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Charming Townhomes Near Old Town Alexandria

Heritage Hill of Alexandria is a townhouse subdivision composed of homes built in the last thirty years.  It is located in Fairfax County just outside the Capital Beltway near the intersection of Telegraph Road and Franconia Road. Homes here often border Heritage Hill Park, a forested buffer between Heritage Hill and Telegraph Road. This location provides walking access to the Huntington Metro. Commuters here have easy access to  Old Town Alexandria, a charming area filled with fine dining and shopping opportunities.  The homeowners association provides a neighborhood watch, special trash collection, and lawn maintenance. Home listings in Heritage Hill:
275 Truman Dr, Broadway 22815
$585,000
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Heritage Hills
4 bd
3 ba
3,656 sqft
On Site: 50 Days
Listing courtesy of Kline May Realty

105 Huntcrest Cir, Winchester 22602
$330,000
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Heritage Hills
3 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
On Site: 20 Days
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Premier

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Transportation Costs Hurt Housing Affordability

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A new study contends that only 39 percent of U.S. communities are affordable for typical households when the cost of transportation is included in the calculation of housing costs. The Center for Neighborhood Technology analyzed the Housing + Transportation Affordability Index, which examined 161,000 neighborhoods housing 80 percent of the U.S. population, and concluded that for most families, transportation is the second-largest household expense. It is also a fairly unmanageable one, the study concluded, because it is difficult for families to estimate the full cost of a location before they move there. Gas prices and employment demands aren’t very predictable for many. Factors that can help people control transportation costs include walkable neighborhood streets, access to public transit, and nearby retail. Source: Center for Neighborhood Technology (03/23/2010)