Total Sales

    1 in Dumfries

    $770,000 Price

    Stacy Martin
  • Candace Noel

    Candace Noel

    Samson Properties

    (571) 554-2547

    20 Total Sales

    5 in Dumfries

    $242K - $665K Price Range

    Candace Noel
  • David Zadareky

    David Zadareky

    Compass

    (240) 209-9896

    69 Total Sales

    2 in Dumfries

    $579K - $925K Price Range

    David Zadareky
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Open Houses

  • Sunday, May 25
    1 - 3pm

    16900 Four Seasons Dr, Dumfries, VA 22025

    $679,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 3,443 Sq Ft
    • 16900 Four Seasons Dr
    • New 3 days ago

    Welcome to this stunning home in the sought-after Four Seasons 55+ active adult community, where resort-style living meets everyday comfort!Offering over 3,400 square feet of living space on a beautifully landscaped 0.25-acre lot, this home invites you to relax outdoors on the charming front porch or private backyard patio. The main level boasts an open and airy layout featuring a spacious living

    Manu Williams Weichert, REALTORS

  • Sunday, May 25
    2 - 4pm

    3249 Mountain Laurel Loop, Dumfries, VA 22026

    $549,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,720 Sq Ft
    • 3249 Mountain Laurel Loop
    • New 10 days ago

    **OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM** Welcome home to this beautifully updated four bedroom, two and a half bath home with 1,720 square feet of living space and one car garage in the desirable Wayside Village community. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, and breakfast area. The versatile main level includes formal living and dining rooms, a sitting

    Andy Musser KW United

  • Sunday, May 25
    2 - 4pm

    17063 Belle Isle Dr, Dumfries, VA 22026

    $1,195,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 4,696 Sq Ft
    • 17063 Belle Isle Dr
    • New 10 days ago

    Just outside the fastest-growing suburb in the U.S.—Woodbridge, Virginia—lies Potomac Shores, named by Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top places to live in 2024. Nestled in the exclusive Fairways Overlook section of this award-winning community is a truly exceptional residence—a meticulously maintained NV Homes Empress model offering unmatched luxury, customization, and curb appeal. Set on

    Christine Weedon KW United

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