Arlington Real Estate Best Of 2011
We scoured the local multiple listing system to hand out superlatives for Arlington real estate in 2011.
Most Expensive Sale
Believe it or not, the most expensive real estate sale in Arlington this year is on a penthouse condo at Turnberry Towers.
- 1881 NASH ST N #PH10, ARLINGTON, VA 22209
- Sold for $2,250,000 in March 2011
- Square footage = 2,267
- Beds / baths = 2/2.5
- Location = Rosslyn
- Description: Not to be duplicated! Stunning all-glass 26-story building across from Key Bridge in Arlington; immediate delivery. Semi-private elevators in most residences! Spacious 1-3 bdrms ranging from 1300sf to over 4400sf. Up to 60ft balconies! Exotic indoor pool with skylights! Hotel-like service, valet, doorman & concierge.
Least Expensive Sale
The least expensive real estate sale in Arlington this year is also on a condo. This one is located in Jefferson Residential.
- 900 TAYLOR ST N #607, ARLINGTON, VA 22203
- Sold for $60,000 in August 2011
- Square footage = 727
- Beds / baths = 1/1
- Location = Ballston
- Description: The Jefferson Retirement Condos in Ballston, one block from METRO and Ballston Common Mall * Convenient West Tower, close to elevator * Monthly Service Fee ($2299) covers luxury amenities, meals, maid service, transportation, and more * For seniors 55+, wonderful lifestyle *
Largest Home Sale
This is a newly built colonial on .23 acres. I can’t imagine that there was much yard left over after the house was built.
- 6537 36TH ST N, ARLINGTON, VA 22213
- Sold for $1,838,000 in June 2011
- Square footage = 7,655
- Beds / baths = 5/5.5
- Location = Berkshire Oakwood
- Description: Spectacular French Country manor house with 5 bedrooms and 5.55 baths. Constructed with the most exceptional craftsmanship. Main level has extensive moldings and exquisite chef’s kitchen with double islands, huge pantry. Family room open to kitchen; separate breakfast room.Upper level–4 bedrooms, 4 baths. Lower level recreation room, media room, in-law suite. One of a kind home!
Smallest Home Sale
Like me, you are probably expecting this to be a condo. Nope. The smallest home sold in Arlington this year is a single family house.
- 2143 NELSON ST, ARLINGTON, VA 22204
- Sold for $195,000 in July 2011
- Square footage = 456
- Beds / baths = 1/1
- Location = Nauck Green Valley
- Description: Estate Sale. Value is in the land. This is for Lot B&C, w/ house on one of them -Tax IDs: 31-014-056 and 31-014-055. Lot A has a different Owner and listed separately for $45K, AR7612934. Lots A-C, Total 7500 SF, Zoning R2-7, SFD or Duplex. A great value for you to build your dream house. Close to Columbia Pike, Pentagon, Shirlington, DC, Old Town, I-395. Plat available.
As the Arlington real estate market continues to improve, I look forward to what next year will bring. Happy new year!
