Springfield, Virginia

Those indicating Hispanic or Latino origin make up 25.5% of the residents. It is interesting to note that there are sizable communities of those who report Irish, English, Ethiopian, and Italian ancestry. 43.47% of residents are recorded as foreign-born, contributing to the culturally diverse nature of the area. The population is among the most educated in the United States, seeing as 40.71% of adults 25 and over possess at least a bachelor’s degree. This is compared to just 21.84% of adults in the average American community.

Springfield offers a wide selection of real estate including waterfront homes, traditional houses, townhouses, duplexes, and apartments. According to Zillow, the median home value is estimated to be $469,900 with a projected growth in value of 0.3%. Nearby areas boast estimated average home values of $521,600 in Fairfax, $516,800 in Annandale, and $498,300 in Burke. NeighborhoodScout reports that the most expensive expanse of the CDP is near Lee Chapel Road and Old Keene Mill Road, with Pohick Hills coming in at a close second. Many of the homes were built between 1970 and 1999 and 42.19% of homes were constructed from 1940 to 1969. A lower portion were built recently with a mere 12.92% being constructed after the turn of the century. Although the majority of residents are home-owners, there is a solid mix as 36.27% rent their living space. Zillow advises that a renter can expect to pay anywhere from $1,150 to $4,500 a month depending on the size and location of the property.

A flour mill and farmland was originally what would later become Springfield in 1847 as more people were brought in by Daingerfield Station operated by Orange and Alexandria Railroad. The station still stands today as the Virginia Railway Express stop near Backlick Road. The settlement around the station would soon gain a post office and in 1946, suburban development was initiated and the population exploded as the nation’s capital sustained a larger metropolitan sprawl. The 1973 unveiling of the mall, today known as Springfield Town Center, transformed the locale into a popular retail destination.

Today, this part of Virginia is alluring for home-buyers and renters for a myriad of reasons. The area is serviced by the Blue Line of the Washington Metro and the aforementioned Railway Express commuter rail station, providing a hassle-free commute into the city. Many bus services cover the surrounding neighborhoods including the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the Fairfax connector, and Greyhound buses. The public schools are operated by Fairfax County, the tenth biggest school system in all of the fifty states and the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Due to the abundance of high-income residents, the public schools are among the best in the country. Nearby private schools include St. Bernadette School, Iqra Elementary, the Word of Life Christian Academy, and Al-Qalam Academy. The Richard Byrd Library, operating under the umbrella of the Fairfax County Public Library, is conveniently located in the area.

This historical locality offers a multitude of entertaining and interesting places to visit. The Sydenstricker School, a one-room schoolhouse from 1928, has a spot on the National Register of Historic Places and offers a glimpse into 20th century life in the suburbs. The DMV office in the shopping mall is of historical significance as well, seeing as two hijackers involved in the 2001 September 11 attacks purchased their falsified identification there. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency center is situated at Fort Belvoir, and the area additionally lays claim to The St. James Sports & Wellness Complex, opening in October of 2018. The complex will offer 450,000 square feet of recreation space for football, swimming, basketball, and ice hockey. The CDP is serviced by a station under Fairfax County Police Department authority and a volunteer fire department. Commonly referred to as “The Mixing Bowl,” a three-interstate interchange in the area was revamped with $676 million in funding. This community is in the company of the most admired in America and of course has the added benefit of everything cultural, historic, and entertaining that the city of Washington, DC has to offer.

Springfield Property Management

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