A leafy, quiet neighborhood close to an excellent elementary school and plenty of parks and recreation facilities – Kent Gardens is the ideal place to raise a young family.
Residents of Kent Gardens don’t have to go far to find peace and quiet in nature. Kent Gardens Park is a 26 acre natural park shaded by trees and crisscrossed with hiking trails.
Kent Gardens Recreation Club is a lovely and well-maintained tree-covered community pool that offers swimming and diving teams competing in the Northern Virginia Swimming League as well as lessons and family-friendly events.
Shops and amenities in the area include Giant, Trader Joe’s and the much loved gourmet food emporium Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market. Nearby elementary schools include Kent Garden Elementary School, Haycock Elementary School (which is the highest rated public elementary school in the area) as well as Longfellow Middle School.
Those who choose to live in this neighborhood make their decision based on how safe and quiet the area is and how friendly the neighbors are. It’s the type of place where you can walk your dog along peaceful streets and receive many warm hellos.
Average Building Lot Size: 10,000-15,000 square foot
Average Price Range Finished SF New Home: $440 per square foot
Kent Gardens is in 22101 zip code – data by Claritas
