For anyone looking to buy a home in Springfield Virginia you will hear the term "school pyramid" used to describe the schools that feed into the four local high schools.
West Springfield, Robert E. Lee, South County Secondary School and Lake Braddock Secondary School are the four high schools at the top of the pyramid for children living in Springfield neighborhoods. There are multiple elementary schools that feed each of these schools. There are also elementary schools in the Burke Centre community that also feed to Lake Braddock and South County as well.
The following chart shows you the current schools assigned to each the top schools in the pyramid.
| West Springfield HS Pryamid | Robert E Lee HS Pryamid | South County SS Pryamid | Lake Braddock SS |
| Washington Irving MS | Francis Scott Key MS | South County MS | Lake Braddock MS |
| Cardinal Forest ES | Crestwood ES | Newington Forest ES | Kings Park ES |
| Hunt Valley ES | Forsestdale ES | Sangster ES | |
| Keene Mill ES | Garfield ES | ||
| Orange Hunt ES | Lynbrook ES | ||
| Rolling Valley ES | Saratoga ES | ||
| West Springfield ES | Springfield Estate ES |
Lake Braddock and South County both have middle schools as part of their "campus" and do not have a separate feeder middle school. Detailed information about each of the schools can be found on the Fairfax County Schools site. You can also input the address of the Springfield property you are considering purchasing and find out which school is associated with that address.
If you are interested in learning more about homes for sale in Springfield call the Cindy Jones team of RE/MAX Allegiance a call at 703-346-2213. Cindy has a unique perspective on Springfield having grown up in the area and owned homes in every zip code. Let her knowledge of the area work for you
Cardinal Forest today retains some of the same feel that it did in the 1970's when the neighborhood was first converting to condominiums from rental units. Still welcoming newlyweds, military families and retirees the community has matured and maintained its charm. Buyers and owners can say thank you to a diligent homeowners association which makes sure that the neighborhood has been well taken care of over the years.
Buyers may be surprised when they drive through the neighborhood at the wide variety of condominiums available in the Cardinal Forest neighborhood. There are one, two & three bedroom single level units, two level townhouses and a 2100 square foot three level townhouse as well. There are a total of 68 buildings and 1050 units that make up the neighborhood. The condominium fee in Cardinal Forest includes everything but your "plug ins" and whatever internet/cable/phone bundle you may choose.
Owners can walk to the Giant, Whole Foods, Starbucks and the Washington Sports Club, all within a mile. If you are commuting to DC or the Pentagon you are only a short step out your front door to catch the 18G express bus. The Springfield metro is 15 minutes away and if Fort Belvoir is your destination you can be at Tulley Gate within 30 minutes. Cardinal Forest also shares the back gate entrance to Lake Accotink Park, one of Fairfax Counties lake front parks along with the Charlestown neighborhood.
If a move to Springfield VA or anywhere in Northern Virginia is in your future give the Cindy Jones team at call at 703-346-2213. Having owned, lived and sold homes in every zip code in Springfield there is a good chance we can give you the straight scoop on many of our terrific neighborhoods. Our approach is no hassle, no pressure just a chance to meet and talk about whether buying a home is the right choice for you in today's market.
The last few days in Lake Ridge have been a reminder that fall weather is on the way.
The fall activity calendar has been published by the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association.
Residents can enjoy the following events throughout the coming months.
Lake Ridge Yard Sale
September 26
12530 Oakwood Dr (Parking Lot)
8 AM to Noon
Fall Festival
October 31
12298 Cotton Mill Dr
10 AM to 2 PM
Wine Country Bus Trip
November 14
9:30 am to 7 PM
Turkey Trot 5K Walk and 10K Run
12350 Oakwood Dr
Hilly course for all ages and levels
For more information on these events and other happenings in Lake Ridge head to the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Website.
If you want to make Lake Ridge your home then give Cindy Jones a call at 703-346-2213. Check out our current listings in Lake Ridge.
We aren't talking about condo fees, something every buyer needs to consider when they are looking at their budget but instead they were focusing on construction.
Many of the older "garden" style condos that they looked at reminded them of their days in a college dorm. But what they noticed the most was the noise! If they were looking at lower level units they could hear people walking around upstairs. They heard toilets flushing and when people walked by on the outside stairwells they could hear their conversations. The noise was a deal breaker and eliminated the garden style condos from their list.
Then they checked out the only highrise in Prince William County in Belmont Bay and noticed how quiet it was. Buildings constructed out of poured cement and steel are far quieter than stick built construction. They also found what they labeled "hybrid" buildings. Stick built "mid-rise" condos with a thin layer of concrete poured over the standard sub-floor to help buffer noise between floors.
It made them realize that not all condos are built the same and looking beyond the glitzy kitchens and clubhouses was going to play a huge role in their decision process.
Now they are going back to each of their top three choices at night to listen for the neighbors. If they can hear them loud and clear then the condo is off their list. They can't afford a penthouse overlooking all of the DC monuments so they are being realistic but before you sign on the dotted line for a new condo you may want to follow their lead. Go back at night or on the weekend and make sure you can live with the noise levels in your new condo.
The last few days in Lake Ridge have been a reminder that fall weather is on the way.
The fall activity calendar has been published by the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association.
Residents can enjoy the following events throughout the coming months.
The Annual Lake Ridge Doggie Paddle
September 10
Tall Oaks Center
10 AM to Noon (Session 1)
Noon to 2 PM (Session 2)Lake Ridge Yard Sale
September 26
12530 Oakwood Dr (Parking Lot)
8 AM to Noon
Fall Festival
October 31
12298 Cotton Mill Dr
10 AM to 2 PM
Wine Country Bus Trip
November 14
9:30 am to 7 PM
Turkey Trot 5K Walk and 10K Run
12350 Oakwood Dr
Hilly course for all ages and levels
For more information on these events and other happenings in Lake Ridge head to the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Website.
If you want to make Lake Ridge your home then give Cindy Jones a call at 703-346-2213. Check out our current listings in Lake Ridge.
Contact the Cindy Jones team at RE/MAX Allegiance at 703-346-2213 for information about buying a new home in Northern Virginia. Specializing in the I-95 corridor including the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir
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