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
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Archive for March, 2010
February 2010 Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Report
Friday, March 26th, 2010Old Bridge Estates, Woodbridge VA Homes For Sale and Real Estate Profile
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
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
View Old Bridge Estates Detached Homes For Sale
View Old Bridge Estates Townhomes For Sale
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
- Center For The Arts of Greater Manassas at the Old Candy Factory A unique facility with art exhibits, educational programs for adults and children, ballroom dancing and much nore
- Harris Pavilion in Manassas is the site for a wide variety of summertime entertainment and winter ice skating
- National Museum Of The Marine Corps State-of-the-art museum depicting the history of the Corps from its’ beginning with galleries for each of the country’s conflicts from the Revolution to the Viet Nam War
- Hylton Performing Arts Center Opened in 2010 this state-of-the-art facility has several theaters and galleries that enable it to offer a wide range of theatrical performances
- Public Golf Courses in Prince William County Four public golf courses located conveniently throughout Prince William County
- Dale City Rec Center is on Minnieville Road with year round pool, fitness center and other recreational activities including an outdoor baseball batting cage.
- Lake Ridge Park and Marina 9 hole golf course, boat ramp to the 2,100 acre Occoquan Reservoir, boat launch, boat rental, picnic area and miniature golf
- Water Works Waterpark on Dale Boulevard in Dale City with water slides, pools to please all age groups
- Prince William Forest Park 17,000 acre national park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping
- Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs
- Old Hickory Golf Club Daily or long term memberships available
- Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room
- Locust Shade Park Trout fishing, golf driving range, miniature golf and outdoor ampitheater
- Manassas National Battlefield Park 5,000 acre site of two major Civil War battles with excellent walking trails, battlements, ranger programs and educational opportunities
- Veterans Memorial Park on Featherstone Road features skate park, pool, community center, ballparks and picnic areas
- Splashdown Water Park Northern Virginia’s largest swimming pool complex
- Potomac Nationals Minor league affiliate for the Washington Nationals
- Prince William County Recreation VIDEO
- Summer Fun In Prince William County
- Horses Are At Home In Prince William County
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My team has 35 years experience in Old Bridge Estates and Prince William County
”Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS”
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.
Ashland, Manassas VA Homes For Sale and Real Estate Profile
Friday, March 12th, 2010
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
- Ashland Elementary is in Ashland
- Benton Middle School is approximately 10 minutes
- Forest Park High is less than 10 minutes
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
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To View Available Ashland Town Homes Click Here
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
- 35 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
Westridge, Woodbridge VA Homes For Sale
Friday, March 5th, 2010
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
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
- Center For The Arts of Greater Manassas at the Old Candy Factory A unique facility with art exhibits, educational programs for adults and children, ballroom dancing and much nore
- Harris Pavilion in Manassas is the site for a wide variety of summertime entertainment and winter ice skating
- National Museum Of The Marine Corps State-of-the-art museum depicting the history of the Corps from its’ beginning with galleries for each of the country’s conflicts from the Revolution to the Viet Nam War
- Hylton Performing Arts Center Opened in 2010 this state-of-the-art facility has several theaters and galleries that enable it to offer a wide range of theatrical performances
- Public Golf Courses in Prince William County Four public golf courses located conveniently throughout Prince William County
- Dale City Rec Center is on Minnieville Road with year round pool, fitness center and other recreational activities including an outdoor baseball batting cage.
- Lake Ridge Park and Marina 9 hole golf course, boat ramp to the 2,100 acre Occoquan Reservoir, boat launch, boat rental, picnic area and miniature golf
- Water Works Waterpark on Dale Boulevard in Dale City with water slides, pools to please all age groups
- Prince William Forest Park 17,000 acre national park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping
- Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs
- Old Hickory Golf Club Daily or long term memberships available
- Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room
- Locust Shade Park Trout fishing, golf driving range, miniature golf and outdoor ampitheater
- Manassas National Battlefield Park 5,000 acre site of two major Civil War battles with excellent walking trails, battlements, ranger programs and educational opportunities
- Veterans Memorial Park on Featherstone Road features skate park, pool, community center, ballparks and picnic areas
- Splashdown Water Park Northern Virginia’s largest swimming pool complex
- Potomac Nationals Minor league affiliate for the Washington Nationals
- Prince William County Recreation VIDEO
- Summer Fun In Prince William County
- Horses Are At Home In Prince William County
My team has
- 35 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”
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.
