Meet Your Community: Old Town Alexandria
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Meet Your Community: Old Town Alexandria

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Meet Your Community: Old Town Alexandria

Have you thought about living somewhere historic, but you need easy access to a large city’s amenities and infrastructure, and are looking for a cool, walkable vibe?  We have a community you should look into further:  Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.  Located between Fairfax County, Arlington County, and the Potomac River, the City of Alexandria encompasses it all, with easy access into Washington, Maryland, and Virginia.  From historic private residences dating back to Revolutionary times to contemporary, updated rowhouses and condos, there is something for everyone in Alexandria.  Restaurants, boutique shopping, and did we mention the art scene featuring The Torpedo Factory

Old Town Alexandria is a city-county, with it’s own government, school district, and police department. It is a diverse area rich in local and national history. The federal courthouse is a large, imposing part of this area, with many professional offices and storefronts surrounding it. An iconic tower that you can see across the region is the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, where you can take a tour and see the sweeping views from the observation tower.

View from the Observation Deck at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial

No matter where you are we looking, we want to help you love where you live. Ask us about this area – and any others you might be considering for your home purchase. Find homes listed for sale in this area here.

The Torpedo Factory

King street is undeniably the heart of this district, with a wide variety of shopping and restaurants.  From the traditional Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub to Ada’s on the River and Vermillion, you’re sure to be enticed by the gallery of restaurants to choose from in Old Town Alexandria. 

Condominium Buildings

Curious to see a collection of recent sales in Old Town Alexandria Condominiums? Click here

The condominium market in offers first time buyers a great option for walkability and community, with sales in Q1 2023 ranging from $186,000 to $2,300,000.  These were sized from studio apartments to three bedroom units.  Amenities and condo fees can vary greatly from building-to-building, but there are so many choices that you may feel overwhelmed!

Townhomes and Single Family Homes

See a collection of recent sales in Old Town Alexandria Townhomes and Single Family Homes here

There are many townhomes and a selection of single family homes in Old Town Alexandria, with only 9 single family homes out of 63 closings in Q1 2023.  Many single family homes exist in areas around Alexandria, especially the Del Rey area, but are limited in Old Town.  The price range for single family homes for Q1 2023 was $650,000 to $2,044,500.  Townhomes are plentiful, from historical homes to contemporary builds, ranging from $557,500 to $2,850,000.  Lots are very difficult to come by, so new construction homes are very few. 

No matter where you are we looking, we want to help you love where you live. Ask us about this area – and any others you might be considering for your home purchase. Find homes for sale in this area here.