Found in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Old Town, Alexandria, the Torpedo Factory condominiums offer exclusivity and status. Located just a block from King Street on Union and Lee, these townhouse-style condos are hard to top. All units come with garage parking, a tremendous luxury in the midst of the narrow colonial streets of Old Town.
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22310 is a zip code in Fairfax County VA located just outside the Capital Beltway. Residents here have easy access to Fort Belvoir, Alexandria, the Beltway and 2 Metro Stations. Communities like Franconia and Kingtowne offer green-grass suburbs with top schools and access to malls, grocery stores and more.
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Listing your home can be one of the biggest decision someone makes. When getting your home ready for sale you can face some challenging choices. Here a couple of things to avoid when getting ready to put your property on the market. If you can follow these easy steps it will help you as a seller become more market ready.
Don’t Delay. When putting on your home on the market timing is everything. Every day you delay is another day you could be missing out on the person looking for your home
Don’t Personalize. It is important to make your home your own while you are occupying the property but when it comes time to sell neutrality is the best option.
Don’t Self-list. Using a Real Estate Agent can make all the difference when selling your home. Their knowledge and experience can be one of the biggest contributing factor in getting your home sold.
By following these simple steps you will have no problem getting your home sold!
3 Things to Do
1. Take Great Pictures. Nesbitt Realty always uses professional photographers for sales listings.
2. Clean and clean again. After you get done cleaning your home, call in a professional to "detail" the home.
3. Educate yourself. Rely on a trusted Realtor to inform you about current market conditions, not just locally but hyperlocally in your neigbhorhood.
Old Town Alexandria has several parks next to the water. During the summer time pick up volleyball games happen often. Along Union St. there are parks that have a dog park, trails, a basketball court, a playground, and plenty of green grass . These parks are a great resource within walking distance of several neighborhoods.
Condominiums near the volleyball courts include Alexandria House and Port Royal and Old Town Commons. Old Town is a very walkable area. Grocery stores in the area include Safeway, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods.The nearest metro to the parks is King Street metro station.
The volleyball courts are near the Torpedo Factory
Old Town Alexandria is a community located on the banks of the Potomac River across from Washington DC. It's a historic community with colonial charm and tourist appeal. There are more than 100 restaurants and numerous shops along with various cultural points of interest. We'd love to help you find your next home in Old Town. You may be surprised how affordable these 5 homes are in the south end of Old Town Alexandria.
Kingstowne Shopping center is accessible to Franconia and the outskirts of 495, 395, and Telegraph. This is a huge shopping center with grocery stores, clothing stores, restaurants, and countless shops. There are several trails that hug the area right across for the Kingstone Shopping Center. There are several neighborhoods located close to this area.Continue reading
This neighborhood is characterized by sturdy brick duplex homes with basements.
Fort Barnard Heights is a community of brick duplex homes built just after World War 2. They are located near Shirlington and Four Mile Run in the Nauck area of Arlington VA. The original footprint of these homes are around 1750 sqft but many have had additions since then.