Chesterfield, VA

Minutes from Fort Lee, VA!! Lovely Colonial style house in very quiet and safe community located in the highly rated Cosby High School Area. There is a spacious ground floor MBR w/private bath. Cozy up in Family room in front of the gas fireplace. Modern eat-in kitchen features granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Living and Dining rooms add to the eloquence of the 1st floor. The 2nd flr MBR w/bath is perfect for the family that is caring for elderly relatives. There are additional 2 bedrooms and a bath. Finished attic can be used for a playroom or bed room. Attached 2 car garage adds to your comfort and safety. To directly access this property, use this shortcut: http://www.fizber.com/virginia-buy-single-family-home-11648825.html

Students living in Chesterfield County are enjoying their last week of summer vacation and freedom! Public school here in Chesterfield starts back for the 2008-2009 school year on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Chesterfield County Public School system is an awarding winning school system with approximately 58,000 students enrolled at 62 schools within the county. This number of students makes Chesterfield County School system one of the 100 largest school systems in the country and the fourth largest school system in Virginia.

Chesterfield County Public Schools focus on academic excellence in a safe and supportive environment for all students. The school system is part of the "No Child Left Behind" program. Because of this commitment to the youth, families continue to enjoy living and growing here in Chesterfield.

For a third year in a row, Chesterfield County Public Schools have been voted one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by the America's Promise Alliance for Youth. Also, a national research and relocation firm chose Chesterfield County School system as one of the top school districts in the nation.

If you and your family are new to the county or if you need to get information concerning orientation times, bus schedules, supplies lists (for elementary and middle schools), special needs, directions to schools or any other pertinent information, you can call 804-748-1405 or visit www.chesterfield.k12.va.us.

Have a safe Labor Day weekend and a great school year!!

That's right Chesterfield residents. You can almost smell that COTTON CANDY can't you??? The 95th (WOW) Chesterfield County Fair will be here this weekend. The festivities start on Friday, August 22nd and go through Saturday, August 30th.

The Fair is located at the corner of Courthouse and Krause Roads in Chesterfield County. The actual address is 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832, just in case you are visiting from out of town and need to mapquest the directions.

Hours for the Fair are 4 PM - 11 PM weekdays and 11 AM - 11 PM Saturdays and 1 PM - 11 PM Sunday. The costs vary by ages. Adults $7, Children 6-12 years $3 and Under 5 years Free.

There will be plenty of fun rides, lots of exhibits, nightly entertainment and my favorite ANIMALS!!! Oh, and I certainly don't want to forget FAIR FOOD!!! From loaded hot dogs, cotton candy, strange concoction drinks, and my daughters favorite -- FUNNEL CAKE!! Yum!! I am sooo ready.

To get more information on entertainment schedule, Miss Chesterfield Pagent and other special activities, go to the Fair's website at: www.chesterfieldcountyfair.org.

The Fair is always a great fun way to spend time with the kids before they head back to school!!

Monthly Activity Report: 05 -2008

265 homes and 26 Condo/Townhouse have sold during the month of April with average price $303,437 for single family home, $186,897 for Condo/Townhouse. The average sale price of these homes were 3% less than asking price. On average, these homes took 69 days to sell.
This data was provided from the Richmond area MLS.

Property Type: Single Family

Property Type: Condo/Townhouse

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