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Saratoga Springfield Detached Home Market Report 5/28/2012

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May 29, 2012 05:22 AM

Wills and VanMetre started construction of Saratoga in mid-1972. Many of the innovative community features they offered are still available today in most planned communities.

Saratoga, Springfield, Virginia photos by Karen Kruschka

Commuting

Fairfax County Connector Route 304 service to the Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station for commuting to the Pentagon, Alexandria, Washington, DC and all National Capital Area wotk centers that can be accessed by Metrorail

Approximately 15 minutes to Fort Belvoir

Less than 10 minutes to the Fairfax County Parkway for east-west cross county travel

Schools

Saratoga is in the Lee High School Pyramid You can locate schools for a specific address at Fairfax County Public School Locator

Pohick Regional Libraryis approximately 15 minutes from Saratoga

Lorton Libraryis also approximately 15 minutes from Saratoga

Saratoga
Springfield
Detached Home Market Report

Homes Sold & Settled
Year To Date 2012 Vs. Total Year 2011

	2011	2012	+/-%
Number of Homes	18	6	NA
Average List Price	$468,443	$435,917	-7%
Average Sales Price	460,333	$437,317	-5%
Seller Contribution	-$5,520	-$4,595	-17%
Net Sales Price	$454,813	$432,722	-5%
Days on Market	99	64	-35

As of 5/28/2012
The information above is a community average provided by MRIS® and should not be considered an indication of your homes' value. Contact me at 703-499-9279 for a free Comparative Market Analysis to determine the potential market value of your property.

Available Saratoga Detached Homes

Available Saratoga Town Homes

Shopping

Although there are other shopping centers within 15 minutes Saratoga Center is conveniently located in the community

Recreation

Saratoga has its' own pool centrally located in the community

Audrey Moore Rec Center in Wakefield Park with its year round pool and gymnasium plus a myriad of other sports and activities is within 20 minutes

Wakefield Skate Park is also in Wakefield Park next to the Audrey Moore Rec Center

South Run Rec Center with year round pool, exercise facilities and other activities is within approximately 10 minutes. It has a connecting trail to Burke Lake Park

Burke Lake Parkwith golf course, camping, picnic areas, small boat rental, fishing, carousel, miniature train and ice cream parlor is approximately 10 mimutes

Lake Accotink Park with small boat rental, fishing and picnic facilities is within 15 minutes.

Pohick Bay Golf Course - an 18-hole public course is approximately 15 minutes

Pohick Bay Park with boat launch to the Potomac River, camping and picnic facilities is approximately 15 minutes

Laurel Hill Golf Course - 18-hole public is approximately 15 minutes

Additionally, it is one of the few subdivisions that has large ramblers as well as colonial, split level homes and both contemporary and traditional style town homes. Wills and VanMetre Saratoga Square has lovely rental units.

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