July, 2010:
$412,000 :: 3827 Beech Down Dr, Chantilly VA, 20151
3 beds, 2 full 1 part baths
Home size: 0 sq ft
Lot Size: 5,940 sq ft
Added: 07/30/10, Last Updated: 07/31/10
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Detached for Sale
MLS Number: FX7401483
Tract: Armfield Farms
Great house! Great neighborhood! Three levels, two car garage, hardwood floors, some carpeting, large deck overlooking open common area, and fenced backyard. Fireplace in family room that is adjacent to kitchen. Washer and dryer convey. Neighborhood has community outdoor pool, tennis court, playground, and bike trails. Conveniently located near schools, shopping and the Fairfax County Pkwy.
Listed with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Biking in Arlington’s Trails
A large network of trails, bike lanes and bikeable streets allowing accessible cycling in and about the neighborhoods in Arlington can be found to be quick, safe and very convenient
Biking Benefits:
- Inexpensive – Anyone can afford and maintain this means of transportation.
- Convenient – Less troublesome when it comes to getting to certain places.
- Fitness – Firming, calorie burning all that can be achieved without membership fees
- Environment Friendly – No noise or air pollution (no carbon dioxide emissions).
- Traffic Congestion – Takes away the bumper to bumper situation of traffic on the road.
- Business – Cost Saving for transportation re-imbursements.
- Happy Community – Bikers are more relaxed and can enjoy the beauty of the community.
The bike friendly structures in Arlington complements the walkways and public transits system allowing everyone get about in Arlington and in other counties without needing a car.
In January 1 2009, the Bicycle Commuter Act was added as one of the qualified transportation benefits covered in section 132(f) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. The Bicycle Commuter Act is simple as the cycling itself. Cyclists get the same qualified transportation benefits for taking transit, driving or parking their cars to and from work. A reimbursement of up to $20/month for expenses incurred by the employee who bikes to work.
The trails in Arlington are actually multi use trails that are shared equally and enjoyed by bicyclists, pedestrians, runners, skaters, cross country skiers, dog walkers, baby strollers, people using wheelchairs and the like. Courtesy and assertiveness is required to avoid any collisions.
For Trail sharing and Security on the Trails visit Arlington County Commuter Services website.
There are about 400 bike racks available throughout the County as Arlington promotes cycling to be a preferable and easy mode of traveling. Arlington does require new residential, office and retail establishments to provide generous if not ample bike parking with shower and locker facilities.
For the security of bikes, registering bicycles with the Arlington County Police Department is highly recommended. A license is issued with records of license number, serial number of the bicycle and the name of the owner. It is also recommended to use a U-lock instead of chains and cables.
For more detailed information about biking, you can refer to ACCS or the Arlington County Commuter Services which is a bureau of the Arlington, Virginia Department of Environmental Services. ACCS programs work to encourage and promote the use of mass transit, carpooling, vanpooling, bicycling, walking, teleworking and other alternative aside from driving alone.
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Landsdowne – Convenience in Alexandria VA
Landsdowne in Alexandria VA 22315 is not only affordable but also near Washington DC. Homes and townhouses of different sizes and classical styles are available just outside the Capitol Beltway. The builders included are Putte Home and Richmond America Homes.
Landsdowne is made up of 619 arrays of homes in a planned urban development layout of Fairfax County. A wide range of amenities like basketball courts, tennis courts, pools, parks and parks are conveniently found in the area. The Landsdowne community is managed by a board of directors voted by the community members. Landsdowne is situated in a location that allows its residents to be conveniently near to nearly all places of interests such as professional golf courses, dog parks and even shopping malls
The Springfield Mall Regional Shopping Center and the WMATA Franconia Springfield stop are just 3 miles to the north of the neighborhood and less than 1 mile east from I-95 and 5.5 miles south of the Capitol Beltway.
Landsdowne is conveniently accessible to:
- Fort Belvoir
- Kingstowne
- Old Town Alexandria
- Springfield
- Burke
- Mount Vernon
- Lorton
- Fairfax Station
- Arlington
- Downtown Washington, D.C
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$564,900 : 7914 Morning Ride Ct, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$269,999 : 6515 Old Carriage Way, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$294,900 : 6523 Old Carriage Way, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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Potters Glen
Formerly a farm owned by the Potter family, Potters Glen properties comprises of 92 townhouses developed by 3 different developers.
Potters Glen’s community also has a Gazebo Area where special occasions can be held and everything needed to host a party is available.
Its location is conveniently close to Springfield Mall as well as an array of restaurants and Shop stops in Kingstowne.
Major transportation via the Franconia-Springfield Metro/VRE Station as well as Metro, I-95, I-495 and I-395 is exceptionally accessible.
Potters Glen can be found on Gladys May Lane in Franconia, Alexandria VA 22310
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$509,950 : 6411 Little Potters Ln, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
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$529,950 : 6254 Harbin Dr, Alexandria3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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Hidden Pond Nature Center Is An Educational Place for Everyone
With a small park for leisurely strolls around a pond and through the woods, Hidden Pond Nature Center can be found at the end of a residential street in the Kenwood Oaks Community of Springfield in the Fairfax County.
25 acres of Hidden Park is ruled over by larger neighboring parks such as Burke Lake Park with 880 acres and Pohick Stream Valley Park with 700 acres.
The Hidden Park is acres of undisturbed woodland, tranquil trails, bubbling streams and an acre pond along with a new 2,000 foot trail and bridge that connects to Pohick Stream Valley Park. A lighted tennis court and a children’s play area can be enjoyed.
Hidden Pond Nature Center is special because of its wide variety of educational activities and programs provided throughout the whole year for school children and community organizations or work. The programs and activities held are connected by Fairfax County Public Schools that meet the local science standard of learning helping teachers in their lessons. The Center also features live displays and exhibits that teach about the natural world of Fairfax County. Books and other items are also sold for nature lovers.
Hidden Pond Nature Center is located at 8511 Greeley Blvd in Springfield VA 22152. Form ore information about their programs and activities you can contact 703-451-9588.
$310,000 :: 43184 Center St, Chantilly VA, 20152
4 beds, 3 full 1 part baths
Home size: 0 sq ft
Lot Size: 1,742 sq ft
Added: 07/09/10, Last Updated: 07/31/10
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Townhouse for Sale
MLS Number: LO7385210
Tract: South Riding
Beautiful 3 level townhome with 2 level bump out extension on the back. Den extension added to Kitchen, Exercise room or whatever purpose you have for the extension in the basement, vaulted ceiling, ceiling fans, deck,... This is a beautiful home at a great price. Come see it today!
Listed with RE/MAX Presidential
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From Location to Commute, Will This Affect Real Estate?
For those searching for homes in Northern Virginia, the location is always the main and important factor. However, there are a lot of specifications that would decide on a location. Those would be the exact neighborhoods, views, noise, schools, accessibility to shopping centers/ entertainment/ convenient stores/ healthcare and more. But there is one factor that will remain to be the most important specification and that would be Commute.
Washington DC does have the most gridlock highways in the country and as regional planners suggest improvements to handle the current situation, people and employment still rains hard. Although from the perspective of Real Estate it is a blessing but in terms of commute it is already a complicated and challenging situation that would grow into a more challenging one.
According to local news radio WTOP, the Washington DC region is primed to grow by more than 2 million people over the next 25 years, however the same report did highlight that the region needs to build more accessible roads to handle the influx. While as observed by the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, once we get beyond our current major roads projects to deal with the current concerns, there are “no improvements in the pipeline after this”.
Based on the current situation we have, the concern of location in Real Estate may as well be commute. A worker’s commute being frustrating and lengthy can and will have a large impact on his or her lifestyle and even personality. Bearing this in mind, the consideration to trade other location features to commute features will definitely arise.
Such commuting features may be:
- Accessibility to current or possible job centers that may include military bases.
- Convenient highway access
- Accessibility to mass transportation like Metrorail
- Proximity to airports – Dulles or Reagan National in Northern Virginia or BWI
- Consideration of toll vs. non-toll highways
- Carpool hours on certain highways that can affect commute
- Accessibility to secondary roads and upcoming road improvements
- Awareness of where “ bottlenecks” can be found
Would such considerations make a large change of location specifications to commute specifications in terms of Real Estate?
About Island Creek in Alexandria VA
A small planned community in Alexandria VA just outside the Capitol Beltway in southeast Fairfax County, 2 miles north of Fort Belvoir and runs parallel to I-95, the Island Creek community is also 10 minutes away to the Franconia-Springfield Metro stop.
Island Creek is located at 7550 Thomas Grant Drive in Alexandria VA 22315, where single family homes, town homes and condominiums grace the neighborhood.
Amenities of Island Creek:
- 2 Pools
- 4 Tennis Courts
- Basketball Courts
- Children’s Play Area
- Pond on Morning View Lane
- Nature Parks
- Clubhouse
Island Creek Elementary School serves the Community as well as Springfield and Landmark Mall, the Kingstowne Library and post office, 2 day care centers, schools and 3 major food stores.
Island Creek was built on a tract of land was 1000 acres of Hunter Tract land granted to John Thomas in 1678. The land grant was adjacent to Long Branch Creek and the whole area itself was referred to as Island Creek in 1694 after its location within Accotink, Dogue and Long Branch Creeks. In the early 18th century Daniel McCarty purchased the land that is situated near the ruins of the ancient Parish Glebe that later on became Pohick Church. Such historic reference was confirmed by the Lee District Office.
Island Creek is an ideal location for those commuting in and out Washington DC and outlying Military bases.
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$289,999 : 7707h Haynes Point Way #H, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$264,900 : 6601 Netties Ln #1807, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$309,900 : 6604 Netties Ln #104, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$507,500 : 6658 Patent Parish Ln, Alexandria3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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Restaurant Week for Alexandria!
From August 20 to August 29 2010, 60 Restaurants featuring top Culinarians from Alexandria will come together to showcase the inventive culinary diversity offered proudly throughout the city.
Alexandria is proud to boast about the variety of food establishments ranging from formal dining to casual. For 10 days, this gourmet and gourmand event will allow residents and visitors to lavish mouthwatering multi course meals and distinctive treats created most especially for this event.
Selection to choose from: $35 Prix-Fixe for 3 Course Dinner, $35 Dinner for 2 and $3.50 Sweet Treats.
Participating Restaurants:
A La Lucia, Bastille, Bilbo Baggins Restaurant, The Carlyle Club, Clyde’s at Mark Center, Columbia Firehouse, Daniel O’Connell’s Restaurant & Bar, DC Metro Food Tours, Del Merei Grille, Delia’s Mediterranean Grill & Brick Oven Pizza, Finn & Porter, The Fish Market Restaurant, Geranio Ristorante, GRAPE + BEAN, The Grille at Morrison House, Hank’s Oyster Bar, Jackson 20, Jamieson Grille, La Bergerie, La Strada, La Tasca, Laporta’s Restaurant, Medieval Madness, Raw Silk Indian Restaurant & Lounge, RT’s Restaurant, Tempo Restaurant, Two Nineteen restaurant, The Warehouse Bar & Grill, The Wharf, Villa Di Este, Union Street Public House, Thailand on Royal Street, Southside 815, Seagar’s Restaurant, Sapore Italian Ristorante, Sam Phan Thai Cuisine, Red Hot & Blue Kingstowne, Ramparts Tavera & Grill, Pizzaiolo café on Fern, Pat Troy’s Ireland’s Own, Overwood, Murphy’s Irish Pub, Monroe’s An American Trattoria, Mango Mike’s, King Street Blues, Joe Theismann’s Restaurant, Fontaine Caffe & Creperie, FireFlies, Duke’s Bar & Grill, Dishes of India, Cheesetique, Chadwicks Old Town, Bugsy’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar, Bombay Curry Company, Austin Grill, ACKC Cocoa Bar, Bittersweet Café-Catering, The Dairy Mother and St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub.
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$599,900 :: 4502 Gaston St, Chantilly VA, 20151
4 beds, 2 full 1 part baths
Home size: 3,552 sq ft
Lot Size: 16,735 sq ft
Added: 07/31/10, Last Updated: 07/31/10
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Detached for Sale
MLS Number: FX7403032
Tract: Walney Road
TRADITIONAL SALE. Immaculate Colonial on PREMIUM .38 acre lot backing to parkland! 3500+ fin sq ft on 3 levels. Gourmet kitchen w/ wood floors, center island, gas cooktop, wall ovens. Upgraded carpet prof. cleaned/scotch guarded. Huge fam room w/ vaulted ceiling, gas FP, wall of windows w/ view! Spacious Master BR w/ like-new MBA. Fin. Walkout Basement w/ FB rough-in. Deck, Fantastic back yard!
Listed with Keller Williams Realty/Lee Beaver & Assoc.
Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.nesbittrealty.com!
