As soon as you pass the Mount Vernon Mansion you are less than 5 minutes from Mount Vernon Forest.  If you like a treed subdivision this is the spot for you.  Most of the  homes are on 1/2 acre lots and the elementary school is in the subdivision.Due to its' proximity to the George Washington Parkway it provides an excellent commuting route to Alexandria, Crystal City, Pentagon and DC.  There is Fairfax County Connector Bus service to the Huntington Metro.Fort Belvoir is approximately seven minutes away.  Homes are currently selling in the $550,000 to $600,000 range.  Mount Vernon Forest is a very popular community due to its' location - affordable homes in an area of prime real estate.IF YOU WANT A REAL ESTATE BROKER WHO HAS 31 YEARS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWS MOUNT VERNON AREA REAL ESTATE... 01/13/2008