La Fontaine Condos, Williamsburg/ James City County, Virginia.
The La Fontaine town home / condos were built by Franciscus Homes from 1996-1998 . The La Fontaine Condo community offers town home style condos located in James City County VA with a Williamsburg VA address.
There are numerous floor plans available including ground floor models, second floor models and two story models. Square footages range from 819 to 1237 square feet of living space. Almost all are two bedroom models. There are a few one bedroom models within. First floor master bedrooms are offered in some of the floor plans as well as some floor plans that provide 2 master suites.
Being located in James City County the La Fontaine Condos enjoy the low current property tax of .77 per $100. Equating to approximately $1500 in annual property taxes.
La Fontaine Condos is conveniently located off of Route 199 and Rt 5. Directly behind Williamsburg Crossing Shopping Center with it’s Bloom Market, restaurants and other assorted shops. It also lies within a few miles of Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary.
If you tour the condo communities in Williamsburg VA you will notice a certain similarity in quite a few. The reason being Franciscus Homes built most of them including; La Fontaine, Claiborne, Bristol Commons, Fairway Villas and Braemar Creek.
Note :Although these are condos from the exterior they look like town homes.
What’s the difference you ask ? Well ,a townhouse is like a house in that the owner owns both the structure and the land on which it sits; but it is not free-standing, so "the land on which it sits" is limited to the front and back yards. Town homes are connected to one another in a row, and are usually one,two or three stories tall. It is important to note that townhouse refers to the type of house and not to the type of ownership. The ownership responsibility in a townhouse (townhome) is the same as for a house; however, there may be differing circumstances from development to development, city to city or state to state regarding who owns the outside walls, roof, etc. of the structure which must be verified with local authorities.
Like townhouses, condominiums are attached to one another. If you own a condo, you do not own the land surrounding your living space. A condo owner owns only the unit itself, which is taxed as an individual entity, and sometimes a percentage of the common areas of the community. It is important to note that condominium (condo) refers only to type of ownership and is NOT a type of house.
If that doesn’t make sense send me an email for further clarification. John@MrWilliamsburg.com
La Fontaine offers it’s residents a beautiful pool and walking trails throughout the community. There are approximately 120 homes in the community.
The monthly condo/home owner fee in La Fontaine is $142 . It covers all common Area Maintenance ( entrances, pool , all exterior home maintenance , all exterior lawn maintenance and some insurance.
La Fontaine Condos make excellent second home options in Williamsburg with their all inclusive maintenance .
Statistics from the Williamsburg MLS ( WMLS ) show that sale prices in the last 12 months ranged from$162,000 to $177,000. List prices as of today range from $149k to $189k. The average days on market for sold condos in La Fontaine in the last 12 months was 215 days. Only 5 homes sold in la Fontaine in the last 12 months. 11 are currently for sale. Current Sales activity in La Fontaine (Statistics from Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors (WAAR) WMLS)
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Current Williamsburg/ James City County Schools for The La Fontaine Condo Community are Rawls Byrd Elementary, Berkeley Middle and Jamestown High School
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Powhatan Secondary is a master planned community developed by Beamer Construction. It offers a wide range of custom built resale homes and town homes in it’s varied neighborhoods.
Powhatan pronounced “ pau̇-ə-ˈtan “
Was the father of Pochantas, Famous Indian Chief and the name of the local Indian Tribe that inhabited this area.
Located in James City County/Williamsburg, Virginia. right around the corner from the the shopping districts of Monticello Marketplace and New Town. The combination of which offers almost any store, business or restaurant you could want.. From Ukrops Grocery to Target to Trader Joes to Bonefish Grill, Barnes and Noble, Opus Nine. The list of stores is endless.
Mid County Park and Kidsburg is located just beyond Powhatan Secondary and offers an amazing playground complete with picnic areas. If golf peaks your interest, Williamsburg National and Fords Colony are two of the many challenging local golf courses nearby.
Nestled among the rolling hills of James City County and just a few minutes drive from Colonial Williamsburg, Powhatan Secondary is a collection of custom built single family homes, cluster homes, townhouses, condominiums, and apartments. The various neighborhoods within Powhatan Secondary offer a wide array of unique homes. These communities include the detached neighborhoods of Wythe, Essex, Sussex, Cluster Village, Westover, Berkeley, Powhatan Woods and The Colonies and the town home/ condo communities of Waterford, Cromwell Ridge, Powhatan Place and the Village of Powhatan.
The community is surrounded by scenic lakes and a 4.3 acre recreation site complete with clubhouse, swimming pool, basketball court and playground for all residents to enjoy.
Living in rural areas of Williamsburg allows you the luxury of activities like sailing on the James River, or
just enjoying the peaceful nights and quiet surroundings.
However, you can still sink your toes in the sandy beaches nearby. The Virginia Beach Ocean front is only 45 minutes away offering well groomed beaches, nightclubs and fine dining
For those interested in history, when Powhatan Secondary was conceived the Developer wanted to associate it with the Williamsburg name ,even though it was not within the City limits of
Williamsburg . Thus, they named the development POWHATAN of WILLIAMSBURG SECONDARY (similar to the system of "primary" roads and "secondary" roads). Over time, that title has been shortened to the current "Powhatan Secondary".
The Powhatan name comes from the Powhatan Indian tribe formerly residing in the area.![]()
Detached and attached homes offered in Powhatan Secondary in Williamsburg, James City County, VA offer a wide array of architectural styles and home choices. From 2 bedrooms to 5+ bedroom models. Square footages range from 2000+ to over 5000 square feet.
Most homes were built starting around 2000- present day. As of July 2009, There are still new
homes being built in Powhatan Secondary.
The annual home owner dues are $180 (except for residents of Cluster Way who are billed an additional $111 per year to pay for private street lights and escrow funds for private street maintenance). he year 2000.
The monthly home owner fee in Powhatan Secondary covers all common Area Maintenance ( entrances, playgrounds, park areas ), use of the Clubhouse , Playground, Tennis and maintenance of those facilities. Pool membership is a separate fee. You can read more about the association here .
Please note that the town homes ( Waterford, Cromwell Ridge, Powhatan Place and Village of Powhatan) all have separate home owners fees that are in addition to the PS fee.
Find out more about the Powhatan Secondary Pool and Swim Team here
Villages at Powhatan Secondary, Townhomes, Williamsburg, Va.
Villages of Powhatan is a town home community located within the Powhatan Secondary neighborhood. Home Owner Fees here are $126 monthly which includes all Yard Maintenance, Common Area Maintenance, Garbage Removal, Exterior Building Maintenance and Property Management .The townhomes at the Villages at Powhatan Secondary offer unique design and architecture with open floor plans, high ceilings, and colonial details. These townhomes offer 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 3 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, with 1,800 to 2,000 sq. ft. of living area. Most townhomes in Villages of Powhatan offer semi-private driveways, fenced backyards, and prices beginning in the mid $200’s.
Powhatan Place townhomes overlook a beautiful tree-lined lake in the heart
of Powhatan Secondary. Offering 3 and 4 bedrooms designs with either 1 or 2 car garages, Powhatan Place provides open floor plans with cathedral ceilings, large family and formal dining rooms, oversized bedrooms, walk-in closets, and gas fireplaces. Powhatan Place is Town homes start in the high $200’s. Homeowner Fees in Powhatan Place are $180 a month which includes all Yard Maintenance, Common Area Maintenance, Garbage Removal, Exterior Building Maintenance and Property Management .
Sale prices ( of detached homes) for the last 12 months May 2009 in Powhatan Secondary ranged from$350,000 to $725,000. List prices as of today range from $335,000 to $669,000. The average days on market for homes in Powhatan Secondary in the last 12 months was 135 days . The average price per square foot on homes sold in Powhatan Secondary in the last 12 months was $142.85 . 20 homes sold in Powhatan Secondary in the last 12 months. 18 are currently for sale.
Waterford at Powhatan Secondary is another sub-neighborhood within Powhatan Secondary. Consisting of approximately
88 homes. Both detached and attached homes are available. Terry Peterson was the builder of Waterford which was built from 1999- 2002. A few of the homes are waterfront and enjoy beautiful views of the lake. A few one level homes were built but the majority are two story. Sizes range from 1500-almost 2800 square feet with very open floor plans and high ceilings.
Current Williamsburg/ James City County Schools for Powhatan Secondary Community are Matoaka Elementary, Berkley Middle and Jamestown High School
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Sales statistics are derived from the Wiliamsburg/ WMLS
This update is written by local Realtor Mr Williamsburg/ John Womeldorf with Liz Moore and Associates. He would be happy to share is knowledge of the area with you. Email him at John@MrWilliamsburg.com
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Wellington was developed by American Eastern, Inc., best known for the master-planned community of Coventry in York County, American Eastern (H.R. "Dick" Ashe) is a highly respected residential builder/developer from the Hampton Roads and Williamsburg , VA area. Since 1985, he has produced thousands of affordable townhomes and single-family homes as well as luxurious custom homes for a demanding clientele.
The newest phase of the Wellington Community is now open. Lots are available, as are new homes in various stages of construction.
Wellington offers quiet wooded surroundings with plenty of open green-space. A Master Planned Community , Wellington Estates offers both new and resale homes from a variety of local builders. The two primary builders have been Wayne Harbin and Marques Homes. Located in the western part of James City County/Williamsburg, Virginia . New and resale homes currently start in the mid $300,000’s.
Wellington Estates offers it’s residents a 14 acre private lake, playground and new for the 2009 a beautiful clubhouse and community swimming pool. An active homeowner association has many social events throughout the year.
Detached homes offered in Wellington Estates in James City County offer a wide array of architectural styles and home choices. From 3 bedrooms to 5 bedroom models. Square footages range from 2000+ to over 4000 square feet.
Located on approximately 175 acres, Wellington Estates still has numerous lots available for sale to owners wanting to custom build their “ Dream Home”. Around 237 homes have been completed so far.
Most homes were built starting around the year 2000. The monthly home owner fee in Wellington is a very reasonable $55 . It covers all common Area Maintenance ( entrances, playgrounds, park areas ), Use of the Pool, Clubhouse , Playground and maintenance/ upkeep of those facilities.
From the chart below you will see that sale prices in last 12 months ranged from$352,000 to $619,000. List prices as of today range from $359,000 to $619,000. The average days on market for homes in Wellington in the last 12 months was 310days . The average price per square foot on homes sold in Wellington in the last 12 months was $128.00 . 12 homes sold in Wellington in the last 12 months. 11 are currently for sale. Two are under contract.
Current Sales activity in Wellington(Statistics from Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors (WAAR) WMLS)
Current Williamsburg/ James City County Schools for The Wellington Community are Stonehouse, Toanoa Middle and Warhill High School
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Location Map of the Wellington Estates Community in Williamsburg, VA
Directions to Wellington :
Take I-64 to Exit 231 A (Croaker Rd So/Rt 607)
Turn right on Route 30 (Rochambeau Dr.)
Make a U-turn at Old Stage Road so you head south on Route 30
Turn right into the Wellington Community
Sales Statistics for Wellington for the last 12 months:
| Inventory Analysis | Prior 7-12 Months 07/05/2008 – 01/04/2009 |
Prior 4-6 Months 01/05/2009 – 04/04/2009 |
Current – 3 Months 04/05/2009 – 07/05/2009 |
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| Total # of Comparable Sales (Settled) | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Absorption Rate (Total Sales/Months) | 1.33 | 0.33 | 1.00 |
| Total # of Active Listings | 8 | 10 | 13 |
| Months of Housing Supply (Total Listings / Ab. Rate) | 6.02 | 30.3 | 13 |
| Median Sale & list Price, Dom, Sale/List % | Prior 7-12 Months | Prior 4-6 Months | Current – 3 Months |
| Median Comparable Sale Price | 399,500 | 364,000 | 354,754 |
| Median Comparable Sales DOM | 245 | 393 | 266 |
| Median Comparable List Price | 379,450 | 394,900 | 379,900 |
| Median Comparable Listings DOM | 252 | 150 | 111 |
| Median Sale Price as % of List Price | 95 % | 93 % | 95 % |
Site Plan for Wellington Community in James City County/ Williamsburg, VA
The Villas at Five Forks is a quaint village of just 90 homes offering the finest in upscale condominium living. The award winning homes are designed to offer residents quality, single story living with a variety of condominium services. There are four models available that offer two or three bedrooms. All feature a two car garage as well as a garden patio or veranda. Pricing starts in the low $290’s.
Within the neighborhood will be a heated pool and community center with a fitness room. Services provided with home ownership include lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control, landscape maintenance, snow removal ( if it ever snows) and exterior building maintenance.
Located in the heart of the Historic Triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown it is right down the road from New Town and within walking distance to grocery stores, restaurants, shops ,banks, etc. The James and Chickahominy rivers are close by as is the award winning Williamsburg National Golf Course.
This upscale community will offer a quaint , village atmosphere with tree lined streets, green spaces with colorful flowers, sidewalks,park benches, lush green lawns and walking trail.
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Home Models available at the Villas at Five Forks include :
The Canterbury
Canterbury Details: Single Story, 1860 SF living area, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Den, Veranda, Two Pantry Closets, Laundry Room, Storage Room, Optional Garden Patio, Attached 2-car garage, Vaulted Ceilings in living room.
And the Abbey
The Abbey
Abbey Details: Single Story, 1720 Square feet, 2 Master Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Veranda, Two Pantry Closets, Laundry Room, Storage Room, Attached 2-car garage, Vaulted Ceilings in living room.
Site plan for The Villas at Five Forks
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Looks like East West Communities will be building more homes in Williamsburg/James City County. In addition to their Liberty Ridge Community on Centerville Rd near DJ Montague Elementary . Developments plans are currently in review for Summerplace a new home community of 165 single-family homes bordering Yarmouth Creek. Summerplace will be built on 924 acres.
Since 1973, East West communities has developed 35 communities including Patriots Landing in New Kent, VA Riverwatch in Gloucester, VA Liberty Ridge in Williamsburg VA , Eagle Harbor in Isle of Wight, Founders Pointe in Isle of Wight, The Riverfront in Isle of Wight and Brandermill in Richmond, VA providing homes for more than 15,000 families. East West Communities has expanded from its beginnings and is now actively developing numerous communities in the metro Richmond area, the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, and Orlando and Jacksonville, Florida.
Here is a satellite photo of the Summerplace Community in Williamsburg VA
Here is a location map of the Summerplace Community in Williamsburg VA on the banks of Yarmouth Creek.
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Associated Developers and Beamon Construction have opened a new community off of Centerville Rd in Williamsburg James City County Virginia.
The Village at Windmill Meadows is a 40 acre community with new homes starting from the $400,000’s . Originally the site of a farm. The old windmill from that farm has been restored and now stands sentry at the entrance to the neighborhood.
Seventy Eight new homes are slated for construction. The two models are finished and available for viewing
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Williamsburg/ James City County Schools assigned at this time are Norge Elementary, Toano Middle and the new Warhill High School although there will be redistricting in 2010 when the new middle and elementary schools open. There is a high probability that the neighborhood will be zoned for the new Elementary and Middle Schools.
The new elementary school will bear the name of the late Dr. J. Blaine Blayton, a well‐known African American physician who practiced medicine for 50 years in the Williamsburg area and beyond. The new middle school will honor Lois S. Hornsby, a longtime fixture in the Williamsburg , VA community.
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Fox Hill and Longhill Station are the nearest neighborhoods to Windmill Meadows.
Upon researching the approval of the neighborhood on the James City County Planning site I noticed that there is a restrictive covenant which prohibits outdoor irrigation of any kind from the public water supply. This apparently is part of A Water Conservation Agreement with our local water supplier JCSA ( James City County Service Authority). This is a pretty radical proposal. NO watering your yard !
It will be interesting to see if anyone installs a cistern to store rainwater. I am assuming this would be the only way you can water a yard in Windmill Meadows.
Homes are being built by Beamer Construction of Williamsburg VA. Beamer has built many homes in the area and was the developer of the Powhatan Secondary community.
The homes being built by Beamer Construction at Windmill Meadows are Earthcraft Certified.
EarthCraft House is a green building program that serves as a blueprint for healthy comfortable homes that reduce utility bills and protect the environment. The aim of the program is to help home builders be leaders in smart growth management and environmental stewardship.
Building an EarthCraft House is about constructing a healthy, more valuable home while minimizing environmental impacts. EarthCraft House follows a systems approach to home building that stresses an understanding of how the different components of a home work together. This approach results in a home that performs better, is more economical for the homeowner and costs little more to build than a comparable home built with standard construction practices.
EarthCraft House guidelines address energy efficiency, durability, indoor air quality, resource efficiency, waste management, and water conservation.
Today’s home buyers want to get the most house for their money. In addition to paying a monthly mortgage, home owners must also pay for utilities, maintenance and repair. All of these factors must be taken into consideration when determining the true cost of home ownership. A durable energy efficient house can be more economical and affordable even if it has a higher asking price than another home built with standard construction practices. (True cost of home ownership ).
Read more about the Earthcraft Home builder program in Virginia here
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Give up ?
It’s a traffic calming device ( Speed Bump) installed in the Settlers Market section of New Town in Williamsburg, VA near the Trader Joe’s.
Here is a better picture:
Does it work ? Well, I haven’t seen anyone drive more than five miles an hour across it.
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Kensington Woods – Williamsburg/ James City County VA
Located across from "The Vineyards," Kensington Woods is a single-family-home community destined to become another prestige address in Williamsburg.
Priced from the mid-$300s, most homes have brick, low maintenance exteriors and rear-loading garages with alley-way access. Some models feature the increasingly popular downstairs master bedrooms, and optional elevators are available. The $113 monthly home owner fee covers, all yard maintenance , common area maintenance ,use of the playground and trash removal .
Set on 10 acres near the Williamsburg Winery , Kensington Woods will have approximately 40 homes when complete. The homes are set on .15 acre lots. Most of the homes offer rear entry garages with alley access for the garage entrances.
The first home owners moved in in 2006. New home are still available as well as the occasional resale home.
In the last 12 months there were two re-sales in Kensington Woods both in the $360k price range. Currently there are 8 homes listed for sale although five of those are to be built by the builder.
Williamsburg/ James City County Schools for Kensington Woods are:
Rawls Byrd Elementary
Berkeley Middle
Lafayette High
Models built at Kensington Woods include the following :
THE BENTON The Benton features 3 bedrooms with master bedroom on the first floor, 2 1/2 baths, loft area, living room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area and a 1 car front loading garage. Approximately 2350 square feet.
THE EVERETT The Everett features 3 bedrooms with the master bedroom on the first floor, 2 1/2 baths, loft area, living room, family room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, and a 2 car rear loading garage. Approximately 2700 square feet.
THE CALDWELL The Caldwell features 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, library, great room, eat-in kitchen, 2 car rear loading garage. Approximately 2200 square feet.
THE DAVENPORT The Davenport features 3 bedrooms with the master bedroom on the first floor, 2 1/2 baths, living room, family room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, and a 2 car rear loading garage. Approximately 2300 square feet.
THE ADDISON The Addison features 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, and a 2 car frontloading garage. Approximately 2150 square feet.
See floor Plans here:
Exterior Features Include: All Specifications subject to change
- Brick Exterior With Beaded Vinyl Siding & Architectural Trim (Per Design) Brick Front With Beaded Vinyl Siding on Three Sides – (Available Per Design) Dimensional Roof Shingles , Seamless Gutters And Down Spouts , Cornices Wrapped in Baked-On Enamel Aluminum, Two Conveniently Located Exterior Water Faucets , Two Exterior Electrical Outlets , Aggregate Driveway and Walk , Brass Entry Lock and Kick plate at Front Door , Professionally Landscaped With Sod in the Front, Side, and Back Yard , Irrigation System In Front Yard and Side Yards
Interior Features INCLUDE :
- 9′ First Floor Ceilings , Crown Molding in Foyer, Living, and Dining Areas , Chair Railing in Dining Room (Per Design) , Security System , Smooth Ceilings , Two Ceiling Fan Pre-wires , Vanities With Cultured Marble Tops in Baths , Durable, Coated Ventilated Shelving , Exhaust Fans in All Bathrooms , Wall-To-Wall Stain Resistant Carpeting (Choice of Color) – Berber Carpet in Family Room (Per Design) , House is Pre-Wired for: Cable in Master Bedroom,And Family Room, Phones in All Bedrooms, Kitchen & Family Room , Dedicated Freezer Outlet in Garage , Six-Panel Elite Doors With 3 1/4"Casing Throughout , Hardwood Entry Foyer, Dining Room, Living Room, and Powder Room , Fireplace With Gas Logs, Marble Surround ,Garage Walls Finished Drywall
Comfort & Safety Features INCLUDE:
- 2-10 Home Buyer’s Warranty , Two Zone Heating (Per Design) ,Central Air Conditioning , Gas Water Heater , Fiberglass Bathtubs With Water Saver Feature ,Showerheads & Anti-Scald Control Valve ,Elongated Toilets ,Ground Fault Receptacles in Shock Hazard Areas , Kitchen and Baths , Fiberglass Entry Doors With Deadbolt Locks ,Smoke Detectors , Garage Door Opener , Pedestal Sink in Powder Room ,Vinyl Double-Hung Windows Tilt-In For Cleaning ,Window Screens Included
Bath Features
- Master Bath:
Ceramic Tiled Floors , Soaking Tub (Per Design) ,Glass Shower Door ,Louvered Medicine Cabinet
Hall Bath:
- Simulated Tile Tub/Shower , No Wax Vinyl Flooring ,Louvered Medicine Cabinet
Kitchen Features
- High Quality GE Appliances, Smooth-Top Self-Cleaning Range, Black-White-Bisque ,Vented Microwave-Hood Combination ,Quiet Wash Dishwasher ,No Wax Vinyl Floors ,42" Oak Finish, White or Bisque Colored Cabinets, Raised Panel With Solid Surface tops, Integral Sink & Pull-Out Faucet
Construction Features
- Engineered Floor System ,Engineered Roof System (Per Design) ,House Wrap Applied To Exterior Walls , TO&G Sub-Floor, Glued and Nailed
The builder for Kensington Woods is Atlantic Homes LLC of Williamsburg, VA. Builder of many landmark communities throughout the are. For over 30 years they have been one of the largest and most admired homebuilding companies in the Mid-Atlantic region. Atlantic Home is currently building in the following communities: New Town, Stonehouse in Williamsburg and Church Square in Smithfield. They also build homes in the Richmond Va and Raleigh/ Durham areas of North Carolina.
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