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Buying or Selling a Home in
Alexandria (Fairfax County), Virginia?
My Experience with Alexandria, Fairfax County Homes & Condos:
Since 2003, I have sold approx. $6.5 million in residential real estate in Alexandria, Fairfax County, much of which has been in the Huntington and Ft. Belvoir areas. Of all my sales in Fairfax County, 40% have been in Alexandria locations. I have listed Alexandria, Fairfax County homes for sale and helped clients buy Alexandria, Fairfax County homes.
Alexandria, Fairfax County Fast Facts:
1 - The two Metro stops in Alexandria, Fairfax County are the Yellow Line at Huntington and the Blue Line at Franconia/Springfield.
2 - Check Fairfax County public schools.
3 - Check Fairfax County crime statistics.
4 - Check U.S. Census Bureau data for Fairfax County.
5 - Check the official website of Fairfax County.
Location of Alexandria, Fairfax County:
Alexandria, Fairfax County runs along the southern edge of the city of Alexandria and then south towards Ft. Belvoir. Alexandria, Fairfax County mailing addresses include neighborhoods like Collingwood, Fort Hunt, Huntington, Hybla Valley, Kingstowne, Mount Vernon, Rose Hill, Van Dorn Village, and Yacht Haven. Each neighborhood offers different housing stock, prices, and transportation options. The area is served by Metro's Blue Line at the Franconia-Springfield station (immediately west of Kingstowne and south of the Springfield Mall) and the Yellow Line at the Huntington station. Amtrak (station code FRS) and the VRE also stop at the Franconia-Springfield station.
Alexandria, Fairfax County Real Estate Market Snapshot:
The following chart is a quick read about what's been happening in the Alexandria, Fairfax County housing market over the past year, drawn from data from our local MLS (Metropolitan Regional Information Systems). Roll across the data points to see the specific numbers. Note there are more zip codes in Alexandria, Fairfax County than these five.
Notes on Alexandria, Fairfax County:
Recommendations of the Base Closure and Realignment Commission's (read more about BRAC's work and recommendations) had been to move a number of jobs to Ft. Belvoir, which led some people to believe that southeastern Fairfax County, including Alexandria, would be looking at a significant increase in housing demand -- especially for higher quality housing than what has been available until recently. To that end, places like Holly Acres and Groveton Woods were developed and sold. In the fall of 2008, however, those jobs headed for Ft. Belvoir were re-routed to the Mark Center area of the city of Alexandria (near the intersection of Seminary Rd. and Beauregard Street). However, a major hospital construction project is underway at Ft. Belvoir, so it is unclear now what will happen to future housing demand in the Ft. Belvoir area. Regardless, many of the communities in Alexandria, Fairfax County represent some of the most affordably priced homes in northern Virginia.
Other Fairfax County Communities:
Annandale | Burke | Centreville | Chantilly | Clifton | Fairfax City
Fairfax Station | Falls Church | Falls Church city | Great Falls | Herndon | Lorton
McLean | Oakton | Reston | Springfield | Tysons Corner | Vienna
My Experience with Alexandria, Fairfax County Homes for Sale:
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