Russ Brown
Realty One Group Performance, LLC
(240) 839-6555
92 Total Sales
1 in Stafford
$710,000 Price
About Stafford, VA
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.
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Stafford Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Stafford, VA sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Stafford, VA over the last 12 months is $555,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$575,000
Median Sale Price
$555,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$570,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$492,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$315,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
498
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
$7
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$204
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
99
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Home Value
Top Schools in Stafford, VA
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Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 Margaret Brent Elementary School
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#2 Garrisonville Elementary School
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7
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#3 Winding Creek Elementary School
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6
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#4 Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School
B
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6
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#5 Hartwood Elementary School
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5
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#6 Rockhill Elementary School
B+
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5
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#7 Grafton Village Elementary School
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5
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#8 Hampton Oaks Elementary School
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5
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#9 Park Ridge Elementary School
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5
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Best Public Middle Schools
#1 Rodney E. Thompson Middle School
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6
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#2 Andrew G. Wright Middle School
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5
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#3 Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle School
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4
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#4 T. Benton Gayle Middle School
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4
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#5 Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School
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3
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#6 H.H. Poole Middle School
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3
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#7 Cedar Lee Middle School
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4
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#8 Stafford Middle School
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3
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#9 Shirley C. Heim Middle School
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3
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Best Public High Schools
#1 Mountain View High School
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7
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#2 Colonial Forge High School
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6
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#3 Forest Park High School
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#4 Brooke Point High School
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5
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#5 North Stafford High School
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4
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#6 Liberty High School
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5
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#7 Potomac High School
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3
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#8 Stafford Senior High School
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3
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Best Private Schools
#1 Grace Preparatory School
B
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#2 Merit School of Stafford
#3 Red Apple School-Countrywood
#4 St. William of York Catholic School
#5 The Merit School
Agents Specializing in this Area
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Russ Brown
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Mabel Zuleta
Mabel Zuleta
RE Smart, LLC
(571) 427-0648
73 Total Sales
1 in Stafford
$549,900 Price
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Kim Kroner
Kim Kroner
Washington Dulles Real Estate Group
(202) 883-6133
76 Total Sales
1 in Stafford
$519,900 Price
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Kelly Martinez
Kelly Martinez
EXP Realty, LLC
(571) 536-6467
261 Total Sales
3 in Stafford
$370K - $615K Price Range
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Wayne Lee
Wayne Lee
Fathom Realty
(240) 273-7745
55 Total Sales
4 in Stafford
$358K - $720K Price Range
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Amanda Martinez
Amanda Martinez
Gallery Realty LLC
(571) 520-9376
80 Total Sales
3 in Stafford
$260K - $835K Price Range
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