Cardinal Forest is located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Data from the 2000 US census ranks Fairfax the second most affluent county in the country. This local wealth ensures a superb quality of life, including excellent schools, health care, shopping, roads, cultural opportunities, and services. Within Fairfax County, Cardinal Forest is located in the West Springfield district, an area that boasts one of the lowest crime rates in any major metropolitan area.
Situated on a rolling forest terrain in West Springfield, Cardinal Forest is a condominium development that was constructed in 1968 and converted into a condominium community in 1978. Cardinal Forest highlights 130 acres of landscaping with trails and pools near Lake Accotink offering tranquil living near nature.
The community of Cardinal Forest comprises of 1050 units wherein 501 are townhouses and 549 are condominium units. The units have brick exteriors while some are stucco that results in reduced maintenance fees for condo owners. Cardinal Forest offers a variety of 26 floorplans which are 1 to 3 bedroom townhouse style floorplans and 1 to 3 bedroom apartment style floorplans.
Cardinal Forest is served by Cardinal Forest Elementary School, Irving Middle School, and West Springfield High School.
Cardinal Forest is only 16 miles from the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. It is also close to the other major employment centers in the area, but without the high taxes, concrete canyons, and siren symphonies that are usually associated with commuter neighborhoods.
A few of the businesses located within one mile of Cardinal Forest include Giant Food, Whole Foods Market, CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks, Merchant Tire and Auto, West Springfield Car Care, a dance studio, a martial arts studio, a pet spa, a computer store, three-sport and health centers, several banks, doctors, gas stations, gift shops, and more. There are nearly a dozen restaurants and eateries within one mile of Cardinal Forest.
Cardinal Forest is located two miles from the nearest commuter rail station and a quick bus ride from the Springfield subway station. There is also direct bus service to the Pentagon.
Cardinal Forest is bounded on two sides by parkland, including beautiful Lake Accotink Park which comprises nearly 500 acres of forested parkland surrounding a 77-acre lake. It is also only minutes away from Burke Lake Regional Park, Hidden Pond Nature Center and many other outdoor venues.
Maryam
View posts by MaryamMaryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.