Location. Location. Location.
Where's the best place to live for you in the Washington, DC area?
Where you live in Northern Virginia depends on your budget, the style of home (land, too!) you desire and perhaps more than anything, how long you are willing to commute. Take a look at the quick view location snapshot of Washinton, DC / Northern Virginia suburbs:
Washington, DC
- Short distance to work or metro
- Run errands, get to school by bike or foot
- Eat, Shop & Play Close to home
- Cost of Living Mortgage, City Taxes, etc.
- Schools Many choose private.
Close-in Suburbs
- Excellent commuting Options
- Run errands, get to school by bike or foot
- Eat, Shop & Play Close to home
- Strong Schools
- Cost of Living high price per square footage
On the Beltway
- Access to Commuting options
- 10-15 Miles from Washington
- Eat, Shop & Play Close to home
- Capital Beltway Keeps you close to everything you want to do!
- Difficult rush hours
Far Out Suburbs
- Long Commute to Pentagon & DC
- Car dependent for School, errands, etc.
- Cost of Living Lower cost to buy home, gasoline, etc.
- More House & Larger Lots
- Difficult rush hours
- Find Your Home -
Location Home Search
Where you live in Northern Virginia depends on your budget, the style of home (land, too!) you desire and perhaps more than anything, how long you are willing to commute. Here you can choose the type of Northern Virginia suburb you want to live in and search for a home.
- In the City -
Washington, DC
Easy access to the Metro. World-class restaurants, shopping, entertainment, historical sites and other city perks. DC homes for sale come with a premium price tag, smaller lots and square footage.
- Close-in -
Suburbs
Homes for sale in Arlington VA, Alexandria VA & Falls Church VA are in the close-in suburbs. From many, walk or bike into DC. Smaller homes and lots, amazing restaurants, schools and short commutes.
- Along the -
Beltway
Towns along The Capital Beltway, like Vienna VA, Springfield VA and McLeanVA are 10-15 miles from DC. Larger homes and lots, town centers, great services and Metro. Car-dependent living.
- Far Out -
Exurbs
20+ miles west of DC are newer, larger homes with land (farmland & mountains, too!). Homes for sale in DC's exurbs, like Chantilly, Haymarket & Manassas, are popular with families, military & veterans.
Hi, I'm Chelle Gassan, an Arlington, VA -based REALTOR®. As a real estate agent licensed in Washington, DC and Virginia, I can help you buy or sell in our areas best neighborhoods. Will you be living in the Washington, DC suburbs, along the Capital Beltway or outer suburbs? Need help narrowing down your search? You can count on me to help you carefully consider your best options.
I work and live in Tara-Leeway Heights, one of Arlington, VA's greatest communities. I know the neighborhoods in Arlington, Fairfax County and Alexandria that work well for single buyers and families - I would love to help you find the home that fits your budget and lifestyle.
Let's chat soon!