Wes Stearns
M.O. Wilson Properties
(703) 782-3072
329 Total Sales
1 in Falmouth
$486,000 Price
Falmouth
Located in Stafford County
Falmouth is a river city with a lot to love about living in the area, according to former Falmouth resident Anne Hupka, a Realtor with The Hupka Team. “The best part about living in that area is you’re literally less than ten minutes away from Downtown Fredericksburg, so you have all the parks, the farmers market, the Rappahannock River, all of the museums, the shopping on Caroline Street, and all the restaurants,” says Hupka. “It was a great place to take friends who were visiting in town to walk around, see the sights, eat outside, that kind of thing.”
Homes in Falmouth were initially built on larger tracts of land, but in the last twenty years or so more formal subdivisions have sprung up with homes at all different price points. Single-family homes could start in the upper-$200,000s, which would likely afford you a small bungalow with two or three bedrooms, and could go as high as the mid-$700,000s for new construction with more than 3,000 square feet. Townhouses are easy to come by, too; a three-bedroom unit in an older building can be found in the low-$200,000s, while newer construction with updated finishes closer to the river may go for somewhere in the upper-$400,000s.
Students attend Stafford County Public Schools, like Falmouth Elementary School, Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School, and Stafford High School, all of which are graded a B or B- by Niche. Students at Stafford High can expand their education by applying for the Commonwealth Governor’s School, a half-day program for motivated students who wish to challenge themselves with a differentiated program of core academic subjects.
For residents looking for some outdoor activity, Falmouth offers a cluster of parks along the Rappahannock River, each with unique amenities. River Road Park, walkable from many homes, is situated on the river's sandy beaches and is great for fishing and dipping your toes in the water. For the more athletically inclined, St. Clair Brooks Park has a skatepark, and John Lee Pratt Memorial Park has tennis and pickleball courts and an 18-hole disc golf course. Also, according to Hupka, “The YMCA is a big amenity for people who live in Falmouth because it has a really cool water park that’s open to the public, in addition to the indoor pool and tennis court and all the other things the YMCAs offer,” she says.
Much of the commerce in Falmouth is concentrated along Route 17, and it’s there you’ll find major retailers, grocers, and chain restaurants. Hop across the river to Downtown Fredericksburg for more mom-and-pop joints like Orofino, headed up by Sicilian-born chef Danilo Orofino, or Carl’s, which has been a purveyor of frozen custard since 1947. More serious shopping can be achieved just 5 miles away at Spotsylvania Town Center and Central Park Plaza, which collectively have more than 250+ retailers and restaurants. Out-of-towners, take note: Hupka points out that a major advantage to living in Falmouth is being east of Interstate 95, which means you’re able to access these shopping destinations by taking back roads instead of having to get on the highway — a major time-saver when traffic isn’t ideal.
With all the great recreation and fantastic shopping and dining around Falmouth, it’s no wonder why residents love their riverside retreat.
Written By
Katelin Hill
Photography Contributed By
Caleb Jones
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Wes Stearns
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Amanda Martinez
Amanda Martinez
Gallery Realty LLC
(571) 520-9376
81 Total Sales
2 in Falmouth
$260K - $875K Price Range
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Helen Argueta
Helen Argueta
Samson Properties
(571) 520-9201
47 Total Sales
2 in Falmouth
$370K - $450K Price Range
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Tammie Mason
Tammie Mason
Century 21 Redwood Realty
(703) 721-4925
98 Total Sales
1 in Falmouth
$379,000 Price
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Mary Pitts
Mary Pitts
Pitts and Manns Realty, Inc.
(804) 999-4721
70 Total Sales
1 in Falmouth
$250,000 Price
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Ernest Dill
Ernest Dill
Samson Properties
(540) 755-4848
72 Total Sales
1 in Falmouth
$600,490 Price
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Falmouth Housing Trends
On average, homes in Falmouth, VA sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Falmouth, VA over the last 12 months is $519,950, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$487,500
Median Sale Price
$519,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$501,200
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$335,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$196
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Months of Supply
3.30
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 132 - 4pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Falmouth Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,512
Median Age
38
Population Density
88 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$107,413
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,329
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
42.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.4%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
3
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9
/ 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.
