A family-friendly Fairfax County community with easy commuter access
Near Fort Belvoir and a Department of Defense agency, West Springfield offers a convenient location for military members, government employees and Washington, D.C., commuters. Aside from a bustling workforce, the community, home to around 23,000 residents, also attracts families. “I moved here in the 1980s so my kids could go to Fairfax County Public Schools,” says Celesta Fahey, a Realtor with Samson Properties who has over 20 years of experience selling homes in the area. She adds that lush green spaces, like Lake Accotink Park, and easy access to the Springfield Interchange kept her around. “We always planned to move back to D.C., but after the kids left, we decided not to leave. It’s really quiet, and we’ve got beautiful parks, but there’s also incredible highway access, and it takes about 30 minutes to get to D.C. if traffic is light.”
West Springfield's snowy slopes bring families together for an exciting sledding day.
West Springfield embraces community spirit.
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Houses sell quickly in West Springfield
Most houses in West Springfield were built between the 1960s and ‘80s. Townhouses and mid-rise condo complexes are common. Single-family houses include ranch styles, split levels and New Traditional homes. The median price for a townhouse is around $540,000, while the median price for a single-family home is about $600,000. Both prices are higher than the national median. Condos can cost between $250,000 and $400,000. Houses typically sell after around 13 days on the market, which is faster than the national average.
According to FBI data, Fairfax County’s property and violent crime rates are consistently lower than state and national figures.
Charm and craftsmanship meet in this West Springfield gem, a classic Craftman-style house.
Townhomes are a popular choice in West Springfield.
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Intelligence agencies and military bases are near West Springfield
Less than 4 miles south, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency manages and analyzes maps for policymakers, first responders and the military. It’s also the third-largest government building in the D.C. metro area, taking up 2.3 million square feet and employing around 8,500 people. Fort Belvoir, 10 miles in the same direction, is home to several military organizations, like the Davison Army Airfield and the Aerospace Data Facility. Fahey says locals can occasionally hear aircraft noise from the base. “We only hear something a few times a week. It’s nowhere near as loud as living under a Dulles [International Airport] flight path.” The U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center is 7 miles east, and the Pentagon is 13 miles northeast.
Fairfax County Public Schools are military friendly
West Springfield is zoned for the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which earns an A grade from Niche and serves around 180,000 students. The district has over 50 Purple Star schools, which are recognized by the Virginia Department of Education for their commitment to welcoming military families. The prekindergarten through eighth grade St. Bernadette Catholic School receives an A-plus rating.
King Glen Elementary nutures young minds in the heart of West Springfield.
Excellence in education at West Springfield High School, shaping bright futures.
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Easy access to the Springfield Interchange and the Rolling Road train station
The Springfield Interchange, where interstates 95, 395 and 495 meet, is about 4 miles east. A 16-mile drive north on I-395 leads to downtown D.C. Depending on traffic, the drive typically takes between 30 minutes and an hour. The Rolling Road train station is a stop along the Virginia Railway Express’s Manassas Line, usually reaching D.C.’s Union Station in under an hour. Fairfax County buses offer rides to the Pentagon and Fort Belvoir.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is around 15 miles northeast, and Dulles International Airport is about 25 miles northwest. Inova Alexandria Hospital is less than 10 miles north.
Lake Accotink is a former military reservoir
West Springfield experiences all four seasons, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Lake Accotink Park on West Springfield’s northern edge was once a reservoir for Fort Belvoir. Today, it’s a waterfront green space with kayak rentals, boat launches and multi-use trails. There’s also a 9-hole mini golf course and a carousel from the 1940s. “You can take your kids and spend a whole day there. The parking lot isn’t big enough for how many people visit during the summer,” Fahey says. On the western edge of town, a 3-mile-long forested hiking trail spans Pohick Creek Stream Valley Park. The park is also home to the Hidden Pond Nature Center, where Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops meet regularly. The Springfield Golf and Country Club has an 18-hole golf course, a tennis and pickleball complex and a swimming pool.
Cast your line and reel in tranquility while fishing in West Springfield's serene waters.
When you need to unwind, head to Lake Accotink Park by Kings Park and take a boat on the water.
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Local strip malls, and more shopping in Springfield proper
Strip malls with locally owned restaurants, fast-food options and grocery stores sit along Old Keene Mill Road. Both 4 miles east, Springfield Town Center is an indoor mall with over 120 retailers, while Springfield Plaza is an outdoor commercial corridor with more restaurant and grocery options. Cozy cafes and bars fill Alexandria’s Old Town, less than 13 miles east.
Discover wholesome goodness at Whole Foods in West Springfield.
Kings Park has a selection of restaurants from Italian to Chinese.
Taylor Barnes is a third generation Realtor® licensed in Virginia and Washington D.C. His license is affiliated with Barnes Real Estate Company, where he is the firms Owner and Principal Broker, located in Alexandria, VA. Taylor is a member of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in May of 2017 with a BBA in Real Estate. He has been an NVAR Top Producer Award Recipient every year from 2018-2024, all of them at the Gold or Platinum level. He has been member of the Rotary Club of Alexandria since 2018, becoming a board member of the club in 2020, and won the Rotarian of the Year award for the 2024/2025 year. In 2024, Taylor was recognized by The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce as a 40 under 40 award recipient at the age of 28. He became an Associate Broker at Barnes Real Estate Co. after passing the Virginia National and State brokerage exams in March of 2022, and became the owner principal broker of Barnes Real Estate Company on in March of 2024. Being a lifelong Virginia resident who grew up in a real estate family, along with his heavy involvement in the local community make Taylor and Barnes Real Estate Company one of the premier residential and commercial real estate brokerages in northern Virginia.
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