charlestown: Enjoy Charlestown One of Springfield (VA) Best Kept Secrets
- 11/17/09 09:59 AM
Tucked just off the intersection of two major roads in Springfield is the townhouse community of Charlestown. With tree lined streets, community parks and easy access to shopping and commuter routes this secret neighborhood is well worth checking out. One of the benefits of the Charlestown neighborhood is the outside maintenance that the HOA provides. Besides the lawn care, trash pickup and snow removal the HOA also paints the exterior trim of the townhouses on a three year cycle, replaces the roofs when needed and the brick walls that run around the perimeter of the backyards.
Commuting to the Pentagon … (6 comments)
charlestown: Charlestown-A West Springfield Neighborhood That Has Stood the Test of Time
- 07/23/09 12:56 PM
They say that fine wine ages well. The same thing can be said for the townhouse neighborhood of Charlestown in West Springfield. Maybe it is the all brick construction or the tree lined streets that make it standout from other area neighborhoods. It might even be the residents of the neighborhood who have a strong home owners association which even maintains the exterior of the townhouses. But whatever the combination it has worked well for 40 years.Anytime you read an MLS description for Charlestown you will see somewhere the words "dramatic curved staircase." Having lived and owned a townhouse in the neighborhood I … (6 comments)
charlestown: Enjoying Picture Perfect Neighborhoods in West Springfield VA
- 05/01/09 10:30 AM
Not often when families are looking for a new place to call home can they find two neighborhoods that have it all. Location, multiple commuting options, recreation, shopping and good schools. If you find yourself with orders to the Pentagon or Fort Belvoir you may find yourself drawn to Cardinal Forest and Charlestown two neighborhoods that sit side by side in West Springfield.
The tree lined streets of Charlestown, combined with the brick townhouses remind anyone driving through the area of Colonial Williamsburg. With primarily three level townhouses ranging from 1700 to a supersized 2700 square foot model, the … (4 comments)
charlestown: Look Mommy "Popcorn Trees"
- 04/03/09 06:20 AM
The parents liked the Charlestown neighborhood in West Springfield for its all brick townhouses, proximity to transportation and shopping. However four year old Annabelle liked it because it was the first place she had ever seen where popcorn grew on trees.Everyone has their reasons for liking a neighborhood to call home. As Realtors® we have to listen to what our clients like and work to help them find the place that feels right. If Annabelle has her way the neighborhood with the popcorn trees will be the one that her parents call home. If your family has a need for a … (12 comments)
charlestown: West Springfield (VA) What Has Happened to Sales in Charlestown 2004-2008
- 03/25/09 12:33 AM
Since we are still early in the 2009 real estate sales cycle, trying to predict whether this year will see an increase or decrease in sales volume for the year seems premature. It is also important to consider that not all neighborhoods or zip codes trend up or down at the same time. One of the neighborhoods that I track closely is Charlestown in West Springfield. This week after showing multiple properties to a military family within an upcoming tour to the Pentagon I compiled the last five years of sales data for the neighborhood. Since Charlestown has multiple floorplans from 2 BR/1.5 BA … (2 comments)
charlestown: Lake Accotink Park-A Haven for Springfield Families through the Years
- 02/25/09 08:30 AM
Growing up my friends and I could ride our bikes from our homes in Springfield to Lake Accotink Park to spend a few hours exploring the paths throughout the park. Our family would enjoy a Sunday picnic on the grounds in the summer, my dad fished during trout season and we ice skated on the stream below the dam in the winter.When my children were growing up the tradition continued with bike rides around the 3.75 mile path that loops around the lake and through the woods. From our homes in Kings Park or later Charlestown we could enter the park … (4 comments)
charlestown: Pick Up a Great Deal in the Charlestown Community-Springfield VA
- 02/24/09 10:59 AM
If you are looking for a classic townhouse community with all brick homes, plenty of space and close to everything you need then the Charlestown nieghborhood in West Springfield is one to check out. Having owned and lived in the community for seven years and sold two homes in Charlestown in 2008 I've got more than just a passing connection to the neighborhood. This week I previewed some of the current listings for a military family coming to town on a house hunting trip.In a market where it often seems that we find more foreclosures than regular sales the Charlestown neighborhood is an exception to the rule. … (4 comments)
charlestown: Free Insiders Guide-Charlestown Townhouses in Springfield VA
- 02/16/09 10:37 AM
Are you looking for a way to spend the $8000 first time home buyer's incentive? Then you might want to consider the all brick townhouses in the Charlestown neighborhood in West Springfield to use your piece of the incentive.You don't find many neighborhoods that have been as well maintained as this one. With an HOA that does all of the outside maintenance including a three year paint schedule, roofing, sidewalks, brick courtyard walls and front landscaping it makes the homeowners jobs to a minimum. While the neighborhood is primarily made up of three level townhouses there are a scattering of two … (2 comments)
charlestown: Charlestown-Williamsburg Comes to Springfield VA
- 01/12/09 11:48 PM
Hear Ye, Hear Ye. Do you love all brick homes with plenty of trees and fantastic back courtyards? How about "dramatic" curved staircases? How about a 4 BR and den townhouse with over 2500 SF? Then the Charlestown Community in West Springfield is one you shouldn't miss. Having lived in Charlestown for a number of years, knowing the schools, the commuting routes throughout the area and the local shopping, helps give me the inside scoop on the neighborhood. Commuting to the Pentagon is as simple as stepping outside your door and walking 2 to 3 blocks to Forrester Blvd. If you aren't picked up by a commuter looking … (6 comments)
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Tucked just off the intersection of two major roads in Springfield is the townhouse community of Charlestown. With tree lined streets, community parks and easy access to shopping and commuter routes this secret neighborhood is well worth checking out.
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