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Lewinsville Park

Lewinsville Park is a heavily-used district park with athletic fields, sport courts, playground, garden plots, historic house and seasonal farmers market. Spring Hill Park has athletic fields, a playground, picnic area and a RECenter with an indoor pool and fitness facilities. The 41-mile Cross County Trail traverses a portion of the western edge of the McLean District along the Difficult Run stream valley. From May to December Lewinsville Park is the home of the Mclean Farmer's Market. Lewinsville Park is a pick-up point for Fairfax County's free mulch. Fairfax County operates a brush grinding operation which produces double-shredded wood mulch for residents. Leaf mulch also is available on a seasonal basis, usually November through March. Lewinsville Park is off Chain Bridge Road in McLean, Virginia. The neighborhoods here are generally very pleasant and upscale. You can learn more about homes for sale in this neighborhood by checking-out West Mclean.

Park-and-Ride in Reston to be Impacted by Garage Construction

Reston East is the location of the future parking garage for the Wiehle Avenue Metrorail station. Wiehle Avenue is the last of five stations in Phase I of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, opening in late 2013. Parking spaces at Reston East Park-and-Ride will be impacted by Dulles Rail related construction as early as November 28, 2010.  The construction project is expected to require closing of approximately 200 of 820 parking spaces on or about Nov. 28 for preliminary utility work. For more information check the Reston East Park-and-Ride Hotline at 703-877-5700, TTY 711.

Fairfax County Utilities and Relocation Resources

Description Website Contact Information
General Information >> www.co.fairfax.va.us (703) 385-7855
Police – Non Emergency >> www.co.fairfax.va.us/ps/police (703) 691-2131
Voter Registration >> www.co.fairfax.va.us/gov/eb/bregis.htm (703) 385-7903
Vehicle Registration >> www.co.fairfax.va.us/dta/vehicle_decals.html (703) 222-8234
Water & Sewer Service >> www.fcwa.org (703) 698-5800
Cable TV Service >> www.cox.com/fairfax (703) 378-8400
Radon Information >> www.co.fairfax.va.us/service/hd/radon (703) 378-8400
Dominion Virginia Power >> www.vapower.com (703) 667-3000
No. Va. Electric Group >> www.novec.com (703) 335-0500
Washington Gas >> www.washgas.com (703) 750-1000
Verizon Telephone >> www.verizon.com (800)483-1000
Washington Post (newspaper) >> www.washingtonpost.com (202)334-6100
Military Residents >> www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dta/military

Hidden Pond Nature Center Is An Educational Place for Everyone

With a small park for leisurely strolls around a pond and through the woods, Hidden Pond Nature Center can be found at the end of a residential street in the Kenwood Oaks Community of Springfield in the Fairfax County. 25 acres of Hidden Park is ruled over by larger neighboring parks such as Burke Lake Park with 880 acres and Pohick Stream Valley Park with 700 acres. The Hidden Park is acres of undisturbed woodland, tranquil trails, bubbling streams and an acre pond along with a new 2,000 foot trail and bridge that connects to Pohick Stream Valley Park. A lighted tennis court and a children’s play area can be enjoyed. Hidden Pond Nature Center is special because of its wide variety of educational activities and programs provided throughout the whole year for school children and community organizations or work. The programs and activities held are connected by Fairfax County Public Schools that meet the local science standard of learning helping teachers in their lessons. The Center also features live displays and exhibits that teach about the natural world of Fairfax County. Books and other items are also sold for nature lovers. Hidden Pond Nature Center is located at 8511 Greeley Blvd in Springfield VA 22152. Form ore information about their programs and activities you can contact 703-451-9588.

Gunston Hall Plantation in Fairfax County

manor of George Mason IV
Gunston Hall
Located in Fairfax County near Lorton and Mason Neck, Gunston Hall Plantation was the center of a 5,500 acre tobacco and corn plantation. Owned by the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, George Mason IV (1725 – 1792), this Georgian style home and garden is now a National Historic Landmark. It is now owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia and administered by a Board of Regents appointed from the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Gunston Hall is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm except holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. And special events are showcased throughout the year. Guided tours are offered of the mansion and the 550 acres of ground. The hiking trails are open till 6:00pm.

Upton Hill Regional Park for the whole family

Featuring:
  • An outdoor Swimming Pool Complex – Lap Pool, Recreational Pool, Kiddies Pool, Children’s Water House and Multiple Water Slides
  • Miniature Golf Course
  • Batting Cages – Baseball and Softball
  • Activates / Events for Children on special holidays / occasions
The Upton Hill Regional Park at 6060 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington Virginia is well loved by nearby residents and visitors from around. It is a wooded recreational park in the heart of the most densely populated areas in Northern Virginia. Found between Arlington and Fairfax County line just at the intersection of Patrick Henry Drive and Wilson Boulevard, Upton Hill Regional Park is a great place for families to bond and enjoy. An extensive renovation in 2007 was done to attract local residents and more visitors to promote an innovative and public facility as the area and local government’s commitment to its community.

Homes for sale near Upton Hill Regional Park

730 N Buchanan St, Arlington 22203
$1,200,000
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Brandon Village
4 bd
3 ba
2,690 sqft
On Site: 3 Days
Listing courtesy of Cottage Street Realty LLC

206 N Trenton St #206-1, Arlington 22203
$249,000
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Arlington Oaks
1 bd
1 ba
699 sqft
On Site: 1 Days
Listing courtesy of Compass

900 N Stafford St #2627, Arlington 22203
$1,135,000
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Alta Vista Condo
4 bd
3 ba
2,370 sqft
On Site: 3 Days
Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 New Millennium

900 N Taylor St #1107, Arlington 22203
$105,000
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The Jefferson - Sunrise Senior Living
1 bd
1 ba
727 sqft
On Site: 2 Days
Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

851 N Glebe Rd #1218, Arlington 22203
$425,000
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Ballston
1 bd
1 ba
695 sqft
On Site: 6 Days
Listing courtesy of Yeonas & Shafran Real Estate, LLC

4631 2nd St N, Arlington 22203
$1,205,000
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Arlington Forest
4 bd
3 ba
2,600 sqft
On Site: 17 Days
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

1 N Madison St, Arlington 22203
$1,175,000
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Spy Hill
7 bd
2 ba
2,110 sqft
On Site: 71 Days
Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

900 N Taylor St #824-826, Arlington 22203
$499,000
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The Jefferson - Sunrise Senior Living
2 bd
2 ba
1,662 sqft
On Site: 53 Days
Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

900 N Taylor St #1904 & 1906, Arlington 22203
$449,000
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The Jefferson - Sunrise Senior Living
2 bd
2 ba
1,438 sqft
On Site: 63 Days
Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

900 N Taylor St #1108, Arlington 22203
$99,000
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The Jefferson - Sunrise Senior Living
1 bd
1 ba
634 sqft
On Site: 141 Days
Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

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What Schools Have the Highest Ratings in Northern VA?

Based on several local surveys and performance reviews, here are the schools in Northern Virginia that have been recognized as the cream of the crop when it comes to quality education: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS According to a Washington Post article, the following are the Top 5 elementary schools in Northern Virginia:
  1. McKinley Elementary
    2. School Vision: "The McKinley community envisions a strong and nurturing learning environment in which students demonstrate respect for self and others. Students meet established performance standards focusing on learning core subjects. The students have a variety of experiences that broaden their views of the world." McKinley Elementary is located in North McKinley Road, Arlington, Virginia. It ranks on the top spot of top rating schools in Northern Virginia, because 79% of the school’s students rated as “advanced” (the highest among three levels). The rating was determined through a series of state tests.
  2. Key Center School
    3. School Vision: "Key Center School creates an educational climate where diversity and individuality are celebrated and respected, and where all staff continually strive to maximize the potential of each student through increasingly higher expectations." Springfield City of Fairfax County is home to Key Center School, which ranks second on the list with 77% of its students in the “advanced” level (jumping from 64% in a span of five years).
  3. Churchill Road Elementary
    4. McLean, Virginia – along Churchill Road – is the location of Churchill Road Elementary, the elementary school snagging the third spot on the list with a rating of a 77% (from 55% in 2003).
  4. Greenbriar West Elementary
    5. Greenbriar West Elementary is located at Poplar Tree Road in the Chantilly Area of Fairfax County Virginia. It ranks 4th even as it shows a significant leap in its ratings from 47% in 2003 to 77% five years later.
  5. Louise Archer Elementary
    6. Located in Nutley Street, Vienna, Virginia, Louise Archer Elementary completes the top 5 list belting a 76% rating from 2003’s 64%.
HIGH SCHOOLS According to a performance review done by Northern Virginia Magazine, the following are the Top 5 high schools in Northern Virginia:
  1. Thomas Jefferson High School – located in Alexandria, Virginia
  2. Langley High School – located in Mclean, Virginia. Click here for more information on this school.
  3. McLean High School – located in Mclean, Virginia. Click here for more information on this school.
  4. George Mason High School – located in Falls Church, Virginia. Click here for more information on this school.
  5. W.T. Woodson High School – located in Fairfax, Virginia. Click here for more information on this school.

Do you work with properties other than condos?

Because we do business as Condo Alexandria, I'm often asked: do you only work with condos? The answer is of course: no. Condo Alexandria works with all types of real estate in the Commonwealth of Virginia. But we do fill several niches and have expertise in a few specific areas that might be of interest to you.
home in Belle Haven
brick home in Belle Haven
Condo Alexandria serves the condo market in Alexandria (mainly in the West End and Old Town), Crystal City, Pentagon City, Arlington, Fairfax County, and Kingstowne. Our focus these days is on buyers and landlords. As a buyer's agent we are well equipped to find the property that suits you needs and make the sale proceed smoothly and quickly. As property manager we take the hassle out of being a landlord. We of course have listings for sale but if the time isn't right to sell, we'll let you know and advise you of your best options. Condo Alexandria also does business as Nesbitt Realty. In the capacity as Nesbitt Realty, we focus on homes and properties near our offices and homes. Our agents and I have particularly good insight in Alexandria especially around Bucknell and Belle Haven, but also in Kingstowne and Old Town. These neighborhoods have condos, but they also have single family homes and town houses. If you have questions or if I can be of service, please don't hesitate to contact me! If you need help finding properties please help yourself to our fast and free database of properties that are currently on the market. The number of listings that are available can sometimes be overwhelming, so feel free to contact me if you'd like for us to do the search.
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Will Nesbitt of Condo Alexandria
Will Nesbitt is the Principal Broker of Condo Alexandria / Nesbitt Realty.

Fairfax County Asks Residents For Help With Clean-up

Fairfax County officials are encouraging residents to help remove dirt and sod left on the roads by snowplows. Residents and business owners also are asked to replace any missing grass on their properties. The county already is taking action on this issue with help from the Sheriff’s Office Community Labor Force (CLF). During the next few weeks, these crews will clean up dirt and sod from the roads as they perform landscaping at bus stops and parking lots across the county. “Because this problem is so widespread, VDOT won’t be able to clean up every one of the 17,000 miles of roads that they’re responsible for in Northern Virginia,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova. “This is why we’re asking for help from the community and the county is stepping in to assist too.” In many cases, the sod can be transplanted back on the sides of the roads. The Sheriff’s Community Labor Force provides an innovative approach to incarceration and work release. The CLF partners with other county agencies to provide light landscaping services on county-owned property, saving taxpayer dollars. Labor crews, consisting of well-screened offenders, provide necessary services to the county that include graffiti removal, blight abatement, countywide litter pickup, bus stop maintenance, and overall beautification. The CLF program participants can engage in meaningful work and develop employable skills. They also may earn “Exemplary Good Time” for their efforts, thereby reducing incarceration periods and the cost of incarceration to taxpayers. Courtesy Fairfax County Government Website

Wiehle Avenue Metro Station

You're invited to give feedback on future land-use near proposed Wiehle Avenue Metro Station

As you may know the new Silver Line is being planned to take commuters from Reston/Herndon into the City.  The Wiehle Metro Station will be located just west of Tyson's Corner at Weihle Avenue.  Planners and adminstrators have invited the public to offer input about the land-use around the proposed station on March 20, at 9 a.m. The public workshop will be held at the Langston Hughes Middle School cafeteria, 11401 Ridge Heights Road, Reston. The draft agenda for this workshop is available online. The goal of this development is to take advantage of proximity to Metro while preserving nearby neighborhoods. The Reston Master Plan Task Force will develop recommendations for future land use for the Dulles Corridor. This includes the areas around the future Wiehle Avenue, Reston Parkway and Herndon-Monroe Metro stations, as well as Reston Town Center. Community workshops will be conducted for each of these areas, so the public can offer their input. Public hearings also will be held later this year on the overall recommendations for the corridor. The task force is scheduled to present its recommendations this summer and they will be sent to the Fairfax County Planning Commission for review this fall. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will then vote on whether to include the recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan for the corridor. Materials from previous workshops are available online. For more information or reasonable ADA accommodations, contact Sandi Smith, Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning, at 703-324-1239, TTY 711 or [email protected].

Homes for sale near this proposed Metro Station

Properties in Metro Wiehle Ave

11248 Faraday Park Dr, Reston 20190
$1,350,000
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Reston Station
4 bd
3 ba
2,450 sqft
On Site: 0 Days
Listing courtesy of Compass

11990 Market St #904, Reston 20190
$550,000
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Midtown At Reston Town Center
2 bd
2 ba
1,169 sqft
On Site: 42 Days
Listing courtesy of Compass

11990 Market St #304, Reston 20190
$535,000
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Midtown At Reston Town Center
2 bd
2 ba
1,169 sqft
On Site: 42 Days
Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC

12001 Market St #474, Reston 20190
$715,000
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Market Street At Town Center
3 bd
3 ba
1,708 sqft
On Site: 1 Days
Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC

11208 Chestnut Grove Sq #210, Reston 20190
$279,788
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Chestnut Grove
2 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
On Site: 56 Days
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executives

12000 Market St #488, Reston 20190
$495,000
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Savoy At Reston Town Center
2 bd
1 ba
891 sqft
On Site: 29 Days
Listing courtesy of Compass

11770 Sunrise Valley Dr #325, Reston 20191
$420,000
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The Mercer At Reston Square
2 bd
2 ba
961 sqft
On Site: 3 Days
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

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