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 — a 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 — tall trees, established lawns, and blooming streetscapes — gives 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 — it 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 — from summer concerts to holiday celebrations — reinforce Braemar's tight-knit feel.
Barbara Jennings — Your Trusted Advisor for Braemar
I'm Barbara Jennings, a real estate advisor with eXp Realty, with over 20 years of experience and 90+ homes sold 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.
Thinking about buying or selling in Braemar? Call or text Barbara Jennings today.
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Prince William County, VA Real Estate — Current Market Data
Updated July 13, 2026Prince William County's housing market is one of the most active in the region with approximately 1,600 active listings, 734 pending sales, and a median sale price of $608,000 — up 3.6% year-over-year. Homes sell in just 18 days on average, reflecting strong buyer demand driven by the county's relative affordability compared to Fairfax County and its growing community amenities.
Area-level data. Median sale price from Redfin (May 2026, $608,176, +3.6% YoY); pending sales from Redfin (734 homes); days on market from Redfin/PWAR (18 days avg). Prince William County is part of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) market area.
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