Alexandria’s Founder’s Walk feels like a small town but with all the conveniences of the big city. Close to shopping, major highways and the metro, the attractive 201 condo community basks in lots of sunlight and includes a clubhouse (great to rent for parties) and swimming pool.
Founders Walk in Alexandria
The Van Dorn Metro is in the West End of Alexandria inside the Beltway on Eisenhower Avenue.
If you have a friend who is looking for easy metro access, a 3 bedroom home and only wants to spend about $300k to $350k it will be tough. But here are my best suggestions:
The Huntington Metro is also an option at with homes at Bucknell Manor and the Fort Hunt area. This is a traditional 1950’s neighborhood with lots of trees and good schools. Huntington Metro has 4500 parking spaces, so it’s a great metro to live close to because you can park and ride.
I also like parts of Franconia near Van Dorn but there is no parking at the Van Dorn Metro. Springfield and Burke are quite suburban but there is parking at the Franconia Springfield Metro.
I doubt you can find anything in Alexandria or Arlington that comes close to fitting in your budget. It’s possible to find home not far from the Vienna Metro. If you head further out towards Centreville and Oakton you can might find a home that suits you and you can drive to park at the Vienna Metro.
The homes here average around 2000 sq ft. These homes feature large private backyards. The neighborhood is served by Rose Hill Elementary School, Twain Middle School and Edison High School. The neighborhood is also close to shopping center. Transportation is easy too. Homes for sale in Tipton Ln.
Island Creek is located at 7550 Thomas Grant Drive Alexandria, VA 22315. Island Creek is situated at the South Eastern section of Fairfax County and has nearby roads like Telegraph Rd. and Beulah St. The real estate in this area includes townhouses, condominiums, and single-family detached homes. Island Creek is a short commute away from DC, Fort Belvoir, and Old Town.
The nearest metro stop is Franconia-Springfield Station. The nearest shopping center is at Kingstowne. Island Creek has a community center, tot lot, basketball court, tennis court, nature trails, and pool. Island Creek also has a pond where fishing is permitted.
This mirror wall adds depth to the unit
Short term renting is less risky
Cameron Run is a fun water park in Eisenhower Valley
Island Creek is a quiet suburb
Purchasing a home is less expensive in the long run
This back porch faces a tree-lined back yard
Springfield is close to Island Creek
Island Creek is a short drive from Old Town
Island Creek is near the Blue Line metro
Nearby shopping at Kingstowne includes grocery, TJ Maxx, and restaurants
Island Creek is near a Coast Guard base
Island Creek is near a movie theater at Kingstowne
Top Golf is a fun hang out near Island Creek
Island Creek has several paths great for fresh air
There is quite a variety of units at Island Creek
Island Creek is near Uno’s Restaurant
A good nearby recreation center is Lee District
The Potomac River has several good fishing locations
Northern Virginia has snakeheads, a highly dangerous fish
Island Creek is available for rentals or sales
The Springfield mall is being renovated into an outdoor mall
Burgundy Manor is a quiet neighborhood, located just outside the Capitol Beltway, with a mix of single-family homes that will appeal to a wide range of budgets. Residents can enjoy visiting the local farms nearby. Many homes here were built in the sixties and seventies, and many of these have upgrades and additions. Some pockets of Burgundy were built much more recently.
Many of the properties are located within walking distance of the Huntington Metro Station, but even if you arrive by car there are over four thousand parking spaces on site. Burgundy Residents have their own community center that features a kitchen, grills, and an outdoor patio.
Burgundy Manor is part of Fairfax School District and its residents attend Clermont Elementary, Mark Twain Middle School, and Edison High School. The Burgundy Farms Country Day School is also located nearby.
Burgundy Farm is a quiet neighborhood, located just outside the Capitol Beltway, with a mix of single-family homes that will appeal to a wide range of budgets. Residents will enjoy visiting the local farms in the area as well as seeing wide open spaces nearby. Many homes here were built in the sixties and seventies, and many of these have upgrades and additions. Some pockets of Burgundy were built much more recently.
Many of the properties are located within walking distance of the Huntington Metro Station, but even if you arrive by car there are over four thousand parking spaces on site. Burgundy Residents have their own community center that features a kitchen, grills, and an outdoor patio.
Burgundy is part of Fairfax School District and its residents attend Clermont Elementary, Mark Twain Middle School, and Edison High School. The Burgundy Farms Country Day School is also located in the area.
Governor's Grove is a townhouse subdivision located in Fairfax County just outside the Capital Beltway near the intersection of Telegraph Road and Franconia Road. Many units overlook the neighborhood pond.
These town homes are large and feature a red brick colonial style. They were built around the year 2000 many units include a fenced backyard and patio. This location provides easy access to the Huntington Metro, Old Town Alexandria and I-495.
Governor's Grove is part of Fairfax School District and its residents attend Clermont Elementary, Mark Twain Middle School, and Edison High School.
Homes for sale in Governor's Grove:
Eton Square is a community of garden-style condominiums built in the late 1990s within the larger Kingstowne, a planned community located in the Franconia-Springfield area of Fairfax County.
Garden-style condos at Eton Square
You’ll find the elegant garden-style condominiums at Eton Square to be full of architectural features. The outside of these homes is a mix of brick and siding, featuring open archways and round windows, which give the buildings an aesthetically pleasing quality. Commuting is easy from Eton Square, which is within minutes from the Franconia-Springfield metro stations as well as to I-395 and I-495. It is also close to Old Town Alexandria.
Eton Square is located in the Fairfax School district and its residents attend Island Creek Elementary School, Hayfield Secondary School, and Hayfield Secondary School.
Home listings in Eton Square:
