In Newington, locals turn on their porch lights each night for dog walkers and evening wanderers. This community 16 miles from Washington, D.C. has an active community association, a swim team and a local ball field that brings neighbors together. The streets are wide and walkable, with enough room to ride a bike or play a cul-de-sac soccer game. Located about 4 miles from Fort Belvoir, this is an attractive place for military families who want to be in a top-rated school district.
Experience golfing bliss at Laurel Hill in Newington.
Enjoy a delightful picnic with loved ones at Rollingwood Park, Newington.
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Newington Community Association’s pool and ball fields
The Newington Community Association is very active and meets once a month. They monitor things like how long holiday decorations can stay up (no more than 30 days before or after the holiday) and how tall grass can be (no more than 6 inches), as well as address community concerns, including fallen trees or parking issues. In the summer, kids splash in the NCA Community Pool, while parents chill on lounge chairs and towels. The nearby Newington Community Association Ball Field is well-maintained and surrounded by woodlands and streams. This is a great place for a casual game of soccer or volleyball. Realtor Renee Mcelrath with Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC says, “The community association mostly holds events in the summer or around back-to-school. They give out backpacks, school supplies, that kind of thing.”
There is a multitude of walking trails sprinkled throughout Newington.
Immerse yourself in nature at one of the many trails located in Newington.
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Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools serves the community, a district that earns an A from Niche. Students can attend Saratoga Elementary School, which gets a B-plus, before South County Middle School, which receives an A. They can finish their public education at South County High School, which receives an A-minus. In 2024, SCHS’s music program received the VMEA Blue Ribbon Award, the highest award of its kind in Virginia, recognizing excellence in band, orchestra and choral performance.
South County High School strives to give its Lorton students the education they need to succeed.
Saratoga Elementary School in Newington is rated a B plus by Niche.
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Wandering the Pohick Stream Valley Trail and playing pick-up at Rollingwood Park
Hannah Hutton with Fairfax County Park Authority notes that all county park amenities are available to anyone regardless of residence. “Fairfax County Park Authority has 420 parks and 325 miles of trails,” she says. The Gerry Connolly Cross Country Trail, which runs roughly 40 miles through Fairfax County, is a popular spot for a run or wooded walk. A smaller portion of the trail – the Pohick Stream Valley Trail – runs through Newington for 3 miles along Pohick Stream. The trail varies in steepness; it is paved in some areas and unpaved in others. Rollingwood Park is a great place to take the kids after school, where little ones can run around on the playground while teenagers play games of pick-up on basketball courts. Nearby Middle Run Stream Valley Park and South Run Stream Valley Park, where amenities include the great outdoors, offer scenic escapes and even more trails. And to hit the links, locals can head to Fort Belvoir Golf Course.
Rollingwood Park in Newington is a place to get in some practice and be ready for the next game.
Pohick Creek Stream Valley Park in Newington follows Pohick Creek for miles.
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Homes in well-maintained subdivisions
Homes in Newington sit on wide streets with gentle curves. Sidewalks lead throughout subdivisions, and leafy trees dot from yards. Colonial Revival and split-level homes, primarily built in the 1970s and 1980s, are the dominant styles here. But there are also some ranch-style and New Traditional properties. “Your dollar goes a long way in terms of what you can purchase when compared to other homes in that zip code,” says Sarah Brown, founder and real estate advisor with Bidwell Properties. Single-family home prices typically range between $600,000 to $775,000. There are also a lot of townhome options, most of which look like attached colonial-style houses with different colored shutters and coats of paint. These properties typically run from $500,000 to $650,000 and can be a good option for military families who may need to move.
Larger homes are sprinkled throughout Newington.
Townhouses can be found throughout Newington.
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Fairfax County Farmer’s Markets
Each spring and summer, Fairfax hosts 10 farmer’s markets that are scattered throughout the county. The closest one to Newington is about 4 miles south in Lorton. All vendors must come from within a 125-mile radius of Fairfax County and, since the market it producer-only, must sell items raised on farms or made from scratch. The community also has official and unofficial gatherings throughout the year, from block bashes to pool parties.
Newington has many nearby Farmers Markets in the Spring and Summer months.
Newington's amazing nearby Farmers Markets with all the produce and baked goods you could want.
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Everyday essentials at Saratoga Shopping Center
Saratoga Shopping Center sits roughly in the center of Newington. Here, locals can grocery shop at Giant Food or eat out at local restaurants, like 29 Pad Thai and family-owned Saratoga Pizzeria & Grill, as well as some fast-casual spots, including Chipotle and Starbucks. Numerous other commercial amenities, like Costco Wholesale and restaurant options, are just a short drive away.
The friendly staff makes Saratoga Pizzeria in Newington a great place.
Giant Food in Newington is one of a couple of grocery stores here.
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16 miles to Washington, D.C.
Virginia Railway Express commuter rail service is available at Lorton station, about 4 miles from the community, leading about 16 miles to Washington, D.C. on the Fredericksburg Line. To access the nation’s capital by car, locals can use U.S. Interstate 95. “This is the midpoint between D.C. and Woodbridge,” Mcelrath says. “It’s great for commuters to either area since they’re becoming more expensive.” Located 4 miles from Fort Belvoir, this is a popular area for service members, giving military families a friendly community to interact with.
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