Address: 2104 S. Quebec Street Neighborhood: Douglas Park Listed: $699,000 Open: Sunday, September 15 from 1-3 p.m.
Open the door and step inside this completely renovated, craftsman-inspired, light-filled home in the Douglas Park neighborhood of Arlington!
The main floor is perfect for today’s lifestyle, with an open concept living space anchored by gleaming hardwood flooring. With autumn on the way, you’ll look forward to lounging in front of the warm and inviting brick fireplace. And the stunning, yet practical, kitchen will appeal to those wanting to hone their culinary skills as it features gas cooking, stainless and granite, and a generous amount of counter and cabinet space.
With four bedrooms and two full baths on three levels, this home provides an abundance of space for living and storage. The finished lower level can serve as either a large master bedroom suite or a wonderful retreat for games and entertainment when staying in for the evening.
The nicely-sized back yard is great for gardening or a place for the pup to romp. Stroll to Shirlington’s restaurants, shops and theaters. Enjoy the nearby bike paths and trails, the athletic fields and playground at Fort Barnard Park, and even a nearby dog park.
This home is ready for those seeking the convenience of an urban lifestyle with a love for the outdoors.
Title insurance is boring, but Allied Title & Escrow is here to decode the jargon and make it (somewhat) more interesting. This biweekly feature will explore the mundane (but very necessary!) world of title insurance while sharing interesting stories of two friends’ entrepreneurial careers.
For this week’s edition of Boring Title, we present to you the second episode of our hilarious video series: “Close with Mike, and You’ll Never be Madigan!”
We hope you enjoy it.
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Clockwise from top left: Stained glass artist Maria Frescas, painter Scott Hutchison and Sherry Trachtman Anne Feldman. Photo via Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour
Arlington Arts Center is just one of 30 stops along the Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour, September 28-29. Photo via Elman Studios LLC
The artwork at Lee Arts Center ranges from ceramics to printmaking
By guest blogger and Arlington artist Melanie Kehoss
Over 30 of Arlington’s visual artists are opening workspaces to the public for the second annual Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour, allowing the public a rare glimpse into the creative process.
Studios will be open in neighborhoods throughout the county on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Local artists will feature their work, processes and studio spaces, many of which are rarely open to the public. Art lovers of all ages can meet and chat with the artists while enjoying paintings, ceramics, metals, photography and more.
The day before the tour, check out the Launch Party on Friday, September 27, 5-7 p.m., with a Launch Party at Cody Gallery, at Marymount University’s Ballston Center, 1000 North Glebe Road, 2nd Floor. There, art lovers and artists can meet, celebrate and plan their tour route.
This free event allows local artists to feature their work, processes and studio spaces, while showcasing the richness and diversity of visual arts to be found in Arlington County. Visitors will find paintings, ceramics, jewelry, paper art, photography and more.
The Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour is a joint effort by the Arlington Artists Alliance, Arlington Arts Center, Columbia Pike Artist Studios, Westover Artists and independent artists throughout Arlington County, with support from Arlington Cultural Affairs and the Arlington Commission for the Arts.
“Arlington has many accomplished artists creating significant bodies of work in their homes, garages or rented studio space,” says Katherine Freshley, former Executive Director of Arlington Arts Center. “This open studio tour provides a rare opportunity to see and understand the artistic process that often seems quite mysterious… You’ll walk away with new insights and appreciation for Arlington’s hidden treasures — visual artists.”
“This tour addresses a central goal of Arlington County’s Arts and Culture strategy, Enriching Lives — to promote local artists and assist them in developing new audiences,” says Michelle Isabelle-Stark, Director of the Cultural Affairs Division of Arlington Economic Development, which is a sponsor of this event highlighting the county’s diverse range of visual artists. “Moreover, the fact that this initiative emerged organically — by and of the artists — is itself a testament to the continued growth and vitality of Arlington’s creative community.”
Find more info, including an artist directory, at arlingtonartstudiotour.org. A map with studio addresses will be available online starting in September.
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by licensed broker Aaron Seekford of Arlington Realty, Inc. GET MORE out of your real estate investment with Aaron and his team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6116 today!
Please note: While Aaron Seekford provides this information for the community, he may not be the listing agent of these homes.
September 11 is always an incredibly reflective day.
In addition to the moments of silence throughout our nation, meaningful tributes and individual memories, we can never forget the significant impact September 11, 2001 had on Arlington County.
One-hundred and eighty-four folks lost their lives at the Pentagon that morning, between folks working at the building and aboard American Airlines Flight 77. Today we remember you.
I’ll also never forget how our community came together, solidifying that much more why Arlington is such an amazing place to call home. We may be nearly two decades removed from that day, but it will stick with me forever.
With that and unending gratitude, on to this week’s stats and facts.
As of September 9, there are 150 detached homes, 21 townhouses and 104 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 18 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week:
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Aaron Seekford.
This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Enjoy!
Question: Do you think Pierce condos in Rosslyn will be able to sell for the prices they’re advertising?
Answer: A few months ago, local developer Penzance released details on their upcoming Highlands development that includes three luxury residential buildings, one of which will be a 27-story condo building called Pierce. Here’s a summary of what we know:
Large Floor Plans: 104 units ranging from a 1,270 sq. ft. 1 BR+Den to a 3 BR with over 2,400 sq. ft.
Larger Prices: Starting at $900k and increasing to over $3M
Luxury Finishes: Thermador appliances, hardwood throughout, Snaidero cabinets, floor-to-ceiling windows, some direct-access elevators and other luxury touches
Top Amenities: 24hr staff, rooftop pool, two-story gym, club room, to name a few
It seems that Penzance is modeling its approach after Turnberry Tower, the iconic all-glass blue building a block from the Rosslyn Metro. Both buildings’ smallest units are 1 BR+Den with about 1,300 sq. ft., they have similar high-end finishes, many units with direct-access elevators, and both have luxury amenities.
Demand and prices at Turnberry have increased significantly over the last 18-24 months, which is a good sign for Penzance.
Meeting New Demand
There is a significant, relatively new, demand in Arlington for large condos to satisfy Baby Boomers downsizing from big suburban homes around the D.C. area. Over the last 20 years of condo development in Arlington, most floor plans have been 1 BR-2 BR, ranging from 700-1,000 sq. ft. To find larger floor plans, buyers are mostly left with buildings constructed in the 70s and 80s, so there is currently an underserved market for newer condos with large floor plans.
For example, 2000 Clarendon, a condo building in Courthouse set to deliver next year, originally planned six 2 BR+Den units of ~1,400 and ~1,700 sq. ft. They had so much interest that they added two more. Their current waitlist for the 2 BR+Den units has over 20 people on it. However, the price of 2000 Clarendon units are about half what similar units at Pierce will cost.
Will People Pay These Prices?
1 BR+Den with 1,270+sq. ft. start at $900k (4 units)
2 BR with 1,320+sq. ft. start at $1.1M (44 units)
2 BR+Den with 1,953+sq. ft. start at $2M (46 units)
3 BR with 2,411 sq. ft. start at $2.6M (10 units)
More than half of the units will be $2M+
More than half of the units will be over $1,000/sq. ft. Over the last five years, seven Turnberry condos and two Waterview condos have cross the $1,000/sq. ft. mark. D.C. hits this mark in its premier buildings.
Rosslyn has only begun its transition into a luxury market and Pierce will be a great indicator of where Rosslyn is in the eyes of the market. The sales won’t come overnight, or be without challenges, but the developer can afford to be patient.
The down-sizing Baby Boomers that Pierce is suited for can afford to pay a significant premium for the right floor plan and building
Amazon, Nestle, consulting/law firms, Defense contractors and tech start-ups are supplying more and more highly-paid executives to the Arlington housing market
International money will be drawn to its proximity to D.C. and Amazon
Trophy units with direct views of D.C. and the Potomac River should be in high demand because it’s unlikely that future developments will block those views, something that has had a major impact on many Turnberry owners in the last five years (I wouldn’t be surprised to see some of them move a couple of blocks up the street to reclaim their views)
There are some challenges that will likely slow the pace of sales and maybe even cause them to bring prices down on some units.
At these prices, buyers will also be looking at similar units in D.C.’s top addresses in neighborhoods like Georgetown, West End and The Wharf
There will be a 7-11, fire station (quiet-exits will help, but won’t convince everybody), and a school (a negative for most, despite the beautiful design) within one block
Being up the (steep) hill from many of the neighborhood’s top draws including Rosslyn Metro, Key Bridge, Mt Vernon Trail and new dining options
Rosslyn still has many elements from its sleepy government office district days and probably 5-10 years from shedding that completely via redevelopment that’s in the pipeline
Pre-sales are scheduled to begin in early 2020, but the building probably won’t be finished and ready for move-in until well into 2021. I don’t think the current market, or even the 2020 market, will be ready to pay these prices for most of the 104 units, but I think by 2021 we’ll see Rosslyn far enough along and Arlington’s market driving forward enough to generate some eye-popping sales for Penzance’s Pierce condos.
If you’d like a question answered in my weekly column or to set-up an in-person meeting to discuss local real estate, please send an email to [email protected]. To read any of my older posts, visit the blog section of my website at www.EliResidential.com. Call me directly at (703) 539-2529.
Eli Tucker is a licensed Realtor in Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland with Real Living At Home, 2420 Wilson Blvd #101 Arlington, VA 22201, (202) 518-8781.
This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Northern Virginia that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement and private sector employee matters.
By John V. Berry, Esq.
Virginia couples seeking to marry in the Commonwealth of Virginia must still list their racial identity to obtain a marriage license.
In a recent federal lawsuit three couples were denied marriage licenses after refusing to specify their race. The lawsuit was recently filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia challenging the requirement. It is about time that Virginia put an end to this requirement.
The Virginia Code, Va. Code Ann. §32.1-267(A), requires that individuals seeking a license to marry must identify themselves according to race. In the lawsuit, these couples have argued that Virginians should not be required to list their race under the 13th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. As a practical matter, this requirement is also a problem because Virginia counties have inconsistent and different definitions of race.
For example, in Arlington, where two of the couples tried to obtain their marriage license, the race options were listed as follows: American Indian/Alaskan Native; African American/Black; Asian; Caucasian; Hispanic/Latino; Pacific Islander or Other. Contrast this with Rockbridge County, where the 230 possible race categories include: “White American,” “Aryan,” “Octoroon,” “Quadroon” and “Mulatto.” These types of categories are horribly offensive to many.
The Commonwealth is not alone in this marriage requirement. There are 8 other states that require individuals to identify their race prior to obtaining a marriage license, including Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota and New Hampshire.
Furthermore, in Virginia, not only do you have to list your racial identity in obtaining a marriage license but if you list it falsely, a person can be guilty of a felony. It is time for Virginia to rescind this archaic law.
Conclusion
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Address: 4017 23rd Street N. Neighborhood: Cherrydale/Lee Heights Listed: $1,665,000 Open: Sunday, September 8 from 2-4 p.m.
This elegant and classic all-brick 4,000-square-foot Colonial features a large addition, 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on a rare ½-acre lot.
You will be hard pressed to find another back yard like this in North Arlington!
The main level offers a spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace and built-in bookcases, family room with walls of windows and an elegant dining room with built-in corner cabinets. The kitchen includes light cherry shaker cabinets and a large breakfast bar.
Upstairs is a beautiful two-room master bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling, separate dressing/sitting room with large walk-in closet, plus four additional bedrooms. There is also a third level bedroom. The finished lower level includes a large wood-burning fireplace, built-in cabinets and shelves and bar area.
However, what sets this home apart is the truly spectacular back yard with gorgeous, mature landscaping and three terraced levels all surrounded by tall trees and beautiful stone walls. A huge flagstone patio with elegant outdoor lighting will allow you to entertain far into the evening.
Other highlights include a two-car garage, security system and dual zone HVAC system. Residents also may apply for membership in the Donaldson Run Pool Association.
For more photos, virtual 3D tour and interactive floor plan visit 4017n23rdst.com.
Welcome to New Homes, a biweekly column highlighting the new construction real estate market, written by Conor Sullivan and Dave Moya of Three Stones Residential at Keller Williams Realty. We are here to share our experience and expertise in lot acquisition, financing and construction of custom homes.
As we shift gears from summer to fall and things ramp back up at school and work, we’ve put together a current state of the market for New Home Construction in Arlington County.
Typically we see a lag in the market in the brutally hot summer months. However, that was not the case this year. Let’s look at the numbers for the last 180 days for single family homes built in 2018 or later:
55 new homes Sold
Average Sales Price: $1,719,748
Median Sales Price: $1,639,000
Low Sale: $1,200,000
High Sale: $2,877,102
Avg. Days on Market: 125
There are currently 23 new homes that are under contract and 33 new homes listed as Active on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Based on the last six months, this means there is only a 2.7 month supply of New Homes for sale in Arlington. Anything under 6 months is a sellers market so we are still very much in a seller’s market.
If you are interested in a more in depth analysis or are considering buying or selling, please contact us directly at [email protected].
Below is a list of new homes currently on the market in Arlington.
Want to learn more about financing a New Home build? McLean Mortgage (NMLS ID: 99665) can handle all of your construction financing needs. You can build your new home with as little as 5% down. Contact construction loan expert Troy Toureau (NMLS ID: 5618) at 301-440-4261 or AnyHomeLoans.com to learn more.
Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market within the past week. This feature is written and sponsored by Team Cathell, “Your Orange Line Specialists.”
Arlington’s real estate market picked up the pace a bit this week, and that’s impressive considering we had a major holiday at the beginning of the week and people were still traveling back home.
Buyers ratified 45 contracts, and sellers listed 44 homes. That’s good for a transition week. We should see those numbers jump even higher next week as people have settled into their work and school routines.
Overall, Arlington’s market reflects the nation’s housing market. We have been experiencing a drop this year in the total number of home sales. Last month, we had a total of 244 sales of all types of housing. In August of last year, we had 300 sales. That’s nearly a 19% drop.
The National Association of Home Builders reported that they have seen a 9% drop in the number of actively looking buyers since last year.
And Fannie Mae’s economist Doug Duncan reported a similar downturn in the number of sales. He attributes it primarily to a lack of inventory. He noted that baby boomers are deciding to age in place much more than before, and gen-xers are building additions instead of buying bigger homes.
Other economists say the lack of inventory is because home builders are delivering fewer homes than needed, especially affordable housing. Builders blame that on the increasing costs of materials and labor. During the Great Recession in 2008, home building tanked for five years. Those workers looked for other job opportunities and many never returned to the construction labor pool.
Click to see all the fresh new inventory in MRIS and call Team Cathell (703-975-2500) when you find a home you like.
Inc. Magazine named 34 Arlington companies in its annual list of the nation’s 5,000 fastest-growing companies, the Inc. 5000, while five were part of the exclusive Inc. 500.
Half of the companies are in government services while about a quarter are technology companies in the software, IT and security fields. Last year, Arlington saw the same number of companies on the list, up from 21 companies in 2017.
And which Arlington neighborhoods do the companies choose to grow their thriving businesses? Ballston is in the lead with 10 of the 34 companies, but Crystal City, home of Amazon’s future headquarters, is a close second, with six companies located there. Three of the top five fastest growing companies are located off Columbia Pike or in Shirlington in close proximity to the Pentagon.
Associated Veterans topped the list of Arlington companies at number 67 with an astounding 4,346% growth rate over the past three years. Associated Veterans is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that provides professional services and consulting to the government.
Higher Logic, number 1,917 on the list, is the recipient of one of Arlington County’s Gazelle Grants, a grant aimed at attracting fast-growing technology companies. Several of the finalists were also featured in the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Fantastic 50 program, including Sehlke Consulting, Changeis, U.Group, Metis Solutions, Firebird AST, Enterprise Knowledge and Neostek.
“We are really proud of the innovative companies that call Arlington home and the dynamic entrepreneurs who lead them,” said Marian Marquez, Interim Director of Business Development for Arlington Economic Development. “Arlington’s strong representation in this prestigious list is a testament to the exciting growth happening in our community and we fully expect to see this grow in years to come.”
Arlington companies such as Fila Group and U.Group are also thrilled to be on the list.
“Fila Group’s inclusion on the elite Inc. 5000 list for the second year — and moreover in the top 500 companies — is incredibly meaningful to our company,” said Jonathan Keough, President and Chief Operating Officer. “The recognition reinforces our company’s reputation as a competitive leader in the demanding information technology sector. We will continue to strengthen and diversify our business and deliver the best in service and solutions to our clients.”
“Being included on the Inc. 5000 takes on special meaning this year, as it’s our first as a fully-integrated company. It shows that our team is doing amazing work, our clients are trusting us with their toughest challenges, and we’re creating real impact in the organizations and industries we serve. 2019 was great, but U.Group is truly just getting started,” said Lena Trudeau, Chief Executive Officer.
To qualify for the Inc. 5000, companies must show the past three calendar years of sales to prove their revenue. Additionally, they must be U.S. based, privately held and independent — not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies. Revenue in the initial year must have been at least $100,000, and revenue in the most recent year must have been at least $2 million.
Here is the full list of Arlington companies that made the cut and their ranking:
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