North Stafford County Real Estate

North Stafford County Real Estate Information in Virginia

Bordered by the historic Potomac River to the east, Stafford County is centrally located just 45 minutes south of Washington, DC, and about an hour north of Richmond. Although the county encompasses some 277 square miles of land and more than 600 subdivisions and neighborhoods, North Stafford County is home to just 25,000 residents, give or take a few. The northern part of the county is made up of a unique and eclectic mix of communities, including Garrisonville, Aquia Harbor, Brooke, Hartwood, Widewater, Vista Woods and Lake Arrowhead along Highway 610 and Route 10.

Founded in 1664, Stafford County is rich in history. George Washington spent much of his childhood at Ferry Farm, his family's 600-acre Stafford County estate. Traveling through this lush, unspoiled area, it is easy to imagine a young George skipping stones across the Rappahannock River and chopping down the legendary cherry tree.

North Stafford County is still primarily rural, although there has been recent growth in population and in industry, especially near the Quantico Marine Corps Base. This area of concentrated development around Quantico is what locals refer to as “Stafford.” Stafford is closely linked to Fredericksburg and is in proximity to three large military installations. The county is also home to several major companies, though the majority of wage earners in North Stafford County commute to work in the Washington, DC, or the areas making up Northern Virginia. The charming bedroom communities of North Stafford County are an ideal living environment for families of any shape or size.

North Stafford County Real Estate Market: Prices of North Stafford County Homes for Sale

Real estate in Stafford County is among the most affordable in northern Virginia and homes are within reasonable commuting distance to employment centers. Overall, there is a well-balanced mix of condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes dotting the many communities of North Stafford County. Condominiums and townhouses in North Stafford County start at $80,000 and can range up to $300,000 and more for larger units with additional features such as community facilities and scenic views.

Homes in North Stafford County start at just under $100,000 and are situated on lots of at least half an acre. Newer homes within North Stafford County start around $400,000 in communities such as Aquia Harbor, Austin Ridge, Hampton Oaks, Widewater, Brook Ridge, Poplar Estates, Moncure Estates, Austin's Landing, Willow Park, Settlers Landing, Woodstream, Hills at Aquia, Aquia Overlook , Christy Farm, The Reserve, Millstone At The Glens, Magnolia Woods, and Augustine North. Prices for larger luxury homes can exceed $1 million in communities such as The Glens, Augustine North and water front properties along the Potomac River. These elegantly designed estate-style properties include large landscaped lots and beautiful scenic or water views. Land and lots are also available for custom building.