In Hartwood, you can live in the heart of Virginian woodlands. Towering trees shade a land that housed the Potomac tribe, British settlers and Civil War headquarters. Now the historically rich community weaves together a tapestry of pastoral farmland, forested wilderness and cul-de-sacs of new construction for a blend of the rural and emerging suburban.
South of the nation’s capital, Hartwood radiates a quiet atmosphere down long, winding roads of countryside scenery. Along the main thoroughfare of Hartwood Road, you can spot horses in gated pastures, barns, and multiple-acre lots displaying bungalows, which sell for around $362,000. For a more secluded feel, you can purchase homes shrouded by a thicket of trees. These include ranch-style houses that can go for $361,100 and cottages for around $192,000. In the new construction cul-de-sacs of mowed lawns and trimmed shrubs, purchase a contemporary five-bedroom house for about $705,000. These newer homes display Hartwood’s growth, a topic of debate for the community. “There are a lot of older generations frustrated by the development and corporate chains moving in,” says Jessica Moire with EXP Realty, LLC, who has experience selling and living in the area for eight years. “A newer person’s goal is to have time with kids and enjoy the outdoors on acreage, which they can do in Hartwood.”
Students in Hartwood go to the Stafford County Public School District, which earns a B-plus grade according to Niche. “The school district is a draw for the most part for that area. There’s a new high school being built that people are excited about,” Moir says. Schools include Hartwood Elementary School, T. Benton Gayle Middle School and Stafford Senior High School, all earning B grades on Niche. The high school offers specialized academics in the Business and Marketing Department, plus a Career and Technology Education (CTE) Department.
To spend time in the fresh air of rural Virginia, visit a couple of the community’s outdoor recreation spots. At versatile Curtis Park, take a swim at the public pool, play disc golf on the course or hike on woodsy trails. A unique is a skatepark where rollerbladers and skateboarders can practice tricks. You can also go fishing, kayaking or canoeing at Lake Curtis. For a semi-public golf course, go next door to Gauntlet Golf Club, for tee time on rolling greens and well-maintained fairways.
You can access a retail hub at the community’s convenient strip mall. Head to Lidl to stock up on groceries or the Walmart Supercenter to pick up prescriptions at the pharmacy along with food. For easy meals out, the mall also offers a couple of fast-food restaurants: a Subway and a McDonald’s.
A hallmark of the community, visit the historical Hartwood House, a building used to host weddings and special events. An Irish immigrant built the Federal-style structure in the 1800s, then the house became part of a plantation. The house was also used as a headquarters for Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War.
About 52 miles from Washington D.C., residents of Hartwood can commute to the nation’s capital via Interstate 95 North. For weekend adventures, visit the capital’s Smithsonian museums and monuments.
Ketaa Golden
Fairfax Realty Select
(202) 991-3624
69 Total Sales
1 in Hartwood
$400,000 Price
Tamara Barnes
Compass
(707) 679-6791
37 Total Sales
2 in Hartwood
$665K - $840K Price Range
Carmen Vasquez
Home Connect Realty Inc
(571) 520-4657
33 Total Sales
1 in Hartwood
$700,000 Price
Monique Roop
Real Broker, LLC
(202) 931-0625
36 Total Sales
1 in Hartwood
$535,000 Price
Venus Doan
Venus Doan Realty Inc
(760) 819-7166
87 Total Sales
1 in Hartwood
$832,000 Price
Allen Griffey
Blackwood Real Estate, Inc.
(540) 755-3315
95 Total Sales
1 in Hartwood
$154,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hartwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Hartwood, Fredericksburg sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Hartwood, Fredericksburg over the last 12 months is $715,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$740,000
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Median Sale Price
$715,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$714,995
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$619,900
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
159
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$213
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Number of Homes
2,469
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Number of Homes for Sale
81
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Median Year Built
1998
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Months of Supply
6.10
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,879
Significantly above the national average
1,933
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
38,768
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Number of Homes for Rent
4
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Median Rent
$3,200
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,200
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,000
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Total Population
9,710
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Median Age
42
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Population Density
1 person/acre
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Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$121,070
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$147,684
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High School Graduates
96.3%
Above the national average
89%
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College Graduates
43.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
19%
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% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
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Annual Precipitation
43''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
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Annual Snowfall
18''
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Bikeability
Walkability
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Traditionally styled single-family homes in a quiet corner of Stafford County
Suburban ease with expressway access to D.C. near Lake Mooney and downtown
A northwest Fredericksburg neighborhood with a little bit of everything
Planned community beside Southern Gateway retail and Rappahannock River recreation
A river city just ten minutes from downtown Fredericksburg
Neighborhood featuring new homes in the heart of Fredericksburg
