22046: Falls Church City

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The Realty Institute Index

The Realty Institute Index calculates the buyer-seller balance for this zip code based on the previous month's real estate sales activity. The index varies from 0 (very cold) to 100 (extremely hot).

Current index:

37

Market characteristics:

Somewhat slow

What this means:

This market favors buyers, with properties selling at a moderately slow pace.


Real Estate Supply and Demand Analysis

Last month

Active home listings:

118

New contracts/mo:

20

Days inventory: (wt avg)

177


Home Sales Price Appreciation Analysis

Avg home price:

$706,812

vs. Year ago home price:
$574,143



185 homes for sale identified in this zip code

This chart displays the number of homes in Falls Church City, VA listed by local realtors, agents, and real estate brokerages within each home price range and type. Click on the matrix to view these real estate listings.

$0-$250k

Detached

Townhouses

32

Condos

$250k-$400k

3

Detached

3

Townhouses

14

Condos

$400k-$600k

33

Detached

2

Townhouses

7

Condos

$600k-$800k

13

Detached

7

Townhouses

8

Condos

$800k-$1.2mm

28

Detached

3

Townhouses

2

Condos

$1.2mm+

30

Detached

Townhouses

2

Condos


Facts about Falls Church City, VA

Total Population:

14,229

Ages 0-14(%):

18.77%

Female(%):

50.6%

Ages 15-24(%):

10.94%

Male(%):

49.4%

Ages 25-44(%):

28.2%

Median Hshld Income:

$78,987

Ages 45-54(%):

18.08%

Avg Hshld Size:

2.28

Ages 55plus(%):

24.02%

Avg Hshld Income:

$103,874

HS Diploma(%):

9.64%

Owner Occp(%):

68.79%

Bachelor's Degree(%):

20.54%

Tenant Occp(%):

31.21%

Professional Degree(%):

21.29%


Information and links for Falls Church City, VA

The Credit Crisis…

a step by step explanation

Looking to buy a foreclosure?

Foreclosed properties may offer bargains, but there are risks

Beltway HOT Lanes: What this means for you.

If you are considering purchasing a home near the Beltway in Virginia, you need to know that VDOT is planning on widening the beltway by adding HOT lanes -- extra Beltway toll lanes.

The demise of condo flipping.

Over the years, a lot of easy money has been made by flipping condos. Today, this is behind us, and a lot of flippers will be losing money.

Get the latest on the Intercounty Connector

After much controversy and debate, the Intercounty Connector is finally moving forward. It will have a big impact on several Maryland suburbs and will fuel growth. Get the latest info here.

MetroWest development is approved.

MetroWest, the huge high-density development at the Vienna Metro has been approved. With over 2000 housing units and hundreds of thousands of feet of office and retail, it will change the character of the area.

Construction proceeds on JBG's Waterview Condominiums.

Waterview is one of two high rise condominium projects under construction in Rosslyn that is pushing price points in the area to new highs. Featuring views of the Potomac River and Georgetown, condominiums in the building will range from $600,000 into the millions.

City of Falls Church Government Website

City of Falls Church Website

Turnberry Tower: Rosslyn goes high(er) end.

Turnberry Tower is a new residential building going up on the site of the old Best Western Hotel in Rosslyn. It's one of two new condos in Rosslyn competing at the very high end.

The most affordable condominiums on the Orange Line.

Arlington's Orange Line area has become extremely popular - and expensive. We think Arlington Oaks provides an opportunity to live live near the Metro at a reasonable price.

Arlington, VA rated #1 on the list of cities with highest percentage of residents with graduate degrees.


Other Falls Church City, VA links

Northern Virginia 2020 Transportation Plan

Virginia Railway Express

Falls Church Village Preservation & Improvement Society

Arlington County Public Schools web site

Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington

Virginia Wineries (list of wineries and other info)

Northern Virginia Private Schools

Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority

The Falls Church News Press

City of Falls Church Website

Arlington County Government Website

Falls Church News Press - local news source

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Subway and bus maps / schedules.

The City of Falls Church (Official Government Site)

Falls Church City Public Schools

The Falls Church Village Preservation & Improvement Society

Metro and Metro Bus web site and trip planner

George Mason University Website

The Connection Newspapers - local news

Washington Parent Magazine website

Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons

The Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area

Tourist attractions in Northern Virginia

The Washington Redskins web site


Zip codes near Falls Church City, VA

22042: Falls Church, VA

22043: Falls Church, VA

22044: Falls Church, VA

22205: Arlington (Westover area), VA

22213: Arlington (Williamsburg area), VA


The largest neighborhoods in Falls Church City, VA

Winter Hill

Donna Lee Gardens

Timberlane Village Gdns

Lee Crest

Lee Oaks

James Wren Estate

Greenway Downs

Falls Plaza

Sherwood

Ellison Heights

Poplar Heights

The Broadway

Falls Park

Westmoreland Park

Virginia Forest


Comments about Falls Church City, VA

Winter Hill (Submitted by )

A great place to live, with its own website at http://www.mywinterhill.com!

Walnut Hilll (Submitted by CMP)

Charming middle-class neighborhood with well-manicured lawns and Broyhill colonials. There are several annual neighborhood gatherings including a festive summer block party with the police and fire department attending, Christmas caroling, and a late summer festival.

City of Falls Church (Submitted by SH)

Love it! Lots of great community events geared toward the entire family. Great services such as police and fire as well as waste management. Would definitely recommend moving here!

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Timberlane Village Gdns

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Forest Heights

$500,000

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