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Knowing the Real Estate Market

June 12, 2017 By Doug Francis

Vienna VA house for sale VirginiaPeople are always surprised when they ask me about a house, and I tell them that I have already been inside.

Realistically, I can’t see every new listing in Fairfax County without making that my full-time job. But, I do make an effort to see as many as possible especially when a home is interesting to me or to one of my clients.

That market research helps me keep up with pricing, floor plans, lot sizes, builder quality and interior condition.

Although this may seem like just another story, recently I received an email from a guy who was moving here with his family and wanted to know what I knew about a specific house in Vienna.

He was surprised to read my quick response since I had toured the home a week or two before, and then gave him an analysis of the location near busy Lawyers Road. It was a nice home with a three-car garage, but it was too close to a road that I feel will be widened over the next ten years encroaching on the property probably negatively impact on future resale value.

He really appreciated my response and hired me.

Having specific knowledge is really important especially when the market is starting to swell with luxury inventory. That’s a trend that might not be obvious to someone looking only at a list like the one below.

“Wait, what did he just say?” you ask.

Yes, the inventory of new custom homes for sale has spiked recently. Some new and resale are just sitting there…

The inventory of homes priced over $1.2 million has been growing at a fast clip. McLean, Falls Church, Vienna, Oakton, Centreville, are all now competing for the same home buyers as our workforce works all across the region.

With that in mind, understanding your future lifestyle is critical before you fall for the sales pitch from the agent at that open house.

Yes, you will miss a good opportunity or two. Or you may not realize that that great school’s boundary is going to change in 2018.

Why are 5 houses for sale over on that street? Is there a problem or are the sellers just cashing in after listening to NPR’s report about the crazy DC real estate market?

Knowing the real estate market or really knowing the real estate market.

It’s your call.

This sample list of homes for sale in Vienna was updated 10 minutes ago!

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  • 430 MALCOLM RD NW, VIENNA, VA
    430 MALCOLM RD NW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 430 MALCOLM RD NW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2117698)
    $1,800,000
    • Lot Size
      27,008 sqft

    • Home Size
      4,069 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      5 Baths

    • Year Built
      2020

    • Days on Market
      2

  • 8506 MARQUETTE ST, VIENNA, VA
    8506 MARQUETTE ST
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 8506 MARQUETTE ST, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2117224)
    $1,849,500
    • Lot Size
      13,068 sqft

    • Home Size
      5,278 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      5 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      3

  • 503 MOOREFIELD RD SW, VIENNA, VA
    503 MOOREFIELD RD SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 503 MOOREFIELD RD SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2117520)
    $1,699,900
    • Lot Size
      12,633 sqft

    • Home Size
      4,798 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      5 Baths

    • Year Built
      2015

    • Days on Market
      4

  • 120 TAPAWINGO RD SW, VIENNA, VA
    120 TAPAWINGO RD SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 120 TAPAWINGO RD SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2117322)
    $1,772,000
    • Lot Size
      10,890 sqft

    • Home Size
      4,361 sqft

    • Beds
      6 Beds

    • Baths
      5 Baths

    • Year Built
      2008

    • Days on Market
      4

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  • 207 PARIS CT SW, VIENNA, VA
    207 PARIS CT SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 207 PARIS CT SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2114462)
    $1,190,000
    • Lot Size
      14,811 sqft

    • Home Size
      2,692 sqft

    • Beds
      4 Beds

    • Baths
      3 Baths

    • Year Built
      1979

    • Days on Market
      4

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  • 1218 KELLEY ST SW, VIENNA, VA
    1218 KELLEY ST SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 1218 KELLEY ST SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2114572)
    $1,799,999
    • Lot Size
      12,197 sqft

    • Home Size
      5,697 sqft

    • Beds
      6 Beds

    • Baths
      6 Baths

    • Year Built
      2018

    • Days on Market
      4

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  • 620 HINE ST SE, VIENNA, VA
    620 HINE ST SE
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 620 HINE ST SE, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2117000)
    $2,995,000
    • Lot Size
      22,216 sqft

    • Home Size
      7,600 sqft

    • Beds
      6 Beds

    • Baths
      6 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      6

  • 204 COURTHOUSE RD SW, VIENNA, VA
    204 COURTHOUSE RD SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 204 COURTHOUSE RD SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2106182)
    $1,892,845
    • Lot Size
      10,019 sqft

    • Home Size
      4,640 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      5 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      6

  • 206 OWAISSA CT SE, VIENNA, VA
    206 OWAISSA CT SE
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 206 OWAISSA CT SE, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2116408)
    $979,000
    • Lot Size
      11,326 sqft

    • Home Size
      3,341 sqft

    • Beds
      4 Beds

    • Baths
      5 Baths

    • Year Built
      1978

    • Days on Market
      7

  • 502 PARK ST NE, VIENNA, VA
    502 PARK ST NE
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 502 PARK ST NE, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2116266)
    $955,000
    • Lot Size
      15,246 sqft

    • Home Size
      2,243 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      3 Baths

    • Year Built
      1975

    • Days on Market
      10

  • 120 CASMAR ST SE, VIENNA, VA
    120 CASMAR ST SE
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 120 CASMAR ST SE, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2114516)
    $2,050,000
    • Lot Size
      11,326 sqft

    • Home Size
      5,886 sqft

    • Beds
      6 Beds

    • Baths
      7 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      11

  • 607 PARK ST SE, VIENNA, VA
    607 PARK ST SE
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 607 PARK ST SE, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2116358)
    $2,850,000
    • Lot Size
      21,780 sqft

    • Home Size
      8,107 sqft

    • Beds
      7 Beds

    • Baths
      8 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      11

  • 1216 DRAKE ST SW, VIENNA, VA
    1216 DRAKE ST SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 1216 DRAKE ST SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2116342)
    $2,299,900
    • Lot Size
      13,504 sqft

    • Home Size
      7,357 sqft

    • Beds
      7 Beds

    • Baths
      7 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      11

  • 1205 ROSS DR SW, VIENNA, VA
    1205 ROSS DR SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 1205 ROSS DR SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2114844)
    $2,299,888
    • Lot Size
      14,375 sqft

    • Home Size
      7,951 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      8 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      14

  • 626 HILLCREST DR SW, VIENNA, VA
    626 HILLCREST DR SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 626 HILLCREST DR SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2112972)
    $3,200,000
    • Lot Size
      23,523 sqft

    • Home Size
      9,065 sqft

    • Beds
      7 Beds

    • Baths
      9 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      34

  • 1002 HILLCREST DR SW, VIENNA, VA
    1002 HILLCREST DR SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 1002 HILLCREST DR SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2107774)
    $2,099,000
    • Lot Size
      16,989 sqft

    • Home Size
      1,284 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      5 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      34

  • 1207 ROSS DR SW, VIENNA, VA
    1207 ROSS DR SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 1207 ROSS DR SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2112164)
    $1,900,000
    • Lot Size
      17,424 sqft

    • Home Size
      6,849 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      6 Baths

    • Year Built
      2014

    • Days on Market
      35

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  • 201 ROSS DR SW, VIENNA, VA
    201 ROSS DR SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 201 ROSS DR SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2112690)
    $1,975,000
    • Lot Size
      10,890 sqft

    • Home Size
      5,500 sqft

    • Beds
      6 Beds

    • Baths
      6 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      36

  • 413 CYNTHIA LN NE, VIENNA, VA
    413 CYNTHIA LN NE
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 413 CYNTHIA LN NE, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2111544)
    $2,245,000
    • Lot Size
      12,633 sqft

    • Home Size
      6,005 sqft

    • Beds
      7 Beds

    • Baths
      7 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      45

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  • 904 WARE ST SW, VIENNA, VA
    904 WARE ST SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 904 WARE ST SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2095450)
    $2,037,505
    • Lot Size
      12,633 sqft

    • Home Size
      5,406 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      6 Baths

    • Year Built
      2022

    • Days on Market
      51

  • 409 TAPAWINGO RD SW, VIENNA, VA
    409 TAPAWINGO RD SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 409 TAPAWINGO RD SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2110722)
    $2,199,000
    • Lot Size
      14,375 sqft

    • Home Size
      6,575 sqft

    • Beds
      6 Beds

    • Baths
      6 Baths

    • Year Built

    • Days on Market
      52

  • 405 ONONDIO CIR SE, VIENNA, VA
    405 ONONDIO CIR SE
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 405 ONONDIO CIR SE, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2109742)
    $1,962,400
    • Lot Size
      11,326 sqft

    • Home Size
      2,322 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      6 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      60

  • 708 PLUM ST SW, VIENNA, VA
    708 PLUM ST SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 708 PLUM ST SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2108156)
    $1,995,000
    • Lot Size
      10,455 sqft

    • Home Size
      5,220 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      6 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      73

  • 703 MEADOW LN SW, VIENNA, VA
    703 MEADOW LN SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 703 MEADOW LN SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2089402)
    $2,800,000
    • Lot Size
      15,246 sqft

    • Home Size
      5,136 sqft

    • Beds
      6 Beds

    • Baths
      6 Baths

    • Year Built

    • Days on Market
      110

  • 245 HILLSIDE CIR SW, VIENNA, VA
    245 HILLSIDE CIR SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 245 HILLSIDE CIR SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2104088)
    $1,894,500
    • Lot Size
      13,504 sqft

    • Home Size
      5,265 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      6 Baths

    • Year Built
      2022

    • Days on Market
      119

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  • 110 SAINT ANDREWS DR NE, VIENNA, VA
    110 SAINT ANDREWS DR NE
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 110 SAINT ANDREWS DR NE, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2103690)
    $2,349,900
    • Lot Size
      12,633 sqft

    • Home Size
      6,800 sqft

    • Beds
      7 Beds

    • Baths
      8 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      124

  • 206 COURTHOUSE RD SW, VIENNA, VA
    206 COURTHOUSE RD SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 206 COURTHOUSE RD SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2103204)
    $2,024,900
    • Lot Size
      10,455 sqft

    • Home Size
      4,640 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      5 Baths

    • Year Built
      2022

    • Days on Market
      129

  • 1206 COTTAGE ST SW, VIENNA, VA
    1206 COTTAGE ST SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 1206 COTTAGE ST SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2101868)
    $2,200,000
    • Lot Size
      10,019 sqft

    • Home Size
      5,170 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      5 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      133

  • 500 MALCOLM RD NW, VIENNA, VA
    500 MALCOLM RD NW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 500 MALCOLM RD NW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2100134)
    $2,148,500
    • Lot Size
      12,633 sqft

    • Home Size
      5,093 sqft

    • Beds
      6 Beds

    • Baths
      8 Baths

    • Year Built
      1949

    • Days on Market
      151

  • 1100 WARE ST SW, VIENNA, VA
    1100 WARE ST SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 1100 WARE ST SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2090250)
    $1,874,900
    • Lot Size
      10,455 sqft

    • Home Size
      4,760 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      6 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      151

  • 1107 LAKEWOOD DR SW, VIENNA, VA
    1107 LAKEWOOD DR SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 1107 LAKEWOOD DR SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2090316)
    $1,949,900
    • Lot Size
      13,068 sqft

    • Home Size
      5,406 sqft

    • Beds
      6 Beds

    • Baths
      7 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      187

  • 104 PATRICK ST SW, VIENNA, VA
    104 PATRICK ST SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 104 PATRICK ST SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2092122)
    $2,150,000
    • Lot Size
      17,860 sqft

    • Home Size
      6,931 sqft

    • Beds
      6 Beds

    • Baths
      7 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      200

  • 217 CHERRY ST SW, VIENNA, VA
    217 CHERRY ST SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 217 CHERRY ST SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2088886)
    $1,846,790
    • Lot Size
      10,890 sqft

    • Home Size
      3,378 sqft

    • Beds
      5 Beds

    • Baths
      6 Baths

    • Year Built
      2022

    • Days on Market
      222

  • 102 MASHIE CT SE, VIENNA, VA
    102 MASHIE CT SE
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 102 MASHIE CT SE, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2075494)
    $3,350,000
    • Lot Size
      16,118 sqft

    • Home Size
      7,306 sqft

    • Beds
      7 Beds

    • Baths
      8 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      285

  • 119 MOORE AVE SW, VIENNA, VA
    119 MOORE AVE SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 119 MOORE AVE SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2074794)
    $1,999,900
    • Lot Size
      10,890 sqft

    • Home Size
      6,000 sqft

    • Beds
      6 Beds

    • Baths
      8 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      289

  • 210 PATRICK ST SW, VIENNA, VA
    210 PATRICK ST SW
    VIENNA, VA
    Photo of 210 PATRICK ST SW, VIENNA, VA 22180 (MLS # VAFX2032188)
    $2,535,000
    • Lot Size
      17,424 sqft

    • Home Size
      7,937 sqft

    • Beds
      7 Beds

    • Baths
      8 Baths

    • Year Built
      2023

    • Days on Market
      475

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About Doug Francis

A Realtor specializing in unique and new homes around Vienna, Virginia, Doug started writing a first-hand blog about his everyday real estate experiences a decade ago. In-depth, helpful and fun has always been the objective. Outside real estate, he was profiled in a commercial for Verisign's "Where the World Clicks" global ad campaign, and was quoted in Money Magazine's Best Places to Live article on Vienna (#3!). He's a Boston University graduate who feels morning coffee is non-negotiable.

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I’m so excited that you found me! Yes, this site covers real estate, but also a lot about lifestyle and  living in Vienna, Virginia outside Washington, D.C.

There is a lot of info here, and you can also contact me with any specific real estate questions. And, at home consultations are available too.

My background… I’ve been an active licensed agent in Virginia for 25 years, work at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty in McLean, and sell homes in all price ranges. I donate to the Town of Vienna tree replacement fund, participate in a neighborhood citizens association, and try my best to stay in shape.

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