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If you’re looking to rent in the Tysons area, you’ve got options.
There are nearly 140 homes listed for rent, according to Homesnap. You’ll find everything from luxury condos to roomy single-family homes and townhomes.
Below, find a few recently listed rentals in the area:
- 151 East Street NE — 4 BD/2.5+ BA townhouse — $3,400/month
- 8370 Greensboro Drive #917 — 2 BD/2 BA condo — $2,400/month
- 1904 Wilson Lane #T1 — 2 BD/1 BA condo — $1,900/month
- 7721 Tremayne Place #210 — 2 BD/2 BA condo — $1,725/month
- 8360 Greensboro Drive #902 — 1 BD/1 BA condo — $1,700/month
- 1504 Lincoln Way #110 — 1 BD/1 BA condo — $1,600/month
This past week, 25 properties were sold around the Tysons area, according to Homesnap.
As of Sept. 5, the median list price for homes on the market was $499,500, and the median sales price was $575,000. Additionally, homes are spending an average of 111 days on the market.
To get a closer look at these numbers, let’s take a look at a few properties that were sold this past week, including their original list price, final sales price and days spent on market.
- 1350 Woodside Drive, McLean
6 BD/6.5+ BA single-family home
List price: $2,995,000
Final price: $3,000,000
Under contract 10 days after hitting market - 703 Ware Street SW, Vienna
6 BD/5.5 BA single-family home
List price: $1,699,999
Final price: $1,750,000
Under contract 2 days after hitting market - 6802 Langley Springs Court
4 BD/3.5+ BA single-family home
List price: $1,600,000
Final price: $1,550,000
Under contract 4 days after hitting market - 1211 Summit Road, McLean
3 BD/3.5 BA single-family home
List price: $1,150,000
Final price: $1,175,000
Under contract 6 days after hitting market - 7360 Eldorado Street, McLean
3 BD/2.5+ BA rowhome
List price: $789,999
Final price: $800,000
Under contract 3 days after hitting market
In the market? Check out the latest in Tysons area real estate.
Image via Google Maps
The disposable plastic bags that remain ubiquitous at grocery and convenience stores could soon be subject to a five-cent tax in Fairfax County.
Under an ordinance proposed by county staff, the tax would be imposed on grocery, convenience, and drugstore retailers, rather than their customers. There would be some exceptions, including:
- Plastic bags designed for reuse
- Bags exclusively used to wrap meat, produce, and other perishable food items to avoid damage or contamination
- Bags used to carry prescription drugs or dry cleaning
- Bags sold in packages for garbage or other kinds of waste disposal
Building off of legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly in April 2020, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted on July 14 to direct staff to draft the ordinance, which would take effect on Jan. 1, 2022 if adopted.
Proponents of the measure on the board argued that imposing a tax will incentivize individuals and retailers to use fewer disposable plastic bags, which generally wind up in landfills or as litter that can be harmful to the environment.
Revenue from the plastic bag tax could be used to fund environmental cleanup programs, education on reducing waste, pollution and litter mitigation programs, and reusable bags for food assistance benefit recipients, according to the state law.
Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity, the lone board member to oppose drafting the ordinance, took issue with the idea of introducing a new tax in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Past research also suggests paper bags and reusable cotton bags require more carbon emissions to manufacture than disposable plastic ones, so they need to be reused a lot to be more environmentally friendly.
The timing of the ordinance is important, since the state law lets retailers retain two cents of the imposed tax to offset the cost of changing their operations until Jan. 1, 2023, at which point the discount shrinks to just one cent.
Community members will get their first chance to weigh in on the proposed tax at a public hearing scheduled for the Board of Supervisors’ upcoming meeting on Tuesday (Sept. 14). Speakers can register to deliver testimony in person, by phone or video, or in writing.
Photo via Takoma Park/Flickr
Meet Sally Jane, a boardwalk babe who loves to spend her time splashing in the water. Move over, Torri Huske!
Here’s what Sally Jane’s friends at Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation had to say about her:
Sally Jane is a sweet, playful puppy! She is a rambunctious and adventurous girl who loves to play hard and sleep hard. She will keep you on your toes, but also never want to leave your side.
She is a true lab mix and LOVES the water. Drinking water, eating ice cubes, playing in her doggie pool and running through sprinklers are a few of her favorite things. Also, in true Labrador fashion, she is a naturally skilled retriever, so you will have a friend to play fetch with for life!
Sally Jane has successfully lived with other dogs but is still working on her food guarding manners. She would do best in a home with an experienced dog owner. She has played well with other dogs both her size and smaller. Sally Jane has also previously lived in a home with cats and done well with them!
Sally Jane’s leash skills are coming along great, and she is very smart and food-driven so continue training. She knows her name and “sit” already and is working on “down.”
Sally Jane sleeps in her crate overnight without having any potty accidents. She will also sit politely at the door during the day to tell you when she needs to go to the bathroom.
This cuddly girl would love a large yard to run around in to support her energy needs and would like a semi-quiet area as she continues to adjust to her new life.
Sally Jane is ready to bring a lifetime of happiness to her forever family! Interested in her? Email [email protected] to start the adoption process!
Is Sally Jane the perfect match for you?
Although it’s a holiday weekend, you can still find plenty of open houses to explore this weekend.
According to Homesnap, there are 133 homes for sale, with a median list price of $499,000.
Here are a few open houses taking place around the Tysons area this weekend:
- 6519 Beverly Avenue, McLean
6 BD/5.5 BA single-family home
Listed: $2,374,888
Open: Friday, 1-4 p.m. and Sunday, 2-4 p.m. - 508 Princeton Terrace SW, Vienna
5 BD/4.5 BA single-family home
Listed: $1,150,000
Open: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. - 8034 Reserve Way, Vienna
3 BD/2.5 BA townhouse
Listed: $859,000
Open: Sunday, 1-3 p.m. - 8220 Crestwood Heights Drive #1415, McLean
2 BD/2 BA condo
Listed: $714,888
Open: Sunday, 3-4:30 p.m. - 8380 Greensboro Drive #1005, McLean
2 BD/2 BA condo
Listed: $455,000
Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Image via Google Maps
The local real estate market slowed down slightly in August.
Taking a look back, nearly 140 homes were sold across Tysons, Vienna and McLean in the past month, according to data from Homesnap. That’s down from last month’s 160 sales.
Now, let’s look at some of the most expensive homes that sold in the area in August:
- 952 MacKall Farms Lane, McLean — 5 BD/5.5+ BA single-family home — $6,701,006
- 1418 Kirby Road, McLean — 6 BD/7.5+ BA single-family home — $5,800,000
- 7448 Dulany Drive, McLean — 5 BD/5.5+ BA single-family home — $3,750,000
- 7845 Montvale Way, McLean — 6 BD/6.5+ BA single-family home — $3,250,000
- 1312 Merchant Lane, McLean — 7 BD/6.5 BA single-family home — $3,000,000
In the market? Check out the latest in Tysons area real estate.
Image via Google Maps
Meet Callie, your future gal pal who likes to have her hair brushed while watching “Bachelor in Paradise.”
Here’s what Callie’s friends at 4Paw Rescue Team had to say about her:
Callie is a beautiful calico kitty girl who is like a best friend you can sit with quietly, saying nothing at all but just enjoying each other’s company.
Callie has a beautiful soft coat and enjoys quiet moments. She likes head rubs and being brushed. Did you know that some cultures believe calico cats bring good luck? Maybe with enough head rubs, this girl could grant a wish!
Callie enjoys the company of other cats, especially her best friend Marco, with whom she was rescued. She is laid back and not picky when it comes to her friends, just as long as they like to share a dinner together. Her favorite time is when it is time for wet food.
Callie is still learning to play with toys and explore new things, but she is very happy to be living the life of an indoor kitty now. She hopes to find an ideal adopter and settle into her forever home soon. This sweet girl is ready to be your BFF.
Callie’s estimated birthdate is July 2020. She is spayed, is current on vaccinations, has tested negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia, and is microchipped. Email [email protected] for more information.
Is Callie your perfect companion for a girls’ night in?
The real estate market is hot right now — so hot that some homes are selling for over asking price. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t seeing some price reductions.
In the past 30 days, 58 homes located around Tysons, McLean and Vienna were reduced in price, according to Homesnap.
A few recent reductions include:
- 7824 Swinks Mill Court, McLean
6 BD/5.5 BA single-family home
Reduced: $300,000
Now: $2,700,000 - 8512 Lewinsville Road, McLean
5 BD/5.5+ BA single-family home
Reduced: $101,000
Now: $1,999,000 - 6160 Hardy Drive, McLean
4 BD/3 BA single-family home
Reduced: $10,000
Now: $1,075,000 - 312 Branch Circle SE, Vienna
3 BD/3 BA single-family home
Reduced: $30,000
Now: $870,000 - 2103 Bobbyber Drive, Vienna
3 BD/2.5+ BA townhouse
Reduced: $15,000
Now: $815,000
Image via Google Maps
Meet Marlow, a laid-back senior dog in search of a buddy to watch “Wheel of Fortune” with in his golden years.
Marlow’s friends at Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation told us a little bit about him:
Marlow is the boxer you want in your corner!
Handsome and affectionate, Marlow is ready to embrace his retirement. He is a master relaxer who likes snoring during conference calls, daintily sampling new treats and arranging the pillows to his exact specifications. He’s got velvety soft jowls and a fabulously expressive RBF (that’s “Resting Boxer Face,” of course).
A gentle and tolerant guy, Marlow likes to snuggle up with humans of all ages. He’s calm and unreactive around other dogs and politely sniffs every new person that he meets. He has completely charmed his foster family’s friends and neighbors, not to mention their mail carrier and a repairman or two. Marlow is a low-energy homebody who doesn’t need (or want) a lot of exercise — no yard or long walks required! He’s a pro at getting his business done quickly and coming right back inside.
Marlow likes having his people around, and he’s looking for a family where someone is usually home during the day, though he’s fine alone in the house for a few hours. He is housetrained but does have some urinary incontinence — that is, sometimes he drips. (What can I say? It happens to the best of us.) However, he is happy to wear a belly band, especially if that means he can jump up on the couch to put his head in your lap and gaze soulfully into your eyes. He also has some skin growths that we’ve been keeping an eye on.
If you want a loving, low-maintenance work-from-home companion, Marlow might be the one for you!
If you’re interested in learning more about Marlow, please email [email protected].
Are you and Marlow a perfect match?
