Located in the Northern Neck of Virginia, Lancaster County offers residents the best of peaceful waterfront living paired with historical appreciation, a gorgeous, natural landscape, and a strong sense of community all within close proximity to all the big city amenities you could imagine. Perfect for those who enjoy the water and the many riches and recreational opportunities that it affords, the County of Lancaster has over 280 miles of shoreline—great for fishing, swimming, camping, boating, waterskiing, and for enjoying the serene Virginian sunrises and sunsets. Future homebuyers will be pleased to find that Lancaster County has quite a selection of real estate that ranges from residential homes in gated communities and golf course communities, to waterfront homes overlooking the Rappahannock or Potomac Rivers.

Known as a popular destination for vacationers and retirees, the over 12,000 residents of Lancaster County never run out of things to do. Live theatre, festivals, shopping, fine dining, golfing at the local course, and visiting museums take up a lot of time, but whatever time residents may have left over they use to take advantage of the great outdoors. Since Lancaster County is in the northern-most part of Virginia’s three peninsulas and is nestled between the Potomac River and Rappahannock River, residents have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the many recreational activities the rivers offer. With so many reasons why Lancaster County is such a terrific place to live and raise your family, why wait any longer to enjoy the good life?

Price Range of Lancaster County Houses

Homes for sale in Lancaster County, Virginia, are plentiful and affordable. Because of its gorgeous resort-like setting, Lancaster County is a popular place to retire or take vacations and it’s easy to see why so many vacationers become lifelong residents. As a waterfront community, you can bet that much of the real estate offered here includes waterfront property, whether it’s along the Rappahannock River or along the sandy beaches of Virginia. Single-family homes make up the bulk of the real estate market here, which can be found starting from $327,000 for a lovely 2 bedroom/2 bathroom cottage home overlooking a golf course, to $3.9 million for a custom designed Hamptons-styled waterfront estate. Other lifestyle options include living in a golf course community, planned or gated community, ranch, or near a college. Land and lots in city and rural areas are available for custom building, starting from $100,000 to $650,000; the higher end of this price spectrum includes waterfront views of the river. Income and investment properties are also available for the savvy real estate investor, starting from $425,000 to $450,000. If you are thinking of buying or selling your home, just fill out the FREE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION REQUEST FORM. Then, top real estate agent Top Agent in VA will provide you with any information or assistance with your home. All contents on this and related web sites are provided by Top Agent in VA, the home and property specialist, specializing in Lancaster County real estate and home values in King County, Virginia.

Lancaster County VA Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $342,981 compared to $342,981 the previous week, to remain steady with no change in listing price.  For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.92%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.24%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.46%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.72%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators.  Get local info and homes for sale in Lancaster County VA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Lancaster County, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Lancaster County, Lancaster County neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Lancaster County to help you find the best home!