Pinewood Lake in Alexandria VA offers community amenities like bike trail, jog path, outdoor pool, playground and more, while it is close to schools, shopping and what not!
Row houses at Pinewood Lake were built in the early '70s and they cost between $250,000 and $325,000 each. Schools that serve the community are: Woodlawn Elementary School, Whitman Middle School and Mount Vernon High School.
Hawthorne in Alexandria VA is a neighborhood of beautiful townhouses, equipped with great appliances. Community offers great amenities too, such as pool and playground.
Townhouses at Hawthorne were built in 2003 and they cost around $590,000 each. Schools serving the community are: Island Creek Elementary School and Hayfield Middle/High School.
There are several key steps that your Virginia Licensed Real Estate Agent will help you through. Knowing what these are in advance can help you not be surprised later on:
Nesbitt Realty never makes any money from your loan. This frees us to make the most objective recommendation possible.
Know your budget, consult with a financial institution about what you can be pre-approved for.
Know your needs, including:
Number of bedrooms
Location
Walking distance to a bus stop
Walking distance to a metro stop
Price
Property condition
Age of the property
Garage Parking
Schools
Amenities (for condos)
Indoor/Outdoor pool
Putting Greens
Tennis courts
In unit washer/dryer
Utilities included in condo fees
Basketball courts
Bowling
Concierge service
Controlled access
Realize that something will have to give to get what you want, prioritize your needs so that you can get the most important features.
Budget time and money:
Finding any home is easy. Finding the right home requires time invested in looking at properties.
Money for down-payments and closing costs can vary from a couple percentage points to a cash purchase where you provide the entire amount up front.
When the time comes to purchase a home, there are five basic ground rules for smart shopping in {Location_Name}:
#1 – Get your financing before you get your home
Even though you may be eager to find your new home, receiving financing beforehand is important so that you do not become disappointed down the road, such as if you were to find the perfect home only to find out that you can't receive financing for the price of the home.
Receiving financing ahead of time will allow you to know your price range and will give you credibility among listing agents because they will know you are serious about the home buying process. Knowing how much you can afford will save you from wasting time with unaffordable properties, and the listing agent will know what properties in {Location_Name} to show you within your price range.
Looking at the various types of mortgages offered is an important step in the home buying process because today's mortgage options offer more than just simple 15 or 30 year financing. Home buyers need to talk with financing specialists to find the mortgage that will best fit their needs.
#2 – Look at the community, not just the home
Everyone knows that location is important, but this is especially important when looking for a new home. Even though you may find your perfect home, you need to look at the community as well. Being familiar with the area in which your home is situated is important for you and your family because you will want to make sure that your new community has access to things that are important to you. Things that may be important are traffic, commute time, proximity of places to shop, and access to public transportation. If you have children, you'll want to consider the school districts, recreational activities, and general community atmosphere. If you believe you have found your perfect home, consider driving around town and through the various neighbors or talk to other residents in order to get a feel for the community.
#3 – Be fair with your first offer
Before making either a lowball offer or an offer that is over-the-top, research the local market and compare the asking prices of various homes nearby as well as homes in {Location_Name} that have sold recently to get a general idea of a fair offer. This process of comparing similar homes in the area is known in the real estate industry as "comps" and is one of the best ways to determine the fairness of an offer.
#4 – Always get a home inspection
Home inspections are a must when considering making an offer on a home. A home inspection will find possible defects before you purchase the home. You may not want to put up the money to have a home inspection, but the cost of this is negligible in comparison to the price of a home and the cost of potentially having to fix something major down the road.
As far as finding the best home inspector, ask around in the community to find someone that others speak highly of since many of the best home inspectors rely on word of mouth for advertising.
#5 – Do not alienate the sellers of the home
Personal animosity between buyer and seller has caused many real estate deals to fall apart. Examples of this would be if the seller feels alienated or if the buyer nitpicks over every detail.
A smooth real estate transaction is more likely to occur if goodwill between buyer and seller is maintained.
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Old Town Alexandria has several parks next to the water. During the summer time pick up volleyball games happen often. Along Union St. there are parks that have a dog park, trails, a basketball court, a playground, and plenty of green grass . These parks are a great resource within walking distance of several neighborhoods.
Condominiums near the volleyball courts include Alexandria House and Port Royal and Old Town Commons. Old Town is a very walkable area. Grocery stores in the area include Safeway, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods.The nearest metro to the parks is King Street metro station.
The volleyball courts are near the Torpedo Factory
Arlington Village in Arlington VA is a convenient location, close to Pentagon, DC, Columbia Pike, shops and restarants. Community amenities are also great, including pool and tennis courts.
Condos at Arlington Village were built in 1939 and their prices vary from $300,000 to $350,000 each. Schools serving the community are Patrick Henry Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School and Wakefield High School.
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Montebello.
Each unit at Montebello features a balcony---often enclosed in sliding glass doors---and in-unit washer and dryer.
Gated community — There is no "cut-thru" traffic. Twenty-four hour guards maintain security at the gates.
Beautiful Grounds — Over thirty acres of trails, woods and well-tended grounds.
Walk to Metro / Easy Commute — A short walk connects Montebello to the Huntington Metro. Montebello is well-connected to area roads.
First-Class Amenities — Montebello is famous for amenities that are a step above the ordinary.
Modern Laundry — In addition to in-unit laundry facilities, every resident at Montebello has access to a community dry cleaner.
Balcony — Every unit at Montebello has its own terrace or balcony—the perfect place to watch the sun rise or set.
Walking trails — Take an afternoon stroll along the Montebello’s perimeter or venture along the nearby park trails.
Near Old Towne — Easy access to Old Towne Alexandria VA.
Near the Potomac — Easy access to the Belle Haven Marina.
These amenities, the grounds and infrastructure are well-managed by Montebello Condominium Unit Owners Association (MCUOA).
Your residency at Montebello includes many free amenities including a beautiful community with two pools and an exercise room. On site and for the exclusive use of Montebello residents, there is a convenience store, dry cleaner, restaurant.
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in 22203.
Lexington Square comprising of 4 towers with 367 units having 1, 2 and 3 bedroom floorplans is located on the 9th Street N. parallel to Wilson Blvd and Fairfax Drive, between Pollard and Oakland Street. The location of Lexington Square is convenient to VA Square and Ballston Metro Stop including an array of shopping, entertainment and dining opportunities on the heart of Ballston corridor.
Built in 2000-2002, Lexington Square is a medium sized complex and pet friendly community that offers convenient amenities for its residents without having to step further away from home.
Amenities of Lexington Square:
Garage Parking
Fitness Room
Party Room
2 Tiered Swimming Pool
Outdoor Grill
Spa
Hot Tub
Courtyard
Marble Lobbies
On Site Manager and Building Engineer
Electronic Entry Access
Lexington Square is in Arlington 22203
Lexington Square’s units are designed for optimal light and spacious floorplans while some have gas fireplaces. Parking is available along 9th Street and Fairfax Drive.
Midtown Alexandria Condominiums are located in Fairfax County VA. The condos also afford easy access to the Beltway.
The Midtown Alexandria Station Condominiums at 2451 Midtown Ave Alexandria VA brings a touch of the style and elegance to the Huntington Metro just outside Old Town Alexandria. The Midtowns are bright and new with stylings that will please the most particular buyers.
This community is located at 2451 Midtown Ave. in Alexandria VA.
Midtown Alexandria Station is near Telegraph Rd, Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway), I-495/I-95. Midtown Alexandria Station was built in 2007, and is a 25 minute commute to D.C.
Amenities include:
Cybercafe
Outdoor rooftop pool
Gym
Garage Parking
In Unit Washer/Dryer
Balconies
24 hour controlled access
Concierge service
The Midtowns is easily accessible from the Beltway, making it quite an ideal abode for commuters.
Kitchen
The Midtowns units feature the following home fixtures:
Open floor plans
Stainless steel appliances
Granite countertops
Hardwood floors
Ceramic tiles
Recreational areas include:
A rooftop deck
Swimming pools
Club rooms
An exercise room
Among the services offered are:
A 24-hour help desk
Security
1-2 parking spaces in an underground garage
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Midtown Alexandria Station
Extra storage rooms
Pet owners will also be glad to know that nothing prevents them from sheltering their pets at a Midtown Alexandria residential unit.
Residents of the Midtowns can also enjoy a central electric heating and air-conditioning system. Inclusive of their rent or owned condo unit, they also enjoy hassle-free services such water, lawn, insurance and snow removal services, plus building maintenance and the assistance of security and management staff.
Midtown Station Alexandria is a high-rise condominium community just outside Old Town Alexandria. The Midtowns is located on Huntington Avenue directly across the street from the lower entrance to the Huntington Metro. This proximity to the metro means that you can access many of Northern Virginia and DC's best attractions without moving your vehicle. These condos are one metro stop from the AMC Hoffman at Eisenhower Metro and two stops from King St. at Old Town.
The Midtowns is a beautiful building with excellent vistas. It's on the Metro and close to I-495 (the Beltway). There are bargains to be found here, but you have to know where to look.
The hallmarks of a Midtown condo are expansive windows, many with pleasant city, river and sunset views. Berber carpeting is standard as are the stylish and modern light fixtures. The bathroom has equally stylish fixtures with generous oversize tubs. Many units have built-in computer nooks.
The kitchen features Italian cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and gas cooking.
The common areas are very sleek and stylish with broad hallways and tiled floors. The club room has an amazing city view and is well-proportioned with stylish furnishings. There is a rooftop deck (half-way up the building) with recreational amenities such as propane grills, pool and shaded picnic tables. The focus of the rooftop deck is an expansive swimming pool with sundeck, Jacuzzi and beautiful landscaping. On the same level the fitness room is ready with tread mills, work out machines and more, all beside a wall of windows.
The front desk is attended and access to the building and the garage is controlled. The garage has a structured parking scheme with reserved spaces and there is guest parking outside.
There are several condo communities in this neighborhood, the most obvious being the Huntington Club, the Hunting Creek Club and Montebello. All three developments are much older and somewhat cheaper. If you're seeking a bargain you probably will prefer the Huntington Club. Montebello offers a gated community and famed amenities. Hunting Creek Club offers views that equal or exceed the Midtowns in a structure that lacks the appeal and newness of the Midtowns.
Huntington Metro station looking toward Alexandria
Midtown exterior
Midtown floor plan
Pool table at Midtown
Amenities at Midtown
Common area at Midtown
Coffee room at Midtown
Midtown party room
Bathroom at Midtown
Furnishings can help buyers visualize themselves owning the property
The condos at Midtown Alexandria Station are located at the Huntington Metro Station.
Master bath
Ellipticals and treadmills at the Midtown gym
Kitchen interior at Midtown
Midtown amenities
Midtown bedroom
Midtown common area
Midtown bedroom
Midtown common area
Master bathroom in the distance
Washer and dryer in unit
Midtown offers a convenient location and an outstanding value.
Westview at Ballston and Eastview at Ballston offer 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom and den or 2 bedroom newly built condos within walking distance to the Ballston metro. Some condos here have sunrooms; patios, balconies, decks or porches.
Westview is conveniently located near the Ballston Metro.
Interior of an Eastview condo at Ballston Metro
Living area with balcony at Westview
Kitchen here have granite countertops, maple cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The bathrooms are nicely appointed. The community has a state-of-the-art fitness center; rooftop pool and sundeck. Underground parking available on site.
Amenities
