Neighborhood guides

Find your corner of Northern Virginia.

The communities I know well, from the split-levels of West Springfield and the wooded lots of Fairfax Station to the row houses of Old Town, Arlington’s Metro neighborhoods and the river towns of Prince William County.

Where to live

Explore Northern Virginia communities

Each guide covers what it’s like to live there: the kinds of homes, getting around, parks and everyday errands. When you’re ready, search homes in that area on Compass, or reach out and I’ll tell you what the guides can’t.

Springfield

Central, well connected, and full of solid older homes.

West Springfield

Settled neighborhoods, big trees and stream valley trails close to home.

Burke

A big planned community, lots of green space and two VRE stations.

Fairfax

A small historic city surrounded by a much bigger Fairfax.

Fairfax Station

Wooded lots, quiet roads and a little horse country, close to Burke Lake.

Lorton

Newer neighborhoods, Mason Neck parkland and an easy run up I-95.

Alexandria

Old Town rowhouses, close-in suburbs and the Potomac waterfront.

Arlington County

Metro corridors, older brick neighborhoods and trails along the Potomac.

Prince William County

More room for the money, historic river towns and parks along the Potomac.

Not sure which neighborhood fits?

Tell me about your commute, your must-haves and your budget, and I’ll help you narrow it down.

Contact Michelle Call 703-489-1627