Homes for Sale in Falls Church City, VA

Falls Church City is one of the smaller areas of Virginia, covering about two square miles. Nestled between Arlington and Fairfax counties, this independent city has a strong sense of community. The environment blends suburban and rural living seamlessly and has often been named as one of the top 100 places to live in the United States by CNN.

People searching for homes for sale in Falls Church, VA, will be pleased to know the city is a mere six miles away from our nation's capital city, and its location within the Beltway provides access to a number of major highways, bus routes and Metro stops. This convenient location makes real estate in Falls Church City very popular among commuters. Homes for sale in Falls Church, VA, include a combination of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos, which means there are plenty of housing options available to fit a variety of household needs. With its blend of residential and business areas, Falls Church City is a wonderful place in which to work and live. 

The environment and public services in this historic city promote healthy lifestyles and outdoor activities. There are plenty of activities for nature lovers in the surrounding areas, including a bike trail that runs through the city, but even more impressive is the several small parks in the area. The abundance of attractive public spaces makes it easy to find an outdoor park within walking distance of your neighborhood.

Given its perfect combination of city life and quiet residential areas, many people are finding comfortable options for real estate in Falls Church City.

History of Falls Church City 

People searching for real estate in Falls Church, VA, may be interested to learn the city has significant historic value. The area took its name from an 18th-century Anglican Parish known as The Falls Church and gained its status of Township in 1875. Through most of the 19th century, the City of Falls Church served as a rural farming community. Many of the large plantations were subdivided into smaller farms that grew crops such as fruit, wheat, potatoes and corn. These crops were grown primarily for the area markets, and to this day Falls Church City honors this tradition by holding a Farmers Market year-round on Saturdays at City Hall. 

Real Estate in Falls Church City 

Homes for sale in Falls Church, VA, include a wide variety of single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums within its warm and welcoming town. There are also several new developments being constructed along North and South Washington Street and West Broad. 

The homes for sale in Falls Church include a good mix of one- to four-bedroom homes, with the majority of homes being single-family or condominium units. There are a few townhomes as well. You can find a number of single-family homes for sale in Falls Church City, especially in neighborhoods such as Lake Barcroft, Hillwood, Buffalo Hills, Ravenwood Park and Pimmit Hills. Each of these areas is surrounded by gorgeous landscaping and quaint homes, while still having easy access to the main city area. You can find a mix of classic colonial to mid-modern homes for sale in Falls Church.

If you’re after a townhome for sale in Falls Church, take a look at what is being offered at Barcroft Mews or Ambrose Hills, with their three-story brick houses that are a commuter’s dream. 

For those who want the convenience and luxury of living in a condominium community, there are lovely units to be found at the Renaissance 2230, Skyline Plaza and Lakeside Plaza, most of which are two- or three-bedroom units. 

Historic Sites 

In addition to its beautiful homes for sale, the area of Falls Church City offers an abundance of historical sites to enjoy, some of which date back to the 16th century. One popular landmark is The State Theater, which was one of the first to be centrally air conditioned along the East Coast and was the flagship theater of a family-owned chain of neighborhood theaters that also ran the Jefferson, Glebe and Buckingham. Built in 1936, the theater served as a movie theater until 1988, when it closed its doors. In the 1990s, it was turned into a restaurant and concert venue after a multi-million-dollar restoration, which kept the original full theatrical stage, two lobbies and 200 balcony seats. 

Another well known site is the Cherry Hill Farmhouse and Barn, which is owned and run by the City of Falls Church. Now a museum, the farmhouse was built in 1845 in a Greek Revival style and owned by several wealthy farming families. It became the property of Falls Church in 1956 and is listed as part of the National Register of Historical Places.

Mount Hope and Tinner Hill Arch are also popular historic sites among tourists. Be sure to pay them a visit when you are exploring the available real estate in Falls Church, VA!

Events in Falls Church City 

Those searching for a home for sale in Falls Church City will be excited to learn the community also offers an endless number of events year round. One popular event is the historic Farmers Market that runs every Saturday in the center of the city. Other community-wide traditional events include: 

• Concerts in the Park – usually run during the summer with a variety of music 
• Tinner Hill Blues Festival – a 3-day event that features all types of blues music 
• Sunset Cinema – held in Cherry Hills Park on Friday evenings from late August through September, offers free screenings of a variety of movies 
• Independence Day Celebration – offers live music, food, ice cream and fireworks display. 
• Memorial Day Parade and Festival – a street festival with crafts, food, a 3k fun run and bands

Attractions  

Falls Church City is a great place for getting outdoors and exploring its rich heritage. You can take a walking tour of the historic sites in the city, such as six of the city's marked stops found along the Civil War Trail. If nature is more of what you want, you can visit one of the city's twelve parks, which allow for picnics and barbecues, and some of which offer grilling equipment, playgrounds, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts to have some fun.

For those who want to enjoy a bit of nightlife, Falls Church City offers many fine dining establishments along Broad Street. You can find a number of bars and pubs, such as Ireland's Four Provinces, which offers outdoor seating, a quiz night, weekend brunch and a traditional Irish menu. The Dogwood Tavern is another option if you want food, drink and live music. Or you could visit a nightclub called JV's Restaurant, which has been around since 1947 and offers vintage booths, beer, wine, food and a number of musical acts. 

For shoppers, there are a number of places you can go, including the Falls Plaza Shopping Center on Broad Street, Broadale Village Shopping Center, The Shops at West Falls Church, and Seven Corners Shopping. You'll be spoiled for choice with the selection of grocery options as well, with Harris Teeter, Trader Joe's, Safeway, The Local Market, and Whole Foods Market all within easy traveling distance.

Getting Around Falls Church City 

If you are considering buying a home for sale in Falls Church, VA, be assured that getting around this area is quite easy. Broad Street bisects the community and links to Tyson's Corner and Falls Church in the west, and Alexandria and Arlington in the east. Two Metro stops can be found at West and East Falls Church, both of which run the Orange Line. There are also a number of bus routes to choose from and easy access to Routes 50 and 66. Other main highways include SR 7, SR 237, SR 338, SR 549, SR 694, and US 29.

There are also three main airports that service the area: Ronald Reagan National Airport, which is 15 miles away; Washington Dulles International Airport, which is 20 miles away; and Baltimore Washington International Airport, which is 50 miles away. 

Education in Falls Church City 

Falls Church City has a popular school system. There are five schools that serve the area under the Falls Church City Public Schools division. These consist of a preschool, two elementary schools, an intermediate school and a high school:

Jessie Thackery Preschool is the newest addition to the Falls Church City school system and serves 2- to 5-year-old children. It also offers special needs programs. 

Mount Daniel Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schools serve grades 1 to 4. These schools are known as schools of excellence by the U.S. Department of Education and the Virginia Department of Education. 

Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School opened in 2005 and serves those in grades 5 to 7. It has also been recognized as a school of excellence. It offers an enriching, progressive and differentiated curriculum that is aimed at assisting students with future career and academic goals. 

George Mason High School is the first to offer the challenging IB (International Baccalaureate) program and offers its students a chance to earn college credits while they are still in high school. It has been recognized as having a reputation that is above average in standardized test scoring at both state and national levels. 

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