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Retiring After 190 Years Of Bridging

03-12-12
Karen Kruschka - Prince William, Fairfax ,Stafford County VA Real Estate Service

Aden Road Bridge In Nokesville

The bridge above was built in 1822 as a railroad bridge for the Virginia Midland Railway, a defunct subsidiary of the no longer existent South Railway system.

Somewhere between 1920 and 1924 it was moved to its' present location on Aden Road in Nokesville spanning the Norfolk and Southern railroad tracks.
  • The bad news is that it is a one lane bridge and Aden Road is a two lane roadway. For approximately 190 years drivers of horse and wagons or station wagons have had to stop and determine if opposing traffic was on its' way across the bridge.
  • The good news is that the VDOT gods have now smiled on the area and a new two lane bridge will replace the old single lane bridge with completion scheduled for 2014
I have not found any information that tells what will be the fate of the old bridge. Before destroying it they should inquire if Arizona could give a nice home to another used bridge :) After all, it was placed on the National Historic Registry in 1977.

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The Kruschkas are long term Prince William County residents with 35 years experience as real estate brokers serving Woodbridge, Manassas, Dumfries, Manassas Park, Bristow, Brentsville, Gainesville and Haymarket.

Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS

If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. 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.

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Popular Prince William County homes include Eagles Pointe, Wellington, River Falls, Saratoga Hunt, Potomac Club, Winding Creek, Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, Brittany, Montclair, Ashland, Port Potomac, Rollingwood Village, Lake Terrapin, Lake Side and Meadowbrook Woods

Prince William County

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Old Bridge Estates Woodbridge VA Town Home Market Report 3/12/2012

03-12-12
Karen Kruschka - Prince William, Fairfax ,Stafford County VA Real Estate Service
About Old Bridge Estates, Woodbridge VA

Entrance to Old Bridge Estates

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.





Old Bridge Estates
Woodbridge
Town Home Market Report
Homes Sold & Settled
Year To Date 2012 Vs. Total Year 2011
2011
2012
 +/-%
Number of Homes
31
5
NA
Average List Price
$220,843
$218,180
-1%
Average Sales Price
$220,536
$215,280
-2%
Seller Contibution
-$5,021
-$8,380
+67%
Net Sales Price
$215,515
$208,900
-3%
Days on Market
44
91
+47
As of 3/12/2012

The information above is a community average provided by MRIS® and should not be considered an indication of your homes' value. Contact me at 703-499-9279 for a free Comparative Market Analysis to determine the potential market value of your property.









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!!
  • Railroad 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 Bus Service 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
  • Prince William County Commuting VIDEO

SCHOOLS


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 at Old Bridge Road and Hedges Run Drive - less than 10 minutes

RECREATION

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The Kruschkas are long term Prince William County residents with 35 years experience as real estate brokers serving Woodbridge, Manassas, Dumfries, Manassas Park, Bristow, Brentsville, Gainesville and Haymarket.

Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS

If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. 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.

Karen business card



Popular Prince William County homes include Eagles Pointe, Wellington, River Falls, Saratoga Hunt, Potomac Club, Winding Creek, Lake Ridge, Westridge, Brittany, Montclair, Ashland, Port Potomac, Rollingwood Village, Lake Terrapin, Lake Side and Meadowbrook Woods

Prince William County

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Montclair, Dumfries, VA Detached Home Market Report 3/12/2012

03-12-12
Karen Kruschka - Prince William, Fairfax ,Stafford County VA Real Estate Service

Montclair Entrance



About Montclair, Dumfries VA


Montclair is one of the most popular residential subdivisions in Prince William County and Northern Virginia.
Montclair is, as the community's website says, "When you recall your hometown, you are bound to think of tree-lined streets, blooming flowers, ample yards, parks for playing and friendly neighbors. For the nostalgic feeling that brings you home, there is no place like the Prince William County neighborhood of Montclair."

COMMUNITY
  • Montclair was established in 1968.
  • There are approximately 3,800 homes surrounding a 108 acre lake, with a broad central boulevard separated by exquisite flowering trees, attractive landscaping and bordered by wide sidewalks perfect for walking, jogging or cycling.
  • Another major attraction is the Montclair Golf Tennis and Swim Club. The clubhouse has an excellent dining room and is available for private parties and receptions.
  • Dolphin Beach on the lake is the scene of many Montclair community events.
Montclair
Dumfries Va
Detached Home Market Report
Homes Sold & Settled
Year To Date 2012 Vs. Total Year 2011
2011
2012
 +/-%
Number of Homes
79
17
NA
Average List Price
$335,778
$298,564
-11%
Average Sales Price
$327,668
$290,712
-11%
Seller Contribution
-$6,566
-$4,996
-24%
Net Sales Price
$321,102
$285,716
-11%
Days on Market
36
116
+85
As of 3/12/2012

The information above is a community average provided by MRIS® and should not be considered an indication of your homes' value. Contact me at 703-499-9279 for a free Comparative Market Analysis to determine the potential market value of your property.

COMMUTING

SCHOOLS











SHOPPING
  • Lake Montclair Center is in the community
  • The Fortuna Center for excellent neighborhood shopping is just east of Montclair on Route 234 It features a Shopper's Target and the usual contingent of specialty shops.

RECREATION

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The Kruschkas are long term Prince William County residents with 35 years experience as real estate brokers serving Woodbridge, Manassas, Dumfries, Manassas Park, Bristow, Brentsville, Gainesville and Haymarket.

Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS

If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. 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.

Karen business card



Popular Prince William County homes include Eagles Pointe, Wellington, River Falls, Saratoga Hunt, Potomac Club, Winding Creek, Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, Brittany, Ashland, Port Potomac, Rollingwood Village, Lake Terrapin, Lake Side and Meadowbrook Woods

Prince William County

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Montclair Map

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Brittany, Dumfries VA Detached Home Market Report 3/12/2012

03-12-12
Karen Kruschka - Prince William, Fairfax ,Stafford County VA Real Estate Service

Brittany Entrance





Brittany is a lovely community of detached homes only minutes from I-95 at Route 234








Brittany
Dumfries, VA
Detached Home Market Report
Homes Sold & Settled
Year To Date 2012 Vs. Total Year 2011
2011
2012
 +/-%
Number of Homes
7
0
NA
Average List Price
$434,951
$
%
Average Sales Price
$431,124
$
%
Seller Contribution
-$8,475
$
%
Net Sales Price
$422,649
$
%
Days on Market
26
As of 3/12/2012

The information above is a community average provided by MRIS® and should not be considered an indication of your homes' value. Contact me at 703-499-9279 for a free Comparative Market Analysis to determine the potential market value of your property.

COMMUTING SCHOOLS








SHOPPING
  • The Fortuna Center for excellent neighborhood shopping is 1/10 of a mile from Brittany. It features a Shopper's Target and the usual contingent of specialty shops.
  • There are numerous neighborhood shopping centers within 15 to 20 minutes on US Route 1 as well as in Dale City and Lake Montclair Plaza

RECREATION
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The Kruschkas are long term Prince William County residents with 35 years experience as real estate brokers serving Woodbridge, Manassas, Dumfries, Manassas Park, Bristow, Brentsville, Gainesville and Haymarket.

Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS

If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. 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.

Karen business card



Popular Prince William County homes include Eagles Pointe, Wellington, River Falls, Saratoga Hunt, Potomac Club, Winding Creek, Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, Montclair, Ashland, Port Potomac, Rollingwood Village, Lake Terrapin, Lake Side and Meadowbrook Woods

Prince William County

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Karen Kruschka's Web Site

Karen Contact Info

Brittany Map

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Ashland, Manassas VA Town Home Market Report 3/12/2012

03-12-12
Karen Kruschka - Prince William, Fairfax ,Stafford County VA Real Estate Service

Ashland, Manassas VA Entry



Ashland is a well planned community of 880 homes (detached homes and town homes) just east of Minnieville Road with two entrances on Dumfries Road (Route 234). It's approximately three milesfrom Ashland to I-95.

  • The Ashland clubhouse with pool and tennis is a very popular community meeting place
  • Ashland is immaculately maintained
  • Well planned with many different home elevations to avoid the "cookie cutter" look
  • Underground utilities
  • Sidewalks
  • Planned activities

Ashland
Manassas
Town Home Market Report
Homes Sold & Settled
Year To Date 2011 Vs. Total Year 2012
2011
2012
 +/-%
Number of Homes
2
1
NA
Average List Price
$185,000
$200,000
+8%
Average Sales Price
$195,035
$201,075
+3%
Seller Contribution
-$0
-$0
%
Net Sales Price
$195,035
$201,075
+3%
Days on Market
25
5
-20
As of 3/12/2012

The information above is a community average provided by MRIS® and should not be considered an indication of your homes' value. Contact me at 703-499-9279 for a free Comparative Market Analysis to determine the potential market value of your property.

COMMUTING

SCHOOLS








SHOPPING

  • The Fortuna Center for excellent neighborhood shopping is approximately 10 minutes from Ashland. It features a Shopper's Target and the usual contingent of specialty shops.
  • There are numerous neighborhood shopping centers within 15 to 20 minutes on US Route 1 as well as in Dale City and Lake Montclair Plaza

RECREATION

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The Kruschkas are long term Prince William County residents with 35 years experience as real estate brokers serving Woodbridge, Manassas, Dumfries, Manassas Park, Bristow, Brentsville, Gainesville and Haymarket.

Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS

If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. 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.

Karen business card



Popular Prince William County homes include Eagles Pointe, Wellington, River Falls, Saratoga Hunt, Potomac Club, Winding Creek, Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, Brittany, Montclair, Port Potomac, Rollingwood Village, Lake Terrapin, Lake Side and Meadowbrook Woods

Prince William County

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Karen Kruschka's Web Site

Karen Contact Info

Map of Ashland, Manassas VA

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