Huntington
Belle Haven
It’s easy to commute from Huntington to just about anywhere. Lots of development will give new residents plenty of housing options.
Metro pulling into Huntington Station | PHOTO BY BETH LAWTON
Located just south of the Beltway and Old Town Alexandria and west of Route 1, the community of Huntington is changing quickly. It is centered around the Huntington Metro station, which is the southern end of the Metro rail system’s yellow line. The area around the Huntington Metro station is undergoing a lot of new residential development that is sure to increase the population of this relatively small neighborhood. The Huntington
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This is a very tight-knit, welcoming community with its own small community center.
Metro station is one of the few with a dedicated garage for thousands of vehicles. Fairfax County recently invested
Belle Haven Marina | PHOTO BY BETH LAWTON
Across the beltway from Old Town, the upscale Belle Haven neighborhood is home to picturesque, shaded houses and a vibrant and active community.
millions in the “lower Huntington” area, building a levee beside Cameron Run to prevent flooding.
The Huntington area’s levee won the Envision Bronze award from the Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure.
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FAVORITE THINGS Belle Haven Marina is an excellent spot to sail, kayak or paddleboard.
Close to the Mount Vernon Trail.
Very convenient to the Beltway (I-495), Route 1 (Richmond Highway) and the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
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