Nicholas Leigh
Responds Quickly
Town & Country Elite Realty, LLC.
(571) 474-2095
44 Total Sales
1 in Cowan Boulevard
$690,000 Price
Cowan Boulevard
Neighborhood in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg County 22401
About two miles west of Downtown Fredericksburg, Cowan Boulevard is designated by its namesake road, which connects you to all of the neighborhood’s housing developments.
Well-manicured lawns and tree-lined sidewalks create a peaceful suburban atmosphere, where you’ll find various homes built between the 1990s and early 2000s. Contemporary Cape Cods and Craftsman-style houses are among the most common, offering around 2,000 to 4,500 square feet of living space. Most are located right next to each other on quarter-acre lots ranging from $550,000 to $700,000. Those who want more breathing room can find larger 3,000 to 6,000-square-foot houses on one-acre yards with a backdrop of trees for around $750,000 to $1 million. And if neither of these options are in your budget, some developments feature three-to-four story Colonial Revival town houses with attached garages, modern amenities and less yard work, selling for around $415,000 to $450,000.
“You’re right near the hub of all the shopping and dining,” says Michael Straley, Realtor (Market Maker) with eXp Realty who has lived in Fredericksburg for more than 20 years, “There’s Basilico right there, which is a nice family-owned business that’s been part of the community for a long time.”
Basilico, located on Cowan Boulevard in a small shopping center, is a longtime local favorite for New York and Italian cravings like brick-oven pizza, stacked corned beef brisket and its famous homemade gelato. The boulevard leads you to Jefferson Davis Highway on the east side of the neighborhood, with dozens of more restaurants to choose from, like Allman’s Bar-B-Que, which has been serving locals since 1954. The shop may be small, but the large portions of pulled pork and other barbecue favorites are enough to leave with a full stomach. The restaurant is right by the Eagle Village shopping center, where you can shop for groceries and other household products at GIANT, sift through donated items at the Salvation Army thrift store, find athletic gear at Play It Again Sports and work out at Planet Fitness.
While walking on the treadmills at the gym is an option, you can also get your cardio in on a beautiful nature trail. The Rappahannock Canal Path takes you on a 1.8-mile journey along the trickling canal on a paved pathway used for walking, jogging and biking. You can also take the unpaved Smith Run Trail for a more natural outing through the woods.
Students begin their studies at Hugh Mercer Elementary School before completing third through fifth grade at Lafayette Upper Elementary School. They’ll go on to Walker-Grant Middle School, rated a C-minus by Niche and then finish their degrees at James Monroe High School. The high school, which has a B Niche grade, is ranked the 21st-most diverse high school in Virginia. It takes its name from the United State’s fifth president. Similarly, the University of Mary Washington, located just a mile away, was named after George Washington’s mother, who lived her final days and was laid to rest in Fredericksburg.
Her name lives on at Mary Washington Healthcare, a convenient medical facility in the neighborhood with three emergency departments and 60 outpatient units.
Whether you’re a healthcare or university employee who wants to live close to work or looking for a peaceful suburb to settle down near Downtown Fredericksburg, Cowan Boulevard will lead you home.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nicholas Leigh
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Mario Alfaro
Mario Alfaro
Responds QuicklyTown & Country Elite Realty, LLC.
(540) 701-0177
32 Total Sales
2 in Cowan Boulevard
$287K - $425K Price Range
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Jennifer Cook
Jennifer Cook
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
(540) 755-4931
153 Total Sales
1 in Cowan Boulevard
$605,000 Price
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Scott Mcclellan
Scott Mcclellan
Responds QuicklySlate Realty
(540) 701-6121
11 Total Sales
1 in Cowan Boulevard
$540,000 Price
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Byron Hudtloff
Byron Hudtloff
RE/MAX Executives
(888) 888-7988
98 Total Sales
1 in Cowan Boulevard
$392,000 Price
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David Smith
David Smith
Real Broker, LLC
(540) 870-0596
128 Total Sales
1 in Cowan Boulevard
$669,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Snowden Park Playground
Fredericksburg Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Old Mill Park
Canal Path
Memorial Recreation Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Trails
Cossey Botanical Park
- Fishing
- Trails
Powhatan Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cowan Boulevard | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cowan Boulevard, Fredericksburg sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cowan Boulevard, Fredericksburg over the last 12 months is $586,000, down 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$600,000
Median Single Family Price
$600,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$165
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Months of Supply
2.20
Median List Price
$629,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
270
Median Year Built
2006
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,107
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,374
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,333 - $2,069 per month
- The Commons at Cowan Boulevard
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 603+ Sq Ft
- 2352 Cowan Blvd
- Fredericksburg, VA
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$1,463 - $2,301 per month
- The Residences at Belmont
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 732+ Sq Ft
- 2520 Belmont Terrace
- Fredericksburg, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,905
Median Age
30
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,404
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,486
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.2%
Advanced Degrees
16.4%
% Population in Labor Force
77.6%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53
/ 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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