Folks who work in the D.C. area face one of America’s most hellish commutes. At an average of 30 minutes, their drive to work is a lengthy, frustrating affair fraught by gridlock and frequent construction-related snafus. Availing themselves of public transportation is a better option, especially if a station is close by. Some of Northern Virginia’s most desirable communities are those that can boast proximity to a Metro or VRE station. If you are seeking a beautiful home in a great area that also offers convenience for your commute, any one of these neighborhoods would suit you well. All are either spanking-new, or still under development.
Madison Mews
Where?: Fairfax, 3 miles from the Vienna/Fairfax–GMU Metro station
From: $609,900 - $709,900
Proximity to the Metro isn’t this Old Town Fairfax community’s only nod to convenience - it is also eminently walkable to nearby shops and restaurants. The distinguished brick construction of these stylish, modern townhomes is an ideal fit for the historic district surrounding them, and the compact size of the development (just 26 homes) keeps things feeling cozy. Homes boast either three or four bedrooms, along with rear decks and spacious rec rooms.
The Meadows at Morris Farm
Where?: Gainesville, 5 miles from the Broad Run/Airport VRE station
From: $434,900 - $505,000
Classic, well-appointed family homes distinguish this peaceful, quiet planned community in Prince William County. Homes are spacious and ideal for growing families, featuring up to six bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms. Each floor plan boasts a gourmet kitchen, deluxe bathrooms, plenty of energy-efficient fixtures, and architecturally-distinctive exteriors. For those able or willing to withstand a longer commute, this community is a fantastic and cost-effective option.
Hastings Estates
Where?: McLean, 2 miles from the East Falls Church Metro station
From: $1,500,000 - $1,800,000
Small and exquisite, Hastings Estates is a secluded enclave optimally located just outside the D.C. border. Only ten homes are to be built in this exclusive planned community, each a luxury four-bedroom manse with loads of bonus room. Soaring foyers, fireplaces, kitchens clad in granite and stainless, sitting rooms in the master suite, butler’s pantries… the list of top-shelf details just goes on and on.
Cedar Lane
Where?: Vienna, 1 mile from the Dunn Loring–Merrifield Metro station
From: $999,000 - $1,100,000
The Cedar Lane subdivision filled a price-point void in the Vienna market, one for discerning buyers seeking beautiful homes that weren’t quite as exorbitant as the most sprawling palaces in one of NoVA’s best-beloved cities. The sixteen homes in Cedar Lane deliver, with open floor plans, roomy garages, and near-endless options for adding and/or customizing bonus spaces like rec rooms, home offices, and sunrooms.
Potomac Yard
Where?: Alexandria, <1 mile from the Braddock Road Metro station
From: $619,990 - $1,133,845
Just ten minutes from D.C. by rail, it doesn’t get more convenient to commute than living in Potomac Yard. Homes are highly distinct in this community, with boundless customization and design options ensuring that this isn’t your standard “cookie-cutter” planned community. “Upscale urban living” is the name of the game in this development of townhomes and condos, which blends tasteful, high-end residences with proximity to just about anything a working professional could need or want.
