Virginia
Dumfries
Virginia's oldest chartered town. The market just discovered it.
$462K
Median (Mar 2026)
+28.3%
YoY Change
32 days
Days on Market
Seller's's
Market
About this neighborhood
What Dumfries Is
Founded in 1749, Dumfries is the oldest continuously chartered town in Virginia — but that's not why prices are up 28% this year. New development around the Potomac Shores Town Center, the VRE station expansion, and a major Route 1 corridor revamp have made Dumfries the breakout buyer story of 2026. The 22026 ZIP — covering Potomac Shores and Montclair-adjacent — is now trading at $597K median, with $263/sqft (up nearly 10% YoY).
2026 Market Read
The Year So Far
Dumfries is the most aggressive growth story on this list. A 28% YoY jump and 32-day average DOM means competitively priced homes are seeing multiple offers, often above ask. If you're a buyer, this is the neighborhood where being mortgage-ready before you start looking actually matters. If you're a seller, this is the year to list.
What you get for your money
Three Price Tiers
Under $500K
Townhome in Quantico Corporate Center area, 3 bd
$500K–$750K
Single-family in Potomac Shores or Montclair, 4 bd / 2.5 ba
$750K+
Waterfront or golf-course adjacent, 3,500+ sqft
Life here
Day-to-Day in Dumfries
Schools
Potomac Shores ES, John Paul the Great Catholic HS nearby
Parks
Potomac Shores Golf Club, Locust Shade Park, Leesylvania State Park
Dining & Shopping
Potomac Town Center, Stonebridge, Quantico waterfront
Commute
VRE Quantico station · I-95 · 35 min to Pentagon · adjacent to MCB Quantico
Samina's Take
“Five years ago Dumfries was a hidden value play. Today it.s the fastest-appreciating market in the southern NoVa corridor. If you can buy here in 2026, you'll thank yourself in 2030.”
Samina Bilal · Realtor
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