CARDINAL FOREST - Springfield Fairfax County VA Real Estate and Homes Tour - 01/30/08 06:49 PM
Cardinal Forest is one of the most popular communities in Springfield. It was developed in the days when builders didn't bulldoze down all of the trees and those that homeowners have planted are mature. There are more than 725 homes throughout the area.
West Springfield High School is just outside the community on Rolling Road … (8 comments)
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CARDINAL FOREST CONDOMINIUMS SPRINGFIELD FAIRFAX COUNTY VA REAL ESTATE - 01/30/08 04:23 PM
Cardinal Forest Condominiums are located between Rolling Road and Carrleigh Parkway and Forrester Boulevard. There are more than 1,000 units featuring brick construction.
Some of them are two level town homes with either 2 or 3 bedrooms. Others are garden apartments with either 1 or 2 bedrooms
The community has … (0 comments)
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INLET COVE, Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia, (VA) - Homes - 01/30/08 02:04 PM
Inlet Cove is surrounded by Fort Belvoir except along its' frontage on US1 (Richmond Highway). Its' postal address is Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. There are 255 homes in the five year old community - both town homes and detached homes.
It is about a 10 minute drive … (2 comments)
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WESTWATER POINT - Springfield Fairfax County VA Real Estate and Homes Tour - 01/28/08 09:10 PM
Built in the late 80's by the VanMetre Companies Westwater Point is a small enclave of 100 town homes. It is set among hills about 1/2 mile west of Rolling Road with an entrance on the Fairfax County Parkway. It has quick access to all major commuting routes, I-95, I-395 and I-495 (the Capital … (0 comments)
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DAVENTRY - Springfield Fairfax County VA RealEstate and Homes Tour - 01/28/08 03:50 PM
Daventry (Hunter Village) is located between Old Keene Mill Road and Rolling Road where it intersects with the Fairfax County Parkway. It is one of the most easily accessible subdivisions in Springfield and, for that reason, it is very attractive to people working at the PENTAGON or WASHINGTON, … (2 comments)
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LAKESIDE - Woodbridge Prince William County VA Real Estate - 01/27/08 04:53 PM
Lakeside is a community of 483 town homes located on The Prince William Parkway between Minnieville and Smoketown Roads. There are both garage and non-garage units.
Lakeside is in an extremely convenient location for commuting, shopping, schools and recreation.
The location is approximately 10 minutes to TWO PARK and RIDE lots. At both locations … (2 comments)
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NEWINGTON FOREST - Springfield Fairfax County VA Real Estate and Homes Tour - 01/25/08 03:38 PM
With more than 1800 homes NEWINGTON FOREST is the largest subdivision in SPRINGFIELD. It is a community of both town homes and detached homes. Since it was built over most of the late 70's and early 80's there is a lot of treed community property giving it a "country feeling."
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GREENTREE VILLAGE Springfield Fairfax County VA Real Estate and Homes Tour - 01/25/08 02:23 PM
Greentree Village is a community of 124 town homes just past Orange Hunt Estates at Fieldmaster Road.
Two of the principal features are their all brick construction and three finished levels. As the pictures show the community is well landscaped and well maintained.
FAIRFAX COUNTY COMMUTER BUS #310 to the FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD METRO is available … (0 comments)
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MIDDLE VALLEY - Springfield Fairfax County VA Real Estate and Homes Tour - 01/24/08 08:51 PM
There were two builders in Middle Valley - the first was Ryland and the second was NV HOMES. The first two photos depict Ryland Homes while the last two photos are of NV Homes.
The main entrance is on Gambrill Road just about one mile from the Gambrill Park and Ride Lot at … (2 comments)
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RHYGATE - Springfield Fairfax County VA Real Estate and Homes Tour - 01/24/08 02:18 PM
Rhygate ia a community of 100 townhomes located on Rolling Road just south of Old Keene Mill Road - it adjoins Springfield Golf and Country Club. The homes were built in the mid 1970's. They are all brick and some of them have a garage.
The community is immaculate and very well … (2 comments)
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YACHT HAVEN ESTATES Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/23/08 07:56 PM
Yacht Haven Estates is a waterfront community of 175 homes. They were built in the 1970's and are sited on 1/2 to 3/4 acre lots.
The subdivision is home to Mount Vernon Yacht Club on the Potomac River.
Many of the original homes on the waterfront have been expanded or replaced with custom homes.
The remaining … (2 comments)
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FOREST VISTA Woodbridge Prince William County VA Real Estate - 01/22/08 01:36 PM
Forest Vista is a community of 58 homes about 6 years old in one of the most convenient locations in Prince William County.
Within 10 minutes from home you have access to PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY COMMUTER BUS and SLUG LINES at Tacketts Mill. If these commuter options are not viable you can drive and park at the … (0 comments)
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SYCAMORE RIDGE Woodbridge Prince William County VA Real Estate - 01/22/08 01:11 PM
Sycamore Ridge is a community of 42 newer homes in one of the most convenient locations in Prince William County. As soon as you exit the subdivision and turn right on Minnieville Road you are at the Tackett's Mill Commuter Parking Lot at Minnieville and Old Bridge Roads.
Within 5 minutes from home you … (0 comments)
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BROOKE FARM Woodbridge Prince William County VA Real Estate - 01/22/08 05:23 AM
Brooke Farm is a community of 100 six year old homes in one of the most convenient locations in Prince William County. As soon as you exit the subdivision and turn right on Minnieville Road you are at the Tackett's Mill Commuter Parking Lot at Minnieville and Old Bridge Roads.
Within 5 … (0 comments)
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THE OAKLANDS - Manassas Prince William County VA Real Estate - 01/22/08 05:21 AM
The Oaklands homes are approximately 5 years old. They are off Hoadly Road about halfway between The Prince William County Parkway and Dale Boulevard.
There are both one and two car models on 7,000 square foot lots. They are either three or four bedrooms homes with anywhere from 2 to 3.5 baths. … (0 comments)
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KINGS PARK Springfield Fairfax County VA Real Estate and Homes Tour - 01/21/08 02:18 PM
Kings Park is located just west of the Capital Beltway (I-495) off Braddock Road. It is a Richmarr community with slightly over 1100 homes that were built in the 60's.
There are five basic models - two colonials, one split foyer, one cape cod and one rambler. The rambler (Prince) is an extremely … (2 comments)
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VILLAMAY Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/21/08 02:14 PM
Villamay is a community of 240 homes between the George Washington Parkway and Fort Hunt Road in the Mount Vernon section of Fairfax County. They were built by Gene May in the 1960's.
Gene will be remembered for numerous real estate projects in the Washington area, but most notably Villamay in Mount … (0 comments)
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CEDAR RUN Woodbridge Prince William County VA Real Estate - 01/17/08 06:25 PM
Cedar Run is a community of 92 homes that were built in the mid-90's
The average lot size is from .47 to .50 acres.
The finished living area averages 3,000 to 3,400 square feet.
Most recently, homes have been selling … (3 comments)
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WHEN IT SNOWS - DOES NORTHERN VIRGINIA CLOSE? - 01/17/08 02:42 PM
Of course it does. This morning the alarm went off at 4:45 (We rise early and start our day at the gym).
I turned on the local news - school closings were scrolling across the bottom of the screen. It hadn't even started to snow yet. Our part of the National Capital … (22 comments)
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HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/16/08 09:58 AM
Hollin Hall Village is just that - a village of 580 homes off Fort Hunt Road. Although the homes are 50+ years old they are solidly built one level ramblers and continue to be extremely popular. The picture below is representative of how the original homes looked, but many of them … (0 comments)
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WINDING CREEK Woodbridge Prince William County VA Real Estate - 01/15/08 02:53 PM
Winding Creek is a community of 400 homes with two entrances on Minnieville Road approximately 5 miles west of I-95. As you can see in the photos they are approximately 10 years old.
There are numerous commuting options available within 15 minutes of the homes. Commuter parking is readily accessed at I-95 where you can board Prince … (2 comments)
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ASHLAND Manassas Prince William County VA Real Estate - 01/15/08 01:55 PM
Ashland is a community of 880 homes with two entrances on Dumfries Road (Route 234) approximately 3 miles west of I-95. As you can see in the photos they are 5 to 10 years old.
There are numerous commuting options available within 15 minutes of the homes. Commuter parking is readily accessed at … (4 comments)
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HUNTER'S RIDGE - Manassas Prince William County VA Real Estate - 01/14/08 06:15 PM
Hunter's Ridge is a community of large homes on 1+ acre lots. The subdivision is located west of Hoadly Road along the Prince William County Parkway.
Prices range from $575,000 to $700,000 depending on both the home size and lot size. Hunter's Ridge homes are on both sides … (2 comments)
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MOUNT VERNON FOREST Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/13/08 07:07 PM
As soon as you pass the Mount Vernon Mansion you are less than 5 minutes from Mount Vernon Forest. If you like a treed subdivision this is the spot for you. Most of the homes are on 1/2 acre lots and the elementary school is in the subdivision.
Due to its' proximity to the … (2 comments)
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CHARLESTOWN Springfield Fairfax County VA Real Estate and Homes Tour - 01/13/08 04:55 PM
Charlestown is a highly desireable town home community - the homes are all brick and the yard enclosures are all brick. There is a very active homeowner's association that can take credit for the excellent appearance of the community.
Fairfax County Connector Bus service to Metro is available on Old Keene Mill Road … (2 comments)
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SOUTHWOOD Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virginia (VA) - Homes - 01/13/08 04:27 PM
Southwood is just about halfway between Fort Belvoir and the Mount Vernon Estate. It is a beautifully maintained subdivision with a very active garden club that decorates the common grounds seasonally.
Inbound commuting is facilitated by its proximity to the George Washington Parkway and the Fairfax County Connector Bus to Metro Access … (0 comments)
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POPULAR NORTHERN VIRGINIA SUBDIVISIONS, PART 1 - 01/13/08 11:57 AM
How do I know this? Simple, I've sold homes to many clients in these subdivisions over the past 31 years There are others, but I am confident the pictures and text will help you understand why these are among the leaders.
In PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY You should look at LAKE RIDGE, MONTCLAIR, WESTRIDGE, OLD BRIDGE ESTATES, TWIN … (0 comments)
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WAYNEWOOD Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/11/08 07:44 PM
The first of 700 homes in Waynewood were delivered in the early 60's. They were extremely well crafted by Gosnell Builders.
A very attractive feature is that many of the split level homes have a fourth upper level which is a walk-in standup attic. Of course, many … (0 comments)
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FIRST TIME BUYERS - WHY I LOVE 'EM - 01/11/08 04:15 PM
First Time Buyers are one of the primary reasons I developed the booklet at the right. It helps me review the home buying process with them during our first meeting, but that is not why I love 'em so much.
The primary reason is the gleam in their eyes when they find the … (14 comments)
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BELLE VIEW Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/11/08 02:19 PM
Originally developed during World War II as housing for federal employees, the complex was converted to condominiums in 1981 by the IDI Group (Watergate and dozens of other complexes).
It is ideally situated on the George Washington Parkway along the Potomac River. You can ride your bike on the bike/jogging path to Olde Towne in 15 … (0 comments)
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WHEN YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A "FIXER UPPER" - 01/10/08 11:38 AM
Unbelievable as it may seem this property was lived in until about five years ago. It is actually an historic landmark in Lorton, but is beyond repair.
Fixer Uppers or Handyman Specials come in several different configurations.
First, is the home that is in excellent condition, but has never been updated. Generally, these homes are owned by … (9 comments)
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"WELCOME" TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD, BIG GUY - 01/09/08 08:04 AM
Where and why is this happening?
Where it's happening an easy question to answer - in the close-in older sections of Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church and Fairfax County.
The "why" is also easy to answer. The increasingly congested Northern Virginia highways and fuel costs have encouraged some builders to purchase a small, older home in … (8 comments)
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RIVERSIDE ESTATES Alexandria Mount Vernon Fairfax County VA Real Estate - 01/09/08 07:34 AM
Riverside Estates has remained popular ever since the first homes were delivered in the mid-60's.
Convenience and the proximity of schools, shopping and recreational facilities are the key to their continued public acceptance.
The homes are about one mile from the George Washington Parkway at Mount Vernon where there is Fairfax County Connector bus … (2 comments)
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GEORGE WASHINGTON'S GRIST MILL - 01/07/08 02:00 PM
If you've never seen an 18th century grist mill in operation, the reconstructed George Washington Grist Mill is a fascinating place.
Washington's first ownership of a grist mill occurred when he inherited Mount Vernon from the widow of his half-brother, Lawrence. Its' primary purpose was to provide wheat and corm meal for area … (4 comments)
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WOODLAWN PLANTATION - 01/07/08 01:59 PM
There was no place in colonial America as grand as Woodlawn. The Lewises of Woodlawn entertained lavishly.
Before his death in 1799, George Washington deeded 2,000 acres of the Mount Vernon estate to Major Lawrence and Eleanor "Nelly" Custis Lewis. Lawrence was the President's nephew and "Nelly" was Martha Washington's grandaughter.
Dr. William Thornton, first … (4 comments)
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ONE OF THE ORIGINAL AWARD WINNING REAL ESTATE TEAMS - 01/06/08 05:07 PM
Real estate teams began to appear in Fairfax County in the late 1990's.
My real estate team was formed in 1976 when my husband and I were licensed to sell real estate.
We were interviewed by several firms who were unwilling to have us join their organization, because "real estate agents are individualists who work most … (4 comments)
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WHY WE LIVED IN MOUNT VERNON Alexandria Fairfax County VA - 01/04/08 08:05 PM
In 1974 we relocated to Virginia from Massachusettes. After a very thorough tour of Fairfax County we decided Mount Vernon was the place that suited our needs.
My husband's office was in Crystal City and the trip in on the George Washington Parkway was a pleasure. Additionally, it was convenient to Ronald … (7 comments)
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FISCHER'S HARDWARE IN SPRINGFIELD VA - 01/02/08 12:58 PM
This is the fourth in my series about family owned and operated hardware stores in Northern Virginia.
My first association with Fischer's was in the early '80s. Our family enjoyed camping and we were constantly on the lookout for items that would make our stay in the woods a … (5 comments)
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HORSES ARE VERY WELCOME HERE - 01/01/08 04:46 PM
In FAIRFAX COUNTY the minimum lot size required to keep livestock on residential property is two acres. Article 2, Section 2-512 of the county Zoning Ordinance details the number and types of animals allowed. However, I recommend you contact FAIRFAX COUNTY and confirm the requirements as they may have changed without the county website … (0 comments)
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ARE YOU BEING ASSIGNED TO QUANTICO? - 01/01/08 03:49 PM
If you are married, your first concern is, "Where are we going to live?" Fortunately, there are numerous, viable options available to you. Additionally, if you purchase a home in Prince William County you will be within 15 to 30 minutes of Quantico without sitting in traffic.
The following links to communities close … (2 comments)
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