Shirley Duke is not one of those instantly recognizable Alexandria neighborhoods like Del Ray or Old Town and this is precisely why it might be a neighborhood to consider if you're shopping for a home in Northern Virginia. Shirley Duke is located between Shirley Highway (I-395) and Duke Street enjoying a convenient inside the Beltway location in West End Alexandria.
This location puts residents at Shirley Duke in close proximity to major shopping and employment hubs with easy access to major commuter routes. But because this neighborhood does not have the name recognition of some other Alexandria neighborhoods a buyer in Shirley Duke might to be up against such stiff competition from buyers who are following the herd.