Quantico Home & Community Information
Q Town—as it’s affectionately known—is surrounded by the Marine Base on three sides and the Potomac River on the other. 480 residents inhabit its 11 streets which span roughly .1 square miles.
The homes in Quantico display a wide variety of styles—modest ramblers with welcoming front porches, townhouses, red brick apartment buildings, and waterfront properties are examples. Recent sales reflect an average sales price in the $170K’s for a small bungalow. Connected by sidewalks, the neighborhoods feel like a throwback to the ‘50’s. Time has stood still on the streets of Q Town.
The two large counties surrounding Quantico—Prince William and Stafford—offer a wide range of housing options from rental apartments to single family homes.
Triangle—in Prince William County—is a small and eclectic area of 2.6 square miles just outside the Marine gates, developed in the mid 1900’s as the Marine Base expanded. Its population today totals around 9,000 people. Triangle’s Graham Park Shores is a neighborhood that attracts buyers who appreciate the mature tree lined streets, large lots, diversity of home styles, and proximity to the water (Quantico Creek). Home prices in Graham Park Shores average $488,000 for a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on a half- acre.
Triangle experienced an upsurge of new building starting around 2006. Newer single-family neighborhoods include, among others: Cramer Ridge, Stonewall Manor, and Moncure Woods. You can expect to spend an average of $520,000 if you buy a home in one of these developments. Potomac Highlands offers attractive garage townhomes priced in the mid $260K’s.
An established community to the north of Triangle is Montclair in Dumfries, featuring both single family and town homes of various styles. Montclair’s amenities—golf course, clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, sidewalks, and man-made lakes and beaches—and close proximity to Quantico and the FBI, make it a popular choice for buyers. The average price for a 4 bedroom, 3 bath single family home in Montclair is approximately $410,000 and $262K for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome.
In North Stafford—3 miles south of the Marine Base on Jeff Davis Highway/Rt. 1, the Dogwoods townhome community offers a convenient location. Garage townhomes are available for an average sales price of $262,000.
Widewater Village, a gated single-family development, is sought after for its amenities and close proximity to Base (eight miles) and I95. The HOA covers a community pool and clubhouse, sidewalks, and added parking lots in addition to lawn care. The community is comprised of Colonials, split levels, and ramblers on quarter acre lots. The most recent statistics indicate that you’ll pay about $315,000 for a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in Widewater Village. Browse the newest real estate listings in Quantico, VA.
Transportation / Location
Quantico is located 40 miles south of Washington, D.C. in Prince William County—25 miles north of Fredericksburg and 25 miles east of Manassas. Its name, By the Big Stream, originated with the Native American Indians who inhabited the area in the 1500’s and aptly describes Quantico’s location on the banks of the Potomac River. The area has historical significance, witnessing Spanish visitors in the 16th century and having seen both Revolutionary and Civil War action, before it became the site of the Marine Corp Base in 1917.
Approach Quantico by taking I95 Exit 150/Joplin Road/619. Travel down Joplin, cross over Route 1/Jefferson Davis Highway, and pass the Marine Corp Monument, a tribute to the Battle of Iwo Jima. Prepare to make a stop at the Base gate, directly under the arch reading, Quantico, Crossroads of the Marine Corp. You’ll be asked to provide a photo ID and reason for your visit by the MP’s who greet you since the military has been tasked with supervising jurisdiction of the tiny town.
Quantico Marine Base
Just outside sleepy Q Town, the immediate area is bustling with activity from the Quantico Military Base. One of the largest military bases in the world, USMC Base is home to The Basic School, Officer Candidate School, the Marine Corps University, the DEA Training Academy, NCIS, and the FBI Academy and Lab. Approximately 10,000 active- duty and their families, 2,200 civilian employees, and 1,200 students work, live, play, and study there. An events center, chapel, MCB Commissary, Medal of Honor golf course, and the Clubs at Quantico are notable amenities on Base.
Events & Activities
Don’t miss the River Road park on the Potomac. With a wide view across the water to Maryland, it’s easy to spend a lazy day there with friends and family watching boats pass by or take off from the Quantico Yacht Club. This public park boasts a picnic area, basketball courts, and a substantial dock for fishing.
Despite its tiny size, there is a lot going on in quirky little Q Town. Memorial Day activities include concerts, fireworks, and the Quantico Fishing Tournament. The Arts and Crafts Show, Salute to the Troops Concert series, community picnic, Father’s Day Flotilla Canoe and Kayak event, Racer Quest (for disabled vets), and the annual Christmas Parade are among the festivities that Q Town hosts.
Take advantage of the vast amenities within a three-mile radius outside the Marine Base gates. Into Triangle, north-ward into Dumfries and south toward Stafford, there are a wide variety of activities that make the Quantico area a destination for residents and tourists alike.
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