Tag: real estate
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
Realtor reports on May home sales
Fifty-nine homes were sold in Annandale during the month of May, including 18 condominiums or co-ops, reports Vivianne Couts of Coldwell Banker. That compares to just 47 homes sold in March 2010. But May real estate sales are about 30 percent below 2009 levels; 89 homes were sold in Annandale in May 2009. Average sales prices are up … Continued
Real estate market improved in February
Annandale’s real estate market has shown some improvements in February, compared with January. Twenty-five single-family homes were sold here last month, compared to just 17 in January, reports Vivianne Couts of Coldwell Banker. The average sales price in February was a bit lower, though–$435,000, compared to $504,719 in January. There were 62 single-family homes on … Continued
January slow month for home sales
January tends to be slow month for real estate, and this year was no exception. Vivianne Couts of Coldwell Banker reports just 17 single-family homes were sold in January 2010 in Annandale. That compares to 57 home sales in September 2009. “Things are looking up, and it is definitely a seller’s market,” she says. The … Continued
‘Looming rules’ are good first step to preserve neighborhood character
New rules passed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors aimed at curtailing the building of large, hulking houses that loom over much smaller, one-story houses don’t go far enough to prevent spoiling the character of some older neighborhoods. The new “looming” rules do not change the existing 35-foot building-height limit but prohibit builders from … Continued
September home sales reported
In September, 66 residences sold in Annandale, according to the local multiple listing service, reports Vivianne Couts of Coldwell Banker. The highest sales price was $850,000, the lowest was $86,900. Of the homes sold, 38 were single family, 10 were townhouse, and the rest were condos. Fifteen were short sales, and another 15 were foreclosures.
Arrests made in huge mortgage fraud operation
Ever wonder what’s going on with those huge mansions springing up all over and who would buy them? It turns out many of them are part of criminal mortgage schemes. The Fairfax County Police Department, in conjunction with the FBI, busted 20 suspects involved in an elaborate fraudulent mortgage operation, the police department reported Sept. … Continued