Wellington, Manassas VA Homes For Sale and Real Estate Guide

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Wellington is an extremely convenient subdivision in the City of Manassas, VA.  Since construction started in the 1992-1993 time frame there are no homes more than 18 years old.  Its’ popularity is enhanced by the fact it is a beautifully maintained subdivision of both town homes and detached homes.  Wellington has slightly more than 900 homes built by a variety of builders.

Commuting

  • Bus service to both the Pentagon and Washington, DC is available at Manassas Mall approximately 15 minutes from Wellington
  • Train service to Alexandria and Washington on Virginia Railway Express trains is available at the Manassas  station.  The Alexandria and Crystal City stations provide the ability to transfer to Metrorail for travel throughout the entire subway system.

Schools, Colleges and Libraries

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Categories: Commuting, Recreation, Schools, Shopping, Wellington

National Museum of the Marine Corps Opening New Galleries June 5, 2010

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On Saturday June 5, 2010 the National Museum of the Marine Corps will open three new galleries adding 12,000 square feet of inteactive exhibits. It will include 250 new artifacts not displayed previously

  • The founding of the Corps during the Revolutionary War era.
  • Civil War and the 19th century international trade expansion
  • World War I which will include an interactive exhibit in a forest during the Battle of Belleau Wood and will include a German machine gunner on one side and the Marines charging on the other Read the rest of this entry
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Meadowbrook Woods, Manassas VA Upscale Homes For Sale and Community Profile

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Meadowbrook Woods is an upscale community of 524 executive homes in Manassas VA.

  • Home sites average between 1/2 and 3/4 acre
  • Construction started in 1995 and was complete by 2000.
  • Home sizes range from 1,700 to 4,000 square feet
  • The homes were built by either NV Homes, Oak Ridge Builders or Quaker Homes – all three are among the finest in Northern Virginia

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Categories: Commuting, Meadowbook Woods, Recreation, Schools, Shopping

March 2010 Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Report

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March 2010 sales statistics indicate increasing market strength – sellers received 97.3% of their list price.. There are additional and interesting statistics for both home buyers and sellers in the video


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Port Potomac Woodbridge VA – Video Tour and Homes For Sale Updated Hourly

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The Port Potomac video features a broad range of Port Potomac detached homes and town homes.

The Port Potomac Links Below Are
Always Connected To The Area Multiple Listing Service
The Listings Are Updated Every Hour

 

To View Available
Port Potomac
Detached Homes
Click Here

To View Available
Port Potomac
Town Homes
Click Here

My Team has 34 years experience in subdivisions such as Port Potomac in addition to the communities of Woodbridge, Dumfries, Manassas, Gainesville and Haymarket in Prince William County

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If the sale or purchase of a home in Port Potomac is in your plans contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-690-6569. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.

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Categories: General, Port Potomac, Subdivisions, Woodbridge, VA

Port Potomac Woodbridge VA Commuting Options and Homes For Sale

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There are many reasons I can cite to explain the popularity of Port Potomac, but ease of commuting is defimnitely an important one.

  • Commuter bus service to the Pentagon and Washington, DC operates from the VDOT Commuter Lot at Route 234 and US 1
  • There is a major Slug Line at the Route 234 and US 1 VDOT Commuter Lot with routes to the Pentagon and numerous DC locations.
  • The VRE Rippon Station is approximately 15 minutes – you can transfer to Metrorail at the Franconia-Springfield Station
  • MCB Quantico is approximately 15 minutes from Port Potomac
  • Fort Belvoir is approximately 45 minutes during rush hour

 

VIEW AVAILABLE PORT POTOMAC HOMES

My Team has 34 years experience in Woodbridge, Dumfries, Manassas, Gainesville, Haymarket Prince William County

”Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS”

If the sale or purchase of a Port Potomac home is in your plans contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-690-6569. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.

Categories: Commuting, Port Potomac, Subdivisions

February 2010 Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Report

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The average price of homes sold in February 2010 was 19.9% higher than the same period in 2009 even though the number of homes sold in February 2010 was lower than the same period in 2009

My team has 34 years experience in Northern Virginia real estate. Contact me or my husband at 703-690-6569 for assistance in buying or selling Northern Virginia real estate

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Old Bridge Estates, Woodbridge VA Homes For Sale and Real Estate Profile

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Old Bridge Estates, Woodbridge VA Entry Sign

About Old Bridge Estates, Woodbridge VA

 

Old Bridge Estates is the second largest of the three primary communities along Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge.
- Lake Ridge
- Old Bridge Estates
- Westridge

There are a total of 860 homes (detached and town homes) on both sides of Smoketown Road just south of Old Bridge Road. There are two lovely ponds, community pool, tennis courts, wide streets and loads of trees.

The Links Below Are Updated Hourly

To View Available Old Bridge Estates Detached Homes Click Here

To View Available Old Bridge Estates Town Homes Click Here

Commuting

EXPRESS BUS SERVICE to the Pentagon and Washington, DC is available at the Festival at Old Bridge shopping center in Lake Ridge – less than 10 minutes
CARPOOLS usually meet at the VDOT Commuter Lot at the entrance to Lake Ridge – see Omnimatch for more specific details
SLUGGING (some erroneously call it hitching a ride which it is) is a result of the need to use HOV lanes on the I-95 as much as possible. Commuters form a line at a designated Slug Stop in Lake Ridge – it is the VDOT Commuter at the Lake Ridge entrance. For example, a driver will pull up headed for the Pentagon, but needs one more passenger to qualify for HOV-3. The first person in line going to the Pentagon will join the others in the car and away they go. It’s free commuting for the slugger and gives the driver availability to HOV lanes on I-95 – win win!!
COMMUTER RAIL The Virginia Railway Express Woodbridge Station with rail service to Springfield, Crystal City and Union Station in Washington, DC is approximately a 20 minute drive from Old Bridge Estates in the morning rush hour. At Springfield you can switch to Metrorail that gives you access to the entire National Capital Area subway system.
LOCAL BUSES Local buses run regularly throughout the Greater Woodbridge area as well as other areas of Prince William County. The closest stop to Old Bridge Estates is at Old Bridge and Smoketoen Roads. Schedules are available at Omnilink
Fort Belvoir is approximately 30 minutes
MCB Quantico is approximately 30 minutes

Schools and Library

Springwoods Elementary – approximately 10 minutes
Woodbridge Middle – approximately 15 minutes
Gar-Field High – less than 15 minutes
Chinn Regional Library less than 10 minutes

Shopping

THE GLEN SHOPPING CENTER with Safeway, Panera Bread, CVS Pharmacy and numerous restaurants is approximately 10 minutes
FESTIVAL AT OLD BRIDGE is on Old Bridge Road near the western end of Lake Ridge at Smoketown Road. It has a US Post Office Annex and is less than 10 minutes.
LAKE RIDGE COMMONS Old Bridge Road and Hedges Run Drive – less than 10 minutes

Recreation

Pool,tennis and clubhouse in Old Bridge Estates
- Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is less than 5 minutes
- Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is less than 30 minutes
- Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is less than 30 minutes
- There is a bicycle and jogging path along the Prince William Parkway.
- Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is approximately 10 minutes
- Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage,ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 15 minutes
- Old Hickory Golf Club is less than 10 minutes

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My team has 34 years experience in Old Bridge Estates and Prince William County

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Locator Map for Old Bridge Estates, Woodbridge VA

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Ashland, Manassas VA Homes For Sale and Real Estate Profile

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Entrance to Ashland, Manassas VA

There are 880 homes (detached homes and town homes) in Ashland. Although Ashland has a Manassas postal address it is located in Prince William County, not the City of Manassas. It has two entrances on Dumfries Road (Route 234) and is approximately three miles from I-95.

Commuting

  • Ashland is approximately 15 minutes from the VDOT commuter parking lot at Route 234 and US 1 where you board the express commuter bus to the Pentagon and Washington, DC
  • Slug Lines “casual carpooling” to both the Pentagon and Washington, DC locations is available at the VDOT parking lot
  • Approximately 15 minutes to MCB Quantico
  • I-66 is approximately 20 minutes to the west

Schools

Why Ashland?

  • The Ashland clubhouse with pool and tennis is the focal point of community activities
  • Shopping is convenient for Ashland residents at two nearby locations, Lake Montclair Center and Fortuna Village Center
  • There are many different home elevations to avoid the “cookie cutter” look
  • Wide streets, underground utilities and open space
  • Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac River, summer boat storage, picnic facilities and many interesting planned activities is approximately 20 minutes from Ashland.
  • Prince William Forest Park 15,000 acre National Park with 37 miles of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin rental, camping and fishing is approximately 15 minutes from Ashland

The links below are connected to the REALTOR® MLS and updated hourly

To View Available Ashland Detached Homes Click Here

To View Available Ashland Town Homes Click Here

Anybody could sell a home in Ashland when anybody could get a loan

That ended in mid-2006 when the market came to a standstill and then tumbled downward. It doesn’t require a mathematical genius to realize 20 to 25% annual price increases could not be sustained. If you plan to buy or sell a home in Ashland, Manassas VA today you will need all the expertise you can find. You’ve stopped at the right website. The Kruschka Team has

  • 34 years experience selling homes to and for people in Prince William County and
  • Has used state-of-the-art internet based strategies since 1997
  • With a record of more than 1,500 completed transactions

Karen Kruschka Contact Information
Map of Ashland, Manassas, Prince William County, VA

Categories: Ashland, Commuting, Recreation, Schools, Shopping, Subdivisions

Westridge, Woodbridge VA Homes For Sale

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Sign at entrance to Westridge, Woodbridge VA

About Westridge, Woodbridge VA

Westridge is very similar to Lake Ridge. However, having its’ own distinctive name sets it apart from Lake Ridge even though they are joined. Westridge is considerably smaller than Lake Ridge, but it has
- Wooded common areas
- Treed lots
- Community pool, tennis courts and community center
- Detached homes, town homes and condominiums
- Wide streets

To View Available Westridge Detached Homes Click Here

To View Available Westridge Town Homes Click Here

COMMUTING

EXPRESS BUS SERVICE to the Pentagon and Washington, DC is available at the Festival at Old Bridge shopping center in Lake Ridge – less than 10 minutes

CARPOOLS usually meet at the VDOT Commuter Lot at the entrance to Lake Ridge – see Omnimatch for more specific details

SLUGGING (some erroneously call it hitching a ride which it is) is a result of the need to use HOV lanes on the I-95 as much as possible. Commuters form a line at a designated Slug Stop in Lake Ridge – it is the VDOT Commuter at the Lake Ridge entrance. For example, a driver will pull up headed for the Pentagon, but needs one more passenger to qualify for HOV-3. The first person in line going to the Pentagon will join the others in the car and away they go. It’s free commuting for the slugger and gives the driver availability to HOV lanes on I-95 – win win!!

COMMUTER RAIL The Virginia Railway Express Woodbridge Station with rail service to Springfield, Crystal City and Union Station in Washington, DC is approximately a 20 minute drive from Westridge in the morning rush hour. At Springfield you can switch to Metrorail that gives you access to the entire National Capital Area subway system.

LOCAL BUS SERVICE Buses run regularly throughout the Greater Woodbridge area as well as other areas of Prince William County. Lake Ridge is one of the communities served by Omnilink

FORT BELVOIR is approximately 30 minutes from Westridge

MCB Quantico is approximately 30 minutes.

SCHOOLS and LIBRARY

Westridge Elementary – in the community
Woodbridge Middle – approximately 15 minutes from Westridge
Woodbridge High – less than 10 minutes
Chinn Regional Library less than 5 minutes

SHOPPING

it doesn’t get any better than this!!!

The Glen Shopping Center with Safeway, Panera Bread, CVS Pharmacy and numerous restaurants is approximately 5 minutes from Westridge.

Festival at Old Bridge is on Old Bridge Road near the western end of Lake Ridge at Smoketown Road. It has a US Post Office Annex and is less than 10 minutes.

Lake Ridge Commons at Old Bridge Road and Hedges Run Drive – less than 10 minutes

RECREATION

  • Pool,tennis and clubhouse in Westridge
  • Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is less than 5 minutes
  • Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is less than 30 minutes
  • Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is less than 30 minutes
  • There is a bicycle and jogging path along the Prince William Parkway.
  • Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is approximately 10 minutes
  • Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage,ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 15 minutes
  • Old Hickory Golf Club is less than 10 minutes

Anybody could sell a home in Westridge when anybody could get a loan

That ended in mid-2006 when the real estate market stalled and then tumbled downward. It doesn’t require a genius to realize 20 to 25% annual price increases could not be sustained. If you plan to buy or sell a home in Westridge, Woodbridge VA today you will need all the expertise you can find. You’re at the right website.

The Kruschka Team has
- 34 years experience selling homes to and for people in Westridge and Prince William County
- used state-of-the-art internet based strategies since 1997
- a record of more than 1,500 completed transactions

”Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS”

NO REGISTRATION NORTHERN VIRGINIA HOME FINDER

Contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-690-6569. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.

Westridge, Woodbridge VA Map

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