We talk a lot about Statistics when it comes to real estate. Let’s look a little closer at Charlottesville Virginia Real Estate.

Have you heard about Charlottesville Virginia? You deserve to have the quality of life that Charlottesville has to offer. We are a small town that has everything you want to enjoy life. Think about visiting soon…

(Photo – taken in downtown Charlottesville Virginia at Court Square by Charles McDonald)

Let’s Talk Charlottesville Real Estate

We are very fortunate to live in such a wonderful area. We have four season, Blue Ridge Views and the University of Virginia! Sales are starting to pick up in Charlottesville and our year is moving along nicely!

• In Charlottesville City we have SOLD 146 HOMES.
  
• There are currently 347 HOMES on the market.  (358 last report)
• Our average DOM (Days on the Market) is at 140 Days
• Our Average selling price is $285,036

We have some excellent neighborhoods to see like:

Glenmore     Foxchase      Old Trail   Forest Lakes     Dunlora

More Great Neighborhoods in our area!

Please visit my website at Charlottesville Real Estate for details about our area and other homes on the market in Charlottesville, Albemarle County and the surrounding counties!

Nelson     Greene     Madison     Fluvanna     Orange     Louisa

Come visit and tour our area anytime!

About The Author

Charles McDonald, PRINCIPAL BROKER with Charlottesville Real Estate Solutions and dedicated Buyers Agent is the author of this blog, and several other sites on the Internet. Charles and his group of experts in the Charlottesville area are always available to help you with your Real Estate needs. Call our group anytime at 434-515-1585 or to search for homes visit: Charlottesville Real Estate

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Situated walking distance from the Huntington Metro station the Hunting Creek Club Hi-rise condos are ideally situated for access to road and rail.  Located just far enough from Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1) to be buffered from its noise, and with easy access to the Beltway, nearby Alexandria, and an excellent set of stores and shops along route one the Hunting Creek Club is a superb bargain.  Included in the amenities are:

• Swimming Pool
• Tennis Court
• Private Balconies
• 24 hour controlled access

Washer and dryer are located on each floor for easy access, with ample parking for residents and guests.  You'll find everything from studio to two bedroom units available.  See what's available now at Hunting Creek Club.

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About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria / Nesbitt Realty. Will is a realtor who specializes in condos, townhouses and single family real estate in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Check with him for condos on the metro or for Northern VA relocation resources. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County.

The Hunting Creek Club condominiums located on Huntington Avenue just outside Alexandria VA on the Huntington Metro are a great mix of affordability, location and views.  These condos are just a short walk from the lower level of the Huntington Metro and are well-served by many bus lines as well. The tower of Hunting Creek Club shares the neighborhood with a few other high-rises, the most notable being Montebello at the rear on Mount Eagle. Built in 1972, this is building is a classic with plenty of light, generous balconies and an unbeatable location.

• Great location for commuters
• Pool and tennis court
• Recently renovated lobby
• Sturdy, brick, concrete and steel construction
• Beautiful balcony views

Hunting Community Association just announced it's new newsletter, with stories and information of interest to residents of Hunting Creek Club and the Huntington Area.

A full page ad in the newsletter costs $80, the half page ad costs $45 and the quarter page ad costs $30.  The newsletter is published quarterly now, but folks want to publish it monthly in the future. Contact me for more information about ads.

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About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria / Nesbitt Realty. Will is a realtor who specializes in condos, townhouses and single family real estate in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Check with him for condos on the metro or for Northern VA relocation resources. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County.

Just south of Alexandria, near the intersection of Richmond Highway and Huntington Avenue, stands a sixteen story brown brick tower called the Hunting Creek Club. The tower shares the neighborhood with a few other high-rises, the most notable being Montebello at the rear on Mount Eagle.

Built in 1972, the architectural appeal of the building is in that awkward stage that occurs long after "new" but just before "vintage". This is of course a personal opinion, and others may disagree, but driving past the building on many occasions, it never struck me as particularly beautiful. But then, my work as a condo sales agent caused me to visit and closely examine the property and several units.

I have come to understand and appreciate the benefits of the Hunting Creek Club. Like many of the quirky condos where I do a lot of business, Huntington Creek Club is NOT for everyone. But, if you are seeking what Hunting Creek offers (proximity to Metro, close to Old Town, convenient access to the Beltway, reasonably affordable), you'll find it here.

Hunting Creek Club is an easy commute to many major job centers: Pentagon, Crystal City, NW & SW Washington DC, Fort Belvoir, Arlington, Springfield and of course Alexandria are all closeby. Tysons Corner is a little problematic, but that's the case for most drivers who don't live in Vienna.

Hunting Creek Club has an unmanned guard station as you enter the front gate. The fact that the guard post is unmanned perhaps speaks most to how the neighborhood has changed since 1972. The parking lot is generous with more than enough room for residents and guests. At the rear of the property is a pleasant pool and tennis court hidden in the woods at the edge of Montebello.

The lobby and common areas were recently redone. They sparkle with new carpets and all is very well maintained. The stylings are a bit formal and in some ways fit with the era in which the building was built. This is not what one might find at the Midtowns or Carlyle Towers. Furniture from Pee Wee's Playhouse is popular in many new condos but not here.

There is no shortage of lifts from the banks of elevators. The elevators are quick and I didn't hear any sound from the machinery.

I've visited many units here. To be brutally frank, the exterior of the building and the turquoise carpet, while well-maintained, sets low expectations when one first visits the Huntington Creek club. But the units themselves are a pleasant surprise. They are generously proportioned, with logical floorplans.  All have plenty of light from big windows.

Some units are dated, and could use a little refurbishing. But, many have been refurbished. Many of the units have been totally refurbished and are as nice as, or better than, anything you'll find in new construction. These gems can be compared to the best at the Midtowns, Montebello or Carlyle Towers. These are a small step up from most of the condos nearby at the Huntington Club.

All in all, I find the floorplans to be logical and very nicely designed. I think most of these are in great shape and I love the views and convenience of Hunting Creek Club.

All this and I haven't yet mentioned my favorite feature at the Hunting Creek Club: the balconies. Every unit I have seen has a very nicely proportioned balcony, with views that are as good as anything in the area. Some of the units look toward Old Town or the George Washington Masonic Memorial, others look toward the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and the Potomac. If you like balconies and views, you have to consider the Huntington Creek Club.

The prices here are generally quite reasonable. Units are generally more expensive than the Huntington Club, less expensive than Montebello and MUCH less expensive than the Midtowns. Check the links below for a search of area real estate.

• Homes for sale in the 22303 zip code.
• Homes for rents in the 22303 zip code

Feel free to contact me at Condo 1 of Alexandria at anytime to tour this property or anything in Northern VA.

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About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria / Nesbitt Realty. Will is a realtor who specializes in condos, townhouses and single family real estate in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Check with him for condos on the metro or for Northern VA relocation resources. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County.