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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Southern Fairfax Co. including Lorton, Newington, parts of Springfield [/quote]

This would be great for us! We own a TH in 22153, and I'm trying to convince DW we should buy another. Can you expound upon why you think this area is poised for appreciation?[/quote]

It’s still relatively inexpensive compared to other parts of the county, but is very conveniently located near 95/495/395, Metro and VRE. Proximity to Fort Belvoir, National Geospatial Agency, government contractors, etc. The proposed indoor ski center in Lorton will be a unique attraction and the only one of it’s kind on the East Coast.

The schools in that area aren’t rated as highly, but if distance learning continues for many students, why pay a premium for a house in a “better” school zone? School rating really won’t matter as much. The school situation has been holding this area back, but with kids doing online school or homeschool, the school district becomes less of an issue. Right now, public school stinks for everyone - rich areas and poorer areas alike.[/quote]

I also agree with this. Lorton is a 20 minute VRE ride to Crystal City.  The public schools are not terrible in this area either. South County is a middle of the pack school in FFX County and Hayfield isn't far behind. They're both better than Mount Vernon, Lewis, West Potomac, Falls Church, Justice, etc...  [/quote]

That area is also a short drive to the Franconia Springfield metro. I’ve lived in 22153 for the past 20 years and have thought about moving for “better” schools, but my neighborhood just has too much to offer in terms of short commute, value of housing, and proximity to shops and restaurants. My kids have been happy with their schools and have found good friends. Would they be better off in a higher-rated school? Who really knows? Maybe. Maybe not. I do know that my commute would be a lot worse if we had moved and we probably wouldn’t be living in a house as nice as the one we have. 
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