July, 2009:
Pool at Alexandria House
The Alexandria House is located on Pitt St. in Old Town Alexandria VA. Alexandria House offers spectacular views from enormous balconies in the heart of Old Town. Alexandria House is one of a very few high-rises in Old Town so it commands views north to Washington DC, south down the Potomac, west to Arlington and the Blue Ridge Mountains and east to Maryland.
The 23rd floor is home to the Drake Club—a community party room that residents can reserve for parties and get togethers. On the roof is a pool with sweeping views of the city. A great place to relax on a hot summer day. Click Alexandria House for a check of prices, map of the area and more detailed information about condos for sale at the Alexandria House.
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$1,400,000 : 400 Madison St #2203, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
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$389,900 : 400 Madison St #506, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$519,000 : 400 Madison St #409, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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An Overview of the Amenities of the Watergate at Landmark
The Watergate at Landmark is a resort-style community—loads of features in a self-contained community. Once you’re inside the gates, you’ll find a 38,000-square foot, multi-purpose community center and an adjoining fitness center.
The community center has a convenience store, dry-cleaner and hair salon for your convenience. In addition the community center has a heated indoor pool, lap lanes, exercise room, and sauna. The community center also has a library and rooms devoted to cards, billiards and table tennis. The resident service desk and the activities office are also located here.
Near the community center are most of Watergate at Landmark’s other amenities:
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condos at the Watergate are loaded with amenities
Outdoor pool with trellis-covered whirlpool and waterfall
- Children’s play area at the outdoor pool
- Gazebos and picnic areas
- Golf
- Measured track
- Courts for racket sports
- A “Tot Lot” playground
- Volleyball
- Youth center
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$220,000 : 203 Yoakum Pkwy #517, Alexandria1 bed, 2 full baths
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$279,999 : 205 Yoakum Pkwy #525, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$235,000 : 203 Yoakum Pkwy #1619, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$205,000 : 309 Yoakum Pkwy #1512, Alexandria1 bed, 2 full baths
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$187,500 : 307 Yoakum Pkwy #824, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full, 1 part baths
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Purchasing a home near the highway?
In an area crisscrossed with high volume commuter routes and heavily-trafficked Interstates, it’s inevitable that some folks are going to live in close proximity to a highway. It’s great to be near the Beltway or Route 66 because this can take a serious bite out of your commute. But the downside is that the highways can generate a lot of noise. In most areas, there are towering concrete walls to dampen sound in the neighborhoods in close proximity to the Beltway, I-66, I-395 and other highways.
In the picture above the wall has been taken down as work crews expand the road. Once the expansion is completed, they’ll reassemble the wall. There’s not much you can do about construction, but once the wall is back up, the neighborhood should be relatively quiet. In the homes and condos closest to the walls, I find that the noise sounds a bit like a waterfall—a wooshing white noise that is not particularly offensive. The noise is perhaps worst near an exit. Exit ramps create noise because every so often a trucker exiting the highway will use his “jakebrake”. That is to say, the truck will gear down and emit a loud, low growling noise not unlike a Harley Davidson’s loud pipes.
Here’s a thought to consider if you are purchasing a condominium near the highway. In my travels I’ve found that the condos at the ground floor are much quieter. This is because the condos on the top floor are often just above the sound-break and therefore get the full brunt of the highway noise. Some folks like the noise … it sounds like busy and they like being in the city. Some folks can’t stand the noise and find out the hard way … after they’ve purchased … that they could have gotten a first or second floor unit.
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About the Author — Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria and Will Nesbitt Realty. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County. |
An introduction to Cardinal Forest in West Springfield VA
Cardinal Forest is a condominium development set on rolling forested terrain in West Springfield. Cardinal Forest was constructed in 1968 and was converted to condos in 1978. Cardinal Forest features 130 acres of mature landscaping that is very well tended. Cardinal Forest offers pools, trails and quiet living near Lake Accotink. In Cardinal Forest, there is a total of 1,050 units—501 of which are town houses and 549 of which are condominium homes. Most of the units are brick exterior, some are stucco and this translates to lower maintenance fees for condo owners here.
Cardinal Forest has exactly 26 different floorplans including large one, two or three bedroom townhouse style condos and and one, two or three bedroom apartment style condos.
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$650,000 : 5905 Sherborn Ln, Springfield4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$244,999 : 5804 Torington Dr #866, Springfield2 beds, 2 full baths
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Floorplans of Cardinal Forest
Click on any of the images below for a detailed floorplan of at Cardinal Forest. The Cardinal Forest community is comprised of 68 buildings on over 100 acres. Condo fees at Cardinal Forest include all utilities and services like trash pick-up and exterior maintenance. Washers and dryers are in the building but not in the unit at Cardinal Forest. Cardinal Forest is relatively close to shopping with a supermarket within walking distance. Commuters heading to DC or the Pentagon can catch the 18G express bus almost at the front door. Cardinal Forest is about 25 minutes from Fort Belvoir and about 15 minutes from the Franconia Springfield Metro Station.
Click Cardinal Forest for a map of the area and to see listings of what’s currently for sale.
Floorplan for Cardinal Forest 3 BR
Floorplan for Cardinal Forest 3-bed-townhome
Cardinal Forest floorplan for 2-bed-townhome
Cardinal Forest floorplan for 2-bed-2-bath-type1
Comparing condos and townhouses to single family homes?
The answer depends upon what you want. Aside from the obvious differences of having more green space with most single family homes, such as those in Belle View versus the tighter knit community potential in a high-rise condominium or townh
ouses there are other, harder to see, but no less profound differences.
Single Family Home Benefits
- Absence of monthly homeowners or condo fees
- Less stringent rules and regulations
- No homeowners or condo association that can impose restrictions without your consent
- Fewer parking restrictions and fees
Condo and Town House Benefits
- No need to save money to cover what condo fees will cover:
- Roof repairs/replacement
- Common area repairs
- Yard Maintenance
- Maintenance, paving, and plowing of the driveway, sidewalks, and curbs.
- Siding and gutter maintenance or repair
- Some have controlled access
- On site community amenities from club rooms to pools and exercise rooms
- Many have improved public transit service, shuttles to metro service, etc
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About the Author — Ben Fornshell is a licensed real estate agent with Condo Alexandria. To learn more about available rentals and purchases in the area check out our free search.
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Sunset At Carlyle Towers
Sunset at Carlyle Towers
Carlyle Towers is located in the Carlyle District near Old Town Alexandria in Alexandria VA. There are three towers in this community, each one with different views of the city, the Potomac or the Monument. In the summer Alexandria is green and full of tourists, life and bustling with happy people. Carlyle Towers is conveniently located between the Eisenhower Metro and the King St. Metro. To check the prices and availability of listings at Carlyle Towers, just click the link!
Carlyle Towers is about 10 years old now, and most units are in top condition. Some units in Carlyle Towers have already been refurbished and upgraded with touches like new hardwood floors and crown molding. Some even have new kitchens and bathrooms.
Where will you spend your sunset?
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$425,000 : 2151 Jamieson Ave #1004, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$475,000 : 2181 Jamieson Ave #1101, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$515,000 : 2121 Jamieson Ave #1511, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$995,000 : 2181 Jamieson Ave #1209/1208, Alexandria3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$650,000 : 2121 Jamieson Ave #1403, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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Torpedo Factory condominiums in summer
The Torpedo Factory Condominiums are located between Alexandria’s Potomac waterfront and the historic and famed Carlyle House. Click the link if you’re interested in prices and availabilities at the Torpedo Factory Condos.
The Torpedo Factory condos are very close to the Torpedo Factory Art Center and as such are found in one of the most desirable locations in Northern VA. The Torpedo Factory is within walking distance of numerous restaurants, the waterfront, King Street and the King St. Trolley.
The roof lines and architectural details of the Torpedo Factory are very appealing, and as you can see the grounds are very well-kept. Following an Old Town tradition, the walkways in the Torpedo Factory condo community are not concrete, but rather are paved with bricks.
In the summer, annuals and crepe myrtles blossom around every corner. Ever wonder what’s in those dormers at the Torpedo Factory?
Solitude from a busy world.
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About the Author — Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria and Will Nesbitt Realty. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County. |
Summertime fun at Potomac waterfront in Old Town Alexandria
Summertime in Alexandria is loads of fun. Tourists descend on our fair city, but we’re glad to have them as our guests.
At the Torpedo Factory and Potomac in Old Town
One of the places that you have to visit when you’re in town is also a favorite spot of residents: the Alexandria waterfront. The docks behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center are always bustling with activity. Every few paces you’ll find a street musician, street magician and other entertainer. There are numerous restaurants here: most of them quite nice.
Admiral Tilp offers river tours in Alexandria VA
If you’re looking for a little fun on the water, you might want to take a cruse on the Admiral Tilp. The Admiral Tilp is docked here at the end of King Street and Union Street. The Admiral Tilp departs on the hour, so if you miss her, she’ll be back. The Admiral Tilp offers a narrated tour under the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, past National Harbor and down to Jones Point. The on-board guide provides a historical and contemporary context to what you will witness on board.
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About the Author — Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria and Will Nesbitt Realty. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County. |
