The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 20144 sells for about $1,450,000, or $220 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,109 a month.
ZIP 20144 — Delaplane
The market in 20144 is characterized by low inventory and high price points, driven by demand for rural estate properties. Sales volume remains low due to the limited number of available parcels, keeping prices stable despite broader economic headwinds. The area remains a niche market for buyers prioritizing lifestyle over commute convenience.
This ZIP is best suited for buyers seeking rural privacy, equestrian lifestyle, or scenic estate living, rather than commuters or those requiring proximity to dense urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.8% · poverty 5.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 20144, Fauquier County VA
Crime rates in the Delaplane area are significantly lower than the national and regional averages, reflecting the rural, low-density nature of Fauquier County.
Schools serving the area are part of the Fauquier County Public Schools system, which generally maintains solid performance ratings within the state framework.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal wind and storm events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near streams and the Goose Creek watershed.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural tourism, equestrian estates, and proximity to the Northern Virginia employment corridor, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Fauquier County based on fair market value; the jurisdiction utilizes a standard real estate tax rate with no additional municipal taxes for this unincorporated area.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel via I-66 or US-17, with drive times to the Washington D.C. metro employment core often exceeding 60-75 minutes.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including Sky Meadows State Park, local equestrian trails, and proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains for hiking and scenic touring.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes and accessory dwelling units with low turnover and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, viticulture, and small-scale professional services, with many residents commuting to the broader Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use; there is no public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP code.
Development is strictly managed by Fauquier County's comprehensive plan, which prioritizes rural preservation and limits high-density residential or commercial expansion.
Fauquier County conducts annual assessments of real property to ensure valuations reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Fauquier County general tax levies; no major MUDs or PIDs are present in this rural jurisdiction.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and the presence of mature vegetation, which may impact wildfire risk assessments.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 20144 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Large state park offering hiking, camping, and historic farm tours.
Scenic waterway popular for fishing and local conservation efforts.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 51.8% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $699,600 (51.8% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $699,600 (-51.8% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.