REAL ESTATE

Thanks to Brian for sending: “apparently new condo coming on the corner and the old house will face Norton.”

Hard work paid off for a team of realtors who overhauled a Maryland home, selling for more than $60,000 over the asking price. A buyer just had to have a Potomac home at along 9117 Potomac Station Lane, sitting on an unusually large parcel of land for the neighborhood that sold for $1.86 million, above the $1.799 million listing price,

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment to lower the eligibility threshold for the county’s affordable homeownership program. Under the new eligibility criteria, households can qualify if they have incomes up to 70 to 100 percent of the 2024 area median income. The previous income threshold was up to 80 to 120 percent of AMI.

A plan to build 110 townhouses on the southeast portion of the sprawling WestEnd development is heading to the Alexandria Planning Commission. City Council approved the four million square-foot redevelopment at the former home of Landmark Mall in 2021, with blocks L and M reserved for for-sale residential development. Blocks L and M, along Duke Street near N. Van Dorn Street, take up more than 100,000 square feet.

It’s a doldrums-of-summer thing: The median listing price of a home across the Washington region for the week ending July 28 remained just below the $600,000 mark. The $599,000 figure was down 0.2 percent from a week before but up 4.2 percent from a year ago, according to Bright MLS, the region’s multiple-listing service. And it is about $50,000 lower than the all-time weekly peak, set in May.

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Some more multi-million-dollar homes are taking shape in Great Falls. The McLean-based company Artisan Builders announced last Tuesday (July 23) that it’s developing a new residential subdivision off of Georgetown Pike called Falls Farm. The neighborhood along Falls Farm Court will consist of 14 custom-built houses on lots that average two acres in size.

Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly listed properties in the District, brought to you by RLAH Real Estate. “Step into a classic charm with this beautifully renovated Kingman Park townhome. Upon entry, you’re greeted by a welcoming staircase leading to a versatile living space on the main level with a seamless flow for entertaining and connection. In the heart of the home is a stunning open-concept gourmet kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinetry, stainless appliances and elegant lighting. At the back, you’ll find a sunny den and mud room providing direct access to the deck, fully fenced brick patio and parking. The fully finished walkout lower level offers a spacious rec room, an additional bedroom, a full bath, laundry and extra storage. Special features include original hardwood floors, exposed brick and a skylight that brightens the upper-level bathroom, adding a touch of luxury. Situated in a prime location that is in the bounds for Maury Elementary. Ideal for urban living, this home is walkable to the metro, Lincoln Park, Eastern Market, the RFK playground, and Kingman Island. Set back from the main road thanks to a bike lane, it provides a peaceful retreat with a great neighborhood feel. Enjoy outdoor living with a covered front porch, spacious Trex deck, and a custom brick patio with garden boxes. This residence, updated with care and not just a quick flip, offers secure off-street parking for 2 cars and easy on-street parking with convenient access to Capitol Hill. Schedule your tour today and make this Kingman Park townhome in the Maury district your new address!”

The NHP Foundation (NHPF) has completed one of the largest transactions in the organization’s history—the acquisition of a historic Section 8 property in Roxbury, Massachusetts. New Port Antonio Apartments comprises 227 apartment homes spread across 13 different locations and 17 building footprints within a half-mile radius. Constructed between...

Developers are looking to transform several acres of unused office and commercial properties between Old Keene Mill Road and Springfield Blvd into multi-family residences. To allow for the developments, Fairfax County could amend its comprehensive plan to permit 732 residential units and retail on several properties at the intersections of Backlick Road, Amherst Avenue, and Springfield Blvd.