October 9th, 2008:
Condo Comparison: Huntington Club
A buyer recently asked me to do a comparison of condos that are at and around the Huntington Metro. For those who don’t know, the Huntington Metro is the last stop on the Yellow Line in Fairfax County, Virginia, just outside Alexandria. The Yellow Line is my favorite Metro line because it doesn’t have many stops and the ride from Virginia to DC is generally pleasant with nice views of Alexandria and the Potomac. The Huntington Metro has plenty of parking and is surrounded by condos and townhouses that have easy access to Huntington’s upper and lower levels. The upper level of the Huntington Station exits onto North King’s Highway. The lower level of Huntington Station exits onto Huntington Ave. Both exits have plenty of support from buses, but the lower level has better support from taxis.
The condos that I selected for this comparison are Huntingon Club, Hunting Creek Club, the Midtowns of Alexandria and Montebello Condos. I selected these condos because they are within walking distance of the metro. Each of these condos offers different values for different folks. I’m going to break down some of the features of condos in general and then speak to the differentiators among these condos.
- For sale — Live data on all condos for sale in 22303 zip code.
- For rent — Live data on rentals in 22303 zip code.
- Homes for sale — All homes for sale less than $500,000 in 22303 zip code.
- Homes for sale — All homes for sale from $300,000 to $700,000 in 22303 zip code.
- Homes for sale — All homes for sale over $650,000 in 22303 zip code.
River Farm — headquarters of the American Horticultural Society
River Farm is on Virginia’s side of the Potomac River in Fairfax County just south of Alexandria. Originally together with nearby Collingwood, River Farm was a sprawling farm that was one of five farms that compromised George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate. Today, River Farm is twenty five acres of meadows, woods and landscaped gardens.
The gardens bloom all year from the daffodils and lilacs in early spring to the cherries and dogwoods of late spring. Magnolias in the early summer give way to the Crepe Myrtles in later summer. The asters of fall herald the brilliant fall foliage that promises a winter of holly and persimmon. The woods and river banks of River Farm provide habitat for many birds, including bald eagles and ospreys, as well as animals as small as lizards and as big as deer.
These and many other plantings make River Farm an excellent destination for a one day outing but also a lovely place to host an event. River Farm is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, excluding national holidays. In addition, from early April through September 25 River Farm is open on Saturdays from 9 am to 1pm. River Farm organizes special events
and children’s programs throughout the year. River Farm’s ballroom,
patios and gardens are a great place for a spring wedding or corporate
get-away.
River Farm
7931 East Boulevard,
Alexandria, VA 22308
Toll-free: (800) 777-7931
The headquarters of the American Horticultural Society is also at River Farm. The American Horticultural Society strives to inspire Americans to appreciate the vital connection between people and plants so that we might become become better caretakers of the Earth. Both experienced and novice gardeners may find the many publications of The American Horticultural Society very useful. Here are a few of their resources:
