The Hollin Hall Shopping Center located on Fort Hunt Road has survived handsomely since it was built in conjunction with Hollin Hall Village in the late 1940's and early 1950's.   The facade of the Safeway at the north end of the complex is typical of the architectural design of that period.  Although the Fort Hunt area of Mount Vernon is not an incorporated town, the Hollin Hall Shopping Center is about as close to a "downtown" as you can get.  It is two blocks long and has all of the neighborhood necessities - most of them have been there for years.      Over the years there have been several different pharmacies in tnis section of the center, but Rite Aid appears to be well established, albeit dated.         The Village Wharf, originally under the same ownership as The Wharf in O... 02/11/2008

  Yacht Haven Estates is a waterfront community of 175 homes.  They were built in the 1970's and are sited on 1/2 to 3/4 acre lots.  The subdivision is home to Mount Vernon Yacht Club on the Potomac River.Many of the original homes on the waterfront have been expanded or replaced with custom homes.The remaining homes (approximately 150) will sell between $530,000 and $750,000 depending on the level of updating and expansion.The entrances to Yacht Haven Estates are on Ferry Landing Road approximately one mile to the Fort Belvoir entrance. They are close to FAIRFAX COUNTY CONNECTOR BUS with service to HUNTINGTON METROMount Vernon area real estate is extremely popular due to the mature nature of the development.  It is close-in, convenient to shopping, the Pentagon and Washington, DCRELATE... 01/23/2008

 Villamay is a community of 240 homes between the George Washington Parkway and Fort Hunt Road in the Mount Vernon section of Fairfax County.  They were built by Gene May in the 1960's.  Gene will be remembered for numerous real estate projects in the Washington area, but most notably Villamay in Mount Vernon and Evermay in McLean.  The homes are highly customized and are all brick.Villamay homes are currently priced in the $900,000 range.The Fairfax County Connector  operates on Fort Hunt Road with service to the Huntington MetroIt is approximately 15 minutes to the Capital Beltway at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. The Mount Vernon Rec Center with YEAR ROUND POOL AND ICE RINK PLUS EXERCISE FACILITIES is within 10 minutes as is the MARTHA WASHINGTON LIBRARY.  There is an exit to Villamay on... 01/21/2008

  Hollin Hall Village is just that - a village of 580 homes off Fort Hunt Road.  Although the homes are 50+ years old they are solidly built one level ramblers and continue to be extremely popular.  The picture below is representative of how the original homes looked, but many of them have had additions.They are within walking distance of the Hollin Hall Shopping Center which is the only shopping center in the Fort Hunt Area. Fairfax County Connector Bus to the Huntington Metro operates on Fort Hunt Road.Homes most recently have sold for $450,000.CONTACT ME for assistance with FAIRFAX COUNTY and NORTHERN VIRGINIA REAL ESTATERELATED SITESRIVERSIDE ESTATESBELLE VIEW The Safeway Store in the Hollin Hall Shopping Center       01/16/2008

  As soon as you pass the Mount Vernon Mansion you are less than 5 minutes from Mount Vernon Forest.  If you like a treed subdivision this is the spot for you.  Most of the  homes are on 1/2 acre lots and the elementary school is in the subdivision.Due to its' proximity to the George Washington Parkway it provides an excellent commuting route to Alexandria, Crystal City, Pentagon and DC.  There is Fairfax County Connector Bus service to the Huntington Metro.Fort Belvoir is approximately seven minutes away.  Homes are currently selling in the $550,000 to $600,000 range.  Mount Vernon Forest is a very popular community due to its' location - affordable homes in an area of prime real estate.IF YOU WANT A REAL ESTATE BROKER WHO HAS 31 YEARS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWS MOUNT VERNON AREA REAL ESTATE... 01/13/2008

  Southwood is just about halfway between Fort Belvoir and the Mount Vernon Estate.  It is a beautifully maintained subdivision with a very active garden club that decorates the common grounds seasonally.Inbound commuting is facilitated by its proximity to the George Washington Parkway and the Fairfax County Connector Bus to Metro  Access to Fort Belvoir would be the quickest at the Tulley Gate on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway.Home sales most recently were in the $650,000 price range.CONTACT ME for assistance with  ALEXANDRIA, FAIRFAX COUNTY or NORTHERN VIRGINIA REAL ESTATERELATED HOME SITES, MOUNT VERNON FOREST, VILLAMAY         01/13/2008

      The first of 700 homes in Waynewood were delivered in the early 60's.  They were extremely well crafted by Gosnell Builders.  A very attractive feature is that many of the split level homes have a fourth upper level which is a walk-in standup attic.  Of course, many of them have now been finished into additional living space. Waynewood Elementary is located within the subdivision.  Although it was a futuristic concept in the beginning it is still highly valued and was a prototype for similar schools in later subdivisions. The Waynewood Swim Club is also an integral part of the social fabric of the community. Bordering the George Washington Parkway has contributed to the continued popularity of the community.  There is an 11 mile long jogging/bike path from the Mount Vernon Estate ... 01/11/2008

  Originally developed during World War II as housing for federal employees, the complex was converted to condominiums in 1981 by the IDI Group (Watergate and dozens of other complexes).It is ideally situated on the George Washington Parkway along the Potomac River. You can ride your bike on the bike/jogging path to Olde Towne in 15 minutes.   The Fairfax County Park Authority's Mount Vernon Rec Center with year round ice rink, swimming pool and exercise facilities is at the entrance to Belle View on Fort Hunt Road.      The Martha Washington Library is at the same location.  Additionally, The Belle View Shopping Center is in the complex featuring Safeway, CVS Pharmacy, US Post Office and numerous other stores.  The Beltway and Woodrow Wilson Bridge are within 5 minutes.  There is bus s... 01/11/2008

 Riverside Estates has remained popular ever since the first homes were delivered in the mid-60's.Convenience and the proximity of schools, shopping and recreational facilities are the key to their continued public acceptance.The homes are about one mile from the George Washington Parkway at Mount Vernon where there is Fairfax County Connector bus service to the Huntington Metro.  There is similar service along the Richmond Highway.  Mount Vernon High School is at the entrance to Riverside Estates        Riverside Elementary is just across from the high school.The George Washington Rec Center with year round  pool (part of the Fairfax County Park System) is next to the elementary school.      Homes in Riverside Estates are currently priced from $450,000 to $550,000.RELATED SITESMOUNT VE... 01/08/2008

  If you've never seen an 18th century grist mill in operation,  the reconstructed George Washington Grist Mill is a fascinating place.Washington's first ownership of a grist mill occurred when he inherited Mount Vernon from the widow of his half-brother, Lawrence. Its' primary purpose was to provide wheat and corm meal for area farmers and the Mount Vernon Estate.In 1771, Washington had a new "merchant mill" built and began commercial milling operations selling flour and corn meal up and down the East Coast and as far away as Portugal.  The mill was razed in 1850 and was bebuilt by the Commonwealth in 1933 - this is the mill you can visit today.  Washington operated a distillery at the site which has been excavated, rebuilt and is open to the public.  The mill is located on Mount Verno... 01/07/2008

  There was no place in colonial America as grand as Woodlawn.  The Lewises of Woodlawn entertained lavishly.Before his death in 1799, George Washington deeded 2,000 acres of the Mount Vernon estate to Major Lawrence and Eleanor "Nelly" Custis Lewis. Lawrence was the President's nephew and "Nelly" was Martha Washington's grandaughter.Dr. William Thornton, first architect of the U.S. Capitiol designed the mansion where the family displayed a collection of objects in honor of their illustrious ancestors.  Woodlawn is open for tours and is an extremely popular site for private events.  It is convenient to Washington's Grist Mill and Mount Vernon Estate.      CONTACT ME for assistance with Mount Vernon and Fairfax County Real Estate. 01/07/2008

 In 1974 we relocated to Virginia from Massachusettes.  After a very thorough tour of Fairfax County we decided Mount Vernon was the place that suited our needs.My husband's office was in Crystal City and the trip in on the George Washington Parkway was a pleasure.  Additionally, it was convenient to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport when he had to travel.We were within walking distance of the Mount Vernon Estate.  As we walked along Old Mount Vernon Road we passed a gate that provided an unobstructed view of the mansion identical to the one in this article.  It was also a short bicycle ride to the Parkway and a relaxing trip along the river into Olde Towne.  It was easy to visualize George Washington making the same trip on horsebackThere have been some changes since we moved o... 01/04/2008

  There was a time when you were comfortable in a hardware store since you felt like a neighbor and you probably were.  Small town hardware srores, similar to the local drug store with soda fountain, have all but disappeared from the American landscape.  Those days are not gone completely in Mount Vernon - Village Hardware in the Hollin Hall Center on Fort Hunt Road is thriving.  It believes in personal service and neighbors helping neighbors.Larry Gray opened Village Hardware in 1979 and still believes in the business practices that made his store a success - 7-day-weeks of hard work have paid off for Larry and his family.People will drive miles out of their way to shop at Village Hardware since they know they will get the best possible product at the best possible price.  Some people ... 12/31/2007

  It is one thing to sell to Americans who are out of the country such as my blog about John and Kay who were in Hawaii and purchased their home through me over the internet without  ever having seen the home before they arrived for settlement.It is quite another thing to sell to foreign diplomats who have never been here before.  My buyers were stationed in Sudan, were assigned to Washington, DC. and were totally unfamiliar with our real estate procedures.They visited my website and solicited my help in finding them a home prior to their arrival.  Thus began a cycle of phone calls, lender contacts, e-mailed listings and documents sent as attachments to e-mail including the purchase offer.  Similar to John and Kay they would sign the documents and fax them to my e-fax which arrived perf... 12/26/2007

This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for MOUNT VERNON. ZIP code 22306.  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in the area closest to your home. Currently, there are   90 DETACHED HOMES   FOR SALE The sales figures in this report are for the month ending September 30, 2007    SALES STATISTICS (5 SOLD) AVERAGE LIST PRICE $513,200 AVERAGE SALES PRICE $500,900 MINUS SELLER SUBSIDIES $5,675 NET SALES PRICE $495,225   CONTACT ME for assistance with ALEXANDRIA, MT VERNON AND FAIRFAX COUNTY REAL ESTATE 10/18/2007

This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for MOUNT VERNON. ZIP code 22306.  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in the area closest to your home. Currently, there are   37 TOWN HOMES   FOR SALE The sales figures in this report are for the month ending September 30, 2007    SALES STATISTICS (5 SOLD) AVERAGE LIST PRICE $366,160 AVERAGE SALES PRICE $357,400 MINUS SELLER SUBSIDIES $11,500 NET SALES PRICE $345,900   CONTACT ME for assistance with ALEXANDRIA, MT VERNON AND FAIRFAX COUNTY REAL ESTATE 10/18/2007

This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for MOUNT VERNON. ZIP code 22307.  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in the area closest to your home. Currently, there are   3 TOWN HOMES   FOR SALE The sales figures in this report are for the month ending September 30, 2007    SALES STATISTICS (1 SOLD) AVERAGE LIST PRICE $725,000 AVERAGE SALES PRICE $689,000 MINUS SELLER SUBSIDIES $0 NET SALES PRICE $689,000   CONTACT ME for assistance with ALEXANDRIA, MT VERNON AND FAIRFAX COUNTY REAL ESTATE 10/18/2007

This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for MOUNT VERNON. ZIP code 22307.  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in the area closest to your home. Currently, there are   49 DETACHED HOMES   FOR SALE The sales figures in this report are for the month ending September 30, 2007    SALES STATISTICS (4 SOLD AVERAGE LIST PRICE $813,725 AVERAGE SALES PRICE $806,250 MINUS SELLER SUBSIDIES $12,375 NET SALES PRICE $793,875   CONTACT ME for assistance with ALEXANDRIA, MT VERNON AND FAIRFAX COUNTY REAL ESTATE 10/18/2007

This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for MOUNT VERNON. ZIP code 22307.  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in the area closest to your home. Currently, there are   28 CONDOMINIUMS   FOR SALE The sales figures in this report are for the month ending September 30, 2007    SALES STATISTICS (3 SOLD) AVERAGE LIST PRICE $275,933 AVERAGE SALES PRICE $273,267 MINUS SELLER SUBSIDIES $2,667 NET SALES PRICE $270,600   CONTACT ME for assistance with ALEXANDRIA, MT VERNON AND FAIRFAX COUNTY REAL ESTATE 10/18/2007

This is one of the market reports I publish on a monthly basis for MOUNT VERNON. ZIP code 22309.  Many REALTORS® prepare a report for all of Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.  In my opinion, that covers too broad an area to be meaningful.  I do believe my approach will give you a much more realistic picture of the market in the area closest to your home. Currently, there are   72 TOWN HOMES   FOR SALE The sales figures in this report are for the month ending September 30, 2007    SALES STATISTICS (9 SOLD) AVERAGE LIST PRICE $373,966 AVERAGE SALES PRICE $375,667 MINUS SELLER SUBSIDIES $12,244 NET SALES PRICE $363,423   CONTACT ME for assistance with ALEXANDRIA, MT VERNON AND FAIRFAX COUNTY REAL ESTATE 10/18/2007