Merchant Park
Rayvon Abad
Allison James Estates & Homes
(757) 982-8954
13 Total Sales
1 in Dumfries
$669,900 Price
Dumfries
Located in Prince William County
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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Rayvon Abad
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CallCathy Poungmalai
CallCathy Poungmalai
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 410-2690
209 Total Sales
3 in Dumfries
$860K - $1M Price Range
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Susan Shelton
Susan Shelton
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(571) 621-6977
38 Total Sales
1 in Dumfries
$305,000 Price
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Rajan Lalwani
Rajan Lalwani
Samson Properties
(703) 750-8964
32 Total Sales
1 in Dumfries
$860,000 Price
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Dominique D. Thomas
Dominique D. Thomas
Keller Williams Preferred Properties
(240) 839-6415
23 Total Sales
1 in Dumfries
$575,000 Price
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Victor Rhodes
Victor Rhodes
Elite Realty
(571) 497-4827
38 Total Sales
4 in Dumfries
$383K - $737K Price Range
Parks in this Area
Ginn Memorial Park
Dumfries Housing Trends
On average, homes in Dumfries, VA sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Dumfries, VA over the last 12 months is $590,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$599,990
Median Sale Price
$590,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$648,700
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$470,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$469,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
476
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$229
Area Facts
Number of Homes
9,478
Number of Homes for Sale
132
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
3.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,665
Significantly above the national average
1,926
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,789
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,154
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Open Houses
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Saturday, Oct 11Open Sat 2PM - 4PM
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Sunday, Oct 12Open Sun 2PM - 4PM
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Saturday, Oct 11Open Sat 12PM - 12PM
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Dumfries Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,295
Median Age
33
Population Density
77 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,584
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,573
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.5%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
% 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®
43
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
