Summary answer: Stafford saw dramatic appreciation from 2019-2023, with continued but genuinely more moderate growth since — most recent measures show 0.3%-1.0% year-over-year, a meaningfully calmer pace than the sharp gains seen earlier in the decade.
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The general trajectory since 2020
| Period | General Trend |
|---|---|
| 2019-2023 | Sharp appreciation, consistent with broader Fredericksburg-area trends |
| 2025-2026 | Genuinely more moderate — 0.3%-1.0% YoY in most recent measures |
What this means if you bought in 2020
You've very likely built substantial equity, even accounting for the market's recent moderation.
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