When buyers tour homes in Woodbridge, lot position almost always comes up.
Corner lots feel special.
Cul-de-sacs feel premium.
Interior lots feel… ordinary.
But when we look at actual closed sales in Woodbridge over the last year, the story is more nuanced — and in some cases, a little surprising.
This isn’t opinion. This is what the market actually rewarded.
Interior Lots: The Benchmark
Interior lots make up the majority of Woodbridge homes, so they naturally set the baseline for value.
What the data shows:
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Most consistent pricing
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Predictable days on market
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Normal negotiation patterns
What that tells us:
Interior lots don’t generate buzz — but they also don’t create friction. Buyers understand them, comps are easy, and pricing expectations tend to align quickly.
Translation:
Interior lots may not feel exciting, but they are the most reliable performers in this neighborhood.
Corner Lots: Faster Sales, Not Higher Prices
Corner lots often carry a perceived premium. More light, fewer shared walls, and a sense of openness.
Here’s what actually happened in Woodbridge:
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Corner lots sold significantly faster than interior lots
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They required less price reduction
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Their price per square foot was essentially identical to interior lots
What this means:
Buyers don’t pay more for a corner lot — but they do act faster when one is well-priced and well-presented.
The subtle trap for sellers:
Corner lot sellers who price above interior comps tend to lose that speed advantage and end up chasing the market instead of leading it.
Cul-de-Sacs: Lifestyle Choice, Not a Guaranteed Premium
Cul-de-sac homes are often larger, quieter, and more private — and sellers frequently assume that translates into higher value.
In Woodbridge, the data told a different story.
What we saw:
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Highest absolute prices
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Lowest price per square foot
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Longest days on market
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Larger price corrections
Important context:
Cul-de-sac sales were a small sample, but the pattern was consistent enough to raise a flag.
What’s really happening:
These homes aren’t struggling because they’re undesirable — they struggle because they’re harder to price correctly. Fewer direct comps + higher starting prices = more resistance from buyers.
The Big Takeaway (This Matters for Sellers)
In Woodbridge, the lot types sellers often believe are “premium” are the ones that demand the most pricing discipline.
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Interior lots succeed through predictability
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Corner lots succeed through urgency (when priced realistically)
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Cul-de-sacs succeed only when sellers resist over-valuing the lot itself
Or put more simply:
Buyers appreciate lot differences — but they still buy based on comps.
So… Which Lot Is “Best”?
There isn’t a single winner — and that’s the point.
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Interior lots offer the most predictable resale
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Corner lots move faster when expectations are grounded
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Cul-de-sacs are a lifestyle choice, not an automatic value boost
The best lot depends on your priorities — and on how honestly it’s priced.
Curious how this looks on your street or in your section of Woodbridge?
I’m happy to run the numbers and walk you through what the data actually says for your home.
