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They Was A Time When You Could Buy A Home In Springfield VA For Under $15,000

By Cindy Jones

Real Estate Agent with Integrity Real Estate Group

April 16, 2012 01:03 AM

Springfield VA Advertisement for Crestwood

The Crestwood neighborhood in Central Springfield has changed a lot since this ad from the 1950's. At the time the Virginian rambler was one of the least expensive homes you could buy in the growing suburbs 20 miles south of DC. Many of the original Virginian models have been expanded and in some cases torn down for larger homes. In their time they were the first home of choice for many young families.

If you are looking for a home in Springfield VA give Cindy Jones and CJ Realty Group a call at 703-346-2213. We know Springfield and though we can't find you a home for $14,500 we can help you find the best home for you at today's prices. You can check out a list of current Springfield VA homes for sale and search for you new home on our Springfield VA Interactive Home Search.

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Beth and Richard Witt

New York, NY

The best Retired Brokers !!!!

Well I remember buying my first home in 1960 for $21,000.00. But then I think my husband earned $100,00 a week so I guess all is relative, or something like that. Love the littly flyer... Happy Day Cindy

Apr 15, 2012 09:49 PM

Margaret Woda

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD

Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

'Always fun to see the old marketing materials, isn't it. Beth is right, however, about income in those days.

Apr 15, 2012 10:23 PM

Cindy Jones

Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA

Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Richard I had some of my dad's pay stubs and you are right income was a lot lower then too.

Apr 16, 2012 06:34 AM

Margaret-I'm having fun with the old marketing materials and what they say about what was attracting buyers in the. 1950's.

Apr 16, 2012 06:36 AM

Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Heck Cindy...closing costs in Maryland are higher than that. Love the wayback posts.

Apr 16, 2012 01:38 PM

Thanks Rich. It's fun finding all the old ads on the Springfield area.

Apr 16, 2012 09:41 PM

Kwee Huset

Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL

Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Cindy, thanks for sharing your real estate history. Property taxes of some beachfront houses in Sarasota County are more than $15K per year.

Apr 16, 2012 10:06 PM

Kwee-fortunately our RE taxes aren't quite that high but most cars now cost more than a house.

Apr 17, 2012 02:55 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I love seeing these old flyers. My husband has one from the home his parents bought in Chantilly in the early 70's. It's unreal.

Apr 17, 2012 09:42 AM

Chris Ann-they are fun to read. Real Estate ads haven't changed all that much in 60 years.

Apr 18, 2012 11:19 PM

They Was A Time When You Could Buy A Home In Springfield VA For Under $15,000

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