Belmont Bay
Midcentury single families and newer multi-families on Belmont Bay
Sidewalks and single-family homes built in the 1950s and ‘60s line Belmont Bay’s winding roads. Red-brick and vinyl-façade split levels sit on large lots, often 9,000 square feet, shaded by American sycamore trees. Concrete driveways leading to carports run alongside three-bedroom ranch styles, typically painted in shades of white and beige. Most single-family houses here cost between $400,000 and $500,000, a range similar to a Woodbridge home’s average $500,000 selling price. A few New Traditional homes from the late ‘90s back up to the bay, but Noel says multi-families offer the most waterfrontage. “There was a surge of condo and townhouse development on the water in the early 2000s,” she says. “Those properties are still flying off the shelf today because that’s really the closest to the water you can get.” Black vintage lampposts and ornamental shrubs dot red-brick sidewalks here, including in front of Colonial Revival and Federal-style townhouses, costing between $615,000 and $750,000. The River Club at Belmont Bay has mid-rise, Georgian Revival-style complexes with two-bedroom units starting at $430,000, while the high-rise Harborview complex has units selling for around $700,000. Acclaim at Belmont Bay is a 62-and-up apartment complex on Clear Lake Circle.
Belmont Bay’s trail connects to Veterans Memorial Park and a wildlife refuge
The neighborhood’s mile-long former golf cart path is a part of the 900-mile Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, stretching from Maryland to western Pennsylvania. Within Belmont Bay, the asphalt path leads to the 100-acre Veterans Memorial Park. Every summer, the crack of baseball bats fills the air during Woodbridge Little League games at the five-diamond baseball complex. Kids jump off diving boards into the public swimming pool behind the community center, which hosts regular youth piano classes and basketball clinics. The trail also connects to the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge on the neighborhood’s southern end. Starting in the 1950s, the 580-acre peninsula was the location of a Harry Diamond Laboratories research facility, where military officials tested bomb detonators. When military housing, transmission towers and office buildings were torn down in the ‘90s, the land became a popular hiking and fishing spot. Today, locals can trek gravel paths stretching across eastern gamagrass fields, stopping under wooden pavilions to fish for striped bass and catfish.
Several ways to get to Washington D.C.
The Georgian Revival-style Woodbridge train station on Express Way has two tracks. It’s served by the Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line, taking passengers to Union Station in about an hour. Virginia Railway Express’s Fredericksburg line also runs here, reaching the same place in about an hour and a half. The neighborhood is also convenient for drivers. U.S. Route 1 connects to Interstate 95, making Washington D.C. about a 25-mile drive north. OmniRide bus stops are also along U.S. Route 1. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is the closest hospital, just 4 miles southwest of the neighborhood, and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 20 miles north.
Prince William County Public Schools and a GMU science center
Children can attend Belmont Elementary School, Fred M. Lynn Middle School and Freedom High School, all earning C-plus grades from Niche. The high school offers specialty programs in medical coding and billing, and environmental and natural sciences. On Mason Ferry Avenue, George Mason University operates The Potomac Science Center, a 50,000-square-foot contemporary-style research facility with lecture rooms, labs and a library.
Locals store boats at Belmont Bay Marina
Sailboats and center console boats fill the 158 slips made of Brazilian walnut wood at the Belmont Bay Marina, which opened in 2001. As the first marina at the mouth of the Occoquan River, slip holders can easily reach the Potomac River, following the waterway north to get to Washington D.C. or south to hit the Chesapeake Bay. Depending on boat size, annual slip rates run from $4,260 to $7,100. Despite the marina’s location in the neighborhood, Noel says not every resident owns a boat. “Boat storage is the reason some people move to the bay, but it’s definitely not the neighborhood’s defining factor,” she says. “I actually know a lot of people outside the neighborhood who keep boats here, so it’s not exclusive to residents.”
Belmont Bay has a boat-up restaurant and big-box shopping convenience
Locals can dock their boats outside The Harbour Grille, where linen covers tables inside and string lights stretch across patio seating overlooking the Occoquan Harbour Marina. Brown leather couches fill The Spot at Belmont Bay, a coffee shop and wine bar tucked underneath a condo building. Fast-food restaurants and shopping strips with stores like Food Lion and Aldi sit along U.S. Route 1. Potomac Mills, just 5 miles west of the neighborhood, has over 200 outlet retailers like Nike, Bloomingdale’s and Gap. Auto repair shops, construction supply facilities and other industrial buildings are also in the neighborhood, mainly along Dawson Beach Road.A summer concert series under the marina pavilion
Homeowners with property built after 1990 must pay a Belmont Bay HOA fee, which Noel says varies greatly. “There’s not one set amount. The fee depends on whether you own single-family or which multi-family complex you live in, but they all offer the same amenities.” The association provides trash pick-up and snow removal. They also maintain the four rubber tennis courts and swimming pool on Harbor Side Street. Every summer, locals bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets to watch blues bands and country singers perform under the marina’s white pavilion for the Belmont Bay HOA Summer Concerts Series.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michael Adams
Michael Adams
KW Metro Center
(844) 292-9078
61 Total Sales
1 in Belmont Bay
$350,000 Price
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Coretta McKinney
Coretta McKinney
More Options Realty
(202) 902-8232
33 Total Sales
1 in Belmont Bay
$389,900 Price
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Julia Barton
Julia Barton
Responds QuicklyFathom Realty
(571) 475-8866
22 Total Sales
1 in Belmont Bay
$810,000 Price
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Kelvin Nguyen
Kelvin Nguyen
EXP Realty, LLC
(540) 501-7551
25 Total Sales
1 in Belmont Bay
$841,000 Price
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Ana Yassawy
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Ana Yassawy
Big Apple Realty, LLC
(240) 903-6169
53 Total Sales
1 in Belmont Bay
$485,000 Price
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Sarah Scott
Sarah Scott
Patera Properties
(571) 946-9020
18 Total Sales
1 in Belmont Bay
$390,000 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
Marumsco Acre Lake Park
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Riverbend Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Occoquan Park
- Boating
- Tennis
- Trails
Hammill Mill Park
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
33 min drive
Train
Woodbridge
Bus
Occoquan Rd & Horner Rd
Bus
Woodbridge Vre Station Departures
Bus
Occoquan Rd & Vineyard Way
Bus
Route 123 And I-95 Commuter Lot
Bus
Woodbridge Vre Station Arrivals
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Belmont Bay | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Belmont Bay Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belmont Bay, Woodbridge sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Belmont Bay, Woodbridge over the last 12 months is $365,000, down 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$770,950
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$999,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$365,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$447,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
63
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-51%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$300
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,298
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
2000
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,817
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,124
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,731
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,139
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 4pm
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,599 - $2,216 per month
- Landing at Mason's Bridge
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 715+ Sq Ft
- 13105 Mason's Bridge Rd
- Woodbridge, VA
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,781
Median Age
43
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,097
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$143,611
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
45.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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