Del Ray is a quaint and convenient neighborhood in Alexandria VA. It's a friendly mixture of townhouses, single-family houses and condos with a small town atmosphere. Let's compare 1 BR rentals and sales available in Del Ray.
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The office of Nesbitt Realty is located in 22307 and many of our agents live in this zip code, so it's no surprise that this is one of our favorite zip codes in Northern VA.
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Groveton is a community in Southern Fairfax County straddling Jefferson Davis Highway just south of Alexandria VA. Residents here enjoy the suburban feel without sacrificing proximity to the Metro or city. Here are 8 intriguing examples of single-family detached residences available right now in Groveton.
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Porto Vecchio is a community of luxurious condominiums located at 1250 South Washington Street on the South End of Old Town Alexandria. This mid-rise condo building was built in 1983 and features a brick exterior designed in the Mediterranean style. Located directly on the George Washington Parkway, living at Porto Vecchio makes for easy commuting into Washington D.C. or Arlington.
Porto Vecchio offers large BalconiesPorto Vecchio offers its residents many amenities, to include:
The red brick Highgate Townhomes are located at Colonial Terrace N. in Arlington, VA and offer beautiful views of Georgetown and the Potomac River. Built in 1993 – 1994, these three bedroom townhomes come in five relatively spacious floor plans.
Highgate as seen from the Atrium
Residents enjoy well kept courtyards, patios, gardens, private garage parking, and no limitations on pet ownership. One of the main attractions of living in the Highgate Townhomes is the location, only 2.5 blocks away from the Rosslyn Metro and close to the George Washington Parkway, I-66 and Lee Highway. In the evenings, residents can walk to Georgetown within minutes and enjoy the fine dining and entertainment in the historic section of D.C.
Townhomes for sale at Highgate Townhomes:
Lyon Park is residential neighborhood located in Arlington County, Virginia. Founded in 1919, the Lyon Park community has developed over the years and is now home to 2,500 residential homes and condo units. One of the highlights of living in the Lyon Park is the sense of community it offers. The residents of Lyon Park are served by the following three service organizations:
The Lyon Park Woman’s Club, established in 1925, supports the Lyon Park Community Center by hosting fundraisers, programs, and by sponsoring several community events to include holding fresh produce sales around the holidays.
The Lyon Park Citizens Association is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization whose main purpose is to "promote the welfare and advancement of the Lyon Park community in particular and Arlington County in general." The Lyon Park Citizens Association meets at the Lyon Park Community House, 414 N. Filmore Street, at 7:30 PM on the second Wednesday of each month, except during July and August.
The Lyon Park Community Center owns Lyon Park and is responsible for the upkeep of the grounds and the historic Community House building. The Lyon Park Community Center is a registered Section 501c(3) charitable organization, and donations to it are generally tax-deductable. The Community Center is the sponsor for most of the monthly community events conducted at the Park.
Built in the late 1950s, the popular Cardinal House Condos are conveniently located at 3000 Spout Run Parkway in Arlington, VA. Many condos at Cardinal House have been updated to feature hardwood floors, granite countertops, and modern kitchen appliances. The condo fee includes all utilities and most condos feature five storage closets, including two large walk-in closets.
Cardinal House Condos
Key to its popularity, the Cardinal House is only one mile away form the Clarendon Metro and is very near Route 66, Georgetown, and Lee Highway. Cardinal house is within walking distance to great shopping and dining and is perfect for those who love the outdoors - Cardinal House offers bike trails and well-manicured grounds.
Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria at the corner of Madison Street and North Pitt Street, the 23-story Alexandria House condos feature wrap-around balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the National Harbor in Baltimore, the Capital and the Masonic Memorial in Old Town.
River View from an Alexandria House balconyAlexandria House offers a variety of features and amenities to include:
Rooftop pool and observation deck.
Concierge
Party room,
Sauna and exercise room
Security system featuring a locked main entrance and exterior cameras
Fire detection system
Storage
Underground garage
Living in heart of Old Town Alexandria has its advantages. Residents live among one of the most historically rich and visually appealing cities in the country and are within walking distance to great shopping and dining. Plus, residents are only minutes away from the Capitol and enjoy a variety of commuting options.
For information on the pricing, location, and availability of condos at Alexandria House, contact our experts at Condo Alexandria.
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Westmont is an established neighborhood straddling Columbia Pike in Arlington VA. Residents here have easy access to downtown Ballston and Clarendon via Glebe Road. Residents here also have easy access to downtown DC and the Pentagon via I-395. Homeowners here love the access to the quaint restaurants of Columbia Pike and the convenience of many shopping option this inside the Beltway location offers.
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Franconia is a community in Southern Fairfax County located just outside the Beltway not far from Alexandria VA. (Many homes here have an Alexandria postal address.) Franconia is located in the Lee and Springfield Districts of Fairfax County will plenty of access to great schools, libraries and parks. There are 3 Metro stations close to Franconia: the Franconia/Springfield Metro, the Van Dorn Metro and the Huntington Metro.
Franconia has a variety of garden-style condos, townhouses and single-family detached homes. When shopping for townhouses I like to break them into a couple different categories to more easily digest the number of choices here.
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