$478,587Average Value$181Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Falmouth is a quaint community near the amenities of Fredericksburg
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.”
Many homes in Falmouth feature fenced in backyards.
Older townhomes can be found around Falmouth.
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Established homes on sizable lots and newer subdivisions
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.
Many homes in Falmouth feature multiple car garages.
Large homes are a staple of the Falmouth neighborhood.
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Local schools earn at least a B-minus on Niche
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-minus 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.
Falmouth Elementary is a highly rated school serving the community of Falmouth.
Stafford High School faithfully serves the community of Leeland.
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Outdoor recreation along the Rappahannock River
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.
John Lee Pratt Memorial Park in Falmouth features a full disc golf course.
John Lee Pratt Memorial Park in Falmouth offers plenty of walking trails.
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Shopping along Route 17 or heading into Fredericksburg
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-plus retailers and restaurants. 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.
Falmouth offers plenty of retail options such as Target.
Baba Ganoush serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine in Falmouth.
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On average, homes in Falmouth, VA sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Falmouth, VA over the last 12 months is $749,900, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Property Mix - Square Feet
Falmouth Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,950
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,850
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
$79,597
Average Household Income
$128,329
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
Above the national average
89%
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
Fairly friendly
Bikeability®
50/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walkability®
30/ 100
Not friendly
Transit®
0/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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