Patti Murphy
Responds Quickly
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(540) 701-4468
154 Total Sales
3 in Riverside
$385K - $500K Price Range
Riverside
Neighborhood in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg County 22401, 22405
Downtown Fredericksburg's location along the Rappahannock River made it a key pre-Revolutionary War port and a significant Civil War site. Today, the area is still a prime location, sporting historic homes, mom-and-pop shops and restaurants, and fantastic opportunities for recreation along the Rappahannock. The Riverside neighborhood specifically is the portion of historic Downtown Fredericksburg that boasts Old Mill Park, the waterfront’s largest green space.
Some sections of Riverside, like Normandy Ave and Elmhurst Ave, are primarily residential, while other areas, like side streets closer to Route 1 and Route 17, are more heavily dotted by commerce. While you may be able to find the occasional town house or duplex, most homes are single-family, sporting styles like ramblers, bungalows, and Cape Cods. “For the most part, everything in that area is going to be older, from the early 1900s up to the 1950s, with some new construction homes scattered throughout,” says Chris Ognek, Broker and Owner of Q Real Estate. “It has a very well-established neighborhood feel. A lot of the houses are very well maintained and have been renovated over the years. You’ll find some smaller homes around 1,000 square feet, but then you’ll see some others that are 2,000 square feet or so.” House hunters could find a two-bedroom circa-1930s bungalow for $260,000 or a three-bedroom new-construction home for $550,000.
Riverside students attend schools in the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district like Hugh Mercer Elementary School, Walker-Grant Middle School, and James Monroe High School. James Monroe High, which is walkable to many homes in Riverside, 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.
Riverside residents have prime real estate near the Rappahannock River, which is accessible at Old Mill Park. Visitors here can enjoy waterfront views and hit the water via kayak or canoe from the boat launch. You also could pick up the Rappahannock River Heritage Trail here; it connects to the Rappahannock Canal Path, which together run the entire perimeter of the neighborhood.
Riverside has more to offer than the Rappahannock, of course. With all the commerce scattered throughout, homeowners are bound to get a good meal. Wherever you’re from, you’ll feel like a local at Mason Dixon Café, which offers a breakfast-centric menu that incorporates favorites from both the North and the South. Twenty Four Hundred Diner has been feeding the community Greek and American favorites since 1955. And if that’s not enough of an institution, check out Carl’s, a frozen custard stand that has been doling out desserts since the 1940s. The nearest major grocery store is Giant Foods in the Eagle Village shopping center, about a mile away by car. For all other needs, Spotsylvania Town Center and Central Park have 250 more retailers and restaurants, and they’re less than 4 miles away from most homes in Riverside.
With proximity to the river and all the amenities that historic downtown has to offer, consider taking up residence in Riverside.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Patti Murphy
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DeAnna Hamn
DeAnna Hamn
Responds Quickly1st Choice Better Homes & Land, LC
(540) 701-0149
59 Total Sales
1 in Riverside
$299,999 Price
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Sheila Coleman
Sheila Coleman
Responds QuicklySamson Properties
(540) 701-0567
136 Total Sales
1 in Riverside
$355,500 Price
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Cindy Allen
Cindy Allen
Responds QuicklyMetro Premier Homes
(202) 949-2164
122 Total Sales
1 in Riverside
$450,000 Price
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Lisa Nelson
Lisa Nelson
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Redwood Realty
(540) 870-0560
234 Total Sales
1 in Riverside
$410,000 Price
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Paul Janney
Paul Janney
Responds QuicklyFXBG Real Estate, LLC
(540) 701-5402
44 Total Sales
4 in Riverside
$115K - $485K Price Range
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
Snowden Park Playground
Fredericksburg Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Old Mill Park
Historic Port of Falmouth Park
Canal Path
Cossey Botanical Park
- Fishing
- Trails
Rappahannock River Heritage Trail
Ficklen Island
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Riverside | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Riverside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverside, Fredericksburg sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverside, Fredericksburg over the last 12 months is $390,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$420,000
Median Sale Price
$390,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$390,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$270
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
501
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,371
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 2pm
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,454
Median Age
44
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,749
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,881
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.2%
College Graduates
38.5%
Advanced Degrees
20.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.8%
Below 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
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
92
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Cowan Boulevard
Suburban housing developments near Downtown Fredericksburg
Falmouth
A river city just ten minutes from downtown Fredericksburg
Marye's Heights
A central Fredericksburg neighborhood home to UMW and Civil War history
Fall Hill
Historic area coming of age as a residential suburb with everything close by
Hazel Hill
A mix of housing types on the edge of historic Downtown Fredericksburg
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