Clustered around Mt. Vernon estate, housing developments in this area feature mostly single-family homes and a few condos. Easy access to Potomac River is a key attraction in this area.
1940 ,George Washington Birthday Parade on the 1100 block of King St. Alexandria Va.
President's Day is fast approaching. The holiday of President's Day occurs on or about the birthday of George Washington, our first President, and resident of Mount Vernon VA.
There are a number of fascinating details in the picture above from 1940. The police uniforms have changed so very much since that day. Although many of the buildings survive, many of the businesses did not. For example folks don't by Stetson Hats like they used to. Here's the same location today.
A bench right across from the biking / running / walking trail
George Washington Masonic Temple
Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate on the Potomac
This chart shows the average number of homes sales in Pinewood Lawns (zip code 23309), a community within Alexandria, as compared to those of the city of Alexandria as a whole. As you can see, the average listing price for homes in Pinewood Lawns is on the rise.
Pinewood Lawns is in Southern Fairfax County, near Fort Belvoir.. The area has a mix of colonial and more traditionally styled condominiums. These condos are also close to Woodbridge. Pinewood Lawns offers good choices for a first home and for commuters.
Most of these residencies were built in the 1970s but have received upgrades and additional features. For example, some have recently renovated kitchens and recently upgraded heating and cooling units. The condos tend to have two or three bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms.
Pinewood Lawns is also located near County Road 622 and Richmond Highway. Residents also enjoy the community’s proximity to Engleside Plaza Shopping Center and Cooper Square.
Mount Vernon as seen from the Potomac River.
The Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because Mount Vernon Estate was the plantation home of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The Mount Vernon District is named for this landmark mansion which is found along the banks of the Potomac.
The mansion itself is built of wood in neoclassical Georgian architectural style, and the estate is located on the banks of the Potomac River. The main house is located in the center of these support buildings and was once the hub of all the activity at Mount Vernon. The house has two levels and is topped by a hipped roof with dormers. Two large chimneys pierce the roof at either end and a cupola rests in the center of the house. The cupola is topped with a dome and a spire with a gilded dove of peace. The house is framed by two covered walkways leading to servants hall on the left and the kitchen to the right. A circular courtyard completes the grand appearance of the house.
Although in George Washington's day the property was much larger, the estate currently consists of 500 acres with the main buildings, including the mansion, located close to the river front. English boxwoods, taken from cuttings sent by Maj. Gen. Henry Lee III "Light Horse Harry" (Governor of Virginia and father of Robert E. Lee), were planted in 1786 by George Washington and now crowd the entry path. The main homestead area is skirted by a carriage road with a large bowling green located in the center. To each side of the green is a garden, contained by a red brick wall. These gardens grew the household's vegetables, fruit and other perishable items for consumption. The upper garden, located to the north, is bordered by the greenhouse. The Botanical Garden; the Museum, dedicated to the life and death of George Washington is on the grounds and contains George Washington's survey equipment, weapons, and clothing, as well as dentures worn by the first President; ice house; overseers quarters; spinning room; salt house and gardener's house are between the garden and the house.
The lower garden, or southern garden, is skirted by the storehouse and clerk's quarters, smokehouse, wash house, laundry yard, and coach house. A paddock and stable are on the southern border of the garden. The old tomb is located along the river front, while the new tomb, containing George and Martha Washington, is located along the fruit garden with the slave burial ground just off this path. A Forest Trail runs along the property, and a George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site, a 4-acre working farm that includes a re-creation of Washington's 16-sided treading barn.
Nesbitt Realty serves Mount Vernon VA
Islamic Saudi Academy
Islamic Saudi Academy is located at 8333 Richmond Hwy in Alexandria, VA 22309. The phone number is (703) 780-0606. ISA is a private school serving grades 1 through 12. The ISA's self-declared mission:
The Mission of the Islamic Saudi Academy is to enable students to excel academically while maintaining the values of Islam and proficiency with the Arabic language. The Academy endeavors to provide a caring, challenging and supportive learning environment where students can achieve their highest potential while exhibiting civic responsibility and multicultural appreciation.
Aquinas Montessori is a private AMI school of 50 years with two campuses in Mount Vernon and in Old Town Alexandria that provide a nurturing, loving, joyous environment where each child is respected and treated as an individual. Our optimal class sizes allow students to work at their own pace and level, and AMI certified teachers guide and help children to develop autonomy, creative thinking and love of learning.
Aquinas Montessori is a non-sectarian school and we admit all children regardless of race, creed, color or origin. Currently in our 50th year, we have consistently produced highly confident, self-motivated learners who are well prepared for their middle school years and beyond. Our families attest that they have indeed found a unique environment in Montessori classrooms where lasting values are emphasized, where kids are truly happy.
The Mount Vernon Inn is situated on what was once the site of George and Martha Washington's historic Mansion House Farm. The Washingtons had 5 farms on their 8,077 acre plantation. The farm has been maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association since 1853 as a shrine to America's first president. Since it's beginning, visitors have flocked to see Mount Vernon. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association purchased the Inn from the Federal Government in 1992.
This Georgian-style Mansion has stunning views of the Potomac River. The location is accessible due to the George Washington Parkway, which is maintained by the National Park service.
Across the Potomac River from Washington D.C. lies the city of Alexandria in Northern Virginia. South of Alexandria is Mount Vernon, the location of Mount Vernon Estate, once owned by the famous George Washington himself. Located along the Potomac riverbanks, Mount Vernon is connected to Old Town Alexandria via the George Washington Memorial Parkway and Route 1.
Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate on the Potomac
You can take the scenic route by going through the Parkway, which has a generous sprinkling of parks and wonderful scenery, including bike trails and lovely waterfront homes, which have differing and unique qualities about them.
Route 1, on the other hand, thrives with activity as a hub of industry and commerce in Alexandria. Amidst all this buzz, are multiple condominium complexes from Route 1’s south end to its north end.
In between these two main roads leading from Old Town to Mount Vernon, you can find a wide scope of differing and unique communities, distinctive to Northern Virginia.
Here's a random sampling of homes in the 22308 area. 22308 encompasses most of the Fort Hunt area which is renown for single-family homes near the Potomac River between Mount Vernon VA and Old Town Alexandria VA.
Engleside Plaza is a great reasource for Southern Fairfax County residents especially around Woodlawn and Engleside. This is is close proximity to the park at George Washington's Grist Mill.
Engleside PlazaGrist MillGrist MillThe Village of Three Bell Village off Sacrament in Woodlawn
This chart shows the average number of homes sales in Pinewood Lawns (zip code 23309), a community within Alexandria, as compared to those of the city of Alexandria as a whole. As you can see, the average listing price for homes in Pinewood Lawns is on the rise.
Pinewood Lawns is in Southern Fairfax County, near Fort Belvoir.. The area has a mix of colonial and more traditionally styled condominiums. These condos are also close to Woodbridge. Pinewood Lawns offers good choices for a first home and for commuters.
Most of these residencies were built in the 1970s but have received upgrades and additional features. For example, some have recently renovated kitchens and recently upgraded heating and cooling units. The condos tend to have two or three bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms.
Pinewood Lawns is also located near County Road 622 and Richmond Highway. Residents also enjoy the community’s proximity to Engleside Plaza Shopping Center and Cooper Square.
