Annandale Homes for Sale & Real Estate Guide
Annandale is an inside-the-Beltway community in Fairfax where Columbia Pike and Little River Turnpike meet. It's older Fairfax at its best — tree-lined streets, mid-century brick, and easy access to parks and commuter routes without feeling like a dense corridor.
Served by Fairfax County Public Schools — verify assignment by address. County: Fairfax County. Verify any address via official GIS and district locator. No commute estimates relied upon.
Why People Consider Annandale
- Inside-the-Beltway buyers who want renovation upside without teardown pricing
- Park people who use Mason District and Annandale Community Park weekly
- Rambler and split-level fans who value one-level living with expansion potential
- Commuters who prioritize Fairfax, Falls Church, and Arlington over downtown DC
Housing & Neighborhoods
Subdivision names reflect county plat and HOA documentation — verify specific address via official GIS.
Poplar Heights / Broyhill Crest
1950s-60s ramblers and split-levels between Columbia Pike and Little River Turnpike, an easy walk to Annandale Community Park.
Consider: Check original systems and sidewalk infill plans.
Sleepy Hollow / Canterbury Woods
Wooded lots near Mason District Park with larger ranches and thoughtful additions under tree canopy.
Consider: Stream valley buffers near Holmes Run — review lot limits.
Ravensworth Farms
1970s brick colonial subdivision south of Braddock Road with community pool and steady owner pride.
Consider: Mandatory HOA with architectural review — get the resale package.
Pinecrest
Mid-century brick colonials next to Pinecrest Golf Course and close to Wakefield Park.
Consider: I-495 ambient sound — visit at peak hours.
Getting Around
Major roads: Little River Turnpike (VA-236), Columbia Pike (VA-244), Braddock Road, Backlick Road, I-495. Metro/VRE: No Metro in Annandale proper — Dunn Loring-Merrifield on the Orange Line is closest, with frequent bus service along Columbia Pike and Little River Turnpike. Check WMATA.com / VRE.org. No commute estimate.
What Buyers Should Know
Annandale is unincorporated with mostly voluntary civic groups and only a few mandatory HOAs like Ravensworth Farms. Most homes are 1950s-70s ramblers and split-levels on public water and sewer now, so look for permitted additions and original systems. Floodplain review matters near Holmes Run and Accotink Creek.
Schools
Annandale is served by Fairfax County Public Schools — verify assignment by address. Assignments vary by address and boundaries change. Verify via official locator. We do not rank schools.
What Sellers Should Know
Sell the parks and the location. Mason District Park, Annandale Community Park with Hidden Oaks Nature Center, and Accotink trails are daily-use amenities buyers remember. Lead with original build year, permitted square footage, and easy bus-to-Pentagon commuting.
FAQs — Annandale
Is Annandale a city?
No. It's an unincorporated place in Fairfax County governed by the Mason District, not a separate municipality.
What ZIP is Annandale?
22003 is primary for most of Annandale. School assignment is by parcel, not ZIP.
Does Annandale have Metro?
No Metro inside the community. Dunn Loring-Merrifield is the closest park-and-ride, with bus lines on Columbia Pike and Little River Turnpike to Pentagon.
What parks are nearby?
Annandale Community Park at 4030 Hummer Road with Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Mason District Park at 6621 Columbia Pike, and Accotink Stream Valley trails.
What about HOAs?
Most neighborhoods have voluntary civic associations. Ravensworth Farms is the main mandatory HOA — request resale package if you're in it.
What schools serve Annandale?
Fairfax County Public Schools — Annandale, Woodson, and Falls Church high pyramids depending on street. Verify by address.
Looking for current Annandale market stats? Market stats expire fast — see dated Journal.
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Sources: Fairfax County — Annandale Community Business Center • Fairfax County Public Schools — Boundary Locator • Fairfax County Park Authority — Annandale Community Park • Fairfax County GIS · ZIP 22003 — ZIP does not equal neighborhood; verify address via GIS.
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