The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 22712 sells for about $519,312, or $223 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,389 a month.
ZIP 22712 — Bealeton
The 22712 housing market shows moderate appreciation and remains competitive due to limited inventory. While price growth has slowed compared to previous years, demand from commuters seeking value outside the immediate DC metro area continues to support market stability.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the inner DC suburbs while maintaining access to major employment corridors.
Median prices moved up 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 7.9% — 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 6.9%/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 7.0%/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 22712, Fauquier County VA
Crime rates in the Bealeton area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the 22712 area are part of the Fauquier County Public Schools system, which generally maintains moderate to high performance ratings.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Rappahannock River basin.
Growth is driven by residential expansion and proximity to Northern Virginia employment hubs, with ongoing infrastructure improvements along the Route 17 corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Fauquier County based on fair market value, with additional levies for school and county services; no specific municipal tax applies as Bealeton is an unincorporated community.
Commuters primarily utilize Route 17 and Route 28 to access employment centers in Manassas, Gainesville, and the broader Northern Virginia/DC metro area.
Residents have access to local parks, community sports fields, and proximity to the Rappahannock River for outdoor activities, with limited large-scale shopping within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand from commuters, with limited multi-family inventory and a small presence of single-family investor rentals.
The local economy is largely supported by service-sector businesses, agriculture, and a significant population of residents who commute to the Northern Virginia tech and government sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with Route 17 serving as the primary artery connecting the area to the regional highway network.
Development is focused on low-density residential growth and small-scale commercial expansion to support the growing population.
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Parcels are subject to Fauquier County general tax levies and specific school district funding requirements.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk profiles, generally remaining stable but subject to national inflationary trends.
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Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 22712 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.
Community hub providing educational resources and public meeting space.
Features sports fields, picnic areas, and lake access for local recreation.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).