Real Estate
Top NoVA, DC Real Estate Listings Of 2018: Redskins Digs, More
Last year saw some notable houses hit the market. See Virginia's most expensive home, celebrity digs and historic gems.
2018 was a busy year for real estate in Virginia and DC. From Redskins players' homes to a historic landmark going up for sale, there was no shortage of big real estate stories that are worth looking back. Plus take a look inside the state's most expensive listing, a church and an 18th century home.
Here's a look at the region's top real estate stories and listings in 2018:
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Virginia's most expensive piece of real estate for sale is The Falls, a nine-bedroom mansion in McLean. The last owner was the late James Kimsey, co-founder of AOL.
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Mercedes Schlapp, the White House senior communications advisor, and Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union, put their Mount Vernon property up for sale.
Robert Griffin III's quest to find another job in the NFL succeeded recently when he signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. But the former Washington Redskins quarterback remains on another quest, and that's to finally sell his old DC-area digs.
Robert E. Lee's childhood home in Old Town Alexandria has gone up for sale for the first time in half a century. After Robert E. Lee's father Henry rented the home in 1812, the family lived there for over 80 years.
Look Inside: Jeff And Denise Austin's Alexandria Home On Market
Fitness power couple Jeff and Denise Austin listed their Old Town Alexandria condo near the waterfront. The two-bedroom condo unit is in the waterfront Oronoco building.
See Sean Spicer's Alexandria Townhouse Up For Rent
Sean Spicer was the latest person with ties to the White House offering up Alexandria real estate. Spicer's townhouse was up for rent in northeast Alexandria.
Arlington's Bethel United Church of Christ (UCC) is on the market for $2,135,600. The listing states that the altar carving is not included in the sale, and the stained glass windows will be removed and replaced with new glass.
Under Armour CEO Lists Georgetown Home For $29.5M
Kevin Plank, CEO of the sports clothing giant Under Armour, put his Georgetown home on the market for $29.5 million.
Alexandria Lafayette Home On Market With New Price
Alexandria's Lafayette home has been on the market for some time, but now it's available for a lower price of $4.6 million. The Marquis de Lafayette and other notable people stayed at the 1815 home.
Former Redskins QB Kirk Cousins' Virginia House Sold
The one-time Virginia home of Kirk Cousins, who left the Washington NFL team after six years for the quarterback spot with the Minnesota Vikings, has sold.
$19.9M Sale On McLean's Gold Coast Sets Record
Long & Foster /Christie's International Real Estate sold two adjoining parcels of residential land on Chain Bridge Road with views of the Potomac River. The combined sale is the largest residential land sale of its kind in the metro area, according to DC area multiple listing service (MLS) records.
More notable homes
- Former Hotel With Southern Charm For Sale In Burke
- Historic Troxell Manor On The Market In McLean
- Middleburg WOW House: $13M Gets Stunning Estate With Everything
- Old Town Alexandria WOW House: 1700s Digs On Cobblestone Street
- Former Southern Living House Of The Year In Middleburg For $2.6M
- Old Town Alexandria WOW House: 1770 Home With Preserved Details
Main image: Robert E. Lee's childhood home. All images via Realtor.com unless otherwise noted
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