New Homes in Leesburg Virginia (VA)
Leesburg VA New Homes, Townhomes, Condos for Sale
New homes in Leesburg, Virginia are located approximately 30 miles northwest of Washington D.C. at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a charming colonial town reminiscent of Revolutionary War times. Named after the influential Lee family in 1758 and incorporated in 1813, Leesburg has special historical significance in America's political history.
During the war of 1812, Leesburg was chosen as the secret hiding place for the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution and other famous documents. In 1823, President James Monroe with the assistance of John Quincy Adams wrote the famed Monroe Doctrine in nearby Oak Hill documenting American imperialistic foreign policy. On September 14, 2008, the town of Leesburg celebrated its 250th birthday. During that celebration, the town unveiled its new flag.
Today, Leesburg is the seat of government for Loudoun County, one of America's fastest growing counties. Despite the town's population boom to and estimated 40,0000 residents over the past decade, old town Leesburg's colonial charm and historical significance has not been compromised by suburban housing development sprawl. It also is home to several large internet, telecommunications and technology firms which fueled the greatest real estate boom in United States history.
Like Ashburn, Virginia, new homes in Leesburg are conveniently located near our nation's most vibrant shopping centers. Nordstrom's, Wegmans, Lowes, Home Depot and Costco are just moments away off Route 7, Leesburg's direct artery to The Dulles Toll Road, Tyson's Corner and Washington DC. Commuters from Leesburg and Ashburn who need quick access to Reston, Fairfax, The District and Dulles International Airport will also find the Greenway a smooth, high-speed scenic delight.
For 2010, New homes in Leesburg, VA are very similar in price, product and demographic profile to new homes in Ashburn, Sterling and Potomac Falls. Many of the national and local Leesburg homebuilders duplicate their offerings in the varying locations. The most acclaimed newer community with a Leesburg mailing address is Landsdowne Resort on The Potomac with its world class Robert Trent Jones championship golf course. In 2009, Donald Trump purchased nearby Lowes Island Country Club, changed the name to Trump National which he is currently developing into one of the finest golf resorts in the United States with its breathtaking mountainous views, rolling manicured greens and riverfront topography.
Landsdowne Resort, once owned by the Xerox Corporation, sold-off much of the land to home builders in Northern Virginia, including: Van Metre, Beazer, Centex, Ryan, NV Homes, Basheer and IDI Group's Leisure World retirement community. For the most part, Lansdowne on The Potomac has sold-out, but there are new townhomes and Leesburg condominiums available at the Loudoun Town Center.
2010 new homes sales are showing improvement and prices are slowly rising in concert with relatively low interst rates. Particularly strong is Del Webb's nearby Potomac Green Active Adult community. Del Webb offers 2000 square foot Villas from the upper $200's and patio style homes from the mid $300-400's. The value is outstanding at Potomac Green where those as young as 50 can own a very affordably priced new home with a fabulous clubhouse and a myriad of planned social activities on site as well as in and around Loudoun County. Potomac Green is one of the fastest selling Active Adult commuities in the United States and the best value in new single family patio homes in Northern Virginia. For information or to make an appointment to tour Potomac Green, call 703-314-4314.
The Council is noting a steadily increasing demand for Active Adult communities in Northern Virginia as parents flee the high tax regions of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut purchasing new homes in Northern VA to be closer to their children, many of whom hold professional careers in Loudoun County's Leesburg, Ashburn and the greater Washington DC metro area.
Leesburg new homes present a good value, the schools are excellent and despite Loudoun being now rated as America's wealthiest region, Loudoun County home prices are relatively reasonble compared to new housing communities located closer to Washington DC real estate and the Beltway.
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Leesburg, Virginia Microdemographics Census Summary Census Detail |
Leesburg, Virginia Taxes $1.44/$100 of assessed value Leesburg Tax Rates |
| Leesburg, Virginia Schools Loudoun County Public Schools Virginia Dept. of Education School Rankings K- 12 |
Leesburg, Virginia Newspapers
The Loudoun Connection Loundoun County Times Leesburg 2Day Washington Business Journal |
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Leesburg, Virginia Links Town of Leesburg Official Website Ashburn Online Loudoun County Dept. of Economic Development Loudoun Online Visit Loudoun County Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Loudoun County Area Guide Friends of the W&OD Railroad Lansdowne Resort Oatlands Historic Site Loudoun Museum |
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