Fredericksburg, Virginia Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Fredericksburg Home & Community Information

Historic Fredericksburg is conveniently located halfway between Washington, D.C. and Richmond along I-95. The city is bordered to the east by King George County, to the south by Caroline County, to the west by Spotsylvania County, and to the north by Stafford County. It is also bordered to the North by the Rappahannock River and is a stop on the VRE and Amtrak rails.

Steeped in history everywhere you turn, this community is home to the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, which is the second largest military park in the world. Even if you aren’t a history buff, you can’t help but be moved by the area’s famous four battlefields, museums, cemeteries and monuments.

Today, the streets of Caroline and Princess Ann bustle with patrons of the arts, antiques, restaurants, specialty shops, churches, and professional businesses. Home to the University of Mary Washington and more than 4,000 liberal arts and graduate students, the impact of a young college crowd keeps this “Old” town young and vibrant.

Apartments, townhomes, historic homes, detached single family homes and condos are abundantly available in the city and the surrounding areas. Browse the newest real estate listings in Fredericksburg, VA.

Schools & Education

• Public Schools - Hugh Mercer Elementary, James Monroe High School, Lafayette Upper Elementary, Maury Field, Original Walker Grant, Walker-Grant Middle School
• Private Schools - Fredericksburg Academy, Fredericksburg Christian School, Gladys H Oberle School, Holy Cross Academy, Lighthouse Academy of Fredericksburg, The Marshall School, St. Michael the Archangel High School, St. Patrick School, South Stafford Christian School, Tree of Life Christian Prep School
• Colleges - University of Mary Washington, Eastern Virginia Career College, Virginia Baptist College, Strayer University-Fredericksburg Campus, Germanna Community College

Transportation

• The Virginia Railway Express
• Amtrak
• Interstate I95
• Route 1
• Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FRED Transit)
• Greyhound Bus Terminal

The History of Fredericksburg

Between 1671 and 1727 when the settlement of Fredericksburg received its official charter from the House of Burgesses and was named in honor of Frederick, Prince of Wales, the Rappahannock River attracted business owners interested in the commerce opportunities the river offered. You know what they say—location, location, location. As a result, large plantation homes sprang up on the banks of the river.

Events & Activities

Within minutes you can walk down Caroline or Princess Ann streets to visit quaint shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, or stroll over and visit the “Sunken Road” and Marye’s Heights where more than 18,000 lost their lives between December 11 and 15^th of 1862 during the Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg. You can also walk down to Caroline Street and visit the historic Rising Sun Tavern, built by George Washington’s brother Charles and visited by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and others. Just two blocks away from there you can visit the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop where you can view the old medical methods used in the 18^th century.

Military and history buffs can get lost in the areas museums, battlefields, cemeteries and historic landmarks. They include the following:

• Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania National Military Park (including 4 battlefields)
• Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitors Center & National Cemetery
• Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery
• Chatham Manor
• Kenmore Plantation & Gardens
• Gari Melchers Home & Studio at Belmont
• Mary Washington House
• Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
• James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library
• George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm
• Rising Sun Tavern

For a truly enlightened experience, come and see the Fredericksburg National Cemetery Annual Luminary—part of the Memorial Day events where each of the 15,300 graves are lit with luminaries. The event is sponsored by the local Boy and Girl Scout clubs. Taps is played every 30 minutes that evening and park service volunteers are there with true stories, guided tours or answers to your questions.

When you are ready for a delectable dining experience, take a break and eat at one of the many fine downtown restaurants like Foode, La Petite Auberge, Brocks Riverside Grill, Cork and Table, Deutschland Downtown, Old Town Steak and Seafood, Ristorante Renato, Mason Dixon Café, Castiglia’s, The Bavarian Chef, or Bistro Bethem.

Saturday mornings from April through October stroll through the Farmers Market in Hurkamp Park for the best of the area’s farm vegetables, fruits, meats, homemade breads, jellies, butters and more.

First Fridays of each month in downtown Fredericksburg are open house night for all the art galleries and specialty shops where the art community welcomes you to peruse impressive artistic expressions of every kind. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvre, live music, meeting the accomplished artists themselves, and experiencing hometown goodness at its best.

During the winter you won’t want to miss the annual Christmas Parade the evening of the first Saturday in December. Stretching from Lafayette Boulevard down Caroline Street, up George Street and down Princess Ann, this parade is spectacular with floats and marching presentations of every kind; scouts, fire trucks, churches, civic organizations, choirs, bands, and of course, Santa Clause. Come early and stake out your place in front of your favorite shop. Food and drinks abound and the merriment is infectious.

For a special, one of a kind treat, reserve your trolley ride or a romantic old town horse and carriage ride. Both these attractions can be scheduled for your private event (weddings, parties, visitors, or just a date) in and around Fredericksburg.

One of our favorite (and really quite a rare and special) attractions Fredericksburg patrons are very lucky to have is the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts and premiere dinner theater. Relax and enjoy a delicious fine dining experience with their 3-course meal, tea, coffee, full bar and the option of a delightful specialty show drink before being dazzled by a spectacular live performance of a classic or modern musical. Bringing Broadway to Virginia, reserve your seats for such blockbusters as Grease, Hair Spray, Evita, Man of La Mancha, Hello Dolly, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, The Full Monty, Phantom, Fiddler on the Roof, White Christmas and on and on. The theater offers six different shows a year.

For all those interested in liquid spirits and libations you will find a multitude of bars, breweries, wineries and distilleries in the Fredericksburg area. Here’s a breakdown for you:

• Breweries & Distilleries - Adventure Brewing Company, Maltese Brewing Company, Red Dragon Brewery, Spencer Devon Brewing, A. Smith Bowman Distillery
• Tap Rooms, Wine Bars & Ale Houses - Capital Ale House, Fredericksburg Brew Exchange, J Brian’s Tap Room, Sedona Tap House
• Wineries - Bacchus Winery, Chateau Merrillanne Winery, Hartwood Winery, Lake Anna Winery, Mattaponi Winery, Potomac Point Winery

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