January 27, 2025
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: housing

Landmark area apartment complex sold

#housing, #Landmark, #real estate

The Mason at Van Dorn garden apartment complex near the Landmark redevelopment site has sold for about $225 million, the Washington Business Journal reports. A partnership of Shoreham Capital and Bridge Investment Group acquired the complex from CIM Group. Mason at Van Dorn, located at 400 S. Van Dorn Street in Alexandria’s West End, has … Continued

More rental assistance available for those with serious mental illness

#government services, #health, #homeless, #housing
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The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) approved a $20 million agreement with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services earlier this month to increase access to supportive, affordable rental housing options for those with serious mental illness. The additional funding is expected to help prevent homelessness among this population and reduce … Continued

New houses proposed for Gallows Road

#housing, #redevelopment
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A proposal has been submitted to the county to develop 22 single-family detached homes on Gallows Road across from Woodburn Elementary School and Holmes Run Acres. Madison Homes is requesting a rezoning classification from R-2 to Planned Development Housing (PDH-4) for the 5.5-acre site. The site consists of eight parcels occupied by single-family homes– five … Continued

Huge senior complex opens in Fairfax

#development, #housing, #seniors
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Woodleigh Chase, the massive new independent-living complex on Braddock Road in Fairfax, has already welcomed 25 residents, although it will take five years to complete the build-out. The development is restricted to people at least 62 years old. When completed, the 43-acre Woodleigh Chase complex will have 1,500 units in nine buildings and two clubhouses, … Continued

Big increases proposed for building and zoning fees

#government services, #housing, #land use, #redevelopment, #zoning
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Fairfax County building and rezoning fees could rise as much as 35 percent under a proposal drafted by county staff. Bill Hicks, the director of Land Development Services, told the Board of Supervisors’ Land Policy Committee that the fees have to be raised because of inflation, increased staffing, increased employee compensation, and the requirement that … Continued

New owner of Coralain Gardens plans to keep it affordable

#Falls Church, #housing

Enterprise Community Development, a nonprofit developer of affordable housing, has acquired Coralain Gardens, an apartment complex in the Falls Church area. The company plans to rehabilitate the community and keep rents affordable. Work is expected to start in the first quarter of 2025. The total cost of acquisition is $21.7 million. Coralain Gardens, located at … Continued

New homes for sale in Annandale

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Three new houses developed by Evergreene Homes at the corner of Little River Turnpike and Lee Place in Annandale are listed at $1.649,500 to $1,774,500. The three-house development, called Wakefield Grove, was built on the site of a single-family home. The first open house was held on Jan. 6. All have six bedrooms. The smallest … Continued

2023: The year in review

#education, #housing, #parks, #redevelopment

Here’s a recap of some of the major stories we covered this year. JANUARY Construction of new Seven Corners Fire Station underwayThe Seven Corners Fire Station on Sleepy Hollow Road is being replaced with a new larger building. A new sidewalk would improve pedestrian safety on Columbia PikeA planned sidewalk would fill in the gaps … Continued

Impact Roofing moves into former hair salon

#businesses, #housing
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Impact Roofing has taken over the building formerly occupied by Kiara Dominican Hairstyle at 7228 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Kiara moved to an office park at 5103-D Backlick Road in Annandale in November. The salon specializes in curly hair, but also does blowouts, haircutting, coloring, and styling for all types of hair. Impact Roofing is … Continued

New homes bring a touch of luxury to Annandale

#housing, #real estate
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An infill development called Red Oak Manor is bringing a touch of luxury to an older neighborhood in central Annandale. The development consists of six houses on Travis Parkway. Two have sold, including one that’s already occupied. The three-level Wedgewood model is 6,912 square feet and is listed at $2.357 million. It has six bedrooms, … Continued