Charlestown, Springfield, VA - Market Report as of 2/23/2009

Charlestown is a highly desireable and sought after town home community in the heart of Springfield

• The homes and yard enclosures are all brick.
• There are 497 homes that were
• Built between 1968 and 1973
• Finished liviing area ranges from 1,320 square feet to 1,798 square feet
• A very active homeowner's association can take credit for the excellent appearance of the community - the proof is in the pictures below.

Although there are 6 homes for sale currently, only 1 has sold and settled so far in 2009.  Therefore, it is too early to make a comparison between the years 2008 and 2009

Commuting

• Metrobus Route 18G Express Service to the Pentagon Metro Station operates on Forrester Boulevard The scheduled time to the Pentagon is 30 minutes This would be a good transfer point if you are continuing on to Washington, DC 
• Fort Belvoir is approximately 15 minutes south via Rolling Road to US 1.
• Slug Lines are available on Old Keene Mill Road across from Cardinal Forest Plaza

Schools and Library 

• Cardinal Forest Elementary
• Washington Irving Middle School
• West Springfield High School 
• Pohick Regional Library is about 15 minutes away at Old Keene Mill and Sydenstricker Roads

Shopping

• Shopping is nearby at either Cardinal Forest Plaza or Old Keene Mill Center at Old Keene Mill and Rolling Roads.

Recreation

• Audrey Moore Rec Center in Wakefield Park with its year round pool  and gymnasium plus a myriad of other sports and activities is within 15 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 15 minutes.
• Burke Lake Park with golf course, camping, picnic areas, small boat rental, fishing, carousel, miniature train and ice cream parlor is approximately 20 mimutes
• Lake Accotink Park with small boat rental, fishing and picnic facilities is approximately 15 minutes.

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