Tag: real estate
Annandale home prices rising
Median sales prices in Annandale (zip code 22003) were up an incredible 23 percent over May 2010. But don’t get too excited, Vivienne Couts, the Annandale blog real estate contributor, warns. “Statistics can be misleading. There are fewer condos on the market in the low end (fewer foreclosures) and more higher-end properties selling,” she says. … Continued
Neighborhood Spotlight: Sleepy Hollow Woods has hidden charms
Sleepy Hollow Woods is a quiet Annandale neighborhood between Columbia Pike, Sleepy Hollow Road, Chanel Road, and Holmes Run. It’s full of well-kept ramblers, split levels, and bilevels, most of them built between 1959 and 1961. But hidden from view, in the middle of a block, is a remnant from the past, when the land here … Continued
It’s a good time to buy – and sell – in Annandale, real estate leader says
Todd It’s a great time to both buy and sell real estate in Annandale—and throughout Fairfax County—says Christine Todd, chief executive officer of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR). Of course, that’s what you’d expect a realtor to say, but Todd has plenty of data to back up her optimistic predictions. Speaking at the … Continued
Home prices in Annandale up 5.5 percent from a year ago
The dollar value of real estate sold in Annandale (zip code 22003) in February 2011 is up 5.5 percent over February 2010, reports Vivianne Couts of Coldwell Banker. The average price of a home sold in February 2011 was $347,357, compared to $314,404 in February 2010, a 10.5 percent increase. A total of 42 units … Continued
Neighborhood forum will focus on blighted properties in Mason District
This eyesore is in the Belvedere neighborhood. If there are homes like these in your neighborhood, and you want to do something about it but don’t know how, the Mason District Council’s Roundtable Discussion on Property Maintenance is for you. This session, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mason District Government Center (6507 Columbia … Continued
Annandale tax assessments up 3 percent
Real estate tax assessments for Annandale residents are up 3.07 percent from last year, the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration reported Feb. 22. The mean assessed value for residential property in Annandale was $365,567 in 2011, compared to $359,674. The overall equalization change for residential properties is up 2.34 percent. Nearly 64 percent of … Continued
Conflict over townhouses: Tax base vs. green space
Residents of the Ravenwood Park neighborhood thought they had won a battle against a townhouse development on a vacant property in 2005, but a similar project now seems to be going forward, and the community association is gearing up for another fight. This 1890s-era house in Ravenwood Park was demolished in December Ravenwood Park, a … Continued
Annandale home prices dipped in December
“After months of good news, the prices have fallen a bit this past month,” reports Coldwell Banker realtor Vivianne Couts. “But, the median price hasn’t fallen. So, it seems that more lower-end houses have sold, which brought down the average.” The average price of a home sold in Annandale in December 2010 was $347,369, compared … Continued
Annandale home prices rising
According to Coldwell Banker realtor Vivianne Couts, the average price of a home sold in Annandale (zip code 22003) was $467,777 in November 2010, compared to $379,420 in November 2009, a 23.3 percent increase. The median price of homes sold in Annandale is up 9.6 percent—$370,000 last month, versus $337,500 in November 2009. The average … Continued
Annandale home prices up 18 percent over last year
Average home prices in Annandale are up 18 percent from this time last year, reports Vivianne Couts of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Fairfax. In October, the average home in zip code 22003 sold for $352,239, compared to $298,343 in October 2009. The median price of homes sold during that period rose 24.7 percent from … Continued
County moves to demolish blighted house on Eighth Street
There is a house not far from central Annandale that is so blighted, Fairfax County officials want it to be demolished. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is holding a hearing next Tuesday, Oct. 19, 4:30 p.m., at the Government Center, to declare the house at 6540 Eighth St., Alexandria, a nuisance and approve a … Continued
Annandale real estate market on the upswing
The real estate market in Annandale really picked up August 2010 compared to August 2009, reports Vivianne Couts of Coldwell Banker. The average price of a home sold in zip code 22003 was $381,521 last month, a 13.8 percent increase over the average price of $335,0917 of a home sold in August 2009. Fewer homes … Continued
Neighborhood Spotlight: The Parliaments is a diverse community in the heart of Annandale
With 750 units, The Parliaments is the largest apartment complex in Annandale, and its location in the heart of the central business area makes it convenient for shopping. It’s within walking distance of the Safeway and other stores in the Little River Shopping Center, and the shops and bowling alley on Markham Street. Lots of … Continued
Neighborhood Spotlight: Holmes Run Acres is an architectural gem
In an area full of traditional colonials, ramblers, and split levels, Holmes Run Acres stands out as one of the few neighborhoods in the Annandale area where you can find mid-century modern houses with lots of wood and glass. The neighborhood’s distinctive architecture qualified it to be listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register in … Continued
Annandale real estate market shows some improvement
The real estate market in Annandale is doing somewhat better in June 2010, compared with June 2009. The average price of a home sold in zip code 22003 was $371,396 during June 2010, compared to $363,758 in June 2009, according to statistics provided by Vivianne Couts of Coldwell Banker. The median price of a home … Continued