Kelly Snell
Responds Quickly
Samson Properties
(571) 998-1971
93 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$358,990 Price
Central Park
Neighborhood in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg County 22401
$460,026
Average Value
$221
Average Price per Sq Ft
Whether you like going out to try on clothes or having a sit-down meal at the end of the week, having access to it all in your backyard is a modern luxury. Central Park, Fredericksburg is a developing nucleus of new homes in the city, complementing the East Coast’s largest shopping center.
Central Park’s proximity to Interstate 95 is advantageous for Fredericksburg commuters and shoppers alike. “Folks are trying the best they can to be near it,” Realtor John Moulds of Belcher Real Estate LLC says. Drive south on I-95, pass over the Rappahannock River, and look right. If you blink, you’ll miss the planned cluster of homes adjacent to one another with their in-line facades. Built in 2020, all are three stories tall. Residents enjoy modest yards, sidewalk-lined streets and, although garages and driveways are absent, street parking is available. Both brick and vinyl make an appearance on most, but no two homes are the same, avoiding that cookie-cutter stereotype. Approach the three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath Colonial Revivals and see features like shuttered windows, pitched roofs, and an overall symmetry. Don’t let their proximity to one another fool you; these homes’ interiors average a deceptively spacious 1,900 square feet with ample room for customization and a private feel. When first listed, most of these sold for around $430,000.
Kids in Central Park can attend Lafayette Upper Elementary, which is reevaluating its approach to academic goals by ensuring more students pass their SOLs than ever before. Walker-Grant Middle School earns a C-minus overall rating from Niche. Aspiring musicians have their pick between the band, choir and orchestral programs at Walker-Grant, establishing a musical background early. James Monroe High School, rated B by Niche, has an orchestra of its own.
For students and adults alike, "there are all kinds of fun things to do in Central Park,” says Moulds. “It’s pretty much the heart of Fredericksburg.” At the aptly named Fun Land, kids can race on the track, team up in laser tag or play a round of putt-putt. Whether you’re planning a birthday party or want to drop in for a Saturday afternoon, it’s a must. If a quieter weekend is more your speed, head over to the Regal Cinema and catch a new release at the theater’s 2D or IMAX screens. For the history aficionados, Battlefield Tours of Virginia offers a guided historical tour of the various structures, memorials and, of course, battlefields in Fredericksburg. It’s just one of many highly rated tours, most of which are at most a five-mile drive away from Central Park.
With so much to do around town, working up an appetite is inevitable. For an upbeat evening of dinner and drink, stop into the Park Lane Tavern for a savory chicken and apple brie or a tavern club. Or, to slow things down, reserve a table at the Melting Pot and enjoy their variety of fondues. Their Thursdate menu is a couple’s dining experience hosted every week, but book ahead because space is limited.
Grocery shopping is convenient in this lively area. Wegmans is technically walkable, as it’s less than a mile away, but you’ll want to drive or at least bike there. You can also take the Fredericksburg Regional Transit, or “FRED,” with stops scattered throughout the area. For other home basics, there’s a Lowe’s and a Target just a couple of parking lots away. Just south of the Plank Road intersection is the Spotsylvania Towne Center, where you can peruse fashion brands like American Eagle and Sephora or grab musical equipment from Guitar Center.
With so much to offer all in one neighborhood, it’s easy to see why Central Park is an up-and-coming hotspot for home buyers. Here, you’re at the center of it all.
Written By
Malcolm Longerbeam
Photography Contributed By
Anna Cheng
Video By
Daric Clarke
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kelly Snell
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Esther Camarotte
Esther Camarotte
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(571) 520-3344
51 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$402,000 Price
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Kris Riley
Kris Riley
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Redwood Realty
(301) 265-3348
74 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$417,500 Price
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Marla Aste
Marla Aste
Responds Quickly1st Choice Better Homes & Land, LC
(240) 414-4999
57 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$350,000 Price
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Dilara Wentz
Dilara Wentz
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Capital Properties
(425) 654-5076
253 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$385,000 Price
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Nana Noi
Nana Noi
Responds QuicklySamson Properties
(571) 367-9327
18 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$365,990 Price
Schools
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Snowden Park Playground
Motts Run Reservoir
Canal Path
Alum Spring Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Cossey Botanical Park
- Fishing
- Trails
Lake Mooney Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Trails
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Central Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Park, Fredericksburg sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Central Park, Fredericksburg over the last 12 months is $438,214, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$445,000
Median Townhouse Price
$435,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$221
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$445,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
39
Median Year Built
2019
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,102
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,990
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
32,016
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,945 - $3,500 per month
- Silver Collection At Carl D Silver
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 728+ Sq Ft
- 1201 Ashford Cir
- Fredericksburg, VA
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$1,703 - $6,073 per month
- MAA Seasons
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 780+ Sq Ft
- 2001 Dogwood Dr
- Fredericksburg, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,170
Median Age
30
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,560
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,443
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.1%
Advanced Degrees
17%
% Population in Labor Force
80.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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