Newington Forest, Springfield VA - Town Home Real Estate Market Report as of 5/12/2009

Newington Forest (over 1800 homes) is the largest subdivision in Springfield. It is located in the southeastern corner of the Springfield area of Fairfax County. Since construction began in the 70's and was completed in the 80's there are numerous features not to be found in many newer subdivisions

• Detached homes with large lots
• Town homes with treed and grassy central areas for separation
• Extensive amount of treed common area
• Close-in convenience

Commuting Options to the Pentagon, Washington, DC, Fort Belvoir and all Northern Virginia work centers

• Fairfax County Connector Bus Route #305 service to Franconia-Springfield Metro
• operates within Newington Forest. It is approximately a 30 minute trip.
• There is a Slug Line at the Sydenstricker Commuter lot.
• The Lorton VRE sataion is within 15 minutes

• Fort Belvoir is approximately a 15 minute drive.

Schools and Library

• Depending on location in Newington Forest school age children attend schools located in either the Hayfield or South County Pyramid. You can locate all school grade levels by entering a specific pproperty address at Fairfax County Public School Boundary Locator
• Pohick Library is approximately 15 minutes away

Shopping

• Two shopping centers, Saratoga Shopping Center and Huntsman Square are within approximately 15 minutes

Recreation

• Newington Forest has its' own swimming pool
• Audrey Moore Rec Center in Wakefield Park with its year round pool and gymnasium plus a myriad of other sports and activities is within 15 minutes
• Wakefield Skate Park is also in Wakefield Park next to the Audrey Moore Rec Center
• South Run Rec Center with year round pool, exercise facilities and other activities is within approximately 10 minutes. There is a hiking/biking trail to Buke Lake Park
• Burke Lake Park with golf course, camping, picnic areas, small boat rental, fishing, carousel, miniature train and ice cream parlor is approximately 15 mimutes
• Lake Accotink Park with small boat rental, fishing and picnic facilities is approximately 15 minutes.

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