Tag: real estate
Tenants sought for new building in Annandale
The glass-walled building under construction on Little River Turnpike next to the building that housed the now-closed Palace Restaurant will have three tenants – most likely restaurants or retail shops. The section at the rear of the building is expected to be a coffee shop, says owner Steve Lee. He is seeking tenants for other … Continued
Proposal in the works for age-restricted housing on Gallows Road
One of several properties on Gallows Road affected by a development proposal. A year after the Christopher Cos. withdrew a proposal to develop 66 townhouses on a 9.5-acre property on Gallows Road, the company is coming back with plans for a smaller, age-restricted project consisting of a mix of single-family homes and townhomes. The project … Continued
The Avant has a new name, and the new managers promise big improvements
The new managers of the Vistas of Annandale, the apartment complex formerly known as the Avant, promise major improvements. Ross Management Services took control of the 1,065-unit complex from Kettler Management in February. To celebrate the name change and rebranding, Ross hosted a grand re-opening May 20 with a ribbon cutting, Bolivian dancers, food trucks, … Continued
Average real estate assessments rise 2.17 percent
Homes for sale in Annandale. [Zillow] Real estate assessments for 2018 are up an average of 2.17 percent over last year, the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration reported Feb. 20. The average assessment for all homes is $547,219, up from $535,597 in 2017. The mean assessed value of homes in Annandale is $464,220 in … Continued
Former antiques center could be redeveloped
This building has been vacant for months. The status of the Antiques & Art Emporium at 7120 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, is uncertain as the building has been declared unsafe by the Fairfax County fire marshal and all the shop owners have had to leave. The landlord, Matt Riesett of Maryland, has not informed the … Continued
New residents of Oak Hill enjoy ‘owning a piece of history’
Oak Hill is all that’s left of the 23,000-acre Ravensworth Tract. Joe Braceland, the new owner of Oak Hill, the oldest house in Annandale, didn’t even know the mansion existed six months ago. Joe, his wife Laura, their two daughters, ages 9 and 13, and their two cats moved into the historic property this … Continued
Infill houses for sale near Lake Barcroft
The Chapman model home. A model home at Brooks Place, an infill development off Sleepy Hollow Road, is now open for viewing by prospective buyers. The developer, Evergreene Homes, is building eight homes along a cul de sac at the end of Brooks Place, which is in between the Lake Barcroft and Malbrook communities. The … Continued
Princessland vacates its building, but the business will continue, owner vows
The former site of Princessland on the corner of Columbia Pike and Maple Place. Princessland, the spa for girls at 7224, Columbia Pike in Annandale, has closed just four months after it opened. The business didn’t fail; it had to close because of a dispute with the landlord, says owner Melissa Ochoa. “The … Continued
Senior housing planned for site of Northern Virginia Training Center
One of the 14 buildings on the site of the former Northern Virginia Training Center. Erickson Living, a developer specializing in retirement communities, plans to build a community for seniors on the site of the former Northern Virginia Training Center on Braddock Road in Fairfax, the company announced Sept. 18. Erickson Living has entered into … Continued
New owner of Mark Center plans to renovate garden apartment communities
The Hillwood apartments at the Mark Center Morgan Properties, a fast-growing real estate company based in suburban Philadelphia, has acquired the Mark Center portfolio in Alexandria’s West End for $509 million, the company announced Aug. 30. The Mark Center consists of 2,664 apartment units and a 63,320-square-foot retail center on more than 150 acres. The … Continued
Zoning changes under review, including new rules on Airbnb rentals
The Annandale area on the county’s zoning map. A new regulation on short-term rentals is likely to be the most high-profile of several changes in the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance under consideration by the Department of Planning and Zoning. Zoning Administrator Leslie Johnson described some of those changes at the July meeting of the Mason … Continued
Fairfax Circle mixed-use project moving forward
A rendering of Scout on the Circle. Demolition of the long-closed shopping center on Fairfax Circle is expected to start in late 2017 or early 2018 to make way for the Scout on the Circle mixed-use project. The developer, Combined Properties Inc., announced Aug. 3 that Giant Food has signed on as the anchor for … Continued
Black Squirrel coming to the Loren in Seven Corners
The Loren is open. The Loren, the new apartment complex at 6410 Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners will have a Black Squirrel gastropub on the first floor. Black Squirrel is expected to open in eight months to a year, said Nina Kent, property manager with the Bozzuto Group. The Black Squirrel, specializing in craft beer … Continued
Community meeting will address affordable housing
Rosedale Manor, an affordable housing community in Bailey’s Crossroads doesn’t have any vacancies. There’s widespread agreement that the lack of affordable housing is a huge problem in Northern Virginia; yet there aren’t many viable solutions. The public is invited to present their views on this issue at a community meeting, titled “Why Housing Matters,” at … Continued
Neighborhood Spotlight: Lakeside Plaza
Lakeside Plaza Lakeside Plaza, the highrise on Columbia Pike across from the Lake Barcroft dam, is more than a condominium – it’s a community with lots of amenities and a full calendar of social activities. The building, at 3800 Powell Lane, Falls Church, has 353 units, ranging from units with one bedroom and one bathroom … Continued