Island Creek is a planned community of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums in southeastern Fairfax County, Virginia. Island Creek features over 1,000 homes (townhomes, condos and single-family homes) and a huge selection of amenities. The location is just a few miles from I-95, the mixing bowl, and the metro and the nearby shopping, dining and entertainment which make this a highly coveted community.
The jog/walk path at Island Creek trails through wooded areas and along paths.
The Island Creek development enjoys truly outstanding amenities, including two swimming pools, along with several tennis, basketball and volleyball courts and a community clubhouse. There are also tot lots, pedestrian walkways and a pond.
The homes in the development are within walking distance of Island Creek Elementary and walking trails linking the school to the neighborhood mean that the kids can get there without having to walk along major roads. Hayfield Middle and High School are also close by, about a five-minute drive away.
For those that enjoy a walk, the Franconia-Springfield Metro station is about a mile and a half away and can be reached via a combination of suburban streets and pedestrian trails. Driving time to Fort Belvoir is about 15 minutes. It's 20 minutes to the Pentagon and 35 minutes to downtown DC.
Maryam 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.
