Mount Vernon District
Neighborhoods of Fort Hunt
The neighborhoods surrounding Fort Hunt Road are generally low-crime, high-income and well-maintained. Despite these commonalities, there are many differences between these neighborhoods depending upon the geology, location and builders in that neighborhood. This information is provided to give an idea of the many choices offered along Fort Hunt Road, as well as what sort of activities are available here.
Neighborhoods
- Belle Haven — Belle Haven is one of the Northern Virginia’s most prestigious neighborhoods because of its proximity to services, high quality of construction and commanding position near Fort Willard.
- New Alexandria — Between the Belle Haven Country Club, Belle Haven Marina and Mount Vernon Rec Center, you’ll find New Alexandria. This one little neighborhood includes garden apartments, cottages, houses, townhouses and luxury homes.
- River Towers — River Towers is a one of a kind place near the marina, the Metro and shopping, but surrounded by 26 acres of park lands.
- Bucknell — “Bucknell” includes both Bucknell Manor and Bucknell Heights, and is a neighborhood of Cape Cods, duplex townhouses situated on the uplands behind Fort Hunt Rd. Some of the most affordable homes along Fort Hunt Road are found in Bucknell.
- Villamay — Villamay, Westgrove and Marlan Forest are situated half-way down Fort Hunt Road along the Potomac. The homes here are generally upscale but lacking pretension.
- Mason Hill — Mason Hill was one of the last subdivisions to be developed along Fort Hunt Road and as such its homes are generally newer than most neighborhoods in the area.
- Hollin Hills — Hollin Hills is yesterday’s vision of tomorrow. This is one of Northern Virginia’s most remarkable neighborhoods because of its unique setting and architecture.
- Hollindale — Sometimes called Hollin Hall because if its proximity to the Hollin Hall Shopping Center. Hollindale is mostly traditional single family homes on rolling wooded lots.
- Waynewood — Americana at its best. Tree-lined streets, churches and schools frame a community where families are welcome.
- Arcturus – Estate homes, manors and luxury houses are most common along the Potomac in Collingwood and around Arcturus. There are a few more modest homes as well in Wellington and Collingwood.
- Stratford — The last stop on Fort Hunt Road neighbors Mount Vernon. Large river homes with excellent views are found here.
- Area Shopping — The area is well served by a wide range of shops and services.
