Springfield

Living in Springfield

If you’re thinking about buying real estate in Springfield then don’t forget about all the other amenities and activities the area has to offer. There are several shopping areas that make life’s daily tasks easy. There are some great restaurants from Mike’s American Grill, Thai Café, to Outback and many others. A few years ago, Springfield Mall was re-imagined as the Springfield Town Center, with a variety of shops and restaurants. Plans call for additional hotel/office space and residential buildings. For you golfers out there, the Springfield Golf and Country Club features an 18-hole championship course, a fully-equipped clubhouse and anything else you might desire. The South Run Rec Center provides residents a great place to stay in shape and play sports. Even if you just feel like enjoying a sunny, summer day then you can head over to Lake Accotink and putter around on one of the paddle boats available for rent. If you want to know more about what you can do in Springfield then check out our Local Lifestyle section.

The types of homes you’ll see in Springfield range from garden style condos and brick-front townhomes to detached colonials and new construction. Many move-up buyers choose to purchase a single family home here due to the generally sizeable yards and more traditional home styles. All neighborhoods provide residents easy access to major commuter routes and the Springfield Metro.