Downsizing in Fairfax County? Six 55+ Communities to Explore Close to Home

Many of our clients have called Fairfax County home for decades. They’re ready to give up the yardwork, but they’d still like to see the same doctors, meet friends for lunch, and shop at their favorite grocery store. If that sounds familiar, a good place to start is with the parts of your week you want to keep.

Our new Next Chapter Living guide looks at six 55+ communities in and around Fairfax County. Here’s what might put each one on your tour list.

• The Atrium at MetroWest offers condo living across from the Vienna Metro, especially appealing if you like taking the train into D.C.

• The Crest of Alexandria gives you a chance to compare condos, townhomes, and single-family homes in one community near Kingstowne.

• Walhaven at Kingstowne is a small townhome community worth a look if you still want space for overnight guests or a home office.

• Spring Hill in Lorton offers condos and single-family homes in an established, gated neighborhood.

• Saintsbury Plaza offers two- and three-bedroom condos in elevator buildings, so you can keep a guest room and have everyday living on one level.

• Railroad Cottages in the City of Falls Church has just ten cottages and a common house where neighbors can gather.

One question worth asking on every tour is “What maintenance does the monthly fee cover, and what would I still need to handle myself?” The answer can tell you as much about daily life as the floor plan.

The full guide includes price ranges, more questions to bring on a tour, and steps for coordinating your move with the sale of your current home. It also covers rental options and alternatives for those who want on-site care.

Read the full guide to 55+ communities in and around Fairfax County →

Wondering which community to visit first? Call or text Nick Lutkins at 703-626-6276. Tell him what you’d like to keep about your current home and what you’re ready to give up. He can help you narrow the list.