About Chantilly's South Riding

I've mentioned before that South Riding is an incredible place to live and call home, but for convenience in lifestyle it really cannot be beat. Not only is South Riding literally just over the county line in Loudoun VA it have everything you need right inside the community. There are many subdivisions where you can buy a nice home, but if you want a quart of milk, pack a lunch before you go out to get it. Inside of South Riding there is a Giant Supermarket in South Riding, and a Blooms Supermarket. Nearby on Tall Cedars Parkway a new Harris Teeters will be opening very shortly. If you want gormet items Wegmans Dulles is just a short drive away (6.3 miles) on 45131 Columbia Pl Sterling, VA 20166

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If you are looking for a great place to live in the DC area, you should consider buying a home in South Riding! Since there is always a lot of spin about one neighborhood over another, but once and a while you have to seperate the myth from fact. South Riding is just a great community, and a great place to call home. Inside South Rding there are places of worship, a golf course, several swimming pools, tennis, community centers, walking path, supermarkets, coffee shops, shoppes and a plethora of things to do!

Photos are copyrighted © 2009 Jim Crawford

On recent trips to the South Riding subdivision in Chantilly VA I noticed in the last few months that sales activity and home construction have picked up quite a bit. It is my understanding that a few months ago there were very few homes in South Riding being sold and then all of a sudden there are well over 25 new contracts for single family detached new homes. That is quite a feat, and very promising. Interest rates are absolutely incredible, so the carrying costs to own a new home in South Riding is a lot less than it was just a short while ago. Also, many home buyers want the safety of established swim tennis and golf neighborhoods. There is a lot less risk buying in a subdivision like South Riding that is already well established. Within the subdivision there are schools, restaurants, banks, shopping and the quality of life has already been established.

South Riding is located just inside Loudoun County VA from Route 50. It is only 30 miles to DC, and just a short trip to DC. It is all about location, location, location and price!

Photos are copyrighted © 2009 Jim Crawford

Interested in buying homes in South Riding? Do you know what you are going to buy? There are so many times that buyers ask us which home should I buy? "Should I buy a new home in South Riding or a resale?" Well the answer is never an easy one. So much depends on the needs of the home buyer. Do you have to get settled quickly? Do you have time to build or are you willing to settle and buy that resale home? The problem with buying a resale is that it's what you see is what you get! WYSIWYG! A resale home you have to allow that it may not have upgrades or current efficiency rating on heating and air and other building codes. You must realize that you are buying a home with some wear and tear and most likely without any builders warranty on the home. The home may be personalized to the previous owners tastes. Paint, tile, carpeting pets and yes even a smokers home. Then you have to consider the costs of owning the home the way you would want it. Granite counter-tops, brushed nickle hinges for doors, faucets, lighting, flooring carpeting, paint and upgrades. You als have to consider the age of the home to determine what out of pocket expenses you may have in the years ahead to maintain the home. The life of the roofing, hot water heaters, HVACs must be taken into account.

After you look at the resale closley, you need to step back and talk to the builder in South Riding and weigh out all the costs of buying a new home in South Riding. Price the home just the way you want it and then compare the choices you have. Can you negotiate closing costs, extras, and discounts? Would it be worth the wait? Hardwood floors, finished basement, granite counter-tops, bumped out sun-rooms, family rooms and gourmet kitchens? Who is ahead? If you were buying a home in South Riding, what would you buy?

Photos are copyrighted © 2009 Jim Crawford

There are currently 16 MLS listings for South Riding Homes for Sale as of this post 9/27/2009. These are single family detached homes for sale - fee simple. That is 8 homes less than my last post on August 9, 2009. Less inventory means that homes are selling.

• 16 Active listings for South Riding Homes for Sale $719,000K / $479,999K (Hi /Lo)
• 1 Cntg/KO listings for South Riding Homes for Sale
• 11 Cntg/No Ko listings for South Riding Homes for Sale $600,000 / $375,000K (Hi /Lo)
• 12 Contract listings for South Riding Homes for Sale $799,000 / $359,990 (Hi /Lo)
• 88 Listings Sold in for South Riding Homes for Sale since January 1, 2009 $799,900 / $350,000 (Hi /Lo)

*MRIS 8/08/2009