Why choose to buy a condominium?
Condo life is a simplified way of living for those with active and busy lifestyles.
Elegant and Luxurious
There are a lot of reasons that people prefer to live in condos than in houses. Some condos do cost less than a traditional single family house, while offering many of the amenities/facilities that a person may not be able to afford on his own. And there are single family houses that cost the same as a condo, but of course do not have the amenities that the same costing condo can offer.
A simple condo would offer its residents a pool, a gym and a party room, but a similar priced house would not have these benefits. Condo owners share the cost of maintenance. Exterior maintenance and even lawn care is handled by the condo association, while the expenses to provide that care is already a part every condo unit owner’s monthly fee. There are certain condos that include the utilities included in the condo fee and other condos that share the cost of water but pay their own utilities. Basically, a condo owner can just step out of his room and enjoy a dip in the pool or a good workout at the gym, while the latter would be on the roof cleaning out gutters or frowning down on his bills and writing checks for pay all his utilities.
Therefore the question still remains to be “To Condo or Not to Condo?”
The term "garden-style" condo usually refers to a condominium residence in a building that has less than three stories. Most garden-style condos have balconies or patios for each residence. Many garden-style condos have a main entrance that opens to a common-area hallway. Additional common areas include the green space and "gardens" surrounding the structures. If you're interested in garden-style condos you'll have a lot of options in Northern Virginia.
From the suburban feel of Kingstowne to the central location of Bolling Brook from the vintage charm of Belle View to the chic feel of Carlyle Square, are just some of the many Northern Virginia condominium communities we feature.
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$187,250 : 4237 AMERICANA DR, Unit A, Annandale2 beds, 1 full bath
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$285,000 : 4130 MONUMENT CT, Unit 202, Fairfax2 beds, 2 full baths
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$235,000 : 5803 REXFORD DR, Unit 812, Springfield2 beds, 1 full bath
See all Garden-Style Condos For Sale in Northern VA.
(all data current as of
7/12/2015)
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Mid-rise condos are taller than garden-style condos, but smaller than high-rise condos. Mid-rise condos in Northern Virginia are 5 to 8 stories tall and are generally found close to or inside the Beltway.
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$330,000 : 1200 BRADDOCK PL, Unit 704, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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$639,900 : 1250 WASHINGTON ST, Unit 724, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$1,395 : 3701 5TH ST S, Unit 301, Arlington1 bed, 1 full bath
See all Mid Rise Condos For Sale In Northern VA.
(all data current as of
7/12/2015)
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
High-rise condos have more than 9 floors. They are generally found inside the Beltway and are often located near Metro stations, public transportation, or major commuter traffic arteries like I-395.
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$189,900 : 6300 STEVENSON AVE, Unit 716, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$2,200 : 851 GLEBE RD, Unit 301, Arlington1 bed, 1 full bath
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$385,000 : 3835 9TH ST N, Unit 402E, Arlington1 bed, 1 full bath
See all High Rises For Sale In Northern VA.
(all data current as of
7/12/2015)
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
 About the Author ---Stuart Nesbitt is a Realtor® licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. His office is located in Fairfax County near the City of Alexandria in Belle Haven. He was born and raised in Northern Virginia and attended Fairfax County schools. Call him at any time to discuss your real estate needs. |
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