Allen Griffey
Blackwood Real Estate, Inc.
(540) 755-3315
109 Total Sales
1 in Braehead
$300,000 Price
Braehead
When you live in Braehead, you’re surrounded by history, amenities, and conveniences in every direction. According to Tracey Farmer, Realtor with Century 21 Redwood Realty, “It’s close to Downtown Fredericksburg, it’s close to the Virginia Railway Express, and it’s close to Interstate 95. A lot of people commute to Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, and it’s really easy to do so from here.”
The houses, on streets and subdivisions that mostly branch off from Lafayette Boulevard, are primarily single-family homes. Braehead Woods is one subdivision in particular that is well-established, with mature trees and large lots. “These homes have a lot of character,” says Farmer. “A lot of them date back to the mid-1900s, but many have been renovated and most of the yards are meticulously manicured.” House hunters in Braehead can find a small mid-century cottage with less than 1,500 square feet for under $300,000, or a more contemporary build with twice the square footage for about $450,000.
Braehead students attend schools in the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district like Lafayette Elementary School, Walker-Grant Middle School, and James Monroe High School. James Monroe High, which Niche awards an overall B grade, offers a Career and Technical Education program to help students identify their interests and strengthen their post-education goals in subjects like Business and Information Technology and Marketing Education.
Braefield homeowners can have their pick of outdoor adventures. City Dock Park is a quick drive down Lafayette Boulevard, and here, residents can launch a kayak or canoe or just enjoy the views of the Rappahannock River. Alum Spring Park is just a few minutes from home, and a convenient place to take the kids to burn some energy off on the playground. There are also multiple sites in and around the neighborhood managed by the National Park Service for history buffs to explore, like the half-mile mile Lee’s Hill Trail, which winds up to the top of Robert E. Lee’s command post during the Civil War’s Battle of Fredericksburg.
Most of the neighborhood’s commerce is concentrated on the east side of Lee Drive and along Lafayette Boulevard. Businesses here are largely service-based, but there’s plenty of conveniences around. At Braehead Farm, you can pick your own fresh produce right out of the ground, pet some of the farm animals, and squash some spare time at the kid’s play area. Grab a meal at the highly-rated Jimmy the Greek, a traditional Greek restaurant with a strong breakfast game. Necessities can be acquired at Family Dollar, but for every other need or desire, one of the area’s largest retail and restaurant hubs is just 4 miles away. Collectively, Spotsylvania Town Center and Central Park Plaza boast more than 250 shops like Walmart, Target, and Macy’s, and restaurants with fare from around the globe.
Commuters have options from Braehead. The Virginia Railway Express is an easy 2-mile drive up Lafayette Boulevard; it takes about an hour and a half to get to the end of the line, DC’s Union Station. Interstate 95 is also within 3 miles of home, sweet home.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Allen Griffey
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Debra Stump
Debra Stump
Coldwell Banker Elite
(667) 771-4705
53 Total Sales
1 in Braehead
$405,000 Price
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Engels De Leon
Engels De Leon
Samson Properties
(855) 509-0932
41 Total Sales
1 in Braehead
$391,000 Price
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Jared Lilly
Jared Lilly
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 875-6313
108 Total Sales
1 in Braehead
$200,000 Price
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Tammie Mason
Tammie Mason
Century 21 Redwood Realty
(703) 721-4925
98 Total Sales
1 in Braehead
$380,000 Price
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Kardin Lillis
Kardin Lillis
Responds QuicklyWeichert, REALTORS
(571) 749-2252
89 Total Sales
1 in Braehead
$310,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
W.L. Harris Playground
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
- Trails
- Visitor Center
City Dock Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Ocean
Alum Spring Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Cobblestone Park
- Trails
- Walking Paths
Dixon Park
Braehead Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Braehead, Fredericksburg sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Braehead, Fredericksburg over the last 12 months is $390,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$489,900
Median Sale Price
$390,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$455,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$249
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
458
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1969
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,663
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,107
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,393
Median Age
39
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,982
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,872
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
20.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
16
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
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