Annandale, Virginia

Annandale, VA is an unincorporated, census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, located on the West bank of the Potomac River. Annandale has a rich history that dates back to 1685, when it began to be settled by homesteaders under the supervision of the Jamestown government. Annandale is located just ten miles west of Alexandria, twenty minutes southwest of the center of Washington, D.C., twenty minutes west of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and twenty-eight miles southeast of Washington Dulles International Airport, a major international airport and commercial hub.

Annandale home owners benefit from the compact size of the place they call home which, like nearby Alexandria, spans only 16 square miles, yet houses shopping, dining, and leisure activity options on Annandale real estate, in addition to a myriad of destinations in Washington, D.C.

Annandale home owners can take advantage of kayaking, fishing, and boating on the Potomac River, Accotink Stream Valley Park and nine other parks on Annandale real estate, as well as nearby Atlantic beaches. Three excellent shopping centers that call Annandale home: Annandale, Little Run, and Bradlick shopping centers serve Annandale home owners and are conveniently located within minutes of their real estate. Annandale home owners enjoy the nightlife at Black Orchid, a popular restaurant and dance venue among those who call Annandale home.

Education in Annandale is excellent, and the public schools are a part of the Fairfax County Public School district, which has historically ranked very high on the national scale for academic achievement. There are thirteen schools in the district, ranging from grades K through 12, and like schools in Alexandria, Annandale schools are noted for their small class sizes. Annandale homes are also just minutes from the multi-campus Northern Virginia Community College, the largest college in the entire Commonwealth of Virginia. Annandale is also less than twenty minutes from George Washington, Georgetown, and Howard Universities in Washington, D.C.

Median value of Annandale houses is above the state average, and yet still affordable for the average potential home owner. The commute to D.C. is a breeze, and many Annandale home owners drive there daily. For even more affordable options, you might want to consider seeking out real estate in Springfield, which is four miles Southeast of Annandale.

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