Are you wondering about Northern Virginia real estate and pondering what has sold recently?
Here's some information about the most expensive home sales in Northern Virginia (Arlington County, Alexandria City, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church City) for August 2008. All information was obtained through MRIS.
Overall, there were 94 sales topping $1 million during the month of August 2008.
AUGUST'S MOST EXPENSIVE SALES
Single Family Detached Homes:
- 827 Herbert Springs Road, Alexandria, VA 22308 -- Sold on August 15th for $3,875,000.
With 128 feet of riverfront and a dock on the Potomac River, this home on over an acre was really sold for the land less than 4 miles from Old Town Alexandria. It was sold with approved architectural plans for a brand new home. - 8900 Gallant Green Drive, McLean, VA 22102 -- Sold on August 12th for $3,300,000.
On 4.13 acres in McLean, this custom built home features a 1/4 acre Koi pond! The home was built in 1989 and features 6 bedrooms 7 full and 2 half bathrooms on 4 levels. - 580 Innsbruck Avenue, Great Falls, VA 22066 -- Sold on August 20th for $3,295,000.
This 5 bedroom 6.5 bathroom home on 5 acres in Great Falls features a swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court, and English gardens. It was built in 1986. - 804 Great Cumberland Road, McLean, VA 22102 -- Sold on August 28th for $3,004,250.
This home was originally built in 1978 and renovated and expanded in 2004 to include a designer chef's kitchen, luxurious master suite and much more. The heated pool and tennis court make this 5 bedroom 6 full and 2 half bath home on 5 acres a paradise. - 3LOT Long Manor Drive, Clifton, VA 20124 -- Sold on August 1st for $2,387,850.
Completed in 2007, this custom home on a 5 acre cul-de-sac features 11,053 square feet of finished living space. The lower level delights with a movie room, wine cellar, sauna, and kitchen.
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Townhouses:
- 602 Fords Landing Way, Alexandria, VA 22314 -- Sold on August 8th for $2,150,000.
You can walk out your front door and be on the Potomac River! This large townhouse has almost 3200 square feet of finished space in 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, and is located in the very desirable Fords Landing community of Old Town Alexandria. - 15 Keiths Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314 -- Sold on August 19th for $1,870,000.
Another Fords Landing winner. With water and park views, two balconies, a patio and a professional kitchen, this townhouse with 2 car garage delights with over 3100 square feet of splendid space.
- 221 S. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 -- Sold on August 15th for $1,400,000.
Originally built around 1875, this townhouse in Old Town was restored and sits right in the heart of the City. The private terrraced garden is professional landscaped and the home had 3 bedrooms 4 full and 1 half bath. - 2123 N. 21st Road, Arlington, VA 22201 -- Sold on August 22nd for $1,325,000
Near Rosslyn and an easy drive to D.C., this townhouse features 4 finished levels with almost 4000 square feet of space and 3 gas fireplaces. The oversized 2 car garage and luxurious master suite with custom closet and master bathroom completes the palace. - 416 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 -- Sold on August 26th for $1,090,000.
The new owner of this home enjoys Potomac River views in this 3 bedroom end unit townhouse across the street form Founder's Park. This 2400 square foot home has a garage and 1 assigned street space. It sold in just 10 days.
If it's a townhouse for more than a million, you've got to be talking about Old Town Alexandria!
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Condominiums:
- 1600 Clarendon Blvd #W308, Arlington, VA 22209 -- Sold on August 1st for $1,795,000.
Wooster & Mercer Lofts -- the priciest (and trendiest) condos in Arlington. This corner unit with 3 bedrooms and loft features 18 foot ceilings and all the best in appliances and finishes. - 1600 Clarendon Blvd #M603, Arlington, VA 22209 -- Sold on August 18th for $1,601,000.
Another Wooster & Mercer Loft - this one a penthouse 2 bedroom with 22 foot ceilings, private rooftop terrace and private balcony. - 1201 N. Nash Street #503, Arlington, VA 22209 -- Sold on August 13th for $1,425,000.
If it's a view you want, this is the place. The new lucky owner has panoramic views of the Potomac River, the National Monuments, and the U.S. Capitol. Inside, they enjoy a chef's kitchen, marble floors, and over 2,000 square feet of space. - 1250 S. Washington Street #121, Alexandria, VA 22314 -- Sold on August 28th for $1,099,000.
There's a theme going here -- views of the Potomac River. This time in Old Town Alexandria at the Porto Vecchio condos. This corner 3 bedroom 3 bathroom condo has an open fllor plan of 2,035 square feet with hardwood floors, moldings, built-in cabinetry and marble and granite baths. - 2801 Lee Hwy #104, Arlington, VA 22201 -- Sold on August 28th for $975,000.
The builder's model at Lyon Village sold for almost $1 million. Its 2 bedrooms, den, gourmet kitchen, marble baths and great amenities and finishes helped to seal the deal on this 2,189 square foot brand new unit.
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Contact Brian Block, REALTOR/Attorney: Licensed in Virginia & Washington D.C. 
(703) 626-0715
. If you are interested in purchasing a property in Northern Virginia including Arlington County, Alexandria City, Annandale, Burke, D.C., Fairfax County, Falls Church City, Lorton, Springfield, Washington D.C., contact Brian today.
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