Old Town Alexandria

Old Town

Homes, Townhomes and Condos For Sale in Old Town Alexandria VA

Old Town Alexandria is in the City of Alexandria in Northern Virginia near Washington DC.

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Colonial Charm in an Upscale Neighborhood

Old Town is the oldest part of Alexandria and dates back to the days when Alexandria was a colonial seaport. Alexandria was George Washington’s hometown. The city’s roster of historic sites underlines how historically influential it has been. Thomas Jefferson entertained at Gadsby’s Tavern; Robert E. Lee worshiped at Christ Church.

The flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia and City of Alexandria fly side by side on Union Street in Old Town Alexandria VA.

The Old Town district includes more than 4,000 historic buildings, outstanding examples of early American architecture that now house small businesses and gracious homes, all waiting to give you a modern welcome.

Old Town is characterized by brick sidewalks that line historic structures. Elegant modern structures are carefully planned to fit with the feel of Old Town.

Old Town is full of shops, restaurants and attractions.

Many people feel that Old Town is the heart of Alexandria VA. As the name implies, Old Town is the oldest part of Alexandria, a port in colonial times. Historic Old Town Alexandria is found along the Potomac, just inside the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and then north toward Reagan National Airport. Old Town is served by the King St. Metro and the King St. trolley. With over 100 restaurants, shops, boutiques, coffee shops, ice cream houses and more, there's always fun to be found in Old Town.

Old Town feels small town, upscale and touristy. For most folks there is a bit of prestige attached to an Old Town address. There are two high rises near the waterfront at the Alexandria House and Port Royal. Some folks call the Torpedo Factory condos the "flagship Old Town" because of their fantastic location.

Old Town Alexandria has many townhouses, row houses and a smaller number single family homes. Click Old Town to search listings of properties in Old Town Alexandria.

Historic Old Town Alexandria is on the Potomac River.

Buyers

Home Buying in Old Town

Nesbitt Realty serves home buyers and home sellers in Old Town Alexandria.

We help our clients buy homes in Northern VA.

Our home buyer's resource page will answer common questions like:

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Sellers

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We sell homes, townhouses and condos in Northern Virginia. Our home seller's resource page will answer common questions like:

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Lifestyle

Shopping & Dining in Old Town

Anne Taylor, Banana Republic, the Gap, Joseph A Bank, Brooks Brothers, & Talbot are just a few of the nationally recognized retailers with a presence in Old Town. In addition a wide variety of boutiques and shops provide clothing, jewelry, books, home furnishings and more. Alexandria has a plethora of cuisines available in local restaurants. Prices range from fast-food to fine-dining, but most of the restaurants in Old Towne offer upscale fare at reasonable prices. Also, you’ll find the variety and selection you would expect at any tourist spot: ice cream parlors, specialty bakeries, taverns and public houses.

18th century facade

Evening in Old Town

Throughout the year Old Town Alexandria remains a popular night-spot for locals and tourists alike. Old Town has a unique vibe though. You won’t find frat-style keg parties, or sweaty after-hours discotheques in Old Town. The evening starts with families and tourists and the dancers and drinkers show up late. The atmosphere is subtly more upscale than other nightspots in the DC area. The partiers are laid-back and approachable but well-dressed with impeccable behavior.

Neighborhoods

Old Town Neighborhoods and Condos

Click on any community below to see pictures, prices and detailed information. Here are some of the communities in Old Town where we have experience:

Carlyle

The Carlyle District

A broad avenue in the Carlyle District

The Carlyle District shares the 22314 zip code with Old Town Alexandria. The Carlyle District is anything but “old”. The Carlyle District is home to more than 2 million square feet of office space (existing or under construction) for the USPTO alone.

Bringing 7,000 employees and 700 visitors a day to the site, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office is single-handedly driving enough demand to fuel the creation of an office submarket in Alexandria. The 76.5-acre master-planned Carlyle development is designated a Coordinated Design/Development District (CDD), meaning design and development standards are already in place for the allocated 7 million square feet of office, hotel, residential, and retail space, allowing for faster approval of final plans.

Carlyle is within walking distance of the King Street Metro station and the Amtrak/Virginia Railway Express station, and is one of Northern Virginia’s most convenient and accessible business locations.[more about Carlyle District]

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Near Old Town

Old Town is in the 22314 zipcode. North of Old Town is Potomac Yards and Crystal City. Old Town's eastern border is the Potomac Waterfront, but west of Old Town is Del Ray and Seminary Hill. South of Old Town is the Carlyle District and New Alexandria.

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Homes for sale

Here’s some of the latest homes for sale in and around around Old Town.

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 134. See more Old Town.
(all data current as of 5/19/2013)

$1,225,000 : 27 Wilkes St, Alexandria

2 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 2,747 sq ft
$687,500 : 309 Wilkes St, Alexandria

2 beds, 1 full bath

Home size: 1,163 sq ft

Lot size: 775 sqft
$589,900 : 1213 Colonial Ave, Alexandria

2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Lot size: 1,526 sqft
$839,000 : 621 N.Saint Asaph St #308, Alexandria

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,543 sq ft
$874,900 : 525 Saint Asaph St S, Alexandria

3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,016 sq ft

Lot size: 1,051 sqft

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Schools

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Map of Old Town Real Estate for Sale

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Canal Place in Old Town Alexandria VA

Canal Place is a great little community of brick garden-style condominiums located in Alexandria VA on the northern side of Old Town just off Pitt St. The community is composed of 7 three-story buildings with a total of 120 units. Between the buildings you’ll find gorgeous well-manicured gardens. Most condos at Canal Place have either [...]

Alexandria’s Civil War Memorial

One of the busiest intersections in Old Town Alexandria VA occurs where Prince St. crosses Washington St. This intersection is dominated by a memorial of the U.S. Civil War. Over the years, and on several occasions, drivers have crashed their vehicles into the statue. As a [...]

The Alexandria House — condos with a view in Old Town Alexandria

The Alexandria House is located a few blocks from King St. on Madison St. in Old Town Alexandria between the waterfront and the Washington St. This towering landmark of a building boasts broad wrap-around balconies with views. This condo complex is in a spectacular neighborhood, but to me anyway, the real appeal of the [...]

The Royalton of Alexandria–Fine Condo Living

The Royalton of Old Town Alexandria The Royalton of Alexandria is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, steps away from the King Street Metro, Amtrak and the VRE. The Royalton condos are a commuters dream! These high-ceiling units offer granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The Royalton of Alexandria has a fitness room [...]

Where is the Royalton?

Here is a view of the courtyard at the Royalton

The Royalton is located at the intersection of Duke St. and Holland. The Royalton shares space with Whole Foods and is just across the street from the restaurant Table Talk. Nearby there are the Shops at Duke St. Square as well as Carlyle District and the USPTO. The Royalton is close to Eisenhower Valley. The Royalton [...]

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