Introduction to Old Town

About Old Town

Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia is considered by many to be the city's living center. During the colonial era, Old Town was used as a harbor. As its name indicates, Old Town is the oldest part of the city. The historic district of Old Town Alexandria can be located along the Potomac River, a short distance upstream from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Potomac Yard and then Reagan National Airport serve as natural boundaries for the northernmost part of Old Town. Old Town is accessible via both the King St. Metro and the King St. streetcar. In Old Town, there are more than one hundred different types of businesses, including restaurants, stores, galleries, coffee shops, and ice cream parlors.  

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About Our Guide to Real Estate in Old Town

You could be shocked by some of the aspects we will share in our guide to real estate in Old Town. The resources listed below will tell most of the features of Old Town. We call attention to those factors which are most likely to adjust quality of life. For some purchasers governmental centers are unimportant. For a handful of purchasers metro stops are the key. In other words, it's impossible for us to predict what each prospective client will need to know, so we've tried to give a complete list of useful tips for buyers, sellers, renters and landlords.

Buyers and home sellers both will learn more using curated data!

Nesbitt Realty has also provided many useful real estate research tools that may inform you as you analyze information about Old Town real estate. For instance, our Homefinders' Short Cuts (scroll down) can quickly guide you to details about real estate actually on the market today.  Of course, buyers can use those short cuts to find rentals or sales fast, but home sellers can also employ those short cuts to find out what is going on right now in their own community.

And, if you are selling real estate in Old Town, you may learn that Old Town data found here is just as important for home sellers as it is for buyers. This inventory data displays in chart form surprising information about the today's real estate market.

Our tools are not just for buyers and sellers. We also manage rentals in and around Old Town.

As a matter of course, Nesbitt Realty also manages rentals for investors in Old Town. Local investors may find this resource handy also.  In addition to our links for purchasers, we have provided a rental search tool for renters looking to lease in Old Town.   Prospective tenants may well learn that our useful list of features to be handy for investigating Old Town. Whether you believe that marinas are unimportant or not, we are positive that you will understand our real estate searches are helpful.

Quality of Life and Assets of Old Town

Old Town Assets

These assets are the elements that make the culture of this community. Whether you think golf courses alter real estate values are not is unimportant.  What is relevant is which assets are crucial to you. If you need help finding the right neighborhood, talk to your super Realtor at Nesbitt Realty. Our Realtors are terrific specialists who are eager to help.

Arts, Culture & Indoor Fun

Community Resources

Educational Resources

Employment Centers

Life Essentials

Outdoor Recreation

Pet Resources

Real Estate Related

Transit & Transportation

Important Questions & Answers About Old Town's Real Estate Market Which Everyone Should Know

You might be elated by some of the findings.

Thinking of Selling?

If you're thinking about selling, learn more about selling in Old Town.

We are rental professionals in Old Town.

Did you know that Nesbitt Realty & Management manages rental property and serves renters in Old Town?

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Search Rental Properties

Take a look at rental properties currently available in Old Town

Highlighted assets of Old Town

Nesbitt Realty agents serve prospective renters who have immediate and specific rental needs.

Renting a home is a very serious decision that warrants a thoughtful deliberation before signing a lease. When picking a rental home, renters in Old Town have some aspects to recognize including, but not limited to, proximity to transportation or neighborhood amenities. A savvy renter will think about all of their options prior to when deciding to ensure that they are making an informed decision. But the number of choices can be overwhelming. It's impossible to know when you're overlooking something. Of course, a rental agent can has the experience and local knowledge you need to make sense of the choices. Best of all a rental agent costs the renter nothing. [Learn more]

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