Burke, VA is located in the southern part of Fairfax County and is a suburb of Washington, D.C.  The Burke community is made up of numerous sub-divisions containing single-family homes for sale, townhomes for sale and condos for sale.  One of Burke's largest planned residential communities, Burke Centre, has over 5,860 homes spread out over 5 neighborhoods.  Packed with many amenities including pools and community centers, Burke Centre has a family-oriented feel, attracting people who are government workers, as well as those who seek employment in the technology firms.  These amenities plus the area's proximity to numerous employment hubs make Burke an impressive place to consider if you are looking for houses for sale in Northern Virginia.

Burke's location within affluent Fairfax County makes it an ideal place to buy a home since it retains a smaller town feel, while being less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C.  Commuters enjoy Burke's close proximity to many major roads including State Route 7100 (Fairfax County Parkway), State Route 620 (Braddock Road) and Interstate 495 (the Capital Beltway). The Virginia Railway Express has two stations in Burke and Amtrak conveniently has one stop in Burke.  This extensive transportation infrastructure provides those living in this area with numerous options for getting around.

Burke is conveniently located less than 14 miles from both of the major airports in the Washington, D.C. area (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport). 

The award-winning public schools in this area is another compelling reason to consider purchasing one of the houses for sale in Burke.  The Burke community is served by Fairfax County Public Schools which is the largest school system in Virginia and the twelfth largest school system in the country. 

The abundance of job opportunities continues to draw people to this area.  If you are one of the many people relocating to Northern Virginia, you will find that living in Burke is convenient to many government agencies in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, including the Pentagon.  Tysons Corner, the twelfth largest employment center in the U.S. is just a short distance from Burke.  Additionally, the Dulles Technology Corridor is located in western Fairfax County and is home to many notable private companies such as American Online and Verizon.

If you are looking for Realtors in Northern Virginia to help you buy a home in Northern Virginia, or sell a house in Northern Virginia, the Equity Rise Real Estate team has extensive experience with real estate in the Burke area and the team is part of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.  Burke has numerous beautiful, established neighborhoods, offering a sense of community, while still being part of a large metropolitan area.  The access to nearby job opportunities is an additional reason why Burke is a great place to call home.  Come see why CNNMoney.com included Burke in their list of top earning towns in 2010!