Fairfax -- Best kept secret in Washington D.C. reg
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6/20/2007
Fairfax is a wonderful, safe and convenient city with nationally-ranked schools, diverse and interesting neighborhoods, and an awesome historic downtown filled with shops, restaurants, coffee shops and bars. What's more, the city is well-run and boasts the lowest property tax rate in Northern Virginia. The downtown has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation and now boasts a brand new library, new shops, mixed-use development with condos, and brick-paved sidwalks and pavers for pedestrian-friendly use. Bike and hiking trails ring the neighborhoods and George Mason University offers academic, cultural and athletic activities. The metro is within 5 or 10 minutes of most homes and Fairfax has great access to the major roadways. And the homes are much cheaper than nearby Falls Church, McLean, Vienna or Oakton. If you like contemporary homes in a rustic wooded setting, check out the award-winning Great Oaks neighborhood off of Old Lee Highway near the Army Navy Country Club.
Thomas | Fairfax, VA