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Homes for Sales in Old Town Alexandria
Living In Old Town Alexandria
The Old Town of Alexandria is a charming, historic town that is one of the most walkable places to live in Northern Virginia. Even our founding father George Washington once called it his home!
Homes for sale in Old Town Alexandria boast the benefit of being just a short drive away from D.C., with a convenient public transportation system - the King Street Metro Station will take you from Old Town to D.C. in only 15 minutes. Interstates 395 and 495 (the Capital Beltway) are easily accessible, making your morning commute simpler than ever.
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Old Town has its own Amtrak stop and is only four miles away from Reagan National Airport - which is also accessible by the Metro. The Potomac Riverboat and water taxi is a leisurely option for accessing D.C. on warm summer days.
For local travel, it offers the Free King Street Trolley as well as bike share stations. When you’re in here, you’re accessible to just about anywhere!
Purchasing Property in Old Town Alexandria
Homes here have great value for money. Some of the best things about living here include:
- Close proximity to Washington, D.C.
- Vibrant arts and dining scene
- Walkable city
- Dog-friendly green spaces
- View of the Potomac River
When searching for houses for sale in Old Town Alexandria, it’s important to distinguish from the actual Old Town of Alexandria and Alexandria, Fairfax County. Locals lovingly call Old Town Alexandria simple by “Old Town.”
Because Old Town is a historic village, the price point of single family homes will likely be much higher than row homes - but there are certainly options in this charming neighborhood for every budget and need.
If you needed more reasons to visit this charming city, it was recently named the #1 Best Value U.S. Travel Destination (2018) by Money magazine, and one of the Top 5 Best Small City in the U.S. (2018) by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
Schools in Old Town Alexandria
It hosts the Old Town Montessori School and a number of private schools, such as VINCI School Alexandria and The Basilica School of Saint Mary. For your little ones, check out the American Day School (pre-school).
Alexandria City Public Schools system also hosts Jefferson-Houston (pre-kindergarten through grade eight) School and Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, which are each walkable from the center of town.
Things to Do in Old Town Alexandria
The food, wine and arts scene here is vibrant and dynamic. For an exhaustive list of restaurants (and new openings!) in the area, check out Visit Alexandria. If you’re looking for a taste of local flavor, sample the neighborhood with these tips:
- Sip on delicious local wine at Grape + Bean
- Visit the 85+ art galleries at the famous Torpedo Factory
- Catch some live music at Blackwall Hitch
- Dine at Restaurant Eve with award-winning chef Cathal Armstrong
- Have a beer and a snack at Union Street Public House
- Take an Old Town food or ghost tour
- Dance to some jazz at Basin Street Lounge or country music at Nick’s Nightclub
The George Washington National Masonic Memorial borders Old Town in the west, and the Potomac River in the east. Historic and architectural tours, like the Market Square Museums, provide entertainment for the history enthusiast in your family.
The Community of Old Town Alexandria
When you start to search for homes for sale in Old Town Alexandria, you will find that there is a tight-knit community of locals, but also plenty of attractions for residents and tourists alike.
For your outdoor fitness needs, try a walk or run along the Potomac River in one of the many parks. For fitness clubs and specialty studios, try:
- Snap Fitness
- Fitness Together
Old Town Sport & Health- Radiance Yoga
- Refresh Yoga Center
- Xtend Barre
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- CrossFit OldTown
- Orangetheory Fitness
- Solidcore Old Town
King Street is a mile-long street lined with shops and boutiques to meet any interest or fashion - like the American in Paris, Bishop Boutique or The Shoe Hive.
It has convenient grocery shopping options, including Trader Joe’s, Safeway and Whole Foods - in addition to the local Farmers Market on Saturday mornings between May and November.