Sell your house fast in Stafford County.
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Stafford County at a glance
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$543,182Median sale price, last 3 months
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About 44 daysTypical time to sell
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$0.9675 per $100Real estate tax rate
Sources: Redfin, Stafford County. Figures change; we'll use current numbers for your home.
The math for a Stafford County home
Example: a $545,000 home
| Offer | $445,000 |
|---|---|
| Repairs | $0 |
| Commissions | $0 |
| Closing costs | $0 |
| You walk away with | $445,000 |
| In 7 to 14 days | |
| Sale price | $545,000 |
|---|---|
| Repairs | about $16,000 |
| Commissions | about $30,000 |
| Closing and holding | about $13,000 |
| You walk away with | about $486,000 |
| In 60 to 90 days | |
Example only. Your numbers depend on your home and market.
Prefer to list? Local agents homeowners rate highly
Listing often nets the most. These Stafford County agents have a perfect 5.0 on Google. Contact them directly.
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Edward Burrow
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Melissa Longton
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Wade Caple
How we choose: Individual licensed agents found in our Google Maps searches for this area with a 5.0 Google rating and at least 20 Google reviews, license confirmed active with Virginia DPOR. Agents whose license address is in this area come first, then most reviews first; ties broken by last name. Teams and companies excluded. Ratings checked September 29, 2026; licenses checked with Virginia DPOR. We're not affiliated with these agents and receive nothing for listing them. Are you one of these agents? Update or remove your listing.
What Stafford County sellers
should know
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Quantico shapes who is buying and selling
Marine Corps Base Quantico covers 32,753 acres in Stafford County, and the county's plan says more than 6,000 Marines are stationed there, most living with their families nearby. Many buyers and sellers here are working around orders and report dates, so plan your timing with that in mind.
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Check the June 2023 flood maps
FEMA's updated flood maps for Stafford took effect in June 2023 and can be viewed on the county's interactive mapping site. The county says many properties are open to river, local, coastal or storm surge flooding. Because it takes part in FEMA's Community Rating System, flood insurance premiums here get a discount.
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Tax relief for owners over 65 or disabled
The Commissioner of the Revenue gives complete or partial relief on the house and up to one acre for qualifying owners over 65 or totally disabled, up to $3,500, depending on income and net worth. For an inherited or long-held home, the office at 540-658-4132 can explain what a sale changes.
Source: Stafford County, Commissioner of the Revenue, Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
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Stafford County
neighborhoods
- Falmouth
- Garrisonville
- Aquia Harbour
- Stafford Courthouse
- Embrey Mill
- Leeland Station
- Hartwood
- Widewater
Also nearby: Fredericksburg Spotsylvania County Prince William County King George County Culpeper County Fauquier County
Selling because of a specific situation?
Guides for sellers in Stafford County
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you close in Stafford County?
When a cash sale is the right fit, we can close in as little as 7 days, or on the date you choose. Listing with an agent usually takes longer: Stafford County homes have recently sold in about 44 days, plus time to close.
What is the property tax in Stafford County?
Stafford County's real estate tax rate is $0.9675 per $100 of assessed value, plus a countywide fire and EMS levy of $0.014 per $100. Some neighborhoods, such as Lake Arrowhead and Hidden Lake, pay an added service district rate. If you're over 65 or totally disabled, ask the Commissioner of the Revenue about the county's tax relief program.
Do you buy homes in flood zones?
We'll look at any Stafford County home, including ones in a flood zone or with past water damage. The county says many properties can be affected by river, local, coastal or storm surge flooding, and you can look up your zone on the county's interactive map, which uses FEMA flood maps updated in June 2023.
Who are you?
We are real estate investors based in Baltimore, helping homeowners since 2016. We buy houses directly for cash. We are not a licensed real estate brokerage and do not list homes ourselves; if listing could get you more, we show you the math so you can choose.