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Retiring After 190 Years Of Bridging

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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.

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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

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Home For Sale In Sought-After Westridge On Darnley Road

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Home For Sale In Sougt-After Westridge On Darnley Road

Classic Fairfield Homes Hampton Floor Plan With 5 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths And Finished Game Room In Lower Level

Move-In Ready Condition

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Brentsville Elementary Began Teaching In 1870 and Served Until 1944

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The last Brentsville elementary schoolhouse

  • The Brentsville School District held its' first meeting in December of 1870. The Brentsville Village private school was converted to a public school.
  • By 1878 enrollment justified the hiring of an assistant teacher
  • In 1886 it was determined the schoolhouse was in need of major repairs
  • The Brentsville courthouse became a potential replacement in 1892 when Prince William County built a new one Manassas due to the center of population moving westward
  • The courthouse was sold to the school district in 1910
  • By 1928 the remodeled courthouse needed extensive repair and the school district approved the construction of a new one room schoolhouse next to the courthouse
  • That school which is pictured above closed its' doors in 1944 ending a career that lasted 74 years
  • Brentsville area students now attend other Prince William County schools.
It is one of the best preserved one room schoolhouses in the county still in its' original condition. The chalkboards are in place and the tin ceiling is in excellent condition and is an integral part of the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre




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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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Westridge, Woodbridge VA Detached Home Market Report 3/5/2012

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Westridge Lake and Pools

About Westridge, Woodbridge VA

Westridge could easily have been named West Lake Ridge, but having its' own distinctive name sets it apart from Lake Ridge even though they are joined. Although considerably smaller than Lake Ridge it has

  • Wooded common areas
  • Treed lots
  • Community pool and tennis
  • Detached homes, town homes and condominiums


Westridge
Woodbridge
Detached Home Market Report
Homes Sold & Settled
Year To Date 2012 Vs. Total Year 2011
2011
2012
+/-%
Number of Homes
14
2
NA
Average List Price
$498,489
$622,500
+25%
Average Sales Price
$486,654
$612,500
+26%
Seller Contribution
-$7,074
-$4,750
-33%%
Net Sales Price
$479,580
$607,750
+27%
Days on Market
64
7
=57
As of 3/5/2012

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 usuallyy 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 The Glen 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. Westridge is one of the communities served by Omnilink
  • Fort Belvoir is approximately 30 minutes from Westridge
  • MCB Quantico is approximately 30 minutes
  • Prince William County Commuting VIDEO

SCHOOLS and LIBRARY



SHOPPING

  • The Glen Shopping Center with Safeway, Panera Bread, CVS Pharmacy and numerous restaurants is approximately 5 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.

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

Prince William County

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Westridge Map

Westridge, Woodbridge VA Town Home Market Report 3/5/2012

Karen Kruschka - Prince William, Fairfax ,Stafford County VA Real Estate Service: Real Estate Agent in Woodbridge, VA
Westridge Lake and Pools

About Westridge, Woodbridge VA

Westridge could easily have been named West Lake Ridge, but having its' own distinctive name sets it apart from Lake Ridge even though they are joined. Although considerably smaller than Lake Ridge it has

  • Wooded common areas
  • Treed lots
  • Community pool and tennis
  • Detached homes, town homes and condominiums


Westridge
Woodbridge
Town Home Market Report
Homes Sold & Settled
Year To Date 2012 Vs. Total Year 2011
2011
2012
+/-%
Number of Homes
45
2
NA
Average List Price
$242,562
$262,488
+8 %
Average Sales Price
$239,286
$252,500
+6%
Seller Conrtibution
-$3,976
-$0
%
Net Sales Price
$235,310
$252,500
+7%
Days on Market
53
167
+114
As of 3/5/2012

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 usuallyy 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 The Glen 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. Westridge is one of the communities served by Omnilink
  • Fort Belvoir is approximately 30 minutes from Westridge
  • MCB Quantico is approximately 30 minutes
  • Prince William County Commuting VIDEO

SCHOOLS and LIBRARY



SHOPPING

  • The Glen Shopping Center with Safeway, Panera Bread, CVS Pharmacy and numerous restaurants is approximately 5 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, Old Bridge Estates, Brittany, Montclair, Ashland, Port Potomac, Rollingwood Village, Lake Terrapin, Lake Side and Meadowbrook Woods

Prince William County

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Westridge Map