Parkfairfax

Parkfairfax is a historic residential district in Alexandria featuring townhouse-style homes built in Colonial Revival design. The area contains many housing units organized in separate building clusters, with community amenities including swimming facilities and sports courts throughout the grounds.

The district was founded in 1941 by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company to provide housing for Pentagon workers during World War II. The development followed a strategy of creating large suburban-style residential complexes that were typical of expansion around the federal capital during that era.

The homes display consistent Colonial Revival architecture that shapes the overall character of the neighborhood and recalls early American building traditions. Visitors notice while walking through the consistent red tile roofs and symmetrical facades that create an orderly, unified impression.

The district is easy to explore on foot since the homes are arranged in connected blocks with wide, level paths between them. The best time to visit is on a quiet weekday when you can enjoy the area without traffic noise and community facilities are easily accessible.

Two future United States Presidents, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, lived here during their years as members of Congress. This unexpected connection to political leaders makes the neighborhood a quiet witness to a period when it housed significant figures.

Location: Virginia

GPS coordinates: 38.83667,-77.08000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29