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Lake Fairfax is one of Northern Virginia's best recreational assets and a treat for those who live in the urban forest surrounding this body of water. Here are few pictures taken nearby after the recent snow.
 
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River Towers
$1195 / 1BR1FB - Condo
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Rent:
Bedrooms:
Bathrooms:
Parking:
Pet Policy:
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1195 / Month
One
One Full, 0 Partial
Ample permit and guest
Case by case
One months rent
Vacant
12 Months
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Location
6641 River Towers 707, Alexandria, VA. Washington Square, walking distance to GW Parkway,
Route 1 and the Beltway. Bus service to King Street Metro
 
Description
Beautifully renovated kitchen, high ceilings, den, and prime Olde Town location. Bus
stops within walking distance.
 
Rental Features
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Controlled Access
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Open Spaces
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Children's Playground
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Outdoor pool
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Gym
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Party/Club Room
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Tennis Courts
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Ample Public Parking
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Community Washer/Dryer
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Electricity, Gas and Water included in condo fee
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Centralized Heat
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Central A/C
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Bus stop in front
 
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From February 1-6 Crystal
City will celebrate its second annual Fashion
Week. Events will include trunk shows, music, food and drink, and dancing.
Audience members can even participate in an on-the-spot design competition.
Take some time to explore the Crystal City complex, which includes high rise residential
buildings, office blocks, hotels, shops and restaurants.
Crystal City's 6,000 residents could go for months, or even years, without leaving
the complex, which offers health clubs, banks, drug stores, supermarkets, doctors'
and dentists' offices, a post office, nine parks, public concerts, a Water Park, night
school and over l50 shops and restaurants. In case the weather is bad, all these
features are connected by underground passageways.
If they do need to go somewhere, not to worry--because Crystal City is a commuter's
dream. It is five minutes from downtown or Reagan National Airport, lies
on two Metro lines, has its own VRE commuter train station and is a hub of the
local bicycle commuter system.
To see homes for
sale in Crystal City, click here.
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When Forbes Magazine named Fairfax City #3 of the top 25 U.S. cities to live in, it
must have had the Chocolate Festival in
mind.
Every year at this time the town invites the rest of us to binge on chocolate and
charming 19th century surroundings. This year's festival will be held on February
6 and 7 in Old Town Fairfax at
Main Street and University Drive.
Events will include a contest to create chocolate works of art, a Pancake breakfast
(chocolate chip, of course), open house in some the district's historic buildings
and a craft show. Walk off some of those excess calories by exploring well preserved
buildings dating from the early 1800's, including the site of the first Confederate
casualty of the Civil War and the Fairfax City Courthouse--built in 1800 and still
in use today. The district also includes a wide variety of restaurants and boutiques.
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A choice location and woodsy feel make Marlan
Forest (and its conjoined sister development Marlan Heights) a highly desirable
address.
Set just across the George Washington Parkway from the Potomac River, Marlan Forest
gives its residents easy access to the Mt. Vernon bike path for walking, running,
biking and wildlife viewing. It is bordered on the west by Ft. Hunt Road, which,
along with nearby Route 1, provides abundant shopping opportunities. Wilson
Bridge is a stone's throw away, the Parkway connects commuters to Alexandria and other
points north, and the area is served by the Huntington Metro stop.
The "forest" in Marlan Forest is more than just a name; it is a fact. Builders
took pains to spare as many trees as possible, and so today's residents are blessed
with the luxury of towering old growth trees in and around their yards. Homes
tend to be beautifully landscaped, adding to the lush, green feel of the development.
Most of the homes were built in the '50's--a variety of ramblers, Colonials and Cape
Cods, avoiding the cookie-cutter feel of some developments. Prices range
from $500K to just over $1 million, with an average price of about $800K.
Buyers are also drawn to the Fort Hunt/Mount Vernon
area by the excellent Fairfax County Public Schools, county services and safety.
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The Workhouse Arts Center is mounting an
exhibition of works by several well-known African-American artists. The Center
is located in Lorton on the site of the defunct prison.
Sully Mansion in Chantilly,
built in 1799, offers guided tours which highlight the lives of its early 19th century
owners, tenant farmers and slaves, whose original quarters have been preserved.
Guides at Mount Vernon Estate emphasize the lives
and contributions of the resident slaves. Be sure to visit the gift shop for
further materials highlighting the African American experience in America in the 17th,
18th and 19th centuries.
Attend gospel music concerts, movies and cultural celebrations in Arlington
County.
Visit the website of the Arlington
County Publc Libraries for a list of exhibits, programs, brochures and suggested
readings in Black History.
Check out the Alexandria
Black History Museum at 902 Wythe Street. Its collection includes documents
related to the first public schools for African Americans, records of Civil War exploits
by black soldiers, a large collection of historic photographs and even some African
artifacts. The Robert H. Robinson library was originally established in 1940
because the Alexandria public libraries were segregated. The museum and library
also have their own adjacent park. Then take a walk through beautiful, historic
Old Town.
Finally, cross the river to celebrate the life Frederick Douglass--abolitionist, businessman
and journalist. Frederick Douglass House is
located on the banks of the Anacostia River. On February 14 historians will
celebrate Douglass' birthday with readings, tours, films and music.
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Some listeners criticized President Obama for failing
to pay more attention to the housing crisis in Wednesday night’s State of the Union
message.
Obama promised to “step up refinancing so that home owners
can move into more affordable mortgages,” but he didn’t offer any details. There was
no mention at all of addressing falling home values, restoring the mortgage-backed
securities markets or shoring up FHA, critics said. Nor did he mention expiring housing
tax credits.
Fresno, Calif., Rep. Jim Costa, said, "The president made
no mention of the two most serious issues affecting our Valley's economy: water and
housing."
According to a survey conducted for Trulia.com and released
shortly before the president’s speech, 36 percent of respondents gave the president
a passing grade or better for his efforts to improve the housing crisis. A year ago,
he got passing grades from 54 percent.
Source: UPI.com, Steve Cook (01/28/2010)
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Athletes, would-be athletes and nature lovers should head south from Old Town Alexandria.
Stretching along the Potomac River from the southern border of Old Town to Mount Vernon
Estate is the Mt. Vernon bike path. Eight miles of asphalt allow locals and
visitors to walk, run or bike while enjoying river views and wildlife sightings.
Bald eagles, ospreys, blue heron, cormorants, egrets, ducks and geese are among waterfowl
commonly spotted along this corridor, while deer, groundhogs and fox sightings are
frequent. Combine cardio and conservation by following a nature trail through Dyke
Marsh.
Along the bike path is a fitness course and several points of access for canoes
or kayaks.
Businesses in the nearby Belle View shopping center allow you to rent a bike, tone
up at Curves or take karate lessons. Adjacent to Belle View is the Mt. Vernon
Recreation Center, which provides Fairfax County residents with an indoor pool and
ice rink. Farther south on Route 1 is a Gold's Gym.
Local communities such as River Towers, Porto
Vecchio and Belle View also offer their
residents tennis, swimming and basketball facilities as well as their own in-house
gyms.
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If you'd like to learn more about Skyline
Plaza click here.
 Check
what's available now.
Here's a price report based on the last two years of sales and rentals as of 2/28/2010.
Each report contains the median price along with high and low over the period. All
figures are approximations and should not be used to judge final sales values.
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Unit Type
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For Sale
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Condo Fees
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Rental
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One Bedroom, 950 to 990 sf
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170,890 (136,453 to 221,000)
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465 to 440
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1,300 (1,200 to 1,420)
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Two Bedroom, 1180 sf
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209,500 (172,000 to 255,000)
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550
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1,700 (1,250 to 2,100)
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Three Bedroom, 1700 to 1840 sf
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275,000 (260,000 to 329,000)
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800 to 860
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2,000
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Skyline Plaza is located at 3701 and 3705 S George Mason Dr. Falls Church Virginia
22041, near Leesburg Pike (Route 7), I-395, and between Eisenhower Ave and Bailey's
Crossroads. Skyline Plaza was built in 1973, it's a 15 minute commute to D.C.
Amenities include:
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24 Hour Security
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Children's Playground
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Storage Space
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Outdoor pool
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Sauna
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Gym
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Party/Club Room
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Balconies
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Garage Parking
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Community/In Unit Washer/Dryer
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Electricity, Gas and Water included in condo fee
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Central A/C
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Gas Heat
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Gas Hot Water Heater
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About the Author --- Ben
Fornshell is a licensed real estate agent with Condo 1 Alexandria. To learn
more about available rentals and purchases in the area check out our free
search.
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