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Homes For Sale in Prosperity Heights
This neighborhood only has 4-7 transactions per year on average. Therefore, if you see homes that you are interested in, it is a good idea to set up a tour as soon as you can.
One way you can get an advantage in the market is to plan ahead. Our MLS backed search includes ‘coming soon’ properties as well as for sale and recently under contract homes.
Prosperity Heights is a community of just over 200 single family detached homes in Annandale, Northern VA.
These homes are very close to the area’s largest hospital, multiple town centers, a metro rail, major highways any many more amenities.
If you want a neighborhood that combines convenience, low traffic streets and walkability to parks and the hospital…Prosperity Heights is worth a look.
Home Styles
Prosperity Heights features single family homes, most of which are center hall colonials and dutch colonials. There are also some other models that have a different style, including some split level homes.
The lot sizes are 1/4 acre on average, however some homes have closer to 1/3 of an acre. This is a nice size and gives most homes a fenceable backyard for entertaining, pets, kids and gardening.
The majority of the homes come with either a 1 or 2 car attached garage. There is also ample street parking and driveway spaces as well.
The community was built between 1979-1984, Ryan Homes and Ward Development are credited with completing portions of the community.
The floor plans vary with the different models, but a semi open floor plan is common, with a lot of kitchens opening up to the family rooms. However, there are still more defined formal living and dining rooms as well.
Many of the homes have been updated and remodeled over the years, so you will find different finish levels when you tour homes.
The Area
Prosperity Heights has some distinct benefits that you can enjoy as a resident, both close to the neighborhood and also in the surrounding area. Here are some.
• Inova Fairfax Hospital
Walkability to the hospital is a big deal if you are a doctor, nurse or other healthcare practitioner. There is a walking path just outside the neighborhood that connects to the north side of the Inova campus.
If you would rather drive, it is a quick trip on Woodburn Rd.
• Mosaic District
The Mosaic District is a popular urban center with restaurants of various kinds, weekly farmer’s markets, entertainment, boutique shops, a department store, organic grocery, gym and other specialty stores.
There is also commercial office space in this area housing some various sized companies. And a large open space in the middle.
The Mosaic District is a perfect spot to go for a night out, a coffee or some shopping.
• Dunn Loring & Metro
Just north of the Mosaic District is Dunn Loring, which also has various stores and restaurants, along with more commercial space.
This is also where the orange and silver line stop on the Metrorail, which travels through many Northern VA towns on its way into DC.
The Dunn Loring Metro is walkable from Prosperity Heights if you are an ambitious walker, and more comfortable via a bike or car.
• Eakin Park & Accotink
If you are a runner, hiker, biker or just want to take your dog for a walk, Accotink is an extensive trail system that runs along a stream.
The entrance to this trail is Eakin Park, which has a tennis/pickleball court, baseball fields, a pond, picnic area and some open greenspace.
Many of the homes in Prosperity Heights are easily accessible here with a short walk.
• Access to the Beltway
The neighborhood is just outside of the beltway, which can be easily accessed via Gallows Rd.
This highway connects into most major roads in the area and is a quick route to 66, 267 toll road and more.
• No Through Streets
One of the benefits of Prosperity Heights is the fact that it does not connect through to any main roads. Along with a townhome community, it is accessed off of Woodburn Rd and there is no exit on the other side.
This cuts down on the amount of traffic going through the neighborhood making it more pleasant for walking the sidewalks and less noisy.
• Wooded & Open Areas
There are a lot of dense mature trees in the area. This is great because it gives the neighborhood the feeling of being among nature.
The neighborhood also has a playground at the bottom of a large grassy hill, a great spot for sledding. There is also a pond and stream to walk by, often with some wildlife around.
• Active HOA
The homeowner’s association is small, and fees are low, but they do a great job of organizing activities for the residents.
These include halloween parades, ice cream socials, movie nights, food trucks and more. This provides a chance to make new friends and catch up with neighbors.
Selling Your Home
The chart above shows the average sale price, by month, over the last 3 years in Prosperity Heights. It also shows the average list price of those properties.
If you are selling your home, the first step is to choose a real estate expert to partner with for a successful sale. Use our home value estimate form to have our team have a look at your property.
Nearby Communities
Here are some other communities nearby for your to check out.
- Camelot
- Mantua (Fairfax)
- Little River Hills (Fairfax)
- Strathmeade Square (neighboring townhomes)
- Canterbury Woods
- Truro
- Kings Park West (Fairfax)
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