Saintsbury Plaza

Saintsbury Plaza is a 55+ condominium community in Fairfax County, located near shopping like Safeway, Giant, and Wegmans with access to major roads and parks, and the buildings have brick construction with a garden-style layout and up to four floors, so it's not hard to get around and the elevator helps residents reach every level easily, and the place uses central electric heating and cooling, with some newer systems installed in 2020 and 2021 for better air and comfort, and pets like dogs and cats are welcome, and there's always extra parking for visitors with one reserved space per unit and several overflow spots nearby. With 111 units, residents tend to know each other, and the place feels smaller and more personal, and the friendly Saintsbury Plaza neighborhood hosts social events-like monthly book club, weekly bridge and canasta, coffee klatches, Wednesday breakfasts, Friday happy hours, plus quarterly gatherings, so no one feels left out. Each condo, like unit #206, usually has two bedrooms and one bathroom in about 892 square feet, all set on a single floor with no stairs inside the unit and no basement, and these homes have high ceilings, big wraparound windows for light, plus an open floor plan connecting the kitchen, dining, and living room. Kitchens come with granite or Corian countertops, cherry cabinets, brand-new stainless steel appliances including double ovens and gas stove, and there's a private in-unit washer and dryer. Floors mix wall-to-wall carpet in living spaces with hardwood in the foyer, kitchen, and dining area, crown molding and updated lights, and each unit has its own private balcony-this one's southeast-facing with courtyard and fountain views, shaded in the afternoon, and big enough for relaxing outside. Residents get their own climate-controlled storage closet downstairs, while the common amenities include a fitness room with treadmills and weights, a library, a club room, and a secure lobby, plus outdoor benches, water fountains, lots of sidewalks, and hardscaping for easy walks. The buildings offer wide doors (32"+), elevator access, and other upgrades for folks who need a little help getting around, and the HOA covers trash, snow, and common area care for a monthly fee. The community has a VA approval and welcomes veterans. Listing #206 has brand new HVAC, upgraded fixtures, stainless steel appliances, new flooring in the bedrooms and bathroom, extra-large shower stall, four ceiling fans, updated switches, stereo wiring, and no basement underfoot, just one easy-maintenance level. Residents keep busy with weekly games, book clubs, and gatherings, so it's an active place with friendly neighbors who look out for each other, and anyone can schedule a tour in person or by video chat, and there's a service that'll give you a home value quote online in just a few minutes, which helps some people figure out if it's the right time to make the move.