Fairfax, Virginia
If you enjoy living in a peaceful community with all the amenities of a cosmopolitan Washington DC just a short drive away, Fairfax VA is the perfect city for you. In 2009, Fairfax was voted third of Top 25 Places to Live Well by Forbes Magazine. With a public school system that is consistently ranked as one of the best in the country, high employment rates, leading-edge healthcare facilities, low crime rates, and gorgeous green spaces, it is highly rated by residents as well.
A variety of real estate options can be found in Fairfax whether you are looking for landscaped suburban lots on lush tree-lined streets or contemporary living close to the heart of the city. From single-family detached dwellings to modern condominiums, townhomes to large luxury estates, you will find whatever your lifestyle and budget dictate. Only 17 miles from Washington DC, featuring National Historical Sites from its rich Civil War history, a plethora of recreational and cultural activities, a pedestrian-friendly downtown, great weather, and a host of shopping and dining options, you wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
If you have any questions about real estate or would like to learn more about Fairfax, please contact me at jess@dwellus.com or at 202.209.3515.
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FAIRFAX EVENTS
Fairfax has a calendar packed of events for everyone to enjoy.
From the Chocolate-Lovers festival to a nocturnal egg hunt for teens to 'Beer in the Burbs', you are sure to find something fun for all ages alike.
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FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system includes over 196 schools and centers, including 22 high schools, 3 secondary schools, 23 middle schools, and 141 elementary schools.
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CITY OF FAIRFAX SCHOOLS
Fairfax City Schools and Fairfax County Public Schools are two separate school districts with two separate school boards. The City of Fairfax School Board represents Fairfax City residents. Learn more about the City of Fairfax Schools
FAIRFAX HISTORY
Fairfax was initially formed by farmers from eastern Virginia and Maryland who began settling this area in the early 1700s. Fairfax County, named for Thomas, the Sixth Lord Fairfax, whose family's land grant included all of Northern Virginia, was formed in 1742.
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