People relocating to Northern Virginia often ask what type of home they can purchase in different price ranges.  Other people who ask about this include current D.C. and Northern Virginia residents who have not been in the housing market for a while and potential investors from other parts of the country.

Northern Virginia provides a wide range of available housing in all price ranges.  Condominiums and townhomes are plentiful especially close in to Washington D.C. and these represent desirable options for many buyers who want an easy commute and less home maintenance.

Single family homes in Arlington, Alexandria, and most of Fairfax County start at around $400,000.

Combining Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia, the $400,000 to $500,000 price range represents just 9% of the available single family home inventory for sale.  In Fairfax County, which for the most part is a bit further out from Downtown D.C., this price range represents 23% of all available detached single family homes.

Here are some examples of single family homes that you can purchase in Northern Virginia for just under $500,000.

ALEXANDRIA

This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home in the Lincolnia Hills section of Alexandria was built in 1958 and sits on a 1/3 acre corner lot.  There are hardwood floors on the main level and new berber carpeting on the lower level.

This next home in the popular Del Ray area is just minutes away from two Metro stations.  The charming home was built in 1920 and features 1,419 square feet including 4 bedrooms and 2 baths all on one level  It has a fireplace in the living room and a finished attic and is close to Old Town Alexandria.

ARLINGTON

In the Columbia Forest area of South Arlington, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home was completely remodeled and features an addition with a stone and stucco exterior.  12 foot ceilings and a spacious kitchen with granite counters grace this Arlington home.

This 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home is located in Arlington Heights providing an easy commute to the Pentagon or Washington D.C. and features 1,208 square feet of living space.  It was built in 1936.

FAIRFAX COUNTY

This brick split level in North Springfield with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on a large 1/3 acre landscaped lot features towering trees.  Hardwood floors throughout the home, built-in bookcases and 2 fireplaces make this home even more desirable.

Located in the Ravensworth section of Springfield near Braddock Road and 1 traffic light away from I-495 (Capital Beltway), this 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home has been completely renovated with granite counters, updated baths, an oversized deck and professional landscaping.  You can walk to the 400 acre Lake Accotink Park!

Learn about Northern Virginia homes in other price ranges:

Northern Virginia Real Estate -- Buying a Single Family Home for $600,000 or Less

Northern Virginia Real Estate -- Single Family Homes for $700,000 or Less

Northern Virginia Real Estate -- Single Family Homes You Can Buy for Under $800,000

Northern Virginia Real Estate -- Lovely Single Family Homes between $800,000 and $900,000

Northern Virginia Real Estate -- What Can You Buy for $1 Million?

It's a great time to buy in Northern Virginia.  Most homes are being sold for under the asking price and many sellers are contributing towards the purchaser's closing costs. 

Please take a look at our Northern Virginia Real Estate website at www.BlockRealEstateGroup.com.  Give me a call at 703-626-0715 (cell) if you are thinking of purchasing a home in Northern Virginia. 

You can reach me by e-mail at brian@brianblock.com.  I look forward to hearing from you and helping you with your Northern Virginia real estate needs.

Note:  These homes offered for sale by various Northern Virginia brokers on the Multiple Listing Service and are not necessarily the listings of Brian Block or RE/MAX Allegiance.