Living in Braehead means being 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.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools serves the neighborhood and rates a C on Niche. It offers limited school choice through magnet-style programs and open enrollment within the district. Out-of-district transfers require approval. Placement is generally space-dependent and governed by district policy, not a lottery system. Children can attend Gladys West Elementary, which is unrated on Niche as of late 2025; C-minus-rated Walker-Grant Middle School and C-plus-rated James Monroe High School. Students at James Monroe High can participate in the school’s Career and Technical Education program which aims to help them 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, shoppers pick their 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. Jimmy the Greek, a highly-rated traditional Greek restaurant with a strong breakfast game, is a local favorite. Family Dollar has essentials, and for every other need or desire, one of the area’s largest retail and dining 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.
Jared Lilly
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 875-6313
111 Total Sales
1 in Braehead
$200,000 Price
Pia Contreras-Sanchez
Prime Realty
(540) 701-5316
83 Total Sales
1 in Braehead
$260,000 Price
Scott Cleveland
RE/MAX Supercenter
(540) 361-6580
460 Total Sales
1 in Braehead
$269,900 Price
Tammie Mason
Century 21 Redwood Realty
(703) 721-4925
101 Total Sales
1 in Braehead
$380,000 Price
Annette Roberts
RE/MAX Cornerstone Realty
(540) 701-5227
157 Total Sales
3 in Braehead
$272K - $365K Price Range
Denese DeJerf-Carter
Samson Properties
(540) 701-2430
36 Total Sales
1 in Braehead
$162,000 Price
On average, homes in Braehead, Fredericksburg sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Braehead, Fredericksburg over the last 12 months is $374,450, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Up-and-coming Fredericksburg suburb near railroad tracks, fairgrounds and downtown
Close to Downtown Fredericksburg with an array of home styles and conveniences
A vibrant, historic neighborhood on the banks of the Rappahannock River
Convenience and a variety of home styles in the heart of Fredericksburg
A comfortable, centrally-located Fredericksburg community
A central Fredericksburg neighborhood home to UMW and Civil War history
