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Stafford County, Virginia · Homes for Sale & Community Guide
Homes for Sale in Stafford County, VA
Browse homes for sale in Stafford County, VA — from new construction in Embrey Mill and North Stafford to waterfront properties along the Potomac and commuter-friendly communities near the VRE. Local experts. Real results.
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$380K–$700K+
Typical Price Range
~25–40 mi
To Washington D.C.
~60 mi
To Richmond, VA
~157,000
Population & Growing
5 High Schools
30 Public Schools Total
2 VRE Stations
Brooke & Leeland Rd
Stafford County, Virginia Real Estate
Your Local Expert for Buying & Selling in Stafford County, VA
Whether you're drawn to a new-construction home in North Stafford, a waterfront property along the Potomac, or a commuter-friendly community near the VRE — Go Wilson Properties knows every neighborhood in this county and will guide you every step of the way.
Buying a Home in Stafford County
Explore one of Virginia's fastest-growing counties — with neighborhoods and price points to match every lifestyle.
- New construction communities throughout North Stafford, Garrisonville & Embrey Mill
- Established neighborhoods near top-rated schools
- Waterfront and Potomac River access properties in northern Stafford
- Commuter-friendly locations near Brooke & Leeland VRE stations
- Military-friendly communities near Quantico & Dahlgren
- First-time buyer, VA loan & relocation guidance from contract to closing
Selling Your Stafford County Home
Stafford's booming growth and commuter demand drive strong, consistent buyer activity — let's put that to work for you.
- Free, accurate home valuation based on current Stafford market data
- Targeted marketing to D.C., NoVA & military buyer pools
- Professional photography, staging advice & listing strategy
- Access to pre-qualified buyers including active-duty & VA loan buyers
- Expert negotiation to get you top dollar in any market condition
- Seamless process from listing day to closing day
Living in Stafford County, VA
Schools, Parks & Everything You Need to Know
Stafford County is one of the most complete communities in the region — with top public schools, an award-winning parks system, two VRE stations, state-of-the-art healthcare, and unmatched I-95 access to D.C. and Richmond.
Stafford County Public Schools
County-wide division · 17 Elementary · 8 Middle · 5 High Schools · 32,000+ students enrolled · One of VA's fastest-growing divisions
High Schools
Brooke Point High School
Colonial Forge High School
Mountain View High School
North Stafford High School
Stafford High School
Selected Middle Schools
T. Benton Gayle Middle School
Shirley C. Heim Middle School
Rodney Thompson Middle School
Seth Peck Middle School
🏛️ Colleges & Higher Education Nearby
Parks & Recreation
- Widewater State Park — Potomac waterfront, kayak launches & camping
- Crow's Nest Preserve — 3,000+ acres, water trail & bald eagle habitat
- Aquia Landing Park — Public beach, boating & fishing
- Government Island — Historic quarry, boardwalk trail
- Stafford Civil War Park — 41-acre Union encampment site
- Curtis Memorial Park — Disc golf, pickleball & skate park
Healthcare
- Stafford Hospital (MWHC) — 100-bed community hospital & ER
- Mary Washington Healthcare — Primary care, urgent care & specialty clinics countywide
- MWH Embrey Mill Center — Newest outpatient facility
- RACSB — Mental health & wellness services
- Urgent & Primary Care — Multiple locations throughout the county
Transportation & Commuting
- I-95 — Five Stafford interchanges (Exits 148, 143, 140, 136 & 133)
- VRE Brooke Station — 700+ free parking spaces, direct rail to D.C.
- VRE Leeland Rd Station — 1,000+ free parking spaces, direct rail to D.C.
- OmniRide / PRTC — Express bus to Pentagon & D.C.
- FRED Bus — Regional public transit
- Reagan National (DCA) — ~45 min north via I-95
Utilities & County Services
- Dominion Energy Virginia — Primary electric provider
- Stafford County — Water & sewer (verify by address)
- Comcast / Xfinity — Primary internet & cable
- Cox Communications — Internet in select areas
- County Government — (540) 658-8600
- Property Tax — Verify current rate with Commissioner
Life in Stafford County
Dining, Shopping & Things To Do in Stafford County, VA
From a Tuscan-inspired winery on the Potomac and Broadway-quality dinner theater, to historic Civil War parks and world-class outdoor recreation — Stafford offers an exceptional quality of life that keeps growing.
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
⭐ Top Rated
Dinner Theater · 95 Riverside Pkwy, Stafford
Broadway-quality dinner theater featuring a chef-prepared three-course meal and live orchestra. A cornerstone of Stafford's arts community open since 1998 — named "Broadway's Best in Virginia."
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Potomac Point Winery — Le Grand Cru Bistro
Award-Winning
Mediterranean Wine Bistro · 275 Decatur Rd, Stafford
A Tuscan-inspired winery estate on the historic Widewater Peninsula. Award-winning wines alongside artisan cheese boards, small plates, and seasonal menus with stunning vineyard views of the Potomac.
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Stafford's Local Dining Scene
Growing
Garrisonville Rd Corridor & Throughout the County
Stafford is rapidly growing its local restaurant scene. From neighborhood favorites to a wide variety of dining options along the Garrisonville Road corridor — there's something for every taste and budget.
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Stafford Marketplace
Major Retail
I-95 Exit 143 · Garrisonville Road Corridor
One of Stafford's primary shopping destinations. Costco, Target, Home Depot, Lowe's, Kohl's, Dick's Sporting Goods, and multiple national restaurant chains — easy access from all parts of the county.
Everyday & Specialty Shopping
Countywide
Grocery: Harris Teeter, Giant Food, Weis Markets, Walmart, Aldi. Pharmacy: CVS, Walgreens. Fitness: Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, US Fitness. Hardware: Home Depot, Lowe's. Farmers Market: Long Family Markets.
Spotsylvania Towne Centre & Central Park
Minutes from Southern Stafford
Southern Stafford residents are just minutes from the Fredericksburg-area regional shopping corridor — Spotsylvania Towne Centre (Macy's, JCPenney, 100+ shops) and Central Park (Wegmans, TopGolf, Bowlero).
Widewater State Park
Potomac River · Virginia State Park
Where Aquia Creek meets the Potomac River — Stafford's Virginia State Park offers kayak launches, canoe trails, hiking, camping, and stunning waterfront scenery.
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Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Arts & Culture · Since 1998
Virginia's premier dinner theater. Broadway-caliber musicals performed with live orchestra — one of the best places to see a show in the greater D.C.–Richmond corridor.
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Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard
Wine Country · Widewater Peninsula
One of the top wineries in the Commonwealth — a Tuscan-styled estate with award-winning wines, outdoor events, and vineyard views of the Potomac River.
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Gari Melchers Home & Studio (Belmont)
National Historic Landmark · Falmouth
The preserved home and studio of American Impressionist artist Gari Melchers. 27 acres of gardens, galleries, and Rappahannock River views. Also home to the Stafford County Visitor Center.
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George Washington's Ferry Farm
National Historic Site · Stafford County
George Washington's boyhood home — a National Historic Site with a reconstructed house, live archaeological digs, exhibits, and sweeping Rappahannock River views.
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Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve
Nature & Wildlife · 3,000+ Acres
Bald eagle habitat, nesting great blue herons, and 8 miles of hiking trails. The 4-mile Crow's Nest Water Trail offers a pristine kayaking experience off Potomac Creek.
Stafford's Craft Beverage Scene
7+ Breweries & Multiple Wineries
Pick up Tour Stafford's Kegs and Corks Pass to explore the full craft beer and wine trail with rewards and discounts at every stop throughout the county.
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Government Island
Historic Quarry · Boardwalk Trail
A 17-acre historic quarry island where Aquia sandstone was cut for the U.S. Capitol and White House. Features a boardwalk, 1.5-mile trail, and rich wetland wildlife.
Work & Economy
Jobs & Major Employers in Stafford County, VA
#1
GEICO — Largest Private Employer
50+
Gov. Cyber Contracting Firms
~25 mi
To Washington D.C.
~30 mi
To Quantico & FBI Academy
🏢 Private Sector & Insurance
GEICO — 4,000+ employees; Stafford's largest private employer
McLane Mid-Atlantic — Major food distribution employer
Greencore USA — Growing food manufacturing employer
Booz Allen Hamilton — Federal consulting presence in Stafford
⭐ Military & Defense
Marine Corps Base Quantico — ~30 mi north; massive regional employer
NSWC Dahlgren — ~35 mi east; defense R&D hub
FBI Academy (Quantico) — Federal law enforcement hub
Defense contractors — SimVentions, Davis Defense Group & others
🚀 Growing Sectors
Cyber & Technology — 50+ government cyber firms; Smart Community Testbed
Logistics & Distribution — Centreport Business Park; I-95 corridor advantage
Construction & Development — One of VA's fastest-growing counties
Remote Work — D.C.-market remote workers choosing Stafford for value
🏛️ Government & Education
Stafford County Public Schools — Second-largest employer in the county
Stafford County Government — County services & public safety
Germanna Community College — Education & workforce development
Commonwealth of Virginia — State agency offices in county
🏥 Healthcare
Mary Washington Healthcare — Stafford Hospital & outpatient network
MWH Embrey Mill Center — Newly opened outpatient campus
RACSB — Mental health & community services
Independent medical practices — Growing specialty care network
🛍️ Retail & Hospitality
Stafford Marketplace — Major retail corridor; hundreds of jobs
Walmart, Harris Teeter, Costco — Major retail employers
Riverside Center — Arts & entertainment employer
Hotel & restaurant industry — Growing hospitality sector
🚆 The Commuter Advantage — Live in Stafford, Work in D.C.
Stafford County has two VRE commuter rail stations — Brooke Road and Leeland Road — with over 1,700 combined free parking spaces. Add OmniRide bus service and slug carpooling options, and Stafford delivers the most commuter-flexible value in the entire region. Live more, commute smarter.
~25 mi
To D.C.
~30 mi
To Quantico
2 VRE
Stations in County
1,700+
Free VRE Parking
OmniRide
Express Bus to Pentagon
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Stafford County, VA FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Stafford County, VA Real Estate
Everything buyers and sellers need to know about living, buying, and selling in Stafford County, Virginia — answered by the local experts at Go Wilson Properties.
Yes. Stafford County is consistently one of the fastest-growing and most desirable counties in Virginia, recognized for its top public schools, convenient I-95 and VRE commuter rail access to Washington D.C., abundant outdoor recreation, and a competitive cost of living compared to Northern Virginia. With a population exceeding 157,000 and continued investment in infrastructure, parks, and community amenities, Stafford offers an outstanding quality of life for families, military personnel, and professionals alike.
Home prices in Stafford County, VA typically range from approximately $380,000 to $700,000 or more, depending on community, home size, condition, and proximity to commuter rail. New construction communities in North Stafford and Embrey Mill tend to be priced in the $500,000–$700,000+ range, while established neighborhoods offer more competitive price points. Contact Go Wilson Properties for a current, accurate home valuation specific to your target area.
Northern Stafford County is approximately 25–30 miles south of Washington D.C., while the southern parts of the county are closer to 40 miles. Stafford offers two VRE commuter rail stations — Brooke Road and Leeland Road — with direct daily service to Washington Union Station. OmniRide also provides express bus service to the Pentagon from Stafford's Park & Ride lots, making Stafford one of the best-connected commuter counties in Virginia.
Stafford County is served by Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS), one of the largest and fastest-growing school divisions in Virginia. The division currently serves 32,000+ students across 17 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 high schools: Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, Mountain View, North Stafford, and Stafford High School. Two new elementary schools and a sixth high school are scheduled to open in August 2026. Visit staffordschools.net for the most current information.
Popular communities in Stafford County include Embrey Mill (a master-planned community with amenities and walkability), North Stafford (near the Brooke and Leeland VRE stations — ideal for commuters), Garrisonville (established neighborhoods near major retail), Aquia Harbour (waterfront community with marina and equestrian amenities), and Falmouth (close to Fredericksburg with river views). Each area offers distinct lifestyle options, school zones, and price points.
Yes — Stafford County is one of the top locations in the region for military families. Marine Corps Base Quantico is approximately 25–30 miles north, and Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren is approximately 35 miles east. Stafford has a strong VA loan community, home prices that typically align well with BAH rates for the area, and schools that are accustomed to supporting military families through frequent transitions. Go Wilson Properties specializes in military relocations and VA loan transactions.
Yes. Stafford County has two Virginia Railway Express (VRE) stations — Brooke Road and Leeland Road — both with hundreds of free parking spaces. The VRE operates weekday commuter service directly into Washington Union Station, connecting with the D.C. Metro. Additionally, OmniRide operates express bus service to the Pentagon from Stafford's Route 610 Park & Ride lot. Stafford consistently ranks as one of the highest-ridership counties on the VRE system.
Stafford County sets its own real property tax rate, which is generally competitive for the Northern Virginia region and represents strong value relative to Fairfax, Prince William, and other NoVA jurisdictions. Buyers should verify the current real estate tax rate directly with the Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue, as rates are subject to annual review. Go Wilson Properties can help you understand the full cost of ownership for any property you are considering in Stafford County.
Stafford County's consistent population growth, commuter demand, strong school system, and proximity to major military installations and the D.C. metro market all drive sustained buyer demand. Limited inventory in desirable communities like Embrey Mill, North Stafford, and Garrisonville creates competitive conditions for well-priced sellers. Contact Go Wilson Properties for a free, data-driven home valuation based on current Stafford market conditions.
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