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Springfield Home & Community Information

Springfield covers a wide range of housing options from low to high, from small apartments to large houses. This is advantageous because with more options and variety in housing brings more diversity in people, jobs, and options of things to do. With housing, the price point in Springfield is typically more affordable in many cases compared to other areas of Arlington or Fairfax counties with the same amenities, school quality, shopping and community environments.

There is a maturity of the communities, where much of the initial development occurred in 70’s and 80’s. As a result, more affordable housing seems to be more prevalent within more established neighborhoods. Beautiful old oaks and maples are more common as a result. Although larger properties exist, a more modest single-family house with a larger yard is more common which makes it more affordable. The same is true for townhomes and condos, where more multi-units are being built to accommodate the diversity of housing needs.

Springfield has many beautiful, well-kept communities with nearby parks, trails, and lakes. It is the “affordable” of Fairfax County, and the closest you can be to the city and get more bang for your buck. Browse the newest real estate listings in Springfield, VA.

Transportation

It’s all about the commute and getting the most bang for your buck here in Springfield. This area is at a major hub center of Northern Virginia where I-495 and I-395 intersect at the “mixing bowl”. The area is central in that it is 20 minutes to Tysons, downtown D.C., Arlington, and Old Town Alexandria.

Also, a large Springfield metro station is within easy access. You can be to Reagan International Airport or on the nearby railway in no time. With Fort Belvoir and Newington just to the South, Springfield allows an easy commute to a large number of governmental agencies and large corporations.

Things to Do in Springfield

In recent years there has been a large revitalization effort with new shopping districts and new business centers. The Springfield Town Center hosts many fabulous restaurants and retail stores. This includes restaurants like the Yard House Brewery or Maggiano’s Italian cuisine, an upscale movie theatre, and shopping from Macy’s to Target.

The diverse cultural presence goes from A-Z where you can find just about any type of restaurant within a quick drive. You will find there is a large array of shopping opportunities such as Costco, Barnes and Noble, Bed Bath and Beyond just to name a few.

Lake Accotink is a prominent county park which has many features including, fishing, kayaking, bike trails, and is also part of the scenic and historic cross-county connector trail which travels through the center of Fairfax County from Great Falls to Occoquan for 40 miles, cutting through Springfield. As you are in this park, you would have no idea you were in close proximity to a city. At the border of Springfield, Burke Lake Regional Park hosts trails, outdoor community events, and picnic, biking, and camping areas. If you are looking for local produce, the community has at least three farmers markets nearby.

Springfield also features a Dave and Busters fun and entertainment center and several indoor activity parks like a trampoline park and Sports Complexes which host volleyball, soccer, sports, and swimming clubs. If higher end activities suit you, the Springfield Golf and Country club offers an outstanding calendar of social events, pool, golf, first class dining, a stunning clubhouse, and outstanding recreational facilities.

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