Neighborhood Spotlight: Braemar
An established Prince William County community where neighborhood pools, miles of trails, strong schools, and a commuter-friendly location make it one of the area's most enduringly popular addresses.
A Family-First Community with Staying Power
Braemar is one of Prince William County's most well-established master-planned communities âÃÂàa neighborhood that has grown and matured into a genuinely vibrant place to call home. Located in Bristow, Braemar offers the kind of suburban lifestyle families seek: community pools, miles of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, sports fields, and a strong sense of community identity built over two decades of neighborhood life.
Homes in Braemar include single-family colonials, craftsman-style properties, and townhomes, with most built between the late 1990s and 2010s. The community's mature landscaping âÃÂàtall trees, established lawns, and blooming streetscapes âÃÂàgives Braemar a settled, comfortable feel that newer developments simply can't replicate.
Braemar is served by Prince William County Public Schools, including some of the county's most highly regarded schools in the Patriot High School and Brentsville District High School pyramids. This school quality, combined with the community's amenities and comparatively accessible price point, keeps Braemar in steady demand with relocating families.
Braemar at a Glance
Where Neighbors Become Friends
Braemar has a reputation for being one of the friendliest communities in the Bristow area. Summer weekends revolve around the community pools, where families gather, kids take swim lessons, and the neighborhood swim team competes. The Braemar Community Association maintains three pools, a clubhouse, playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, and miles of paved trails that connect every corner of the neighborhood.
The community's trail network is a standout feature âÃÂàit winds through wooded common areas, around ponds, and connects to the broader Bristow trail system, making it easy to walk, jog, or bike without ever getting in the car. The annual community events âÃÂàfrom summer concerts to holiday celebrations âÃÂàreinforce Braemar's tight-knit feel.
Barbara Jennings âÃÂàYour Trusted Advisor for Braemar
I'm Barbara Jennings, a real estate advisor with eXp Realty, with over 20 years of experience across Prince William County and Northern Virginia. Whether you're looking to buy in Braemar's sought-after school pyramid or sell your Braemar home with a proven 100-point marketing plan, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
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Prince William County, VA Real Estate: Current Market Data
Updated September 3, 2026Prince William County remains one of the region's busiest markets as of September 24, 2026, with about 935 active listings (the strongest June inventory in five years), roughly 668 homes pending, a $599,450 median sold price (up 3.4% year over year), and homes selling in about 18 days. Inventory growth gives buyers real selection while genuinely well-priced homes still sell quickly.
Area-level data for Prince William County, updated September 24, 2026. PWAR's June 2026 report (published July 10) shows active listings at 935 at month-end, up about 21% year over year and a five-year June high, with 663 closed sales in June, up 18.2%. The May 2026 median sold price was $599,450, up 3.4% year over year, and average days on market held near 18 days in April and May. Redfin tallies roughly 668 pending listings countywide, while its February reading showed a $555,000 median with a 41-day median days on market. The September 2026 county report publishes in mid-October. 30-year fixed mortgage rate 6.95% (Freddie Mac, week ending September 17, 2026, the latest published reading), up from 6.76% the prior week.
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