Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA is a city located on the West bank of the Potomac River. It was founded as a seaport town in 1749, and it is located just six miles south of the center of Washington, D.C., four miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and twenty-eight miles from Washington Dulles International Airport, a major international airport and commercial hub.

Alexandria home owners benefit from the thoughtful layout of the city, which spans only 16 square miles, yet houses many shopping, dining, and leisure activity options and excellent public transportation, including the award-winning DASH bus system, as well as ride sharing opportunities even for the daily commute into our nation's capital.

Alexandria home owners can take advantage of kayaking, fishing, and boating on the Potomac River, Belle Haven Marina, Waterfront Park, Cameron Run mini-golf and water slides, and even Atlantic beaches. The ASL (Adult Sports League) is extremely popular, and offers Alexandria home owners a great way to meet other people in the community.

Alexandria is a historic destination of international proportions, and houses many attractions on city real estate. Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House on Richmond highway is an internationally famous example of his Usonian house concept. Completed in 1940, it is studied as an example of how it is possible for a major architect to design and build a beautiful, affordable house for a person of average income. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial's design borrows from a historic Alexandria lighthouse, and a house a collection of artifacts from the life of our nation's founding Commander-in-Chief. George Washington's River Farm in Alexandria houses the headquarters of the American Horticultural Society. African American Heritage Park in Alexandria houses a historic cemetery and exquisite wetland recreation area. Alexandria's Gadsby's Tavern Museum is a restaurant still open for business that was first built in the late 1700s and was frequented by the founding fathers themselves.

Alexandria has a reputation for excellence in dining, and is home to the internationally recognized four star Restaurant Eve, lauded by The New York Times, NBC, and Bon Appetit. Other local favorites in Alexandria include Bugsy's Pizza and sports bar in historic Old Town. There are no less than eight shopping centers that call Alexandria home: Hamlet, Landmark, Arlandria, Varn Dorn Plaza, Trade Center, The Shops At Foxchase, Seminary Plaza, and Bradley Shopping Centers serve Alexandria home owners and are conveniently located within minutes of their real estate.

Alexandria education is excellent, and Alexandria homes are just minutes from GWU, Georgetown, UDC, Marymount, and Howard. Alexandria City Public Schools, which includes 17 schools ranging from grades K through 12, are noted for their excellence and small class sizes, and are proud to be among the most diverse public school systems in the US. Alexandria home owners also benefit from the fact that the city of Alexandria has offered its residents free wireless internet access in certain areas of Alexandria city real estate.

Median value of Alexandria houses is above the state average, and yet still affordable for the average potential home owner. For even more affordable options, you might want to consider seeking out real estate in Falls Church, directly west of Alexandria, or in Bell Haven or Arlington.

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