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 with 1100 SF to a 4 BR/2.5 BA 2500 SF model, the average sales price is only one piece of the puzzle.  Having owned and lived in the neighborhood for a number of years and knowing that it is a "hidden gem" in West Springfield I preview most of the properties that come up for sale for prospective buyers, keeping current on updates done to the homes for sale helping understand how to compare one home to another.

Prices in the Charlestown neighborhood are down from a high in 2004 but as of the end of 2008 had not reached 2004 levels. 

If buying or selling your home in the Charlestown neighborhood in West Springfield is in your plans this year give the Cindy Jones team a call at 703-346-2213.  Let our personal and professional knowledge of the Charlestown neighborhood help you make an informed decision about buying or selling a home in 2009.  No hassle, no pressure, just straight talk about the current real estate market.

Additional Data for 2004-2008 Sales in Charlestown (West Springfield VA)

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