Briarpatch Park
Crystal Sheehan
Keller Williams Realty
(540) 792-3642
56 Total Sales
1 in Stafford
$430,000 Price
Stafford
Located in Stafford County
Located just north of Fredericksburg, Stafford is a scenic county that offers homebuyers the best of both worlds. Homes have a little more elbow room, while homebuyers still have the option to access the lively historic downtown Fredericksburg, world-class retail, and the natural beauty of Virginia’s coastline. Homebuyers also come to the area for the convenience of the Virginia Railway Express, which has a station on Brooke Road.
Stafford encompasses a large area and thus offers a variety of homes for every type of buyer. Single-family homes could start in the mid-$200,000s, which would likely afford you a two or three-bedroom home in need of some updates, and could go as high as $1.5 million for an expansive six-bedroom estate on 15 acres. You’ll find town houses, too, that range from the mid-$200,000s for a fixer-upper to more than $500,000 for a new build with upscale finishes. Many homes here feel off the beaten path, but some streets are denser than others if you prefer a subdivision-style community.
Stafford is served by Stafford County Public Schools. Many students attend Stafford Elementary School, Stafford Middle School, and Brook Point High School. Students at Stafford High are allowed to apply for the Governor’s STEM Academy, which offers programs in biomedical sciences, engineering, and information technology. Under this program, students spend half a day at their regular high school and half a day at the academy.
Most of the commerce in the Stafford area is concentrated along Route 1, like the Foreston Woods shopping center. Here you can get groceries and other necessities from Weis and CVS, plus a bite to eat at restaurants like Ricos Tacos Moya, which serves up authentic Mexican favorites. Travel a bit farther south down Route 1 to find The Log Cabin Restaurant, which has been in business for decades and is known for its fresh seafood and great service. For a bigger day of shopping, the 250+ retailers and restaurants at Spotsylvania Town Center and Central Park Plaza are well worth the 20-minute drive. The county also has laid out a vision to develop its own downtown district over the next ten years or longer.
To spend time outdoors, residents can take their pick of parks. According to Anne Hupka, Realtor with The Hupka Team, you’ll see people every weekend at Aquia Landing Park, which boasts sandy beaches and calm water along the Aquia Creek. Just a few minutes away is the Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve, which encompasses 3,056 acres of land. “The county has made it so we have walking trails and a kayak and canoe launch, which is very nice for people who don’t live on the water,” says Hupka. “People can also go fishing — we have fantastic fishing here. We have snakehead fish which people like to fish for recreationally. There are a lot of amazing bald eagles here, too. There’s just a lot of beauty preserved in this part of the county.”
For homebuyers looking for a little bit more room to spread out and a lot of opportunities to experience the area’s natural beauty, look no further than Stafford.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Agents Specializing in this Area
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Crystal Sheehan
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Ben Kessie
Ben Kessie
RE/MAX Galaxy
(202) 883-4586
153 Total Sales
31 in Stafford
$316K - $700K Price Range
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Kay King
Kay King
Coldwell Banker Realty
(703) 775-4893
120 Total Sales
8 in Stafford
$290K - $546K Price Range
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Rachel Shepherd
Rachel Shepherd
Spring Hill Real Estate, LLC.
(202) 875-6349
74 Total Sales
2 in Stafford
$210K - $630K Price Range
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Chris Teets
Chris Teets
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
(571) 771-1346
36 Total Sales
2 in Stafford
$443K - $625K Price Range
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Leah Webster
Leah Webster
RE/MAX Allegiance
(301) 215-2868
36 Total Sales
2 in Stafford
$500K - $979K Price Range
Parks in this Area
Lions Park
Aquia Harbour Dog Park
Aquia Landing Park
Embrey Mill Park
Government Island
Friendship Park
Willowmere Park
Patawomeck Park
Stafford Housing Trends
On average, homes in Stafford, VA sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Stafford, VA over the last 12 months is $560,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$565,000
Median Sale Price
$560,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$564,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$525,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$372,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1,091
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$209
Area Facts
Number of Homes
23,967
Number of Homes for Sale
315
Median Year Built
1994
Months of Supply
3.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,554
Above the national average
1,926
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,114
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,399
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
600
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Open Houses
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Sunday, Oct 12Open Sun 1PM - 3PM
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Saturday, Oct 11Open Sat 1PM - 4PM
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Saturday, Oct 11Open Sat 12PM - 3PM
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Stafford Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
101,108
Median Age
37
Population Density
57 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$126,470
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$151,097
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.6%
College Graduates
42.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17%
% Population in Labor Force
75.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
7
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
