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Tower Villas for families and professionals in Arlington

In the heart of Ballston at 3800 N. Fairfax Drive in Arlington Virginia 22203, Tower Villas is a high rise condo consisting of 250 units. Tower Villas was built in 1974 across the street from Oakland Park. Shops, Restaurants and entertainment can be found nearby for convenience. Families with children would enjoy the environment especially since a park is accessible to from across the street. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom plans are available and Tower Villas pet policy allows a maximum of 2 cats/dogs without any weight restriction. Amenities / Service offered by Tower Villas:
  • On site Handymen
  • 24 Hour Concierge and staff
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Underground Garage Parking
  • Extra Storage
  • Sauna
  • Elevator
  • Gas Heat
Tower Villas is just a block away to Virginia Square Metro and just near Arlington Central Library.

Condos for sale at Tower Villas

3800 Fairfax Dr #713, Arlington 22203
SOLD
$650,000
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Tower Villas
2 bd
2 ba
1,500 sqft
On Site: 54 Days
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Allegiance

3800 Fairfax Dr #102, Arlington 22203
SOLD
$715,000
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Tower Villas
3 bd
2 ba
1,710 sqft
On Site: 105 Days
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

3800 Fairfax Dr #804, Arlington 22203
SOLD
$717,000
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Tower Villas
3 bd
2 ba
1,710 sqft
On Site: 96 Days
Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

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USPTO is in Alexandria’s Carlyle District

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is in Alexandria VA not far from the King Street Metro. This section of Alexandria is called "the Carlyle District".  While Old Town Alexandria is famed for its historic feel and colonial atmosphere, the Carlyle District is anything but historic and vintage. The Carlyle District is the home to new shops and restaurants, high-rises filled with condos and offices.  Carlyle District has is bustling but does not yet have that crowded and busy feel as the place is so new many of the homes and storefronts are still vacant.  None-the-less there is plenty to see and do right here in Carlyle District.  At the Carlyle Club and the Trademark Bar, you'll find upscale evening hang-outs. At places like Pizzeria Venti and Potbellies you can can grab a quick bite to eat.  A newly-built Wholefoods grocery store serves the neighborhood.  Of course, the real estate here is at a premium, but there is a price for convenience.  If you're looking for something a bit cheaper you might consider Huntington or New Alexandria. Both are nearby and both have plenty of choices in housing.
United States Patent and Trademark Office
The USPTO's glass cuts a striking profile in Alexandria's skyline.

Homes for sale near and in the Carlyle District

1859 Ballenger Ave, Alexandria 22314
$1,099,000
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Old Town Alexandria
4 bd
3 ba
2,178 sqft
On Site: 23 Days
Listing courtesy of Compass

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Arlington Urban Village Market at Courthouse

The Arlington Urban Village Market at Courthouse is an open air market that has been going on since December 2002. SATURDAYS: 9 am - 4 pm Located on North 15th Street, next to Courthouse parking lot. Free Parking is available at 2100 Clarendon Blvd. (County office garage). Enter on Clarendon Blvd. or 15th Street The market features furniture, Art, China,Silver, Jewelry, Books, Photographs, Vintage Clothing, Linens, Lamps, Chandeliers, Antique Tools and Other Treasures...

Wiehle Avenue Metro Station

You're invited to give feedback on future land-use near proposed Wiehle Avenue Metro Station

As you may know the new Silver Line is being planned to take commuters from Reston/Herndon into the City.  The Wiehle Metro Station will be located just west of Tyson's Corner at Weihle Avenue.  Planners and adminstrators have invited the public to offer input about the land-use around the proposed station on March 20, at 9 a.m. The public workshop will be held at the Langston Hughes Middle School cafeteria, 11401 Ridge Heights Road, Reston. The draft agenda for this workshop is available online. The goal of this development is to take advantage of proximity to Metro while preserving nearby neighborhoods. The Reston Master Plan Task Force will develop recommendations for future land use for the Dulles Corridor. This includes the areas around the future Wiehle Avenue, Reston Parkway and Herndon-Monroe Metro stations, as well as Reston Town Center. Community workshops will be conducted for each of these areas, so the public can offer their input. Public hearings also will be held later this year on the overall recommendations for the corridor. The task force is scheduled to present its recommendations this summer and they will be sent to the Fairfax County Planning Commission for review this fall. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will then vote on whether to include the recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan for the corridor. Materials from previous workshops are available online. For more information or reasonable ADA accommodations, contact Sandi Smith, Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning, at 703-324-1239, TTY 711 or [email protected].

Homes for sale near this proposed Metro Station

Properties in Metro Wiehle Ave

12000 Market St #361, Reston 20190
$340,000
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Savoy At Reston Town Center
1 bd
1 ba
817 sqft
On Site: 2 Days
Listing courtesy of Weichert, REALTORS

2005 Cutwater Ct, Reston 20191
$2,300,000
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Reston
4 bd
3 ba
4,886 sqft
On Site: 2 Days
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

11990 Market St #314, Reston 20190
$535,000
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Midtown At Reston Town Center
2 bd
2 ba
1,169 sqft
On Site: 31 Days
Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

11248 Faraday Park Dr, Reston 20190
$1,350,000
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Reston Station
4 bd
3 ba
2,450 sqft
On Site: 7 Days
Listing courtesy of Compass

2125 Whisper Way, Reston 20191
$430,000
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Reston
2 bd
1 ba
1,100 sqft
On Site: 1 Days
Listing courtesy of Century 21 Redwood Realty

11729 Paysons Way, Reston 20191
$1,050,000
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Valley Park
4 bd
3 ba
2,754 sqft
On Site: 3 Days
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

12000 Market St #T90, Reston 20190
$575,000
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Savoy At Reston Town Center
3 bd
2 ba
1,483 sqft
On Site: 21 Days
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

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Eamon’s: A Dublin Chipper in Old Town Alexandria

fish and chips
Eamon's Fish and Chips
Eamon's is located on King Street in Old Town Alexandria. Eamon's serves up an authentic Irish fried fish and chips with your selection of beers. You don't need a passport, but you'll feel like you've made a trip to Ireland from the moment you step in the door. There are a variety of sauces available for fish dipping, and we really recommend the curry flavor. The fireplace and dark woods feel very Old Town and very Irish at the same time.  Eamon's is also set up to encourage you to get to know your neighbor and when that's not possible, you can just people watch from the big windows of the restaurant.
Eamons
Thank be to cod.

Walk Score includes public transportation!

Walk Score helps people find walkable places to live. Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. Walk Score attempts to numerically measure how easy it is to live a car-lite lifestyle---not how pretty the area is for walking. If you're looking for a walkable area, check out what Condo-Alexandria.com can do:
  1. Search by Walk Score. Now this is cool. You can decide what your minimum walkable criteria is when you search for properties.
  2. Sort by Walk Score. If you can search by Walk Score, you should be able to sort by Walk Score too. Just click in the "sort by" box at the top of the results and choose "Walk Score, Highest First" to order the search results from highest to lowest Walk Score.
  3. View the Walk Score in both the search results and property details. Every time you search for property you'll find out just how walkable the area is!
  4. View the Walk Score tile. When you click on the "Walk Score" link at the top-right of the property details area, you’ll see the Walk Score tile that shows all of the amenities that are factored into the score.
We hope you'll enjoy using Walk Score as much as we enjoyed building it into our system. We're really excited to say that we’re one of the first providers of this type of functionality. We spent quite some time on the UI for this feature in order to make everyone happy. And in case you haven't heard, Walk Score just improved its usefulness. Previous versions of Walk Score did not include public transportation. That is to say, a property next door to a metro station had no higher Walk Score than a property far from public transportation. Well, that's all changed now! Our latest enhancement adds mass transit to the Walk Score calculations. See for yourself now.

Discover the woods at Mount Eagle.

Montebello is hidden behind a veil of foliage ensuring the peace and privacy of all residents. Montebello condominiums are within walking distance of the metro, but still offer a secluded private retreat for residents.
Montebello is well hidden behind a canopy of trees at Mount Eagle.

Views

The building site at Montebello was selected not only for its proximity to Old Towne and the Metro, but also because of the commanding views afforded on the hilltop. The four towers of Montebello are 16 floors tall--each with its own unique view.
North facing units look down upon Alexandria's rich skyline.
To the west the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains and a view toward Huntington Metro and Mount Eagle Park.
Watch the sunrise in the east and south over the Potomac River.

Parks & Grounds

Montebello is surrounded by beautiful parks and grounds.
In the autumn watch the leaves turn from your secure perch at Montebello.
All summer flowers bloom through-out Montebello.
The grounds are well-maintained and full of color.

Inauguration Day in Alexandria

At noon on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, Barack H. Obama will be sworn in on the steps of the Capitol as the 56th President of the United States of America. The City of Alexandria is expecting a record number of visitors, and preparations are underway for our guests and friends.

Jumbotron in Market Square

At the heart of Old Town is Market Square. Market Square is at the City Hall building, 301 King St. It is a brick courtyard and gathering point for city residents. The Presidential swearing-in ceremony and parade will be on Jumbotron (a giant TV) live on Inauguration Day at Market Square from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Area Road Closures and Bridge Restrictions

The City of Alexandria states: "Road and bridge closures and security restrictions around the U.S. Capitol and the Inauguration parade route will make traveling by car directly from Northern Virginia to Washington, DC impossible beginning at 2 a.m. on January 20. The City urges residents---whether attending the Inauguration, going to work, or staying in Alexandria---to make plans and stay informed." So far, the road closures and bridge restrictions generally begin at 2 AM on Tuesday January 20th (early on Inauguration Day). At around that time, personal vehicles will not be allowed to enter Washington from Northern Virginia. Residents and visitors in Northern Virginia are urged to take public transit to the Inauguration activities. If you insist on driving, drivers will only be able to enter Washington by driving in from designated Maryland routes. Road closures and detours:
  • Traffic on I-395 traffic heading toward Washington will be diverted at the Springfield interchange (exits 170B and 170C) onto 1-495 North (Inner Loop) or I-495/95 East (Outer Loop). Southbound 395 remain open to traffic.
  • The 14th Street Bridge, Roosevelt Bridge, and Key Bridge will be closed to general traffic. Only authorized vehicles will be allowed to cross these bridges. The Memorial Bridge and the Chain Bridge will be open to pedestrians only.
  • North Washington Street at Montgomery Street to Reagan National Airport will be closed.
  • The George Washington Memorial Parkway will be closed in both directions from I-495 to the 14th Street Bridge.

I-95/395 HOV Schedule

HOV on I-95/395 will begin at 3 AM, after 5 AM only buses and authorized vehicles will be permitted to use the I-95/395 HOV lanes from Route 234/Dumfries to Washington. The HOV lanes will reverse at 8 PM with restrictions lasting until 9 pm or later.

Metro and VRE on Inauguration

As federal, state and local agencies continue to develop plans for the Inauguration, information on road closures may change. Please check this page for updates. Alexandria VA and Washington DC are expecting record turnouts for the 46th Presidential Inauguration. The public is urged to use public transportation and to arrive early. The best way into Washington DC from Northern Virginia and Alexandria on Inauguration Day will be Metrorail and Virginia Railway Express. Metro claims they will have public parking spaces available at all Northern Virginia Metro stations. It will be interesting to see how this is accomplished at some stations. For travel around the area on Inauguration Day, Metro is probably a good choice. To plan your trip via the Metrobus or Metrorail, use Metro’s Trip Planner; for bus travel within Alexandria, visit the Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) system, or ride the Free King Street Trolley, which runs from the Metrorail King Street Station to the City’s Waterfront. For more detailed information please check the Secret Service Announces Security Information for the 2009 Presidential Inaugural (PDF) For more travel options to, and within Washington, D.C., and other important information, please check out CarlyleDistrict.com.

Walking

Persons walking from to the Inauguration from Alexandria have a number of options, including the Mount Vernon Trail. A less hearty walk would start at Arlington National Cemetary. You may wish to Metro to Arlington National Cemetary and walk the Memorial Bridge into DC. WMATA has produced and provided a commemorative walking guide and map. Bicycling The Washington Area Bicycle Association (WABA) will be operating two free bicycle valet parking areas on January 20, including one at the Jefferson Memorial. Visit WABA for more information including maps, bike rental information and valet tips. The City of Alexandria's Online Bike Map can prove useful as can the Regional Bike Path Route-Finder. Bicycles will not be allowed on Metrorail all weekend long, beginning Saturday, January 17th. Bicycles will be allowed on MetroBus throughout the Inaugural weekend.

Alexandria Events

Here's a list of other Alexandria Inauguration events.