This is a sponsored post from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
There were 13 properties that went from Pending to Sold this past week. The October month end numbers are out — Reston real estate continues to move towards a very strong 2014.
Here are a few of the properties that settled this past week:
1632 AUTUMNWOOD DR. 4BR, 2.5 BA SFH. List Price, $689,000. Sold Price, $679,000.
1144 ROUND PEBBLE LN. 5BR, 4.5 BA SFH. List Price $998,900 Sold Price $950,000.
2020 BEACON HEIGHTS DR. 3BR, 3 FB/2HB TH. Listed Price, $960,000. Sold Price, $960,000.
2354 GENERATION DR. 3BR 2FB/2HB TH. Listed Price, $390,000. Sold Price, $380,000. Seller Subsidy, $500.
1617 GREENBRIAR CT. 3BR, 2.5 BA TH. Listed Price. $590,000. Sold Price, $590,000. Seller Subsidy, $7,050.
1650 PARKCREST CIR #301. 2BR 1.5 BA Condo. Listed Price, $250,000. Sold Price, $250,000, Seller Subsidy, $4,000.
This is a sponsored post from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
It was a slow week for home sale closings — only four Reston properties went from pending to sold.
Meanwhile, there are 94 pending home sales and 298 active residential listings, leaving us with a steady three-to-four-month supply of homes.
Here are the four properties that settled last week in Reston.
- 2288 COCQUINA DR. 3BR, 3 BA. Listed Price: $379,900. Sold Price: $375,000. Seller Subsidy: $11,250
- 10724 CROSS SCHOOL RD. 3BR,3.5 BA. Listed Price: $775,000. Sold Price: $765,000. Seller Subsidy: $5,000
- 1324 QUAIL RIDGE DR. 6BR, 3.5 BA. Listed Price: $779,000. Sold Price: $775,000. Seller Subsidy: $4,500
- 2140 GLENCOURSE LN. 3BR 2.5 BA. Listed Price: $433,900. Sold Price: $434,000. Seller Subsidy: $3,000
This is a sponsored article from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
This week in Reston 28 new properties came on the market and 27 became newly PENDING–so pretty much we’re staying even. We have a total of 291 active listings for sale.
Here are a few of the new listings for sale in Reston this week.
1715 BLUE FLINT CT. 3BR 3.5 BA. $549,000
2123 OWLS COVE LN. 3BR 2 BA. $739,000
11069 SAFFOLD WAY. 4BR 2 FB/2 HB. $449,000
11576 WOODHOLLOW CT. 3BR 3.5 BA. $400,000
This is a sponsored column by Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
Is there any better way to spend a crisp fall evening than out on the deck, sipping a lovely glass of wine (or craft beer)?
Many Restonians don’t think so. And neither does Rande Jenus, owner of The Wine Cabinet specialty wine and gourmet store in Reston’s North Point Village Center. That’s why he sells the perfect wines for any occasion — whether you’re enjoying an evening on the deck or hosting a special dinner party.
Rande believes there is a place between the big box stores and the small wine shops where good value, excellent knowledge, and discerning selection meet with professional business management to create shops of extraordinary taste and ambiance. The Wine Cabinet is proof of this.
Everyone at The Wine Cabinet is committed to creating a comfortable experience for every customer. You don’t need to know anything about wines to come out with the perfect bottle as the knowledgeable staff enjoys helping you find the right wine for your event (and budget).
If wine isn’t what you want, the craft beer selection should do the trick. The Wine Cabinet’s customer contract says it all: We place great value in the selection of wines, food and giftware and have a good wine at the right price for every budget and every palate.
The Wine Cabinet has become a gathering place for people who love fine wines, craft beers, cooking demonstrations, and culinary tools.
There is always some fun event happening–all the more reason to come back time and again! You will see Rande and his staff out in the community too–they are a small, local businesscompletely committed to the Reston/Fairfax community.
Whether you are a wine lover or not, stop into The Wine Cabinet. It is always an enjoyable experience…and you’ll always find some treasure to bring home.
This is a sponsored post from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
Reston saw a good jump in the number of houses that went from Pending to Sold this past week with 22 houses successfully getting to the settlement table.
Inventory has dropped slightly to 290 properties for sale in Reston. There are 85 pending home sales; and an inventory of just over three months.
Here are a few of the homes that sold this week.
11300 SUNDIAL CT #902. 2BR, 2.5BA , Original List Price, $269,000. Sold Price, $257,000
1209 WEATHERSTONE CT. 3BR 2FB, 2 HB. Original List Price, $550,000. Sold Price, $540,000. Seller Subsidy, $6,000
11990 MARKET ST #1404. 2BR, 2BA. Original List Price, $620,000. Sold Price $578,000
12350 LIMA LN. 3BR, 3BA. Original List Price, $647,000. Sold Price, $590,000
11613 WINDBLUFF CT #9B1. 3BR, 2.5 BA. Original List, $310,000. Sold Price, $300,000. Seller Subsidy, $7,000
11406 FAIRWAY DR. 3BR 2.5 BA. Original List $529,900, Sold Price $531,500. Seller Subsidy, $ 1,600
12016 TALIESIN PL #24. 1BR, 1 BA. Original List, $299,000. Sold Price, $287,500. Seller Subsidy, $10,000
This is a sponsored column by Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
Living in Reston is about being close to everything. For people who love the outdoors, but still value easy access to Route 7 or the Toll Road, Hunt Club Road is worth a look.
Located adjacent to Lake Fairfax Park, the neighborhood has quick access to miles of hiking and biking trails — you won’t feel like you’re in a developed area. If water parks are more your family’s speed, the Water Mine is right there at Lake Fairfax too.
The long, winding street is the local’s secret shortcut to Baron Cameron. Connecting with Ring Road, it takes you up to the entrance to Lake Fairfax Park, just off Baron Cameron. Built in the early 1970s, the street has a mixture of Colonial, split-level, and ranch single family homes. Hunt Club Road is very well-maintained and the homes tend to maintain their value over time.
If you want to do more than explore the miles of park trails, you can pop over to the nearby RA tennis court, basketball courts, and one of the most popular RA pools in Reston — the Uplands pool, which has a wonderful water feature for children.
This neighborhood tends to attract urban sophisticates: people who are well traveled, well educated, and enjoy the arts. Neighbors here know each other, and it’s common to hear stories of frequent get-togethers (I know of at least one dinner club that makes me wish I lived in the neighborhood).
If you’re looking for a single-family home in a friendly and beautiful neighborhood, Hunt Club Road is worth a look.
This is a sponsored post from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
Low interest rates and reasonable housing inventory is driving a little stronger activity in the Reston real estate market.
This week in Reston, 13 properties went from Pending to Sold. Typical of our market we have a wide range of housing types and price points; this week the price point ranged from $153,250 for a studio condo on Lake Anne Plaza to $775,000 for a five-bedroom Contemporary in North Reston.
Here are a few of the homes that sold last week in Reston:
1304 PAVILION CLUB WAY. 5BR, 4.5 BA. Listed Price: $789,500. Sold Price: $775,000
11400 WASHINGTON PLZ W #201. 0BR, 1 BA. Listed Price: $158,900. Sold Price; $153,250
2353 NASHUA CT. 5BR, 3.5 BA. Listed Price: $699,900. Sold Price: $690,000. Seller Subsidy: $10,800
1643 PARKCREST CIR #300. 2BR, 2 BA. Listed Price: $249,900. Sold Price: $244,700
12606 NOBLE VICTORY LN. 5BR, 2.5 BA. Listed Price; $638,000. Sold Price: $610,000. Seller Subsidy: $6,500
1724 LAKE SHORE CREST DR. 1BR, 1 BA. Listed Price; $265,000. Sold Price: $265,000. Seller Subsidy: $7,500
This is a sponsored article from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
New listings of homes for sale in Reston have gone to just over 300 — a six-year high.
I know that sounds alarming, but in context it’s just over 1 percent of the total number of dwelling units and still not enough to start calling it a buyer’s market. Cold comfort if your house is lingering on the market but it’s good to for sellers to understand what’s happening in the market.
Here are a few of the 29 new listings that came on the market this week.
11776 STRATFORD HOUSE PL #1309 3BR 3 Baths $1,375,000
2009 UPPER LAKE DR 4BR 2.5 Baths $899,990
1658 BACHAN CT 3BR 2.5 Baths $485,000
1602 WAINWRIGHT DR 2BR 1.5 Baths $367,700
11145 GLADE DR 4BR 3.5 Baths $695,000
11920 REDTREE WAY 3BR 2.5 Baths $370,000
Click here for a detailed report on Reston real estate statistics for the month of September.
This is a sponsored column by Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
First impressions matter. And that means the curb appeal of you home influences whether a prospective buyer even wants to look inside. Boosting your curb appeal doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are seven simple things you can do to make your home more appealing to prospective buyers.
- Install lights along the sidewalk — Lights lining the path to your home are cheery and inviting … and not very expensive. Lighting can also emphasize your landscaping and any other features you want to highlight. Also, lights improve security. Solar lights are perfect for this job. Since they don’t require running electrical cable or extension cords, you can put them wherever you want — down the sidewalk, around a tree. All you have to do to install them is stick them in the ground. There are so many designs today that they can add a nice, decorative touch. It’s a small thing that has a big impact.
- Plant Flowers — Need I say more? Just thinking about flowers makes me smile. And I’m not alone. Whether they’re in flower boxes, hanging baskets, or berms, they provide a huge boost to your curb appeal. Planting flowers is one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to make a big impact. We have tons of nurseries in the area that can recommend exactly what to plant for your yard conditions. It won’t take long or break the bank, and it will make you happy.
- Cover Up Dead Spots on Your Lawn — Oh, how we love our trees in Reston. Alas, we don’t love their constant shade, and the inevitable dead spots that surround them. I say surrender to the dead spots. Rather than fight them by constantly planting grass that will never grow, cover them up. Plant some shade loving flowers or plants around them (Hostas do particularly well here). An even easier solution is to mulch them. You will be amazed at how clean and appealing your yard looks when you cover the dead spots!
- Upgrade the Hardware on Your Door — Another super simple upgrade is to change the hardware on your door. Styles change, even for door handles and locks. Swapping out old light fixtures and mailboxes (if you have one by your door) can also add new life to your entrance. And while you’re at it, painting the door will add new vibrancy. You can refresh the entire entrance to you home with those simple fixes.
- Replace Rotted Wood — Many of the homes in Reston have wood exteriors and HOA requirements forbid any other type of siding. In our moist climate, wood will sometimes rot, especially around window casings. The good news is that fixing it may not be as costly as you think. Sure it’s not as quick a fix as planting flowers, but it will drastically boost your curb appeal, and reduce home inspection issues once you’re under contract.
- Clean the Gutters — Cleaning the gutters really doesn’t take that long. Whether you do it yourself or pay to have it done, it will help make your house look more inviting. Something about weeds growing out of gutters just looks untidy.
- Power Wash Your House and Decks — Over time, your house and deck can start looking grungy. Sometimes a new coat of paint or stain is called for (you should do that every six or seven years), but often a good power washing is more than enough to make your house look brand-spanking new. Your house will look so fresh, you may wonder why you’ve never done this before!
There are many more things you can do to boost your curb appeal — some small, some more involved. But these seven things alone will drastically improve how your house looks to potential buyers and will make them want to come in and see more.
This is a sponsored article from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
Twenty-six new properties came on the market this week in Reston, bringing the total inventory of homes for sale to 297. That equates to just less than a four-month supply of homes on the market now. The five-year September average is 2.3 homes.
Here are a few of the new homes for sale in Reston.
11086 Saffold Way, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, $320,000
2012 Lakewinds Dr., 4 BR, 3.5 BA, $850,000
11610 Quail Ridge Court, 6 BR, 4.5 BA, $849,900
1634 Stowe Rd., 5 BR, 3.5 BA, $674,900
2165 Whisper Way, 2 BR, 2.5 BA, $355,000
12025 New Dominion Parkway, 2 BR, 2 BA, $749,900
To see many more new listings this week, visit my website, Reston Real Estate.
Eleven properties went from pending to sold in Reston last week. The total inventory of homes for sale is just under 300 houses. One interesting item to note this week is that the average price of those 11 homes was $378,000 — a good bit lower than our typical average of $450,000.
The chart below shows how far up the inventory is over the same period last year, with a 91 percent increase.
Here are the properties that sold last week.
- 11616 Springhouse Place. Listed Price, $725,000; Sold Price, $712,500. Seller Subsidy, $6,500
- 11616 Springhouse Place. Listed Price, $439,900; Sold Price, $432,500. Seller Subsidy, $5,000
- 2364 Old Trail Dr. Listed Price, $394,000; Sold Price $394,000. Seller Subsidy, $0
- 2352 Horseferry Court. Listed Price, $385,000; Sold Price $374,000. Seller Subsidy, $8,000
- 2328 Hunters Square Court. Listed Price, $379,000; Sold Price $379,000. Seller Subsidy, $4,500
- 11404 Gate Hill Place #95. Listed Price, $359,000; Sold Price, $337,500. Seller Subsidy, $0
- 12013 Taliesin Place #26. Listed Price, $350,000; Sold Price, $328,000. Seller Subsidy, $1,000
- 12000 Market St. #206. Listed Price, $349,000; Sold Price $325,000. Seller Subsidy, $0
- 2184 Cartwright Place. Listed Price, $299,900; Sold Price, $290,000; Seller Subsidy, $8,700
- 1712 Abercromby Court #G. Listed Price, $285,000; Sold Price, $271,500; Seller Subsidy, $0
- 11658 Stoneview Square #12C. Listed Price, $195,000; Sold Price $195,000. Seller Subsidy $5,000
Lake Audubon is one of Reston’s gems. More than 30 contemporary homes with cedar siding are located nearby, in South Bay Cluster. Thirty percent of these homes are on lakefront property; the rest have private access to the lake. The community dock is available to all residents
South Bay Cluster’s 3- and 4-bedroom townhouses built in the ’80s all have garages as well. What more could you want?
For families, South Bay is walking distance to Terraset Elementary School, Langston Hughes Middle School and South Lakes High School. It’s a short walk to the South Lakes Shopping Center, where Starbucks, Safeway and Café Sano can be found. And the neighborhood is a quick ride to the Reston Metro station, Dulles Airport and Reston Town Center.
For those who want to play close to home, a Reston Association playground is located near the entrance to the community. Walker Nature Education Center, Lake Fairfax Park (home of the Water Mine) and Reston Association pools and tennis courts are all close by, too.
South Bay Cluster has something for everyone, all centrally located in South Reston.
This is a sponsored article from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
Eighteen new properties were listed for sale in Reston this week, bringing the total number of available homes to 259. The inventory number is down from Monday, when we noted that 303 homes were listed for sale. That’s a lot of activity in just a few days.
Here are a few of the new properties for sale in Reston this week.
2300 Acton Dr., 5BR, 3.5 BA, $624,900
11605 Clubhouse Court, 4BR, 3.5 BA, $625,000
1701 Quietree Dr., 2BR, 2.5 BA, $365,000
1273 Weatherstone Court, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, $549,000
1335 Quail Ridge Dr., 4 BR, 2.5 BA, $785,000
12123 Kinsley Place, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, $920,000
To see many more new listings this week, visit my website, Reston Real Estate.
This is a sponsored post from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
What a difference a few weeks can make. The weather has made a decided turn towards fall, and the Reston real estate market also seems to be in transition.
This past week in Reston, 17 properties went from pending to sold. The average number of days on the market climbed to just over 30 and the total number of homes for sale increased to 303, which leaves us with a little more than four months of housing inventory.
For home sellers, this means you must come into the market in the best shape possible for your price point. You have to do everything you can to differentiate your home. You don’t want to be one of many in the market — you want to create a market of ONE that tells buyers, “You better jump on this or it will be gone!”
For home buyers, this means there may be an opportunity to ask for closing costs and other incentives, but be careful, we’ll need a little more inventory to be able to call this a true buyers’ market.
Here are a few of the homes that sold this past week.
- 1334 DASHER LN. 5BR, 4.5 BA. Listed Price, $999,999; Sold Price, $980,000
- 1951 SAGEWOOD LN. #204 1 BR, 1 BA. Listed Price, $129,900; Sold Price $125,000. Seller Subsidy, $2,000
- 12020 CREEKBEND DR. 4 BR, 3.5 BA. Listed Price, $975,000; Sold Price, $935,000. Seller Subsidy, $3,000
- 11400 WASHINGTON PLAZA W. #405 0BR, 1 BA. Listed Price, $169,000; Sold Price, $165,000
- 11218 WEDGE DR. 4BR, 3.5 BA. Listed Price, $760,000; Sold Price, $742,000
- 11817 GREY BIRCH PLACE 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Listed Price, $650,000; Sold Price, $650,000. Seller Subsidy, $3,750
- 11562 LINKS DR. 4 BR, 2 Full BA, 2 Half BA. Listed Price, $499,999; Sold Price, $500,000. Seller Subsidy, $2,000
This is a sponsored column by Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
Any mom on a budget in the Washington, DC area knows about small change consignments, located at historic Lake Anne Village Center in Reston.
Since 1981, families have visited this small shop to find brand name children’s clothes, toys, and equipment. In fact, many second and even some third generation families are shopping and consigning at small change, a fact that delights owner Susann Gerstein.
Susann and two friends opened small change to make it easier for parents to recycle all those things that their children need, but quickly outgrow. Today, it has become a gathering place for mothers and grandmothers looking for quality clothes, shoes, dancewear, cleats, toys, videos, strollers, cribs, high chairs, Exersaucers and joggers. You can even find one-of-a-kind items from all over the world — a nice reflection of the cultural diversity in Reston.
It has been cited as one of the best consignment shops for children, mothers-to-be and the whole family in the Annual Washington Families Survey, and winner of the 1992 Best of Reston Award for Community Service & Business Excellence for its generous donation to families in need.
In one small shop, small change embodies all of the values of Reston. We hope it remains a vibrant part of the community for years to come. If you are in need of children’s consignments or want to donate clothes, visit their Facebook page.
