MilitaryByOwner Housing Blog

Move-in Ready Homes in Lorton and Springfield, Virginia

Written by Dawn M. Smith | Mon, Jul 02, 2018 @ 12:07 PM

The cities surrounding Fort Belvoir have much to offer buyers interested in a variety of housing to explore. Townhomes, condos, and even apartments are plentiful. But, the following single-family homes were chosen for their access to quality schools, easy commute to the base, and affordability relative to the National Capital Region.

These homes for sale near Fort Belvoir in the popular cities of Lorton and Springfield are featured as MilitaryByOwner’s homes of the week with prices under $600,000.

Finlay Court - Springfield, Virginia

MilitaryByOwner Listing MBO436899

For Sale: $574,900

Ideal for entertaining, this Colonial home has each of its four bedrooms upstairs away from the main living spaces, providing privacy and quiet. The master bathroom is updated and the adjacent bedroom is spacious at 11’x17’. Plus, it has an enviable walk-in closet.

The main living areas are light and bright because of the sunshine from the ample windows. The interior colors are move-in ready and neutral enough to accommodate many styles of furniture. The kitchen is beautifully upgraded with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a high-end backsplash, and white cabinetry.

In the basement, you’ll find a flex room for an office or other hobby space and the walk out to the yard makes for easy access for children and pets. Picture perfect curb appeal is amplified in the backyard due to a lush lawn and the unobstructed views from the deck resting upon parkland.

Kinsdale Court - Springfield, Virginia

MilitaryByOwner Listing

For Sale: $560,000

If your military life schedule isn’t leaving much room to renovate a home, this is the ideal property for you. Details like warm hardwood floors, charming chair rail molding, and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters leaves the new owners plenty of time to unpack and settle in.

Fresh paint highlights each of the living spaces, especially the family room where a fireplace waits to entertain family and friends on winter nights. Spend festive fall evenings on a sturdy back deck complete with a custom-built fire pit. All of these amenities and more are waiting right outside the living room’s sliding glass doors.

Not only is this home ideally located near Fort Belvoir, the Springfield Metro stop is just minutes away to easily transport your family to all of the sites Washington, D.C. has to offer.

Springfield Drive -Lorton, Virginia

MilitaryByOwner Listing MBO439700

For Sale: $585,000

For Rent: $3,000/month

Country living with urban conveniences is treasured in this part of Virginia. The Mason Neck area is a sought-after retreat in the woods without the traffic and congestion to contend with. This relaxing property in Lorton offers peace and quiet after a long day at work. 

Almost three acres allows a little bit of nature watching to occur right from your back deck. Or, head to a nearby bike or hiking path that runs from Pohick Bay Golf Course to the Mason Neck State Park to view bald eagles in the National Wildlife Refuge. Horses this close to urban life are a treat. You’ll find riding and boarding opportunities at the nearby Meadwood Stables.

The exterior has plenty of amenities including a back deck designed for entertaining in mind, but you’ll discover plenty to enjoy inside.

  • Updated kitchen in 2015 with abundance of kitchen cabinet space
  • Granite counters and stainless appliances
  • Wood burning stove
  • Four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Pet friendly dog door installed

Back outside, you’ll find storage for outdoor toys isn’t a problem. There’s open space within the two sheds on property, plus enough parking for a boat or RV.

Although Springfield and Lorton have dozens of options for buying and renting MilitaryByOwner customers, don’t forget to look through the inventory for other cities near Fort Belvoir.