lisa Bartley
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(540) 701-6971
74 Total Sales
2 in Lake Wilderness
$265K - $400K Price Range
Lake Wilderness
Get lost in nature at Lake Wilderness, a community of waterfront log cabins and new construction among remote forests and Civil War sites. Enveloped in Virginian woodlands, you can feel the centuries of history from well-preserved artifacts and battlefields to an array of newer homes built in the 21st century.
Southwest of the nation’s capital, Lake Wilderness has a heavily wooded terrain of winding residential streets for a private and quiet atmosphere. “It’s an older community that’s good for first-time home buyers,” says Alan Campbell, Realtor with EXP Realty and 25 years of experience. Single-family houses surround a trio of lakes, where you can purchase a log cabin on an acre of land for a tranquil sanctuary next to the water. With its own dock for daily swims and kayak rides, a log cabin home may cost around $625,000. A new construction bi-level may cost around $440,000 for move-in ready conditions and half an acre of yardage. For a more affordable option, you can get a ranch-style houses from the 1970s for around $350,000. All in all, the area has agreeable price points. “They have low HOA dues with great amenities like a clubhouse, a beach and a playground. It’s good for families on a budget,” Campbell says.
Students in Lake Wilderness go to the Spotsylvania County Public School District, which earns a B grade according to Niche and has a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. Schools include Brock Road Elementary School, Ni River Middle School and Riverbend High School. On Niche, the elementary school earns a B grade, the middle school a B-plus and the high school an A-minus. The course pathways include unique programs for Architecture and Construction Arts, Audio/Video Tech and Business Management.
Spend quality time in the fresh air of rural Virginia in a few of the area’s recreation spaces. At the playground by Keaton Lake, bring kids somewhere they can burn off their energy, then take a canoe or go swimming in the lake. Fawn Lake Marina provides a boat launch, tubing and fishing destination. At Fawn Lake Country Club, appreciate the well-groomed greens of 18 holes on an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course.
On the edge of the community, you can find a small retail hub with gas stations and a couple of restaurants. Head to Sheetz for convenience store items and snacks. Grab an easy meal at McDonald’s or sit down at Two Brothers, a relaxed Italian American joint, for family dinners.
Being entrenched in the Battle of Wilderness during the Civil War, Lake Wilderness features historic sites. At Ellwood Manor, tour a former Civil War hospital and headquarters, then walk to the cemetery where Stonewall Jackson's arm is allegedly buried. You can also visit Vermont Monument to honor the casualties of the Vermont Brigade and take a walk through a woodsy trail. At the General Alexander Hays Mortuary Monument, see where the leader died during the Battle of Wilderness.
About 66 miles from Washington, D.C., residents of Lake Wilderness can commute to the nation’s capital via Interstate 95 North. For weekend trips in the nation’s capital, visit the Smithsonian museums or the Tidal Basin. In Lake Wilderness, enjoy a log cabin or newer home among a lakeside forest setting with historic landmarks.
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Anna Anderson
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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lisa Bartley
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Tammy Berfield
Tammy Berfield
Coldwell Banker Elite
(540) 701-7346
77 Total Sales
3 in Lake Wilderness
$325K - $407K Price Range
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Allison Kennedy
Allison Kennedy
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(540) 701-3525
72 Total Sales
1 in Lake Wilderness
$575,000 Price
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Kathy Deal
Kathy Deal
Coldwell Banker Elite
(540) 701-3647
109 Total Sales
1 in Lake Wilderness
$279,900 Price
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Debbie Jett
Debbie Jett
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(540) 361-6277
102 Total Sales
2 in Lake Wilderness
$320K - $425K Price Range
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Bruce Toliver
Bruce Toliver
Elite Realty
(240) 949-4553
65 Total Sales
1 in Lake Wilderness
$261,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hollyfield Park
Spotswood Park
Sweetbriar Park
Pleasant Grove Beach Park
Veterans Memorial Dam Park
Lake of the Woods Golf Club
Greensprings Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lake Wilderness | 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
Lake Wilderness Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Wilderness, Spotsylvania sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Wilderness, Spotsylvania over the last 12 months is $367,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$395,000
Median Sale Price
$367,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$600,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$339,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$749,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$386
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,402
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,786
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
23,086
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,000 per month
- House for Rent
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,066 Sq Ft
- 13408 Wilderness Park Dr
- Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,551
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$146,908
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$163,574
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.6%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
10
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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