Welcome to Luxury For Less, a weekly column highlighting the best deals in luxury real estate. Written by Brandy Schantz of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, Luxury For Less offers tips and tricks navigating the competitive real estate market and securing the home of your dreams. To learn more, visit ttrsir.com.
As we head into the holidays, the housing market is still humming along.
I always tell my clients that winter is actually the best time to buy or sell a home because all parties are motivated. There aren’t many sellers testing the market to see how high of a price they can get or neighbors just looking at homes in case they decide to buy. These are buyers and sellers with a mission. Currently, I have quite a few buyers focused on buying a home before the new year. If you want to sell quickly, if priced right, now is a good time.
This week’s feature home has been featured in this article before. The home was taken off market and recently came back on. It’s been reduced in price by over $150,000 and is now priced below the tax assessment. This home is in Ballantrae Farms, one of the most prestigious and sought after neighborhoods in the area.
With nearly 8,000 square feet of finished space, this is one of the larger homes we’ve featured. There is an additional 2,500+ square feet of unfinished space that can be finished. Situated on a .58 acre lot, this home features a Baccarat chandelier, Calcutta marble floors and a main level master suite. Priced at $2,397,000, this home is now a steal!
To see this beautiful home or any others, you can schedule an appointment by emailing or calling me at [email protected] or 571-263-0206.
1285 Ballantrae Farm Drive McLean (Reduced $152,000)
Check out the rest of this week’s Luxury for Less listings:
- 1922 Byrd Road Vienna (Reduced $50,000)
- 755 Kentland Drive Great Falls (Reduced $45,000)
- 7815 Old Falls Road McLean (Reduced $96,000)
- 508 Plum Street SW (Reduced $25,500)
- 3421 Greentree Drive Falls Church (Reduced $105,000)
The properties listed are a small selection of properties available in the Tyson’s Corner area. For a full list of properties listed on MLS and private exclusives, please contact Brandy Schantz.
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