Annandale, VA

Woodburn Villageis located about where Gallows Road intersects with I-495, tucked behind Fairfax Hospital. It is convenient to major roads like I-495, I-66, Rt-29 and Rt-50. The nearest metro stop is up Gallows Road to the Dunn Loring/Merrifield metro. Metrobus is available from Gallows Road and Fairfax Hospital.

Woodburn Village was built in the late 1960's and is a garden style community. Throughout the community and nestled between the buildings are landscpaed grounds with grill and picnic areas, paly areas and walking paths. There are about 600 condominium units total. Tennis courts, basketball courts and a swimming pool.

The community has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units. The buildings are 4 stories with a common laundry room and individual storage units in the basement. The reasonable condominium fees include all utilities.

In 2008, a total of 42 units were sold in the MLS. 4 units sold were one bedroom units, 31 units sold were two bedrooms units, 5 units were three bedroom units and 2 four bedroom units sold. The price range of solds start at $118,000 for a 2 bedroom and tops out at a 4 bedroom unit sold for $265,000.

Like most places in the area, the prices have kept dropping steadily over the last few years. There were quite a few foreclosures in 2008. Due to the lower prices and the convenient location the community still offers a great value.

At Woodburn Village a typical rent for a 1 bedroom unit is in the $1,100-$1,200 range and 2 bedrooms at $1,300-$1,400.

For more detailed information on each sale, please click on Sales Details 2008 for Woodburn Village or send me an email at are@tysonsliving.com .

As you can see from the GRM graph - now is a great time to purchase investment real estate. With falling prices, stable/increasing rents and low interest rates the time is better now than in many years.

Are Andresen, Broker
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It's Halloween and the children in Sleepy Hollow Woods are on the lookout for the Headless Horseman to ride through the neighborhood tonight.  Alright that may be a bit of a stretch but perhaps the quiet as you drive through a neighborhood just minutes away from major commuting routes to DC might seem a bit eerie.

First you need to know that there is more than one neighborhood with Sleepy Hollow in its name in Northern Virginia.   In fact there are a number of them in the same area with either a Falls Church or Annandale postal address.  Sleepy Hollow Woods was designed by Dewberry and Davis architects and the first of the 300+homes that make up the community were built in 1959 by Community Builders and I.L. Lewis Realtor Associates.

Just like their neighbor Lake Barcroft the area which became known as Sleepy Hollow Woods was in the "middle of nowhere" when the first homes were being built.  A 32 acre dairy farm was the biggest development in the area in the early 1950's and the development of the nearest big shopping center in Annandale was just being completed.  It was considered such a trend setting neighborhood for its time that it was featured in McCall Magazine in 1959. 

The original four models Raleigh, Wakefield, Yorktown and Winchester sold for $22,490-$24,900 with the option of a carport for the whopping cost of $700.  Sleepy Hollow Woods first HOA covenants were recorded with the Fairfax County land records in 1959 and are one of the reasons the neighborhood has kept its appeal for almost 60 years. 

Today neighbors walk the tree lined streets of the neighborhood they call "the woods" and still watch out for each other just as the original neighbors did in the early 1960's.  The community sponsors two annual block parties at nearby St Alban's Church in the Spring and you guessed it at Halloween. 

Located just off Columbia Pike and Sleepy Hollow Road commuters have a choice of commuting routes into Arlington and DC, including Route 50, Route 7 and Route 236 to I-395.  Give me a call for your tour of the not so spooky Sleepy Hollow Woods community.

On Saturday, September 27 at Mason District Park between 10 am and 4 pm come and enjoy the Fall Festival! There will be live entertainment, crafts and more at the festival. The kids will enjoy the clowns and puppet shows. All ages will enjoy popular local bands. There will be many crafters and craft demonstrations at the festival.

There is no charge for admission but some rides may require tickets. If you'd like to sell your crafts you must register in advance by calling 703-256-7717. If the festival is rained out it will be rescheduled for the next day at September 28. For more information about the Fall Festival call 703-941-1730.

The Fall Festival is hosted at MASON DISTRICT PARK which is at 6621 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Mason District Park has a large natural area with a hiking trail. Mason District Park also has playing fields and tennis courts. (To reserve a court or playing field call 703-941-1730.) A play ground and tot lot are provided for children. There is a refreshment stand at the park. Mason District Park has a highly rated doggie area.

In addition to the Fall Festival, Mason District hosts Arts in the Parks during the summer. Arts in the Parks is a free children's entertainment series held Saturday mornings. Mason District Park is one of several Fairfax County Parks that hosts Spotlight by Starlight, a series of free concerts and movies provided by local businesses and Fairfax County.

Mason District Park has a Farmer's Market all summer long every Thursday from 8 am to noon. The Farmers Market lasts from May 1 through to November 6th.

Driving Directions: Take Beltway Exit 52B (Route 236) east for two miles. Turn left on John Marr Drive. Once on John Marr Drive, turn right on Columbia Pike. The entrance to Mason District Park is on the right just before Sleepy Hollow Road.

Mason District is one of 9 magisterial districts in Fairfax County. It's a great place to work, play and live. To search property near Mason District Park contact Will Nesbitt or select from a link below.

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Annandale VA real estate. As of this evening there are currently 200 single family detached Annandale Virginia homes for sale, 114 Annandale Va condos for sale, and 79 fee simple Annandale town homes for sale. This is an incredible time to buy a home in Annandale VA. There are great prices, sellers are willing to look at offers and negotiate, and there is a lot more to choose from than in recent memory. The other item that makes Annandale such a sought after location is the rising cost of fuel and gas. Since Annandale Virginia is inside the beltway it has great access to all of northern Virginia and DC, it is a money saver for commuters! It's time to buy your next home in Annandale VA.

*MRIS public statistics April 2008 - Zip code report for Zip Code 22003

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