How Much Will Real Estate At Old Town Sell For?

Alexandria Beautification Award winner, this townhome is a stunner. Redone top to bottom in 2017, this end unit offers the luxuries of new construction without having to do the work. Additions were added to the front and back of the house while still leaving plenty of green space in the fenced in yard. The updates were done with energy efficiency in mind. Leave your shoes in the spacious front mud room as you walk in. The hardwood floors carry through the living room into the dining room area that offers space for the whole family. Can lights fill the main level making it feel even brighter. The open kitchen is perfect for those who love to cook. The white cabinets, stylish glass tile backsplash, quartz countertops, Samsung appliances, motion sensored Moen kitchen faucet, and under-cabinet lights make this kitchen a dream. The FlexDuo stove is convenient when you need to cook at different temperatures. The Chef’s Collection refrigerator holds up to 34 bags of groceries while the versatile, bottom-right door can be a fridge or freezer, maximizing fresh food storage space. Conveniently located off of the kitchen is a half bath. Store your canned goods in the pantry off of the kitchen next to the spacious back mud room perfect for storing more coats and shoes. Exit the mudroom to the deck which looks over the brick patio perfect for summer nights. The custom garden beds are exceptional for those with a green thumb. There is additional storage under the back and front additions which would fit garden supplies, lawnmower, and more. With a double gate and easy access from the alley, the home has the potential for off-street parking if the request is approved by Alexandria Planning and Zoning Department.
Head upstairs to find three spacious bedrooms, designed with enough space as you grow. The primary bathroom feels bright with floor to ceiling windows and an ensuite bathroom. The second and third bedrooms each fit at least a full size bed. Each room has a mini-split which is highly energy efficient. Heat or cool each room as you need them instead of the entire home. The hallway bathroom has all new white subway tile, floors, tub and sink. The primary bedroom features an ensuite bathroom with marble tiles in the floor and shower. Both bathrooms have life changing towel warmers. Moen and Toto fixtures are used throughout the home. The stackable Samsung washer and dryer is accessible from the upstairs hallway and conveniently located near the bedrooms.
The basement doesn’t feel like a basement with the high ceilings, grey stone floor tiles and spacious layout. In the basement, there is a living room, a bedroom with an egress and closet, and a full bathroom. The exterior exit would be perfect for a future in-law suite or AirBnB. The full bath has dark grey tile on the wall and honed stone tile on the shower floor. There is a linen closet, storage under the stairs and storage in the crawl space. A backup sump pump was added in 2020.
This house is a commuters dream! It is just 3 blocks to the Braddock metro, 10 minute walk to King St metro, 4 blocks to restaurants and shopping, day care and schools all within a 10 minute walk. Multiple yoga studios, doctors and coffee all within blocks. [Old Town – $975,000]
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Open House Sunday Feb. 7th 12-2pm. Charming Old Town end-unit townhouse with ample light, outdoor space, parking, hardwood floors and high-end finishes. The sleek kitchen is newly renovated by the current owners, as well as the upstairs bathroom which was expanded and renovated for a spa-like experience. Large private patio located off the living room, with a gate to access the off-street parking. The dramatic primary bedroom features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a Juliet balcony overlooking the patio. Don’t forget about the huge attic/storage space. This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home sits in close proximity to metro, grocery, shopping and restaurants. Offers if any due Mon 2/8 @5pm. [Old Town – $759,000]
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Located in the heart of Old Town, 205 S Payne Street is the perfect 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with private outdoor space, wood burning fireplace, and plenty of storage. The main level’s open dining and living space features hardwood flooring, fireplace and gorgeous french doors leading to the brick patio and access to private parking. Sellers have spared no expense updating this home including kitchen, roof, doors, and windows. The light filled kitchen features an expanded sink, updated backsplash and stainless steel appliances. The upper level bedrooms also feature hardwood flooring with upper level laundry access. The third level loft is carpeted with three storage areas, high ceilings and full bath. 205 S Payne is a charming home, only a few blocks to King Street Metro and conveniently located near local shops and restaurants and Potomac River waterfront. Located in Lyles-Crouch Elementary [Old Town – $849,000]
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Welcome to historic Swann-Daingerfield House, and a hard to find 1,690 square foot condo with interesting architectural details throughout. Steeped in American history and located in a prime Old Town Alexandria location, this boutique condominium offers so many special features. High ceilings enhance the residences spacious rooms and create a light and airy atmosphere. Two wood burning fireplaces warm both the living room and dining room and make for cozy winter evenings. A second bedroom located off the living area is perfect for a den/home office that can double as a guest room. A fun balcony off the kitchen over looks rooftops and the private garden below and is reminiscent of European lifestyles. The master suite has plenty of room for a king size bed and a sitting area. An elevator, separate storage of 140 square feet and assigned parking space are included. All your must-haves in one perfectly lovely residence!
The building is listed as a Historic Landmark by the Virginia Board of Historic Resources and the National Trust for Historic Places under the US Dept. of the Interior. Originally built in the Federal style in 1800 for Thomas Swann, a U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, the Swann-Daingerfield House was the residence of three generations of the Daingerfield family, notable Alexandrian residents who remodeled it into its current Second Empire architectural style. From 1899 until 1941, the house served as the locus of St. Mary’s Academy, a private Catholic secondary school for girls founded by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, an order established in Alexandria in 1869. During their tenure, the Sisters expanded the house with two large Second Empire-style annexes. In 1943, the Alexandria Hospital School of Nursing purchased the building and converted it into a dormitory for nurses in training, a role it served until 1973. It was then converted into condominiums and has been a private residences for over 50 years. [Old Town – $640,000]
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Lovely 2 level townhome in the heart of Old Town featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. As you walk in, you are greeted with beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy living room with a wood burning fireplace and spacious dining area complete with wine storage. The kitchen is complete with granite countertops, new dishwasher (2020) and a pantry!! Continue out to the HUGE back patio that has something for everyone. Complete with a shed, hot tub and plenty of space for a fantastic outdoor living area, it certainly doesn’t disappoint. Upstairs you’ll find a large primary bedroom with a great walk in closet, a spacious full bathroom and 2 additional bedrooms. Washing laundry will be so easy with the second level laundry closet that has a new washer and dryer (2020). Blocks away from the King Street, a 15 minute walk to the water, access to the highway and plenty of locations to walk to with ease. The whole upstairs has been touched up with fresh paint. Other updates include water heater 2016, garbage disposal 2017, cooktop 2018, and a new heat pump in 2019. [Old Town – $779,900]
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Chic and comfortable! A fresh look at and price of 505 South Fairfax Street will AMAZE you! See how 21st century belongings fit into and enhance this residence of the United States’ early historic years.

Residents in the 1820s enjoyed this solid, though modest, frame home which was refined and expanded years later with a brick addition, almost doubling its size. Shutters frame the windows of this end townhouse with coach lanterns flanking the entryway. Period wood floors traverse the original portion of the house, with reclaimed wood in the newer sections.

This SE Quadrant home in Old Town offers a special feeling of years gone by blended with unique 21st century conveniences. Set on a bright, lush lot, you’ll be surprised by the depth of the home and with its comfortably large living spaces.

You will find built-in bookshelves and cupboards at every turn. A former exterior window opening into a lightwell brings generous light to the original rooms and the well-designed kitchen with sparkling white cupboards, handsome granite counters, stainless appliances, recessed lighting, casual eating space and an additional breakfast nook. Just beyond is a gracious family room with wood-burning fireplace adorned with shelf mantel and flanked by shelves, cupboards and a built-in desk. French doors open to a wide rear deck with steps descending to a lushly-planted brick patio with flower beds and a gate to Wilkes Street. A cooling, decorative pond (now covered) could be reopened to welcome water lilies and the like.

Upstairs, split doors open to the exceptionally private master suite that includes a sky-lit ceramic tile bath, two walk-in organized closets and a spacious bedroom with beamed ceiling, wood-burning fireplace adorned with mantel and ceiling fan. Do not miss the Palladian window offering glorious views of the garden. Two additional bedrooms and another bath comfortably complete this level.

The lower level is quite a surprise — a recreation room with beamed ceiling, numerous storage closets, including a cedar closet, and decorative fireplace presents a wonderful spot for hobbies, playtime or home office while a laundry/utility room has easy access to the kitchen.

In the SE Quadrant of Old Town, this location offers bustling activity in shops and restaurants, intrigue with cobblestone streets, important landmarks and stately, comfortable homes, all seemingly untouched by time. Enjoy convenient parks, Potomac River, grocery stores, churches and mass transportation. There is even a popular public elementary school, Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, just a few blocks away, as well as St. Mary’s Elementary School also in the SE Quadrant. Here is perfectly easy living with a rich heritage. [Old Town – $1,175,000]
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Quintessential Old Town! This fabulous 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath jewel has it all. Wonderful addition that provides a third bedroom with it’s own private bath. Two full baths on the upper level. An enlarged and remodeled kitchen provides for counter seating and plenty of work space, along with charming built in’s. Incredible natural light throughout the home. Beautiful private Georgetown patio off the kitchen allows for great outdoor living. Beautiful hardwood and parquet floors throughout. All of the amenities and conveniences of a modern home with all the charm you want in the historical Old Town community. Take a stroll to the river and parks, or enjoy all of what Old Town has to offer just a short walk away. [Old Town – $859,000]
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Rich details and historic character define this elegantly renovated home in Old Town Alexandria. The sunny clapboard exterior graciously welcomes guests inside. The living room is elegantly appointed with hardwood floors, chair rail, and a spacious seating area for friends and family. A coat closet (a rarity in historic homes) provides sufficient storage. The large dining room sets the stage for fabulous feasts. The spectacular kitchen, fully renovated by Braemar Cabinetry and Marks Woods Construction, boasts a modern farmhouse design. Chefs will appreciate the details like the quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, large farmhouse sink, and Bosch appliances. Through the rear door, diners can take their meals al fresco in the large patio garden. Grow tomatoes, barbecue, play in the water table, or play fetch, this garden has room for everyone. Just beyond the garden gate are a private parking space and a large storage shed. Back inside, and upstairs, are two bedrooms, a renovated full bathroom, and a convenient laundry closet. The sunny primary suite is the perfect place for rest and relaxation. Your wardrobe will appreciate the well-organized built-in cabinetry and closet, as well as the large walk-in closet with shelving system. The full bathroom is adorned with a marble floor, subway tile shower tub combo, pedestal sink, and built-in storage. Down the hall, the sweet second bedroom overlooks the garden and offers a large closet. This fabulous home is less than a mile to two metro stations and is just 4 blocks to the world class restaurants and shops of Alexandria’s fabled King Street. [Old Town – $775,000]
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