The local area features lots of great parks, restaurants, shopping centers, grocery stores, and more. The community has a Drive Score of 83 which means all the conveniences you need are only a short drive away. Some community favorites only a few miles away include:
- Springfield Town Center
- Grocery Stores (Shoppers, Giant, Whole Foods)
- Convenience Stores (CVS, 7-11)
- Retail Stores (Walmart, Kohls, Ross)
- Restaurants (Monty's Steakhouse, Victor's Pizza, Glory Days, iHop)
- Parks (Burke Lake, Burke Station, Rolling Valley West, Lake Accotink)
- Pohick Regional Library
- Other Conveniences (See Drive Score)
Shannon Station is in a good location for those commuting in the area. The Springfield Orange Hunt Metrobus Line (18G) has multiple bus stops right inside the community and transports commuters to and from the Pentagon Metro Station. Community commuting options include:
- Slug Lines
- Metrobus To Pentagon Metro Station
- Metrobus To Springfield/Franconia Metro Station
- Springfield-Franconia Blue Line Metro (6 Miles)
- Burke VRE - Virginia Railway Express (3 Miles)
- Rolling Valley Park & Ride (.25 Mile)
The neighborhood is located off of Old Keene Mill Road and it is very easy to travel to all the hot spots in Burke and Springfield. The location of the community is also close to lots of main roads that traverse Northern Virginia and beyond in order to get you where you need to go including:
- Mixing Bowl - I-95, I-395, I-495 (6 Miles)
- Fairfax County Parkway (1.5 Miles)
- Braddock Road (4.5 Miles)
The community is a part of the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) System. The designated public schools for students in the neighborhood are:
- White Oaks Elementary 9732 Ironmaster Dr - Burke, VA 22015 - (703) 923-2800 ~ 1/2 Mile
- Lake Braddock Secondary 9200 Burke Lake Rd - Burke VA 22015 - (703) 426-1000 ~ 3 Miles
Along with the public school system, there are lots of great private schools in the area as well. There are also 2 different Fairfax County Public Libraries located within a few miles of the home.
For more information on the following great nearby homes and to schedule a showing, contact the Nellis Group at 703-348-6442. You can also click the links below to view more info on the homes.