The Mount Vernon District of Fairfax County encourages all measure of civic and community participation. Whatever your interests are, such as enjoying the local parks and recreation services, connecting through community service, or even involvement with a very active PTA, the Mount Vernon District offers something for everyone. One event that is particularly meaningful to local Mount Vernon District residents is the annual town meeting, which is usually held on the last Saturday of every January at the Mount Vernon High School, and has been ongoing since 1988. Finally, the Mount Vernon District is well known as an ample area for venture capital investments.
Another point of interest is the Mount Vernon Recreation Center, located at 2017 Belle View Boulevard in Alexandria, which offers a variety of exercise and recreational programs including ice skating, swimming, and other fitness activities. The Mount Vernon District also offers two distinct Farmer’s Markets, on Tuesdays and Sundays, both of which provide fresh flowers and produce, as well as baked and home goods.
The benefits of living in the Mount Vernon District are numerous. With an energetic and vivacious community of citizens and ample residential housing and condo opportunities, the Mount Vernon District has carved out its own place in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area and is known for its family-friendly values and high community standards.
Here are a few of the neighborhoods of Mount Vernon
- Arcturus
- Fort Belvoir
- Fort Hunt
- Fort Hunt --- Properties for sale in and around Fort Hunt and Fort Hunt Rd.
- Arcturus --- fine homes on the waterfront between Mount Vernon and Alexandria
- Belle Haven --- a prestigious neighborhood near Old Town Alexandria
- Belle View --- cute condos in New Alexandria
- Bucknell Manor and Bucknell Hieghts --- cape cods and townhouses
- Hollin Hall --- Hollin Hall, Hollindale and other homes near Collingwood in Fairfax County south of Alexandria
- Hollin Hills --- the future of housing yesterday ... distinctly modern vintage homes in a lush forest
- Mason Hill --- single family homes near Paul Spring and Fort Hunt
- New Alexandria --- great homes near the Belle View Shopping Center between Fort Hunt Road and GW Parkway
- River Towers --- condos south of Alexandria near Fort Hunt Road surrounded by parks
- Stratford Landing --- a quiet community near Mount Vernon
- Villamay, Westgrove and Marlan Heights --- overlooking the Potomac and GW Parkway south of Alexandria
- Waynewood --- small town feel with an easy commute to Alexandria, DC, Pentagon, Fort Belvoir and more
- Franconia
- Hayfield
- Huntington
- Huntington Metro --- Properties for sale near Huntington Metros
- Hunting Creek Club --- views and balconies on a budget
- Huntington Club --- condo fees include all utilities / walk to metro
- Huntington Run --- newer garden-style condos a few blocks from the metro
- Huntington Walk --- brick condos with balconies
- Jefferson Manor --- brick townhouses in walking distance to metro
- Midtown Alexandria Station --- sparkling new elegant condos on the Yellow Line
- Montebello --- resort-style living with access to the city
- Huntly Meadows
- Huntley Meadows --- a map of the park with homes for sale nearby
- Kingstowne --- condos, houses and townhouses for sale in and near Kingstowne
- Hayfield Farm --- Single family homes near the Coast Guard station
- Woodstone -- Townhouses and single family houses near Huntley Meadows
- Stoneybrooke -- Single family homes between Groveton Hieghts and Huntley Meadows
- Kingstowne
- Lorton
- Mason Neck
- New Alexandria
- Woodstone
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About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo 1 Alexandria / Will Nesbitt Realty LLC. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County. |
