About Alexandria's Old Town Alexandria

Always thought you would like to own a home in uber charming Old Town Alexandria?

Guess how many chances you have right now to do just that?

163. Yep, there are a total of 163 active listings in Old Town Alexandria right now.

79, if you take out condos.

Prices range from $150,000 for a 386 square foot studio Port Royal condo to a 4 bedroom 222 year old historic home in the SE quadrant, reportedly where George Washington spent his last 4th of July, listed for $4.2 million. It has been updated since 1790, though, and even has a swimming pool.

Among fee simple properties, the least expensive listing in Old Town Alexandria right now is 710 Payne Street South. With 3 finished levels, This conveniently located 2 bedroom townhouse in the southwest quadrant of Old Town Alexandria has been updated with a new roof, some new windows, newer appliances, new wood floors, new bathroom on the lower level and more.

The average fee simple list price of a home in Old Town Alexandria is $957,530. If you take out the 19 listings above $1 million, though, the average of the remaining 60 listings drops to $671,246.

So, fromhigh rise studio efficiencies to historic estates, there is something for everyone in Old Town Alexandria. You can do a quick search below or give me a call if you would like to know more details.

One of the joys - and pains - of living in an area such as Alexandria VA is your life is altered every summer, holiday and school break by hoardes of tourists who head into town to enjoy the many sights, sounds and activities of this wonderful area.

Since my office is located on King Street, which is the heart of OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA VA, just finding a parking space in the garage is a challenge, because our parking is shared with HOTEL MONACO, which plays host to many of these tourists. Fortunately, they have valet parking, which I have taken advantage of more than once when in a hurry.

While getting down the street can be a challenge sometimes, I have to admit I like the tourists! I like their excitement about visiting the area and I like to hear their perspective on this wonderful place where we are privileged to live.

Because of the location of our office, it's fun to watch our visitors stopping and looking at the flyers in our windows...those who are from less expensive areas find amusement in our prices. Those, however, from more expensive areas, are amazed at how much one can get for their mortgage dollar in OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA.

So, what do those mortgage dollars buy in OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA VA? Well, $179,900 buys you an updated 500 s.f. efficiency on the north end of OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA.

Need more space? How about the 6,718 s.f. John Janney House, built in 1760? That will take a few more of your mortgage dollars - 5,700,000 of them, in fact. That's the most expensive property listed for sale in OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA right now.

The average list price, though, for OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA properties is $787,086, while the average under contract price is $708,647. Considering the average sold price in the past 30 days was $650,873, I'd say things are looking up for the OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA real estate market.

ALEXANDRIA CITY - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR SALE - OLD TOWN

THE CHARM OF OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA IS WELL KNOWN. Home owners will enjoy their beautiful homes and also enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of homes within walking distance of the Potomac River Waterfront, speciality shopping, historic sights and an easy commute to Maryland, Washington, D.C. other areas of Northern Virginia and the Reagan National Airport.

CONTACT HOMEFINDERS.COM for a tour of homes for sale in Alexandria. We can help.

Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.

Enjoy the homes for sale below and for more information and a full listing of homes for sale in Alexandria, use the HOMEFINDERS-SEARCH site and see all Active listings.

			MLS#: AX7309224 Price: $985,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms:3 full 1 half Garage:N/A Zip Code: 22314 City, State:ALEXANDRIA, VA Community:OLD TOWN Status:ACTIVE ?

		Listing Agency: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

			MLS#: AX7419844 Price: $899,900 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms:2 full Garage:N/A Zip Code: 22314 City, State:ALEXANDRIA, VA Community:OLD TOWN Status:ACTIVE ?

		Listing Agency: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

			MLS#: AX7392794 Price: $899,800 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms:2 full 1 half Garage:N/A Zip Code: 22314 City, State:ALEXANDRIA, VA Community:OLD TOWN Status:ACTIVE ?

		Listing Agency:Weichert, REALTORS

			MLS#: AX7174831 Price: $879,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms:3 full 1 half Garage:N/A Zip Code: 22314 City, State:ALEXANDRIA, VA Community:OLD TOWN Status:ACTIVE ?

		Listing Agency: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

			MLS#: AX7432492 Price: $849,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms:3 full Garage:Detached Zip Code: 22314 City, State:ALEXANDRIA, VA Community:COLLEGE PARK Status:ACTIVE ?

		Listing Agency:McEnearney Associates, Inc.

			MLS#: AX7468774 Price: $699,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms:1 full 1 half Garage:N/A Zip Code: 22314 City, State:ALEXANDRIA, VA Community:OLD TOWN KING STREET ME Status:ACTIVE ?

		Listing Agency:McEnearney Associates, Inc.

			MLS#: AX7254290 Price: $645,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms:2 full Garage:N/A Zip Code: 22314 City, State:ALEXANDRIA, VA Community:OLD TOWN Status:ACTIVE ?

		Listing Agency:Weichert, REALTORS

			MLS#: AX7443616 Price: $639,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms:1 full 1 half Garage:N/A Zip Code: 22314 City, State:ALEXANDRIA, VA Community:OLD TOWN Status:ACTIVE ?

		Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.

THE HOMEFINDERS.COM TEAM of experienced Realtors and real estate brokers can help you with your home search.

The 4th Annual Ofrenda or Day of the Dead Festival at the Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria will take place this Saturday, October 30.

Day of the Dead is a centuries old holiday celebrated in Mexico and by Mexican Americans, It focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember those who have died.

Traditions include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed.

The official celebration occurs on November 2 in conjunction with All Souls Day.

The Day of the Dead at the Torpedo Factory includes an afternoon exhibit of ofrendas or altars by 36 local artists; sugar skull making; a parade from Market Square at 7:00pm; and full blown masquerade ball in the evening.

We're out of town this year but I'm putting this on my calendar for 2011!

HOORAY FOR BOOKS!

Saturday, October 30  10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Come join the fun and support a good cause at HOORAY FOR BOOKS! Halloween Spooktacular & Book Drive.  They'll have plenty of Halloween festivities, games and snacks for kids (of all ages!). And, being a bookseller, there will be a Storytime (of course!) from 11 a.m. - noon.

Best of all, if you tell the cashier "I support the Junior League," HOORAY FOR BOOKS! will donate an amount equal to 20% of your purchase to buy books for children in need in our community. What can be better than having a little fun and doing a good deed - all at the same time? 

Oh, and if you have a teen who loves to read? HOORAY FOR BOOKS! invites middle school students to the first meeting of an exciting club for kids ages 12-14 who would like to read books before they are published.

How cool is that?

If you want more info on this new club, call 703-548-4092.  The next meeting is November 8, from 7 - 8 pm at HOORAY FOR BOOKS!

For older teens ages 14-18, HOORAY FOR BOOKS! has a monthly book club.  Call for more details!

HOORAY FOR BOOKS! is located in OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA, at 1555 King Street. How can you not love a shop who produces videos like this one?