New construction still continues at the Potomac Club one of the new communities growing along the Route 1 corridor in Prince William County. Located 200 acres the neighborhood features townhomes style condominums built by three recognized area builders, Pulte, Ryan and M/I homes.

The crown jewel of the neighborhood is the incredible $12 million dollar Potomac Club which sits at the entrance to the community. Featuring both indoor and outdoor pools, a rock wall, billiards room and casual lounge the clubhouse was designed as a place for residents to gather and relax. The club also is a WiFi hot spot and business center giving residents who need to work from home the convenience of quiet spot to hold a meeting or get some work done just outside their own front door.

With the opening of the new Wegmans grocery store within walking distance of the community and the planned additional shopping at the Shops at Stonewall, Potomac Club has been well planned to meet the needs of a variety of buyers. Potomac Mills Mall, Ikea and Costco are all within 5 minutes from the neighborhood.

The Rippon Landing and Woodbridge VRE stations are both close by. There is easy access to I-95 and a choice of park and ride lots as well. Potomac Hospital is right across the street making the location ideal for hospital staff. It also is a great location for military coming to either Ft Belvoir, the Pentagon or Quantico.

There have been 14 closed sales this year and are currently 10 properties under contract. These numbers only reflect what is shown in the MLS. Since builders are still offering new homes for sale the sales numbers may actually be higher.  The average sales price for closing this year has been $262,132.  The average seller subsidy has been $8,050 with an average net sales price of $254,632.

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.

If you want farm fresh local produce head to one of the many Fairfax County Farmers Markets. You can find a variety of markets throughout the county but never on Monday!

Fairfax County Farmers Market Sites, Days & Times


If you want fresh produce delivered to your door then you may want to read about the Virginia Community Supported Agriculture another terrific way to support local farmers!

Call Cindy Jones at 703-346-2213 to find out about how to put the SOLD sign in the front yard of your West Springfield home this Summer

Photo Gallery Description Are you looking for a new place to call home? Then this nice three level colonial in the West Springfield neighborhood of Terra Grande should be on your must see list. When you walk in the front door you notice the new hardwood floors that cover the entire main level of the home. A large bright living room and full size dining room are perfect for entertaining. The family room offers a wood-burning brick fireplace, access to the eating space in the kitchen and sliding glass doors to the deck. The kitchen has been updated and features new cabinets, corian counters and stainless steel appliances. The upper level has new carpet and feature four nice size bedrooms all which will accomodate full size beds. Two bathrooms with neutral tile complete the upper level. The walk-out level basement is unfinished but clean and neat. Perfect for storage or to finish the way you like. The Terra Grande neighborhood is within a few miles of the Lorton VRE station and the Springfield Metro. It is only 5 miles from the main gate of Fort Belvoir and two miles to the new National Geospatial Intellegence Agency Headquarters. This home is a regular sale and eligible for VA, FHA and the $8000 first time home buyers tax credit (qualification required). If you are ready to take advantage of the low interest rates and low prices then put this home on the list of properties to visit. Features Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Parking Spaces: 2 Year Built: 1980 Subdivision: Terra Grande Garage Size: Double School District: Lee Square Footage: 1798 & basement Agent Name: Cindy Jones Broker: RE/MAX Allegiance Location 8411 Chillum Court Springfield VA 22153 Powered by vFlyer.com vFlyer Id: 2412867

One of the reasons families are attracted to the Lake Ridge Community in Prince William County are the schools in the community. Students of all ages can attend public schools within the community which is just one of the perks of live in Lake Ridge.

This year the five community elementary schools were all awarded the Prince William County Schools of Excellence Awards and Lake Ridge Middle School was also recognized as well.

Antietam Elementary School
Lake Ridge Elementary School
Old Bridge Elementary School
Rockledge Elementary School
Springwoods Elementary School
Lake Ridge Middle School

"Schools of Excellence criteria were adjusted this year to reflect the continuous improvement of our schools," said Steve Walts, Superintendent of Schools. "We are very proud of our schools, students, and staff, and the progress they are making toward providing a world-class education."

Check out the Prince William County School site to learn more about the Schools of Excellence criteria..

If you are interested in exploring the Lake Ridge community give the Cindy Jones team a call at 703-346-2213. Let me show you the variety of housing choices available in the Lake Ridge Community. Lake Ridge is a popular community for military families headed to the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir and Quantico.

To view current listings in Lake Ridge by price range check out www.lakeridgelistings.com