Stephenson
Neighborhood in Frederick County
Winchester County 22656
New builds in Snowden Bridge, small homes in the countryside
Snowden Bridge has been developed in multiple phases since 2008, with construction continuing today. Brookfield Residential and Van Metre Homes are the community’s two builders, constructing Arts and Craft and colonial-inspired single-family houses and townhouses. Homes in Snowden Bridge are built close together, typically on lots of a quarter acre or less. Single-family homes vary from $410,000 to $700,000, and townhouses cost between $335,000 and $470,000. Less than 5 miles away, the same builders behind Snowden Bridge are constructing Hiatt Pointe at Snowden Bridge, a future active adult community slated to have hundreds of homes. Snowden Bridge Boulevard will eventually connect Hiatt Pointe and Snowden Bridge. As Snowden Bridge links to another community and attracts retail development to the area, its name becomes recognized well beyond the confines of the neighborhood. “At this point, Snowden Bridge is the name of an area, not just a development,” Theologis says. Outside of Snowden Bridge, small bungalows and minimal traditional homes sell between $210,000 and $330,000. Wherever a homebuyer goes in Stephenson, they’ll pay a lower property tax rate than that of the city of Winchester.Stephenson’s CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.Career and technical education among highlights at Frederick County Public Schools
Snowden Bridge connects to Jordan Springs Elementary, which gets a B-minus grade from Niche. After fifth grade, students can progress to C-plus-rated James Wood Middle and James Wood High, graded a B. High schoolers can take career-focused classes such as fashion marketing, technical drawing and auto body technology.Sports and playground at Snowden Bridge, with parks in the area
Recreation is clustered near the front of Snowden Bridge, home to a tree-shaded playground and bicycle track for kids. Next door, the clubhouse is attached to a swimming pool with a water slide and an indoor sports complex housing a basketball and tennis court. Outside of Snowden Bridge, Little League teams play games at the community’s Stonewall Park, home to four baseball fields and a tee-ball field. A mile north of Stephenson, hundreds of thousands of people visit Clearbrook Park every year to fish its small lake, play pickleball and compete in rounds of disc golf.Barbecue in Stephenson and shopping in Winchester
Stephenson has few businesses of its own. At lunchtime, cars fill the parking lot of Jordan Springs Market, which has gas pumps out front and a barbecue smoker in the back. Inside, rows of barbecue competition awards and tables line one side of the store, with drink coolers and shelves of snacks on the other.About a mile outside of Stephenson, the Rutherford Crossing shopping center broke ground around the same time as Snowden Bridge. Today, Target, Lowe’s Home Improvement and several chain restaurants fill the retail plaza. A half-mile walking mall in Old Town Winchester takes pedestrians past restaurant patios, busking musicians and windows that peer into boutique shops.
Home of the Frederick County Fair
The Frederick County Fair comes to the area on the last Monday of every July, kicking off several days of events, from tractor pulls and demolition derbies to animal shows and rodeos.Houses of worship include Muslim community center, Burnt Factory Church
Members of Winchester’s Muslim community worshipped in an office and then a garage before establishing the Muslim Community Center Winchester Area in Stephenson in 2008. Meanwhile, Burnt Factory Church traces its presence in the community to the early 1800s. The Methodist church has gathered in the same brick sanctuary since 1928.Three highways connect Stephenson and the rest of Frederick County
Virginia state Route 761 runs east to west through the community, with U.S. Route 11 and Interstate 81 on the west end. The latter two highways connect to Winchester and stretch throughout the western side of the state. Many locals commute to Washington, about 75 miles away, or Northern Virginia employment hubs such as Tysons and McLean, each about 65 miles away.
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Alex Soderstrom
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ned Stock
Ned Stock
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
(844) 768-6744
144 Total Sales
1 in Stephenson
$635,000 Price
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Tara Lowe
Tara Lowe
Samson Properties
(681) 261-0333
175 Total Sales
1 in Stephenson
$265,000 Price
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Brock Harris
Brock Harris
Responds QuicklySamson Properties
(202) 919-6293
106 Total Sales
5 in Stephenson
$470K - $575K Price Range
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Lori Bales
Lori Bales
Keller Williams Realty
(540) 502-3965
153 Total Sales
2 in Stephenson
$381K - $580K Price Range
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MJ Frazier
MJ Frazier
Real Broker, LLC
(571) 556-7958
105 Total Sales
1 in Stephenson
$375,000 Price
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Tanner Pack
Tanner Pack
RE/MAX Roots
(540) 486-2924
33 Total Sales
3 in Stephenson
$420K - $509K Price Range
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
Frederick County Fairgrounds
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Stephenson | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Stephenson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Stephenson, Winchester sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Stephenson, Winchester over the last 12 months is $429,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$461,900
Median Sale Price
$429,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$574,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$400,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
120
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$196
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,086
Number of Homes for Sale
41
Median Year Built
2010
Months of Supply
4.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,330
Above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,182
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 2912 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jun 2912 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jun 291 - 4pm
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
5,094
Median Age
39
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,496
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,795
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.6%
College Graduates
32.8%
Advanced Degrees
10.2%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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