Bridlewood
Two-story contemporary homes and townhouses
Housing developments branch out from Linton Hall Road and sit along winding cul-de-sacs throughout Bridlewood. Equestrian-inspired street names like Tackhouse Loop and Filly Court naming horseshoe-shaped loops are a nod to the area’s history as a stagecoach horse changing stop along the Fauquier and Alexandria Turnpike. Most homes were built in the 1990s in two-story, contemporary and new traditional styles on quarter-acre lots. Single-family homes are priced between $700,000 and $800,000 and have brick or wood facades, two-car garages and four or five bedrooms. Townhouses have three or four bedrooms and cost between $500,000 and $600,000. Downes notes that only half the neighborhood has sidewalks, but “everyone’s always walking and biking, so drivers are conscious of people in the street.” The neighborhood does have an HOA, which regulates that structures like sheds and playgrounds must not be visible from the street, and additions like fences must be approved before construction. “They keep the community standards high, but they’re not just looking for things they’re going to ding you on,” Downes says.Students attend Prince William County schools
Most students in Bridlewood begin at Piney Branch Elementary School, which earns a B-plus grade from Niche. Although the school is just outside the neighborhood, Linton Hall Road, a busy, four-lane highway, separates it from the homes there. “They either take the bus or drive, but that helps build the community aspect because everyone has to walk to the bus stop,” Downes says. Students progress to Gainesville Middle School, which earns an A-minus, and Gainesville High School, which is not yet rated by Niche. The high school opened in 2021 and is just across University Boulevard from the middle school. It has a covered outdoor amphitheater, criminal justice lab space, and dedicated gaming and building trades classrooms.Jiffy Lube Live amphitheater and HOA events
“There are block parties, and Halloween is huge,” Downes says. “People are out, and adults are dressed up with their kids walking the whole neighborhood.” The Bridlewood HOA hosts seasonal events for kids, including an annual Easter egg hunt, Halloween parade and visits from Santa. Access to Bridlewood’s community pool is free for HOA members whose dues are up to date. “Kids will ride their bikes to the pool, and from the age of 12, kids can be there alone. There’s a lifeguard on duty,” Downes says. “You can also rent out the clubhouse after hours and have a pool party.” The Jiffy Lube Live Concert Venue is also just 2 miles from Bridlewood. This outdoor amphitheater can hold over 25,000 people and has hosted acts, including Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg and Iron Maiden.Shopping and dining at The Promenade
The Promenade at Virginia Gateway Town Center is a shopping development off Linton Hall Road with a Regal Virginia Gateway movie theater, restaurants like CAVA and Firebirds, and grocers including Target and Giant Food. “Anything you need, you can get now in the Gainesville area,” Downes says. Her favorite restaurants nearby are The Qui Korean BBQ and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. She also recommends 2 Silos Brewing Company, a popular local hangout that hosts live music on its stage. “That’s the fun, 20-something crowd, but people can bring their kids or dogs too,” Downes says. The Promenade also has a splash pad where kids can play while parents enjoy a coffee or drink from Trummer’s Coffee and Wine Bar. During the summer, the Promenade also hosts children’s concerts and performances.Rollins Ford Park and Burnside Farms
Rollins Ford Park is a recently constructed park with a jungle gym, soccer fields and basketball courts. The playground incorporates fun designs like a farmhouse-style play structure with a tall metal slide and a shelter shaped like a cardinal. Bridlewood is about 4 miles east of Robert Trent Jones Golf Club and Stonewall Golf Club, both overlooking Lake Manassas (the county’s drinking water source). Families take pictures among the rows of colorful blooms at Burnside Farms, a tulip and sunflower farm about 5 miles south, and pick pumpkins at COX farm, about 13 miles northeast. Bridlewood is about 40 miles, or a 45 minute drive, from Shenandoah National Park, which has trails for hiking and biking and campgrounds with views of the mountains.Commuting to D.C. from Bridlewood
Bridlewood is about 36 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C., which drivers can reach on Interstate 66. Those commuting into D.C. may also drive to the Vienna Metro Station, about 20 miles east, and ride the rest of the way into the city. The nearby University Boulevard Park and Ride and Balls Ford Road Commuter Lot also offer carpooling around the area. Dulles International Airport is about 23 miles northeast, and UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center is the closest hospital, 5 miles north. Bridlewood has a CAP Index crime score of 1, indicating a very low neighborhood crime risk.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nishes Bhattarai
Nishes Bhattarai
Spring Hill Real Estate, LLC.
(757) 979-3269
149 Total Sales
1 in Bridlewood
$380,000 Price
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Guy Allen
Guy Allen
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 883-8911
11 Total Sales
1 in Bridlewood
$620,000 Price
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Cathy Kane
Cathy Kane
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(202) 791-4043
186 Total Sales
1 in Bridlewood
$620,000 Price
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Gunther Hemmer
Gunther Hemmer
Responds QuicklySamson Properties
(571) 497-4087
80 Total Sales
1 in Bridlewood
$545,000 Price
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Alla Yun
Alla Yun
Responds QuicklySamson Properties
(202) 318-9426
28 Total Sales
1 in Bridlewood
$416,000 Price
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Jessica Fauteux
Jessica Fauteux
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Allegiance
(202) 410-2687
186 Total Sales
1 in Bridlewood
$620,000 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Clareybrook Park
Conway Robinson State Forest
Red House Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Peacock Park
Braemar Nature Trail
Broad Run Trail
Rollins Ford Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bridlewood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bridlewood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bridlewood, Gainesville sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bridlewood, Gainesville over the last 12 months is $582,500, up 46% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$582,000
Median Sale Price
$582,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$590,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$575,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$775,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
46%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$509
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
605
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,762
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,878
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
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
2,074
Median Age
37
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$146,935
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$169,847
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
64.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.6%
% Population in Labor Force
85.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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