Monique Roop
Real Broker, LLC
(202) 931-0625
44 Total Sales
1 in Dumfries
$405,000 Price
Dumfries
Suburban Neighborhood in Virginia
Prince William County 22025, 22026, 22172
Neighborhood Reviews
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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Monique Roop
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Adriana Rossi
Adriana Rossi
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Redwood Realty
(202) 410-8614
51 Total Sales
1 in Dumfries
$315,000 Price
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Randy Huntley
Randy Huntley
KW Metro Center
(202) 517-7933
29 Total Sales
1 in Dumfries
$255,000 Price
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Kelly Hood
Kelly Hood
United Real Estate Premier
(540) 701-0610
67 Total Sales
1 in Dumfries
$280,000 Price
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Fernando Arana
Fernando Arana
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
(571) 601-4191
42 Total Sales
1 in Dumfries
$360,000 Price
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Susan Shelton
Susan Shelton
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(571) 621-6977
31 Total Sales
1 in Dumfries
$305,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Prince William Forest Park
Anne Moncure Wall Park
Merchant Park
Brittany Neighborhood Park Playground
Ginn Memorial Park
Locust Shade Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/23/2017
Niche Review
Overall Dumfries is a decent place to live. It is a very kid friendly community with lots of restaurants near by.
12/27/2017
Niche Review
A lovely area of Northern Virginia, with great public schools, many things to do and the benefit of being close to the capital.
3/31/2015
Niche Review
It's great most of the year.
8/29/2020
Niche Review
I love the landscape and I love the people living there because they are all friendly. Quiet and serene place to me with many attractions.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dumfries | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dumfries, VA sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Dumfries, VA over the last 12 months is $396,671, up 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$380,000
Median Single Family Price
$465,000
Median Townhouse Price
$375,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
74
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$385,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,312
Median Year Built
1981
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,656
Below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,495
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 41 - 4pm
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Saturday, May 312 - 2pm
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Saturday, May 312 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,290 - $1,719 per month
- Townsquare at Dumfries
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 712+ Sq Ft
- 3930 Townsquare Ct
- Triangle, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,356
Median Age
33
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,326
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,321
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.3%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
% Population in Labor Force
78.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
39
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49
/ 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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