About Fairfax Station's South Run

HOMES FOR SALE in South Run, Fairfax Station, VA- February 28, 2012

7104 Laketree Dr, Fairfax Station VA 22039 $879,950

9743 Rolling Ridge Dr, Fairfax Station VA 22039 $849,950

7827 Valley Dr S, Fairfax Station VA 22039 $849,900

7514 Wilderness Way, Fairfax Station VA 22039 $825,000

7405 Rocky Ravine Dr, Fairfax Station VA 22039 $824,950

7608 Rustle Ridge Ct, Fairfax Station VA 22039 $795,000

8713 Pohick Rd, Springfield VA 22153 $750,000

7511 Reach Dr, Fairfax Station VA 22039 $699,950

8850 Hooes Rd, Springfield VA 22153 $249,500

These properties were listed as of February 28, 2012. No guarantees can be made that these properties are still actively for sale. Please ask your real estate professional for an updated status of these properties.

Spring has sprung in the South Run neighborhood in Fairfax County VA. Located just 25 miles south of DC in Fairfax County, the South Run neighborhood exudes southern hospitality and old fashioned neighborhood charm.  Homeowners in South Run enjoy the feel of a long lost neighborhood spirit. With BBQ's in the summer, pool parties, Halloween activities the neighborhood has an active neighborhood social committee that plans dozens of events a year.

Nestled on tree lined 1/3 acre or larger lots the 530 homes that make up the South Run neighborhood in Fairfax Station, VA  are a great find in the Northern Virginia area. Unlike other neighborhoods close by South Run owners don't have to worry about new home construction destroying their peace and tranquility. Careful planning made use of all of the available building area leaving owners a neighborhood that has been undisturbed for 20 years.

For families with school age children South Run is by terrific Fairfax County Schools. Elementary age students attend Silverbrook Elementary School or Halley Elementary School and older students attend the new South County Secondary School The new Lorton Arts Workhouse is nearby which provides the opportunity for students interested in the arts to participate in a number of theater and arts workshops offered throughout the year.  When homeowners need more space to roam they can hop on their bikes and head to the neighboring Burke Lake Park.

With a location just minutes away from the VRE, slug lines and metro South Run owners can leave there car close to home and not worry about emptying their gas tanks to get to work. With its close proximity to Fort Belvoir, NGA and the Dulles Technology Corridor it's easy to see why South Run for families who move to the area.ke a quick peek at some of the homes in South Run.

Take a peek at South Run

If you would like to learn more about South Run give Cindy Jones and CJ Realty Group a call at 703-346-2213.  Let's check out the available homes for sale and help get you settled in time for the first neighborhood pool party.

No.....sorry......there is no easy money to be made around here at trustee sales.

It was sleeting sideways yesterday morning on the Fairfax County courthouse steps....tough to keep your papers or laptop dry. Yes, there are 4 laptops cradled against the elements....A crowd of about 20 regulars huddled for warmth with a few wide eyed soon to be disappointed new comers.

If you have heard that gazillions of dollars can be made by purchasing properties on the courthouse steps for pennies on the dollar....well....right now it is very tough to do in Northern Virginia.

If you are unfamiliar with the process you can check my other two posts on this topic at: Trustee sales 1
or: Trustee sales 2

On Wednesday more than 20 properties were listed for the 10 am auction....so you do your homework, visit the properties (try to get inside...which almost never happens) analize the market value and condition etc. By Thursday morning only 10 of those properties now show as going on the block...when you get down to the auction itself only 7 of the original 20 plus actually or offered. The mortgage holder starts the bidding so high that no one bids on any of the properties and the bank takes them all back....later to be offered as REOs.

All that time and effort for nothing but the education. That is the way it goes. In the afternoon session, only one of the properties gets bid on by the public...we bid and stop at what we consider a prudent point and the property goes for 90% of market value.....so much for getting property for pennies on the dollar that you might have heard. The good news is that this high bidding (90% of market value...and this not the only time we've seen it) indicates that at least around here, real estate pros think the bottom has been hit. Time will tell.

If you want some cheap educational entertainment, head over to the courthouse....you can see the countries current real estate drama played out on stage. Dress warm....they're outside....you have to suffer for the opportunity. At least the auctioning lawyer is suffering too.