JUNE 2007 MARKET REPORT FOR STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Stafford County is very popular with military buyers stationed at Ft. Belvoir and Quantico.  Transportation
alternatives include automobile by Route 1 and Route 95, the Virginia Railway Express AND slugging. 
Slugs are commuters who go to designated locations along the Interstate and are picked up by drivers
who use the slug riders to qualify for the Express Lanes on Route 95. 

HOT OFF THE PRESS FOR STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA. 

June statistics are showing few changes in the downward trend for pricing and an upward trend for "days on the market", 114 days.  Homes ARE selling, just selling very slowly.  Price is the #1 barrier to sale although the slow decrease in price has created a larger number of interested buyers than in months past.  Buyers need to MAKE OFFERS on homes they like.  Buyer pressure and pressure from new home builders IS BRINGING home priced down. 

SOLD IN STAFFORD COUNTY JUNE 2007
149 Detached Homes SOLD June 2007 - Average Price SOLD $399,838
13 Town Homes and SOLD June 2007 - Average Price SOLD $282,191

Prices for SOLD DETACHED homes in Stafford County decreased by an average 6% May to June 2007.
The lowest list price for all homes SOLD in Stafford County in June 2007 was listed for $144,900 and
sold for $135,000.  The home was offered for CASH ONLY, septic problems and no warranties or repairs.

The highest list price for all homes SOLD in Stafford County in June 2007 was listed for $800,000 and
sold for $850,000.  The home was new construction on 3 acres. 


Homes like the ones shown left in Stafford are typical of a 1 year old home in the $450,000 range.

These homes are constructed with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, powder room, full basement, 2 car garage.

New home builders have discounted base prices for homes within a mile of the Leland Station VRE to as low as $425,000 with incentives for closing help and upgrades. 

LUXURY HOMES IN STAFFORD ARE POPULAR WITH PENTAGON EMPLOYEES AND HIGH TECH EMPLOYEES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA.



Most homes constructed recently years will offer 9 foot ceilings on the main level, islands in the kitchen, hard wood in the foyer family room off the kitchen/breakfast area and an exit to area for deck or patio in the back.

Luxury homes like the one shown are available in the $750,000 price range. 

CELEBRATION SHOPPING CENTER almost completely filled.  The Super Giant will bring new shopping convenience to residents in Southern Stafford County. 

Shops and services in the new strip mall will offer computer services, FedEx, Postal Services, hair styling, nails, tanning services, food mart, gym and fitness center and more.  Shopping in the past has centered around Northern Stafford County.  Celebration will offer convenience shopping to Southern Stafford County along Route 17, 95, 1 areas.   

MAP OF STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA.  The enlarged area is Aquia Harbour, a wonderful water front community offering homes and water access from a gated community in North Stafford County. 

SEARCH LISTINGS HOMES FOR SALE IN STAFFORD COUNTY VIRGINIA

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