Newington Homes for Sale & Real Estate Guide
Newington is a compact transportation and industrial node in Fairfax County between Springfield Town Center and Lorton. Centered on I-95's eastern edge and the Parkway's northern loop along Loisdale Road, it's about 20 miles to DC via Parkway and I-95.
Served by Fairfax County Public Schools — verify by address. County: Fairfax County. Verify any address via official GIS and district locator. No commute estimates relied upon.
Why People Consider Newington
- Interstate and Parkway commuter who wants I-95 and Fairfax County Parkway intercept
- Buyer who wants Springfield Town Center and Kingstowne Towne Center proximity without central density
- Buyer seeking wooded lots near Pohick Creek inside the Fairfax County loop
- Owner-operator who needs clarity on I-6 Heavy Industrial adjacency
Housing & Neighborhoods
Subdivision names reflect county plat and HOA documentation — verify specific address via official GIS.
Newington Forest / Crosspointe Spillover
Detached west of the Parkway along Pohick Creek with larger wooded lots, split to Newington Forest CDP in 2010 Census.
Consider: CDP boundary confusion — Newington vs Newington Forest
Loisdale Industrial Fringe Residential
Loisdale Business Center warehouse and distribution cluster with single-family pockets abutting Loisdale Park.
Consider: Heavy industrial I-6 zoning — confirm screening and truck routes
Newington South Townhomes
Townhome and single-family density along Newington Road near Levelle Dupell Park.
Consider: ZIP trap — residential uses Springfield or Lorton mailing
Getting Around
Major roads: I-95 eastern edge, Fairfax County Parkway Route 286 northern loop, Loisdale Road, Terminal Road, Newington Road. Metro/VRE: No Metro in Newington; Lorton VRE and Franconia-Springfield Metro and VRE are primary, with Fairfax Connector 334 Loop on Loisdale. Check WMATA.com / VRE.org. No commute estimate.
What Buyers Should Know
Newington is a compact Fairfax County hub where I-95 meets the Parkway — ideal for interstate and Parkway commuters who want Springfield and Kingstowne retail close without central density. Most residential parcels are public water and sewer; industrial flex along Loisdale may have different utilities. Townhome sections may have optional or mandatory HOA; many 1970s detached have no mandatory HOA.
Schools
Newington is served by Fairfax County Public Schools — verify by address. Assignments vary by address and boundaries change. Verify via official locator. We do not rank schools.
What Sellers Should Know
Sell Newington on Parkway plus I-95 intercept — real commuter math, not invented retail. Clarify Newington vs Newington Forest split to avoid title surprise. Lead with Loisdale Park and Levelle Dupell Park as everyday green space.
FAQs — Newington
What ZIP code is Newington actually in?
22122 is post office internal only. Homes and businesses in the Newington area have Springfield or Lorton street addresses — 22153, 22079, 22150 are common.
Is Newington separate from Newington Forest?
Yes — 2010 Census created Newington Forest CDP from parts of Lorton and Newington plus additional area. Two CDPs with similar names but distinct boundaries.
Is there a Metro in Newington?
No Metro inside. Lorton VRE and Franconia-Springfield Metro and VRE are primary. Fairfax Connector 334 Newington Loop serves Loisdale Road.
What is Loisdale in Newington?
Loisdale is the industrial-commercial spine along Loisdale Road with residential fringe abutting Loisdale Park at 7419 Loisdale Road.
What parks are in Newington?
Levelle Dupell Park at 6812 Newington Road, Loisdale Park, and nearby Pohick Road access to South Run Stream Valley.
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau — Newington and Newington Forest CDPs • Fairfax County Transit — Route 334 Newington Loop • Fairfax County Park Authority — Loisdale Park • VDOT — I-95 and Fairfax County Parkway corridor · ZIP 22153 — ZIP does not equal neighborhood; verify address via GIS.
Nearby — Explore Around Newington
Comparing areas? These guides break down governance, lot, HOA, and transit at the address level.
Newington near Fort Belvoir often compared with Lorton for newer estates and
Kingstowne for walkable retail. Each connects to the broader Fairfax County hub for schools, commute, and lifestyle comparison.
Lorton — Workhouse Arts Center and Laurel Hill County parkland south plus VRE
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