Welcome home to Newington Forest! OPPORTUNITY AWAITS WITH AN ASSUMABLE LOAN AT 2.25% FOR QUALIFIED VETERANS.This inviting and thoughtfully designed home offers an open, flowing layout in one of Springfield's most convenient and sought-after communities, highlighted by a nearly new screened porch (2024) just off the kitchen that extends your living space for relaxing or entertaining. Elegant hardwood floors guide you through the main level's bright living room, which flows seamlessly into the dining room, creating an ideal setting for entertaining or everyday family life. The updated kitchen features bright cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, sleek granite countertops, a peninsula breakfast bar, an instant hot water tap (2024), and recent upgrades including refrigerator (2019), dishwasher (2024), and microwave (2024). Upstairs, the generously sized primary bedroom offers a huge walk-in closet and private en suite with wide vanity and step-in shower, while two additional bedrooms share a full hall bathroom. The fully finished lower level provides versatile living space with a fireplace and flexible areas ideal for guest accommodations, a playroom, media space, or home gym, along with a third full bathroom. Laundry is conveniently located in the garage, which features insulated doors (2021), a heater (2021), a repainted floor (2026), and a 30-amp outlet (2020). Additional updates include roof (2020), HVAC (2022), water heater (2025), new electrical panel (2025), and a whole-house water filtration system (2022), with washer and dryer new in 2025. The private fenced yard  (fence replaced in 2024) with mature landscaping, two-car garage, and long driveway complete the home, and paved trails nearby provide easy outdoor recreation. Community amenities include an outdoor pool, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground. Just minutes to Giant, Springfield Town Center, South Run Recreation Center, Workhouse Arts Center, South Run Stream Valley Park, and Fort Belvoir, with quick access to I-95, I-495, the Fairfax County Parkway, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Station.