Neighborhood Focus: Ballston - Arlington, Virginia
June 26th, 2008 Categories: Arlington Condos, Arlington Dirt, Neighborhoods, Northern Virginia Home Buying, Northern Virginia Real Estate Dirt
Ballston has certainly been around an awfully long time. For some of us, we remember it as Hechts Parkington! (now I’m aging myself a bit here - but I’m sure I wasn’t more than a baby at the time! wink wink)
Today’s view of Ballston is quite different than that of 40 years ago!
Ballston Common Mall is still there – Macy’s and Macy’s Furniture anchor the mall while there are nice dining options at street level.
Additionally, the new world renowned Kettler Capitals IcePlex is on the roof level of the parking deck. This is the home of the Washington Capitals and it’s an awesome rink.
As far as the feel of the area - it’s certainly become somewhat of a concrete jungle, with high rises everywhere you look. I can think of 10 major residential buildings (condominiums only here, there are MANY MANY rental apartment buildings, too) off the top of my head – and I’m certain there are many other smaller complexes, but I’m just looking at Ballston corridor along Fairfax Drive & Wilson Blvd. They are:
Alta Vista – 2 units currently for sale
The Continental – 9 units currently for sale
Hyde Park – 4 units currently for sale
880 Pollard – 4 units currently for sale
Lexington Square – 3 units currently for sale
Tower Villas – 2 units currently for sale
These are all wonderful places to live each with their own personality, and if you’d like, you can always get in touch with me for further info.
There are also 2 brand new building projects being sold right now: The Hawthorn and The Residences at Liberty Center. Both of these are fabulous projects – here are some highlights:
Residences at Liberty Center:
Liberty Center is a mixed use project with fabulous, dramatic architecture – 1/2 of the building are condos, 1/2 of the building are apartments for rent. Each half has their own private roof-top pool/sun bathing deck, workout room, etc… Street Level is home to some wonderful shops and restaurants including one of my personal favorites, Marvelous Market.
Additionally they have done an exceptional job of working in nice green spaces with benches, fountains and art.
There are 1 and 2 bedroom units available; additionally, there is still at least 1 penthouse unit available to my knowledge!
The Hawthorn Condo
The Hawthorn Condo is located just a block away from Liberty Center. This is a smaller building, more intimate in feel.
With super cool modern accents… check out this trim on the exterior of the building:
There are 1 and 2 bedroom units for sale here as well…
…as evidenced by the signs in all of the windows.
Last but not least, because there is something here for everyone, there is also The Jefferson Retirement Condos. So if you’re looking for something as you reach retirement age, but want to stay here with all of the local amenities, The Jefferson is just your spot!
Ballston has so much more to offer than what I can say here in 500 words – the METRO, Golds Gym, Metro, Cosi, Harris Teeter, Starbucks (of course!), Best Buns burger joint, Va Piano, Ted’s, The Willow Restaurant and so much more. It’s definitely an area worth checking out. Give me a call anytime to discuss –
Happy Thursday!
Jennifer - your Ballston area expert!
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