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Living in Dumfries

The 22026 ZIP code in southeastern Prince William County, from Interstate 95 east to the Potomac. It combines the Town of Dumfries, chartered in 1749, with townhouse and detached-house subdivisions and the newly built Potomac Shores community.
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Living in Dumfries

An overview of the Dumfries ZIP code, from the 1749 town on Route 1 to Potomac Shores.
Dumfries, as this guide defines it, is the 22026 ZIP code, an area considerably larger than the incorporated town. It runs from Interstate 95 east to the Potomac River and from the Cardinal Drive area south to Quantico Creek. The Town of Dumfries, at the head of Quantico Creek on Route 1, received its charter in 1749 and is the oldest continuously chartered town in Virginia. East of the town, the Cherry Hill peninsula holds Potomac Shores, a planned community still under construction. Housing here is newer than the town’s age suggests. About two-thirds of the homes sold in the past year were built in the 2010s or 2020s, most of them in Potomac Shores, which accounted for more than 60 percent of sales. Townhouses are the largest product type at roughly half of sales, detached houses are about a third, and condominiums about 14 percent. Outside Potomac Shores, subdivisions such as Wayside Village, Princeton Woods and Williamstown supply most of the resale townhouses and detached houses, largely from the 1980s through the 2000s. Everyday shopping is along Route 1 and at the Route 234 interchange, where grocery-anchored centers serve both Dumfries and Montclair. The Weems-Botts Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, anchors the old town. Prince William Forest Park is just west of Interstate 95, Leesylvania State Park is a short drive north on the Potomac, and Potomac Shores has a golf course and trails. Route 1 and Interstate 95, reached from Route 234, are the main commuting roads. OmniRide runs local routes, a same-day van service called OmniRide Connect, and express buses to Washington DC from the commuter lot at Route 234 and Route 1. VRE’s Fredericksburg Line stops at Quantico to the south and Rippon to the north, and a station at Potomac Shores is planned, with VRE projecting in late 2025 a 2027 opening. There is no Metrorail service. I’m glad to help you compare resale homes around the town with new construction in Potomac Shores, including fees and commute.

Key Highlights:

  • Housing character — newly built townhouses, condominiums and detached houses in Potomac Shores, plus 1980s to 2000s townhouse and detached subdivisions near the town
  • Green space — Prince William Forest Park west of Interstate 95, Leesylvania State Park to the north, and Quantico Creek and the Potomac shoreline
  • Daily essentials — grocery-anchored centers on Route 1 and at the Route 234 interchange; Potomac Mills and Stonebridge about 20 minutes north
  • Transit — OmniRide local, on-demand and express buses; VRE at Quantico and Rippon, with a Potomac Shores station planned; Interstate 95 Express Lanes
  • Schools — Prince William County Public Schools, with Dumfries Elementary and Potomac High School among those serving the town; confirm with the district's school locator
  • Market character — about 295 sales a year at a median near $620,000, weighted toward new construction, with a median of 23 days on market
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Dumfries Real Estate FAQs

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Dumfries is the oldest continuously chartered town in Virginia, with a charter dating to 1749. Today the wider ZIP code is also known for Potomac Shores, a newer planned community on the Potomac.
Dumfries is in southeastern Prince William County, about 30 miles south of central Washington DC. This guide covers the 22026 ZIP code, between Interstate 95 and the Potomac River north of Quantico Creek.
There is no Metrorail service. VRE’s Fredericksburg Line stops at Quantico and Rippon, a Potomac Shores station is planned, and OmniRide runs local, on-demand and express commuter buses.
Townhouses were about half of recent sales, detached houses about a third and condominiums about 14 percent. Roughly two-thirds of the homes sold were built in the 2010s or 2020s, most in Potomac Shores.
The median sale price over the past 12 months was about $621,000 across 295 sales. Detached houses had a median near $770,000, townhouses about $600,000 and condominiums about $516,000.
The median time on market was 23 days, up from 18 days a year earlier. Detached houses sold in a median of 20 days, and townhouses and condominiums in about 23 to 25 days.
Grocery-anchored shopping centers sit along Route 1 and at the Route 234 interchange with Interstate 95. Potomac Mills and Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center in Woodbridge are the nearest large retail destinations.
Dumfries is served by Prince William County Public Schools. Dumfries Elementary and Potomac High School are among those serving the town, and assignments vary by address, so confirm with the district’s school locator.

Location & Neighborhood

Southeastern Prince William County, from Interstate 95 east to the Potomac River along Route 1.

This page follows the 22026 ZIP code area. Interstate 95 forms the western edge, the Potomac River the eastern edge, and Quantico Creek the southern edge, with the town of Quantico and the Triangle area beyond it. The northern edge runs near Cardinal Drive and Powells Creek, toward Leesylvania State Park. Route 1 runs north to south through the Town of Dumfries and holds the town’s older commercial blocks. Route 234 meets Route 1 in the town and leads west to the interstate. Cherry Hill Road and Potomac Shores Parkway lead east to Potomac Shores, and Possum Point Road follows Quantico Creek to the river.

Route 1, Route 234 and Rail

Route 234 connects Route 1 in the town to Interstate 95 and the Express Lanes, and continues northwest toward Manassas. OmniRide operates local routes, the OmniRide Connect same-day van service and express buses from the commuter lot at Route 234 and Route 1. VRE stations at Quantico and Rippon are each a short drive, and a Potomac Shores station is planned.

Groceries, pharmacies and everyday services are on Route 1 and around the Route 234 interchange. Town offices and the Weems-Botts Museum are in the old town center. Larger shopping and Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center are in Woodbridge, about 20 minutes north by Route 1 or the interstate, depending on traffic.

Neighboring Area:

  • Montclair — northwest, across Interstate 95 along Route 234
  • Potomac Shores — east, on the Cherry Hill peninsula along the Potomac
  • Triangle — south, across Quantico Creek on Route 1
  • Quantico — south, the riverside town with a VRE station
  • Leesylvania — north, toward Leesylvania State Park and Rippon

A Day In The Life - Snapshot

The quick details buyers ask about most.

Metro Access
No Metrorail service. VRE’s Fredericksburg Line stops at Quantico and Rippon, a Potomac Shores station is planned, and OmniRide runs local, on-demand and express commuter buses.
Walkability
Mostly car-oriented. The old town blocks on Route 1 and the planned streets of Potomac Shores have sidewalks and short walks to parks, but groceries and commuting usually require a car.
Typical Home Types
Newly built townhouses, condominiums and detached houses in Potomac Shores, 1980s to 2000s townhouses and colonials in nearby subdivisions, and a few older houses in and around the town.
Parking
Garages are standard in newer townhouses and detached houses. Older townhouse sections use assigned spaces, and houses in the town generally have driveways. The lot at Route 234 and Route 1 serves commuters.
Vibe
A small town center on a busy stretch of Route 1, wooded subdivisions on the hills behind it, and newly built streets with river views and golf fairways to the east.
Best For
Buyers who want newer construction or a lower-priced townhouse with Interstate 95 and Route 1 access, and who accept a long commute and limited rail service for now.

Dumfries Market Snapshot

A high-level look at current pricing, demand, and sales activity in the Dumfries real estate market.
$621,000

Median Sales Price

$247

Median Price Per Sq Ft

23

Median Days On Market

295

Annual Closed Sales

-1.4%

YoY Median Price Change

Dumfries is primarily a townhouse and detached-house market weighted toward new construction, with a growing condominium segment in Potomac Shores. The snapshot covers every closed sale in ZIP code 22026 over the trailing twelve months through September 2026 — 149 townhouses and semi-detached homes, 102 detached houses, and 42 condominiums. Price per square foot uses interior living area.

Across all home types the median sale was $621,000 at about $247 per square foot, with a median of 23 days on market and sales averaging 98% of original list price. The median was essentially flat compared with the prior twelve months. Within segments, the townhouse median rose about 2% to $600,000 and the detached median held near $770,000.

Market data reflects recent 12-month activity. Individual buildings may vary.

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In-Depth Market Analysis

Dumfries Market Insights

How pricing trends, absorption rates, and inventory levels are shaping buying and selling

Inventory & Absorption

The 22026 area recorded 295 closed sales in the 12 months through September 2026, up slightly from 283. Townhouses accounted for 149, detached houses for 102 and condominiums for 42. More than 60 percent of sales carried a Potomac Shores label, and about 40 percent of homes sold were built in the 2020s. The median time on market was 23 days, up from 18 a year earlier.

Pricing Dynamics

The overall median was about $621,000, roughly 1 percent below the prior year, at $247 per square foot. Detached houses had a median near $770,000 and townhouses about $600,000, both slightly higher than last year. The condominium median roughly doubled to about $516,000, but that reflects newly built Potomac Shores condominiums replacing a small number of older units in the mix, not a like-for-like increase.

Buyer Profile

Demand splits into two tiers. Newer townhouses and detached houses in Potomac Shores make up most of the volume and set the area’s median. Resale townhouses and houses in subdivisions such as Wayside Village, Princeton Woods and Williamstown supply most of the remaining sales. Just under half of sales closed at or above the original list price, with the rest selling below it.

Strategic Outlook

Continued building in Potomac Shores means new homes will keep shaping the area’s numbers, and builder inventory gives buyers alternatives that resale sellers have to price against. Marketing times are longer than a year ago across every product type. The planned VRE station at Potomac Shores could change commuting options once it opens, though its timing has shifted before and should be verified with VRE before it figures into a decision.

Market Position Overview:

Inventory Level: Balanced with selective competition

Negotiation Environment: Moderate flexibility

Typical Days on Market: 25-45 (well-priced units)

Rental Demand: Consistent due to transit proximity

Long- Term Outlook: Stable, walkability-driven value

Dumfries Housing & Architecture

Dumfries pairs a town chartered in 1749 with some of the newest housing in Prince William County, most of it in Potomac Shores.
Town of Dumfries
The incorporated town along Route 1 has a mix of older detached houses, townhouse sections and small commercial buildings near Quantico Creek. A handful of the area’s sales date from before 1970, and lots and house styles vary street by street.
Potomac Shores
The planned community on the Cherry Hill peninsula accounts for more than 60 percent of the ZIP code’s sales. It offers newly built townhouses, condominiums and detached houses with a golf course, community club and trails.
Wayside Village
A subdivision of townhouses and detached houses outside Potomac Shores. With 28 sales this year it is the most active named community in the rest of the ZIP code and a steady source of resale listings.
Princeton Woods and Williamstown
Two established communities outside Potomac Shores that together produced about 34 sales this year. They are a regular source of resale homes; compare association fees and parking arrangements between them.
Cherry Hill Condominiums
Condominium communities along Cherry Hill Road, labeled Cherry Hill Crossing and Residences at Cherry Hill in the MLS, add a small number of sales. Compare association fees and what they include when weighing these against townhouses.
Possum Point and Rural Lots
Along Possum Point Road and the edges of the ZIP code, a few houses sit on larger or irregular lots near Quantico Creek and the Potomac. Sales are infrequent, and well, septic and flood zone questions deserve early attention.

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