Art Kruschka - Fairfax Prince William Stafford County VA Real Estate Service

Charlestown is a highly desireable and sought after town home community in the heart of Springfield

• The homes and yard enclosures are all brick.
• There are 497 homes that were
• Built between 1968 and 1973
• Finished liviing area ranges from 1,320 square feet to 1,798 square feet
• A very active homeowner's association can take credit for the excellent appearance of the community - the proof is in the pictures below

Charlestown Town Home Market Report

Homes Sold and Settled Year-To-Date 2009 Vs. Total Year 2008

2008 2009 +/- % Number of Homes 15 13 Average List Price 394,610 365,030 -8% Average Sales Price 377,067 355,288 -6% Seller Contribution -4,818 -6,300 +31% Net Sales Price 372,249 348,988 -6% As of 10/12/2009/2009

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Commuting

• Metrobus Route 18G Express Service to the Pentagon Metro Station operates on Forrester Boulevard The scheduled time to the Pentagon is 30 minutes This would be a good transfer point if you are continuing on to Washington, DC
• Fort Belvoir is approximately 15 minutes south via Rolling Road to US 1.
• Slug Lines are available on Old Keene Mill Road across from Cardinal Forest Plaza

Schools and Library

• Cardinal Forest Elementary
• Washington Irving Middle School
• West Springfield High School
• Pohick Regional Library is about 15 minutes away at Old Keene Mill and Sydenstricker Roads

Shopping

• Shopping is nearby at either Cardinal Forest Plaza or Old Keene Mill Center at Old Keene Mill and Rolling Roads.

Recreation

• Audrey Moore Rec Center in Wakefield Park with its year round pool and gymnasium plus a myriad of other sports and activities is within 15 minutes
• Wakefield Skate Park is also in Wakefield Park next to the Audrey Moore Rec Center
• South Run Rec Center with year round pool, exercise facilities and other activities is within approximately 15 minutes.
• Burke Lake Park with golf course, camping, picnic areas, small boat rental, fishing, carousel, miniature train and ice cream parlor is approximately 20 mimutes
• Lake Accotink Park with small boat rental, fishing and picnic facilities is approximately 15 minutes.

Comparable Town Home Communities
Greentree Village
Rhygate
Millwood Estates

The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in the Springfield area. 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.

The Townes of Orange Hunt homes have continued to be popular since they were first introduced. There are several reasons. They are all brick, have a superior commuting and shopping location, outstanding schools and proximity to a multitude of recreational facilities. Additionally, there are large courtyards throughout the community minimizing the proximity one normally associates with town homes.

Townes of Orange Hunt Market Report

Homes Sold and Settled Year-To-Date 2009 Vs. Total Year 2008

2008 2009 +/- % Number of Homes 7 6 Average List Price 300,312 266,012 -11% Average Sales Price 297,143 262,930 -12% Seller Contribution -8,263 -5,325 -36% Net Sales Price 288,880 257,605 -11% As of 10/12/2009

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Commuting

• MetrobusRoute 18H runs through the community providing both morning and evening rush hour service to the Pentagon Metro Station - it's about a 40 minute trip
• Additionally, it is a relatively short drive to the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station for subway service to Washington, DC and all other stations on the subway system.
• It's approximately a 20 minute drive to Fort Belvoir.
• The Springfield Interchange of I-95, I-395 and I-495 is approximately 15 minutes away
• It's less than 10 minutes to the Fairfax County Parkway

Schools

• Orange Hunt Elementary is just a few minutes up the road on Sydenstricker Road
• Middle school children attend Washington Irving on Old Keene Mill Road
• High School students attend West Springfield High.
• Information on all these schools can be found at Fairfax County Public Schools
• Additionally, Pohick Regional Library is located just outside Townes of Orange Hunt at Sydenstricker and Old Keene Mill Road

Shopping

• Huntsman Square - approximately 5 minutes
• Burke Town Center - approximately 10 minutes
• Rolling Valley Mall - approximately 10 minutes

Recreation

• Audrey Moore Rec Center in Wakefield Park with its year round pool and gymnasium plus a myriad of other sports and activities is approximately 20 minutes
• Wakefield Skate Park is also in Wakefield Park next to the Audrey Moore Rec Center
• South Run Rec Center with year round pool, exercise facilities and other activities is approximately 15 minutes.
• Burke Lake Park with golf course, camping, picnic areas, small boat rental, fishing, carousel, miniature train and ice cream parlor is less than 20 mimutes
• Lake Accotink Park with small boat rental, fishing and picnic facilities is within 15 minutes.

The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in the Springfield area.
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.

I am well aware active duty military personnel with orders to one of the Northern Virginia military installations visit the "dot mil" sites long before they arrive in the area. They are very familiar with what services are available and where they are located at the various instsllations.

What is not provided by the DOD sites is an online directory of life beyond the guard post. Over the past 33 years as real estate brokers my husband and I have served hundreds of transferees (military and civilian) who relocated to Northern Virginia. That experience has enabled us to develop an online resource directory that includes more than 100 links to

• Every county and city government site in the area as well as
• Public records sites for every jurisdiction
• Public School Sytem sites and a school evaluator site
• Schedules for every bus, train, subway and ride share in Northern Virginia
• Area colleges and universities
• Real estate sales statistics for every jurisdiction
• Museums, sports events, theatres, children's sites, etc

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Military banners used in this post were copied from military base sites

One of my favorite places to shop is small local hardware stores. They have a "flavor" that the Lowe's and Home Depot stores do not and never will. The J.E.Rice Hardware Store is located in the Manassas Shopping Center on Mathis Avenue.

Their saying is, "If we don't have it you don't need it or they don't make it."

J.E.Rice, Sr. opened the store in 1936 at another location and opened this store in1957. The founder's three grandchildren still operate the store which stocks in excess of 35,000 items. One of the reasons for the store's continued success is the willingness of the owners and staff to provide reliable service. It is a pleasure to know there are still businesses that strive to provide the very best customer service possible.

Of course, you will need a home to enjoy all the hardware, paint etc that you purchase - we can also help you with that. The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in the Prince William County area. We invite you to tey our

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