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Meadows At Morris Farm

Meadows At Morris Farm

Suburban Neighborhood in Gainesville, Virginia

Prince William County 20155

$752,192 Average Value
$216 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

21st-century suburb built around a 19th-century farm

Morris Farm comes from Dr. Douglas "Doc" Morris, a 19th-century physician known for sharing his homegrown vegetables with patients. Today, the Morris farmhouse is the hilltop centerpiece of Meadows at Morris Farm, a 660-home master-planned community developed in 2004. The neighborhood prioritizes its natural landscapes and green spaces as a tribute to the old Morris Farm's agricultural roots and because of the county's specific zoning laws. In the late 1990s, Prince William County established the Urban Growth Boundary, which would allow the development of communities like Meadows at Morris Farm while preserving the rural landscape of county land west of James Madison Highway and Vint Hill Road, now called the Rural Crescent. As a result, residents can have walkable streets and spacious suburban lots at home while being minutes away from nature preserves or tours of Virginia wine country. Commutes to D.C. or Northern Virginia employers can take about an hour along Interstate 66.

Acres of green space around Meadows at Morris Farm

Spread over 268 acres, the neighborhood is defined by mature trees, gently sloping hills and wide-open spaces, offering what Matt Megel, a Morris Farm local, Realtor and founding partner of The CAZA Group at Keller Williams, describes as "breathtaking views from every direction." It's normal to see neighbors walking, biking and jogging along 4,000 square feet of paved pathways and nature trails on the conservation land in the south end of Morris Farm. These trails begin at Meadows at Morris Fam Community Center, with a clubhouse and pool open to residents in the summer months. Farther north is Peacock Park, a shady pocket park where kids can run free, with a playground and benches. A fishing pond and Broad Run Creek on the neighborhood border attract amateur anglers, and the large meadow next to the community pool hosts fall football games, summer celebrations and winter sledding. Prince William Golf Course is a public facility just a mile south that offers lessons and 18 holes for golfers of different skill levels to enjoy.

New millennium homes along the Rural Crescent

The neighborhood's development began in 2004 and included four different builders, each lending their architectural influence. "The real selling point of this diversity is that it opens the neighborhood up to a wider range of buyers," Megel says. Homes are typically priced between $610,000 and $900,000, varying by square footage and lot size. Styles include Colonial Revivals and Craftsman-style homes, townhouses and duplexes. Morris Farm has consistent sidewalk infrastructure along grid-patterned streets, and many residents are attached to "courtyard" green spaces that serve as common areas, like Peacock Park.

Community events and Jiffy Lube Live concerts

"[Morris Farm is] a lively community in terms of integrating," Megel says. "We have tons of community events, including monthly food trucks and movie nights at the pool in the summer. Our Halloween celebration brings past residents back to the neighborhood. Christmas decorations are incredible. We have an annual Easter egg hunt, and the list goes on." Locals are also a 5-mile drive from Jiffy Lube Live, one of Virginia's biggest outdoor entertainment venues, regularly hosting standup comedians and chart-topping musicians.

Locals shop at Virginia Gateway and dine at the Promenade

Virginia Gateway is a 10-minute drive north for day-to-day shopping and outings, offering a Giant, BJ's Wholesale, Target, Lowe's and Hobby Lobby on the center's north side. On the south side is The Promenade, a walkable Main Street mall that hosts upscale retailers, health and beauty services, a 14-screen Regal Cinema and restaurants like Uncle Julio's and Bar Louie. Five miles west is The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm, a locally owned vineyard on the banks of Lake Manassas, where locals can sample wine and gaze at Lake Manassas. It also hosts private events.

Nearby Prince William County schools

Morris Farm is home to Glenkirk Elementary School, which earns an A rating from Niche. Middle schoolers can attend Gainesville Middle, which is rated an A-minus. At the B-plus-rated Gainesville High, teens can participate in the Pathways to Global Citizenship program with their choice of focusing on mathematics, history, science or world language and culture.

Driving to D.C. for work is common

Residents tend to be car-dependent, as no major public transit system is nearby. Route 66 is a few minutes north of Meadows at Morris Farm and leads to Washington, D.C., after a 30-mile drive. Gainesville is less than 3 miles north for folks who want to shop at Virginia Gateway, while Dulles International Airport is 24 miles north.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Washington Dulles International

40 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Meadows At Morris Farm 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

Meadows At Morris Farm Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$722,500
Median Sale Price
$710,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$727,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$642,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$216

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
472
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
2007
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,287
Significantly above the national average
1,938
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,527
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,506
Median Age
35
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$146,360
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$188,524

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
59.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.9%
% Population in Labor Force
86.9%
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®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

4 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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