Homes for Sale in Alexandria, VA
Old Town brick sidewalks and Potomac riverfront living. Live search, updated every few minutes — no stale portal lag.
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Why Buy in Alexandria in 2026?
Alexandria blends waterfront dining, King Street shops, Mount Vernon Trail, and 20-min access to DC, Pentagon and National Landing. Old Town holds premium for walkability — Del Ray and Rosemont add yards without losing urban access.
- Lifestyle: Farmers market, waterfront parks, bike trail, boutique dining, and King Street festivals
- Housing Mix: Old Town colonials $1M–$2.2M, Del Ray bungalows $750k–$1.2M, condos/lofts $400k–$950k, Fort Hunt ramblers $700k–$1.1M
- Demand Driver: Walkability + ACPS pyramid. Old Town adds 10-15% over 22304 — always verify by exact address
Market Snapshot — Alexandria
Condos near waterfront move slower for HOA diligence; single-family under $1M in Del Ray averages 20–28 days.
Top Neighborhoods
Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Old Town North, Carlyle, Potomac Yard, Fort Hunt, Mount Vernon, Beverley Hills, Seminary.
Insider tip: Del Ray shows renovation lift — brick bungalows bought $750k, staged + marketed for 100K views, closing $875k+.
Schools, Commute, Anchors
Schools: Alexandria City Public Schools: Alexandria City HS (formerly TC Williams), George Washington MS, plus top feeders Charles Barrett and Maury. Private: Episcopal High, St. Stephen’s. Verify district — City vs County matters.
Commute: 10 min to National Landing/Amazon HQ2, 15–25 min to downtown DC via GW Parkway, RT 1, and Metro Yellow/Blue (King St, Braddock, Potomac Yard stations).
Anchors: King Street Waterfront, Mount Vernon Trail, Mount Vernon Estate (nearby), Potomac Yard shops, Amazon HQ2 spillover demand.
ZIP Codes in Alexandria
Prices vary 10–15% even within Alexandria — verify by address.
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Inventory turns in ~32 days. Get custom alerts that beat portals by hours — no spam.
What to Know Before Buying in Alexandria
- Single-Family: Historic overlay rules in Old Town — check BAR approval for exterior changes
- Condo/TH: Check waterfront flood zone, HOA rental caps, and Metro construction assessments
- Taxes: Alexandria City ~1.03% effective (2026) — County enclaves differ
- HOA: $0–$150 for most SFH, condos $300–$700 with riverfront premium
Selling in Alexandria — Prep = Results
Cornerstone 4-phase: Prep Audit (90-min walk + buyer psychology), 100K Views Marketing (Coming Soon + social + email to 2,058 contacts), Offer Strategy (DOM window control), Net Proceeds Tracking. 250+ families, $100M+ closed.
Example: Del Ray — listed $899k after paint/oak refinish/staging, 5 offers day 6, closed $945k — $46k over from private search before syndication.
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Alexandria — FAQs
Alexandria City core is 22301 (Old Town/Del Ray — hottest), 22314 (Old Town North), 22302 (Potomac Yard), with 22304 covering Seminary/Lincolnia. City vs Fairfax County enclave changes tax and school — always verify by exact address.
10 min to National Landing/Amazon HQ2, 15–25 min to downtown DC off-peak via GW Parkway, Richmond Hwy, and Metro Yellow/Blue. Tuesday 8am averages 18–30 min to DC — Old Town to Downtown is often faster than Burke.
Alexandria City Public Schools: Alexandria City HS, with feeders like Charles Barrett, Maury, Jefferson-Houston. Strong private options: Episcopal HS, St Stephen’s. ACPS vs Fairfax County drives value — verify via City locator.
July 2026: median ~$725k, ~$525/sq ft, ~310 active, ~32 days avg. Del Ray bungalows $750k–$1.2M, Old Town $1M–$2.2M, condos $400k–$950k. City tax ~1.03% effective.
Average 32 DOM, but walkable Del Ray under $950k moves in 14–21 days. Custom alerts beat portals by hours. Call/text (571) 441-1031 for a private search filtered to your block and budget.