Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church: West Springfield

West Springfield

On Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church

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"Great place for families"

Great neighborhood for military families. The neighborhood has a nice mix of military and civilians. Easy transition for children to the neighborhood.

Pros Cons
  1. Great neighbors
  2. Big yards
  3. Elementary school inside neighborhood
  4. Express bus to pentagon in neighborhood
  1. Homes may need updates
  2. Cannot walk many places

Price: $400-$650k

  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes
  • Recommendations: Orange Hunt, Burke, Hunt Valley

Local Favorites

  • Restaurants: Chuy's, Yardhouse, Mike's
  • Happy Hour Spot: Mike's, Chuy's, Yardhouse
  • Gym / Fitness: Onelife
  • Shopping: Springfield Towncenter, whole foods, Trader Joes, Costco

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Married with kids
  • Current Resident: No
  • Residency: 4 years
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Army Reserve
40-50 years old
Previously lived in: Dayton, Ohio; Frankfurt, Germany; San Antonio, TX

"West Springfield Close to Everything"

West Springfield has seen tremendous growth in the 18 years I have lived here.

West Springfield features a Giant, Whole Foods, Monty's Steakhouse, Austin Grill, BGR, Ledo Pizza, two yogurt shops, Victor's Pizza, a bike shop, a gym, two drug stores and several banks.

West Springfield High School is undergoing renovations and plans are being made to widen Rolling Road to accommodate the extra traffic due to the Geospatial Agency down the road. Many improvements have been made to the Fairfax County Parkway nearby as well. Within 10 miles is the NGA and Ft. Belvoir. It is 5 miles to the metro and there are several bus lines that run through the neighborhood.

Pros Cons
  1. Very good schools
  2. Traditional neighborhood with good upkeep
  3. Close to major commuting routes
  4. 5 miles to Metro
  1. Extra traffic during rush hour
  2. Not walking distance to Metro
  3. No nightlife, but many restaurants within a mile

Price: $400-$650k

  • Pet Friendly: Yes
  • Recommended: Yes
  • Recommendations: West Springfield, West Springfield Village, Cardinal Forest, Keene Mill Manor, Westview Hills
  • Appearance: well manicured with grass cut, looks uniform, curbs, common areas maintained, suburban, neighborhood parks, neighborhood pool

Local Favorites

  • Restaurants: Monty's
  • Happy Hour Spot: Austin Grill
  • Gym / Fitness: Washington Fitness
  • Shopping: Giant

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Married with no kids
  • Current Resident: Yes
  • Residency: 10 years
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Army Reserve
40-50 years old
Previously lived in: Dayton, Ohio; Frankfurt, Germany; San Antonio, TX

"West Springfield Virginia is a great place to live!"

West Springfield is just 10 minutes from Fort Belvoir and Metro (double that during rush hour). Plenty of shops, restaurants, a gym, worship centers, bus lines. Several subdivisions have civic associations that promote community relevant information. It's a great place to live and close to everything. Only 4-5 miles outside the beltway. Also close by the new Springfield Town Center which will open in the Fall.

Pros Cons
  1. Great schools
  2. Shops and restaurants nearby
  3. Slug lines nearby
  4. Less than 5 miles to Metro
  1. Main roads can get crowded in rush hour
  2. Not walking distance to Metro

Price: $400-$650k

Local Favorites

  • Restaurants: Austin Grill, Monty's Steakhouse, BGR, Ledo Pizza, Victor's Italian, Popeyes
  • Happy Hour Spot: Monty's Steakhouse, Austin Grill
  • Gym / Fitness: Washington Sports
  • Shopping: Giant, Whole Foods, Walgreens, CVS, Bike Shop

Additional Information

  • Family Type: Married no kids
  • Current Resident: Yes
  • Residency: 10 years
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# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Cardinal Forest West Springfield VA 0.6 mi
2 Burke Station Square Burke VA 1.5 mi
3 Orange Hunt Estates Springfield VA 1.9 mi
4 North Springfield Springfield VA 2.5 mi
5 Long Branch Annandale VA 2.6 mi
6 The Elms Burke VA 2.7 mi
7 Willow Woods Annandale VA 3.2 mi
8 Burke Conservancy Burke VA 3.2 mi
9 Newington Commons Lorton VA 3.5 mi
10 Newington Forest Springfield VA 3.5 mi
11 Woods of Ilda Fairfax VA 3.6 mi
12 Terra Grande Springfield VA 3.6 mi
13 Springfield Oaks Springfield VA 4 mi
14 Greenwood Springfield VA 4 mi
15 Kings Park West Fairfax VA 4.6 mi
16 Pohick Estates Lorton VA 4.7 mi
17 Lorton Station Lorton VA 4.9 mi
18 Middleridge Fairfax VA 4.9 mi
19 Kingstowne Alexandria VA 5 mi
20 Hayfield Farms Alexandria/Kingstowne VA 5.1 mi
21 Broyhill Crest Annandale VA 5.1 mi
22 Gunston Cove Lorton VA 5.8 mi
23 Cameron Station Alexandria VA 6.1 mi
24 Stonehurst Fairfax VA 6.3 mi
25 Barkley Fairfax VA 6.5 mi
# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Keene Mill Elementary School Springfield VA 22152 Public K-6 9 0.7 mi
2 Rolling Valley Elementary School Springfield VA 22152 Public PK-6 7 0.7 mi
3 Cardinal Forest Elementary School Springfield VA 22152 Public PK-6 4 1 mi
4 West Springfield Elementary School Springfield VA 22152 Public PK-6 9 1 mi
5 Hunt Valley Elementary School Springfield VA 22152 Public PK-6 8 1.3 mi
6 Orange Hunt Elementary School Springfield VA 22152 Public PK-6 8 1.5 mi
7 Kings Glen Elementary School Springfield VA 22151 Public 4-6 8 1.7 mi
8 Ravensworth Elementary School Springfield VA 22151 Public PK-6 6 1.8 mi
9 Kings Park Elementary School Springfield VA 22151 Public PK-3 5 1.8 mi
10 White Oaks Elementary School Burke VA 22015 Public PK-6 8 2 mi
11 North Springfield Elementary School Springfield VA 22151 Public PK-5 4 2.1 mi
12 Crestwood Elementary School Springfield VA 22150 Public PK-6 2 2.2 mi
13 Garfield Elementary School Springfield VA 22150 Public PK-6 4 2.4 mi
14 Burke School Burke VA 22015 Public K-2 NR 2.5 mi
15 ALC at Burke Burke VA 20115 Public n/a NR 2.5 mi
16 Sangster Elementary School Springfield VA 22153 Public PK-6 9 2.7 mi
17 Lynbrook Elementary School Springfield VA 22150 Public PK-6 2 2.7 mi
18 Newington Forest Elementary School Springfield VA 22153 Public PK-6 5 2.8 mi
19 Cherry Run Elementary School Burke VA 22015 Public PK-6 6 2.9 mi
20 Canterbury Woods Elementary School Annandale VA 22003 Public PK-6 9 3 mi
21 Braddock Elementary School Annandale VA 22003 Public PK-5 2 3.1 mi
22 Saratoga Elementary School Springfield VA 22153 Public PK-6 2 3.2 mi
23 Plum Center For Lifelong Learning Springfield VA 22151 Public K-2 NR 3.3 mi
24 Forestdale Elementary School Springfield VA 22150 Public PK-6 3 3.4 mi
25 Terra Centre Elementary School Burke VA 22015 Public PK-6 8 3.5 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Irving Middle School Springfield VA 22152 Public 7-8 9 0.5 mi
2 Lake Braddock Secondary Burke VA 22015 Public 7-12 8 2.4 mi
3 ALC at Burke Burke VA 20115 Public n/a NR 2.5 mi
4 Poe Middle School Annandale VA 22003 Public 6-8 3 3.8 mi
5 Key Center School Springfield VA 22150 Public PK-12 10 3.9 mi
6 Key Middle School Springfield VA 22150 Public 7-8 4 3.9 mi
7 South County Middle School Lorton VA 22079 Public 7-8 8 4 mi
8 Northern Va. Tr. Center E.P Fairfax VA 22032 Public PK-12 NR 4.3 mi
9 Frost Middle School Fairfax VA 22032 Public 7-8 9 4.5 mi
10 Robinson Secondary Fairfax VA 22032 Public 7-12 8 4.5 mi
11 Holmes Middle School Alexandria VA 22312 Public 6-8 6 4.5 mi
12 Hayfield Secondary Alexandria VA 22315 Public 7-12 5 5.2 mi
13 Jackson Middle School Falls Church VA 22042 Public 7-8 7 6.2 mi
14 Glasgow Middle School Alexandria VA 22312 Public 6-8 4 6.4 mi
15 Twain Middle School Alexandria VA 22310 Public 7-8 5 6.5 mi
16 Francis C Hammond Middle Alexandria VA 22304 Public 6-8 2 7.3 mi
17 Francis Hammond 2 Middle Alexandria VA 22304 Public 6-8 NR 7.4 mi
18 Francis Hammond 3 Middle Alexandria VA 22304 Public 6-8 NR 7.4 mi
19 Lake Ridge Middle School Woodbridge VA 22192 Public 6-8 7 7.5 mi
20 Lanier Middle School Fairfax VA 22030 Public 7-8 7 7.5 mi
21 Thoreau Middle School Vienna VA 22180 Public 7-8 9 7.6 mi
22 Kenmore Middle School Arlington VA 22204 Public 6-8 5 8.1 mi
23 Bryant Alternative High School Alexandria VA 22306 Public 7-12 NR 8.3 mi
24 Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School Falls Church VA 22043 Public 6-8 9 8.4 mi
25 Kilmer Center Vienna VA 22182 Public PK-12 10 8.6 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 West Springfield High School Springfield VA 22152 Public 10-12 9 0.6 mi
2 Lake Braddock Secondary Burke VA 22015 Public 7-12 8 2.4 mi
3 ALC at Burke Burke VA 20115 Public n/a NR 2.5 mi
4 Annandale High School Annandale VA 22003 Public 9-12 4 3.2 mi
5 Lee High School Springfield VA 22150 Public 9-12 3 3.5 mi
6 Key Center School Springfield VA 22150 Public PK-12 10 3.9 mi
7 South County High School Lorton VA 22079 Public 9-12 7 4.3 mi
8 Northern Va. Tr. Center E.P Fairfax VA 22032 Public PK-12 NR 4.3 mi
9 Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology Alexandria VA 22312 Public 9-12 10 4.4 mi
10 Robinson Secondary Fairfax VA 22032 Public 7-12 8 4.5 mi
11 Woodson Adult High School Fairfax VA 22032 Public 9-12 NR 4.8 mi
12 Woodson High School Fairfax VA 22031 Public 9-12 8 4.8 mi
13 Hayfield Secondary Alexandria VA 22315 Public 7-12 5 5.2 mi
14 Edison High School Alexandria VA 22310 Public 9-12 5 5.3 mi
15 Edison High School Academy Alexandria VA 22310 Public 9-12 NR 5.4 mi
16 Community Based Education Falls Church VA 22042 Public 9-12 NR 5.7 mi
17 Falls Church High School Falls Church VA 22042 Public 9-12 4 5.9 mi
18 Falls Church High School Academy Falls Church VA 22042 Public 9-12 NR 5.9 mi
19 Fairfax High School Fairfax VA 22030 Public 9-12 6 6.3 mi
20 Fairfax High School Academy Fairfax VA 22030 Public 9-12 NR 6.3 mi
21 Stuart High School Falls Church VA 22044 Public 9-12 2 7 mi
22 Oakton High School Vienna VA 22181 Public 9-12 8 7.3 mi
23 Woodbridge High School Woodbridge VA 22192 Public 9-12 5 7.7 mi
24 Wakefield High School Arlington VA 22206 Public 9-12 4 8 mi
25 T. C. Williams High School Minnie Howard Campus Alexandria VA 22304 Public 9 NR 8.1 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Accotink Academy Springfield VA 22152 Private PK-1, 3 & ungraded NR 0.4 mi
2 Accotink Academy Learning Center Springfield VA 22152 Private 6-12 NR 0.4 mi
3 St. Bernadette School Springfield VA 22152 Private PK-8 NR 1.6 mi
4 The Dominion School Springfield VA 22151 Private 8-12 NR 2.1 mi
5 Immanuel Christian School Springfield VA 22003 Private K-8 NR 2.4 mi
6 The Gw Community School Springfield VA 22151 Private 9-12 NR 2.4 mi
7 Best Academy Springfield VA 22151 Private 1-12 NR 2.4 mi
8 Holy Spirit School Annandale VA 22003 Private PK-8 NR 2.5 mi
9 Nativity Catholic School Burke VA 22015 Private PK-8 NR 2.5 mi
10 St Marks Montessori School Springfield VA 22150 Private K NR 2.6 mi
11 Angelus Academy Springfield VA 22153 Private PK-8 NR 3 mi
12 Al-Qalam School Of Virginia Springfield VA 22150 Private PK-11 NR 3.1 mi
13 Oakwood School Annandale VA 22003 Private K-8 & ungraded NR 3.1 mi
14 Springfield Academy Springfield VA 22151 Private PK-3 NR 3.2 mi
15 Word of Life Christian Academy Springfield VA 22151 Private PK-8 NR 3.3 mi
16 Phillips School-Annandale Annandale VA 22003 Private 2-12 NR 3.4 mi
17 St. Michael School Annandale VA 22003 Private PK-8 NR 3.5 mi
18 Kenwood School Annandale VA 22003 Private PK-4 NR 3.6 mi
19 Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy Fairfax Station VA 22039 Private PK-12 NR 3.7 mi
20 Montessori School Of Northern Virginia Annandale VA 22003 Private PK-6 NR 4.2 mi
21 St Ambrose School Annandale VA 22003 Private K-8 NR 4.3 mi
22 Pinecrest School Annandale VA 22003 Private PK-6 NR 4.4 mi
23 Calvary Road Christian School Alexandria VA 22310 Private PK-8 NR 4.4 mi
24 Fairfax Collegiate School Annandale VA 22003 Private 4-8 NR 4.4 mi
25 Washington Islamic Academy Alexandria VA 22312 Private PK-8 NR 4.5 mi
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# Name City State Zip Type Level Rating Distance
1 Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS Washington DC 20032 Charter 4-8 9 12.3 mi
2 Ingenuity Prep Washington DC 20001 Charter PK-1 NR 12.8 mi
3 National Collegiate PCS Washington DC 20032 Charter 9-12 4 12.8 mi
4 Center City PCS - Congress Heights Washington DC 20032 Charter PK-8 6 13 mi
5 Imagine Southeast PCS Washington DC 20032 Charter PK-7 3 13.4 mi
6 Friendship Technology Preparatory Academy PCS Washington DC 20032 Charter 6-10 5 13.5 mi
7 Early Childhood Academy PCS - Johenning Washington DC 20032 Charter PK-3 NR 13.5 mi
8 Early Childhood Academy PCS: Walter Washington Campus Johenning Campus Washington DC 20032 Charter PK-3 8 13.6 mi
9 Friendship Southeast Elementary Academy PCS Washington DC 20032 Charter PK-5 5 13.6 mi
10 Eagle Academy PCS at Congress Heights Washington DC 20032 Charter PK-3 9 13.6 mi
11 Washington Global Public Charter School Washington DC 20024 Charter 6-8 NR 13.6 mi
12 Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter DC PCS Washington DC 20032 Charter 6-10 NR 13.6 mi
13 BASIS DC Washington DC 20004 Charter 5-12 10 13.9 mi
14 Cedar Tree Academy PCS Washington DC 20020 Charter K NR 13.9 mi
15 Eagle Academy PCS - Capitol Riverfront Washington DC 20003 Charter PK-3 NR 14 mi
16 Excel Academy PCS Washington DC 20020 Charter PK-5 7 14.1 mi
17 Septima Clark PCS Washington DC 20020 Charter PK-6 6 14.1 mi
18 Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS Washington DC 20020 Charter 9-12 9 14.1 mi
19 District of Columbia International School Washington DC 20009 Charter 7-8 NR 14.2 mi
20 Howard Road Academy Middle PCS MLK Ave Washington DC 20020 Charter 7-8 5 14.2 mi
21 KIPP DC AIM Academy - PCS Washington DC 20020 Charter 5-8 8 14.2 mi
22 KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS Washington DC 20020 Charter 1-4 NR 14.2 mi
23 Center City PCS - Shaw Washington DC 20001 Charter PK-8 6 14.4 mi
24 Richard Wright PCS Washington DC 20003 Charter 8-12 5 14.5 mi
25 Meridian PCS Washington DC 20009 Charter PK-8 7 14.6 mi
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# Address Type City State Bedrooms Bathrooms Distance
1 6007 Ridge Ford Dr For Sale Burke VA 4 3 1.2 mi
2 6808 Sydenstricker Road For Rent Springfield VA 4 2.5 1.5 mi
3 7206 Beachway Ct For Rent Springfield VA 4 2.5 2.1 mi
4 6373 Victor Gray For Rent Alexandria VA 5 4.5 4.1 mi
5 5615 Marble Arch Way For Rent Alexandria VA 4 2 5.8 mi
6 8515 Hallie Rose Pl For Rent Alexandria VA 3 2.5 7.4 mi
7 2816 Schooley Drive For Rent Alexandria VA 4 2.5 8.3 mi
8 916 Taylor Run Parkway West For Sale Alexandria VA 5 4.5 8.7 mi
9 104 Roberts Ln #400 For Sale Alexandria VA 2 2 9 mi
10 915 PATRICK ST N #307 For Sale Alexandria VA 1 1 10.3 mi
11 411 North Lee Street, For Sale Alexandria VA 3 2.5 10.6 mi
12 1931 N Cleveland St. For Rent Arlington VA 1 1 11.1 mi
13 705 River Mist Drive For Rent National Harbor MD 3 5+ 12 mi
14 4025 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SW For Rent Washington DC 3 2 12.5 mi
15 16737 Shackleford Way For Sale Woodbridge VA 3 2.5 13.3 mi
16 9740 Pleasant Gate Lane For Rent Potomac MD 4 2.5 15.3 mi
17 3200 Saint Mary's View Rd For Sale Accokeek MD 5 3.5 16.1 mi
18 509 Franklin Street, NE For Sale Washington DC 4 3.5 16.1 mi
19 3319 Tianna Way For Sale Accokeek MD 3 2.5 16.2 mi
20 18542 Kerill Rd For Rent Triangle VA 2 1 16.5 mi
21 18746 PIER TRAIL DR For Sale TRIANGLE VA 5 3.5 16.8 mi
22 25255 Laureldale Ter For Rent Chantilly VA 3 4 17.2 mi
23 3818 Woodridge Ave For Rent Silver Spring MD 5 3.5 20 mi
24 110 Whitmoor Terrace For Rent Silver Spring MD 1 1 21 mi
25 43459 Ridgeview Place For Rent Ashburn VA 3 3.5 22.3 mi

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