Homes & condos in Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church & Fairfax County VA

December 16th, 2009:

Crystal City condo and community shopping notes

Crystal City is located mostly just east of Jefferson Davis Highway (US Rt 1) in Arlington County south of I-395 and the Pentagon. Crystal City has an enviable location between Old Town Alexandria and uptown Arlington/Rosslyn.

Crystal City

Crystal City is in Arlington VA

Crystal City is highly metro accessible via both the Blue and Yellow Lines, and is well-served by several bus lines. Crystal City was never a bad place to live, but is even better with the addition of several upscale restaurants that have contributed to the renewal of this part of town. Click Crystal City for a map of the area and a list of condos and homes for sale here in Crystal City . If you are looking for a condo for sale or a home in Crystal City, our team of realtors suggest checking though some of the following communities:

  • Aurora Highlands — Also known as Aurora Heights and Aurora Hills, this incredibly convenient neighborhood near Crystal City features single family homes with traditional stylings.

    Waterford House

    Waterford House condominiums in Crystal City

  • Bella Vista — From high-end luxury to small condos, Bella Vista offers high-rise living just west of Crystal City.
  • Crystal Gateway — One of Crystal City’s namesakes, Crystal Gateway offers amenities, location and ample proportions.
  • Crystal Park — Another Crystal City original.
  • Eclipse at Center Park — New condos at the National Gateway, offering the convenience of Harris Teeter in the building.
  • Pentagon City — Crystal City’s sister village, just west of Crystal City near the Pentagon City Metro.
  • the Representative — On Arlington Ridge Road overlooking the Potomac and all of Crystal City.
  • Southampton — Highly desirable, hard to find townhouses between Pentagon Row and Crystal City.
  • Waterford House — Luxury condos at the northern end of Crystal Drive.

Kingstowne homes and condos for sale — an overview

Kingstowne real estate includes 2788 townhouses (many with a one or two-car garage), 712 condominiums, 421 luxurious single-family houses and 1213 rental apartments. In total there are 5100 pieces of real estate, providing 5100 homes in a planned community that provides a suburban lifestyle in the Franconia/Springfield area of Northern Virginia’s Fairfax County. These numbers go up even higher if you include nearby Franconia and Springfield. Kingstowne is located just outside the Capital Beltway I-495 and close to I-395. (Interstate 395 feeds directly into downtown Washington DC from Kingstowne.)

Click Kingstowne to see a map of homes for sale in Kingstowne. (Check here for latest sales updates.) You might find the following links useful if you’re search for a home in Kingstowne or near Kingstowne.

  • Carrdinal Place — New condos with a suburban feel.
  • Eton Square — In close proximity to the Kingstowne Towne Center.
  • Founder’s Walk — Within walking distance of the Van Dorn Metro
  • Island Creek — Homes, townhomes and condos near Springfield Metro and Kingstowne
  • Kingstowne — Kingstowne provides a choice of lifestyles and homes.
  • Manchester Lakes — A mix of condos near the Kingstowne Towne Center.
  • Rose Hill — Solid construction in older (mostly brick) homes near Franconia
  • Springfield — North of Kingstowne with easy access to the Springfield Metro
  • Sycamores at Van Dorn — Walk to the Van Dorn Metro from these condos just outside the Beltway.
  • Tiers of Manchester Lakes — One of my favorite Manchester Lakes communities, offering swiss-style living.
  • Victoria Crossings — Nice sized garden-style condos near the Towne Center.

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