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.

The median sales price of single family homes in Arlington and Alexandria that sold within the last 30 days was $675.000.  In Fairfax County, the median sales price was quite a bit lower at $609,517.

The $500,000 to $600,000 price range represents about 21% of the currently available single family home inventory for sale in Alexandria and Arlington. 

In Fairfax County, which for the most part is a bit further out from Downtown D.C., this price range similarly represents 20% 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 $600,000.

ALEXANDRIA 

Featuring original turn of the 20th century moldings, doors and hardware, this historic 1907 Del Ray home with 2,088 square feet has 4 bedroom and 1.5 bathrooms is located close to Crystal City and Old Town Alexandria.

Built in 1954, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom brick rambler is located close to the King Street metro station and boasts an updated kitchen with granite counters, maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances.  The sellers have readied the house for sale with a new roof, new deck and a new air conditioning system.  Chinquapin trail and recreation center is an easy walk from this Park Ridge home.

ARLINGTON

Located in the popular Dominion Hills area of North Arlington, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom colonial features a finished basement and eat in kitchen  Situated between Ballston and the East Falls Church metro station, this home is an attractive choice within the under $600K price range.

Want to be close to Shirlington and need to commute to the Pentagon?  This colonial built in 1984 with an inviting front porch may be for you.  The updated kitchen has French doors leading out to a private fenced backyard which includes a workshop/storage shed.

FAIRFAX COUNTY

Further out into the Fairfax suburbs, you can get a bit more house for your money.  Here are some options in the under $600K price range.

In a lake neighborhood in Reston, the new owner of this home will enjoy lake privileges with a short walk to the dock.  Built in 1980, this 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom home features large rooms, a walk out basement and a private 1/3 acre lot.  Besides the lake, you can walk to schools and shopping.

Look what $600,000 will buy you in Centreville!  A 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom luxury home with a main level library, huge kitchen with island and 42" cabinets, and a 1/3 acre lot.  This stunning home was built in 1991.

Information on Northern Virginia Single Family Homes in other price ranges:

Northern Virginia Real Estate -- Available Single Family Homes for $500,000 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.