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Alexandria, VA Local Area Information

Real Estate Market Stats

Zillow Home Value Index: $413,600

Zillow Home Value Index

Owners vs. Renters

Home Size in Square Feet

Year Built

Local National
Zillow Home Value Index $413,600 $146,200
Median Single Family Home Value $631,000 $146,400
Median Condo Value $292,000 $145,200
Median 2-Bedroom Home Value $293,400 $109,800
Median 3-Bedroom Home Value $525,500 $140,900
Median 4-Bedroom Home Value $753,800 $231,000
Percent Homes Decreasing 34.2% 55.8%
Percent Listing Price Reduction 32.6% 28.9%
Median List Price Per Sq Ft $318 $92
Median List Price $465,000 $185,000
Median Sale Price $423,800 $176,500
Property Tax $3,851 $2,105
Turnover (Sold Within Last Yr.) 4.9% 3.3%
Median Value Per Sq Ft $325 $106
1-Yr. Change 2.5% -3.1%
Homes For Sale By Owner 20 50,066
New Construction 12 44,214
Foreclosures 35 520,593


Neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA

Real Estate Market Activity

Recently sold Alexandria homes

Sold 04/30/2012 for $290,000
1 beds, 1.0 baths, 980 sq ft

Sold 04/26/2012 for $384,500
2 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,008 sq ft

Sold 04/20/2012 for $300,000
2 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,096 sq ft

Sold 04/19/2012 for $399,510
0 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,856 sq ft

Sold 04/19/2012 for $489,000
2 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,440 sq ft

Sold 04/19/2012 for $330,000
0 beds, 1.0 baths, 1,102 sq ft

Sold 04/18/2012 for $535,000
2 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,500 sq ft

Sold 04/18/2012 for $595,000
3 beds, 3.0 baths, 1,925 sq ft

Sold 04/18/2012 for $355,000
3 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,653 sq ft

Sold 04/18/2012 for $700,000
4 beds, 3.5 baths, 3,122 sq ft



See Alexandria real estate and homes for sale

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Schools

Mount Vernon Elementary School

2601 Commonwealth Ave | (703) 706-4460

Local or Regional Jail School

2000 N Beauregard St, Ste 203 | (703) 824-6709

Bucknell Elementary School

6925 University Dr | (703) 660-2900

Bush Hill Elementary School

5927 Westchester St | (703) 924-5600

Cameron Elementary School

3434 Campbell Dr | (703) 329-2100

Franconia Elementary School

6043 Franconia Rd | (703) 822-2200

Groveton Elementary School

6900 Harrison Lane | (703) 718-8000

Hayfield Elementary School

7633 Telegraph Rd | (703) 924-4500

Lane Elementary School

7137 Beulah St | (703) 924-7700

Mount Eagle Elementary School

6116 North Kings Hwy | (703) 721-2100

Riverside Elementary School

8410 Old Mount Vernon Rd | (703) 799-6000

Rose Hill Elementary School

6301 Rose Hill Dr | (703) 313-4200

Waynewood Elementary School

1205 Waynewood Blvd | (703) 704-7100

Woodlawn Elementary School

8505 Highland Lane | (703) 619-4800

Woodley Hills Elementary School

8718 Old Mt Vernon Rd | (703) 799-2000

Edison High School

5801 Franconia Rd | (703) 924-8000

Mount Vernon High School

8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd | (703) 619-3100

Glasgow Middle School

4101 Fairfax Parkway | (703) 813-8700

Twain Middle School

4700 Franconia Rd | (703) 313-3700

Whitman Middle School

2500 Parkers Lane | (703) 660-2400

St Louis Catholic School

2901 Popkins Lane | (703) 768-7732

St Rita School

3801 Russell Rd | (703) 548-1888

St Mary’s Elementary School

400 Green St | (703) 549-1646
PK, K-8 |
VA Private Schools

Queen of Apostles Catholic School

4409 Sano St | (703) 354-0714

Bishop Ireton High School

201 Cambridge Rd | (703) 751-7606

Grace Episcopal School

3601 Russell Rd | (703) 549-5067
PK, K-5 |
VA Private Schools

Leary School of Virginia

6349 Lincolnia Rd | (703) 941-8150

Browne Academy

5917 Telegraph Rd | (703) 960-3000
PK, K-8 |
VA Private Schools

Montessori School of Alexandria

6300 Florence Lane | (703) 960-3498
PK, K-5 |
VA Private Schools

The Aquinas Montessori School

8334 Mt Vernon Hwy | (763) 780-8484
PK, K-6 |
VA Private Schools

St Stephen’s & St Agnes School

1000 Saint Stephens Rd | (703) 212-2723
PK, K-12 |
VA Private Schools

Blessed Sacrament School & Early Childhood Center

1417 W Braddock Rd | (703) 998-4170
PK, K-8 |
VA Private Schools

Calvary Road Christian School

6811 Beulah St | (703) 971-8004
PK, K-8 |
VA Private Schools

Christian Center School

5411 Franconia Rd | (703) 971-0558
PK, K-8 |
VA Private Schools

Agape Christian Academy

1400 Duke St | (703) 739-7600
PK, K-6 |
VA Private Schools

Commonwealth Academy

1321 Leslie Ave | (703) 548-6912

Islamic Saudi Academy

8333 Richmond Hwy | (703) 780-0606
PK, K-12 |
VA Private Schools

Immanuel Lutheran School

109 Bellaire Rd | (703) 549-7323

Alexandria Country Day School

2400 Russell Rd | (703) 548-4804

Engleside Christian School

8428 Highland Lane | (703) 780-4332
PK, K-12 |
VA Private Schools

Burgundy Farm Country Day School

3700 Burgundy Rd | (703) 960-3431
PK, K-8 |
VA Private Schools

Episcopal High School

1200 N Quaker Lane | (703) 933-4041

Alexandria Friends School

3830 Seminary Rd | (703) 461-7222

Brentwood Academy

3725 Nalls Rd | (703) 683-5130
PK, K-3 |
VA Private Schools

Washington Islamic Academy

6408 Asdell Rd | (703) 313-6977
PK, K-7 |
VA Private Schools

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Walk Score


KAZAXE by Azuka-Bom


based on 78 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Dance Studios
ABGC Bingo Auditorium, 6200 D Little River Tpke, Alexandria

Trident CrossFit


based on 14 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Gyms, Trainers
2504 Oakville St, Alexandria

Port City Brewing Company


based on 34 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Breweries
3950 Wheeler Ave, Alexandria

Five Guys


based on 33 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Burgers
6210 Quander Rd, Alexandria

Morrison House: A Kimpton Hotel


based on 20 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Hotels, Restaurants
116 S Alfred St, Alexandria

Bikram Yoga of Alexandria


based on 59 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Yoga
5416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria

Old Town Alexandria


based on 36 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Local Flavor
600 Cameron St, Alexandria

Olio Tasting Room


based on 17 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Herbs and Spices
1223 King St, Alexandria

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts


based on 66 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
6332 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria

Enat Restaurant


based on 42 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Ethiopian
4709 N Chambliss St, Alexandria

Total Wine & More


based on 34 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits
6240 Little River Tpke, Alexandria

Grounded Coffee Shop


based on 54 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
6919 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria

Rick’s Wine & Gourmet


based on 24 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits
3117 Duke St, Alexandria

DC Metro Food Tours


based on 16 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Tours, Ethnic Food
305 S St Asaph St, Ste 4, Alexandria

Medieval Madness


based on 61 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Performing Arts, American (Traditional)
1121 King St, Alexandria

MOM’s Organic Market


based on 60 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Grocery, Health Markets
3831 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

Rita’s


based on 35 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
6242C Little River Tpke, Alexandria

Let’s Meat on the Avenue


based on 34 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Meat Shops
2403 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

Candi’s Candies


based on 38 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Candy Stores
107 N Fairfax St, Alexandria

Balkan Grill


based on 27 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Mediterranean
5902 N Kings Hwy, Alexandria

Local Content from NileGuide

Things to See and Do

Old Town Alexandria

Old Town Alexandria is the historic area of the Alexandria, Virginia, located across the Potomac from Washington, DC. The area is primarily known for its historic town houses, art galleries, antique shops, and restaurants. Old Town offers a change of pace and scenery from DC and contains a number of hidden historical landmarks. The Torpedo Factory Art Center is a former torpedo factory that has be… (read more)


Map of Things to See and Do


Suggested Trip Itineraries

Neighborhood and Culinary Destinations

This trip is designed to be a relaxing, yet comprehensive, view of some of the best neighborhoods in Washington, DC. There are few tourist-focused items on the itinerary, so this is not designed for individuals that have never seen the Washington monument. This trip also involves a lot of walking, sometimes up to a mile or more between stops, but traveling by foot will give you the best feeling … (read morePDF guide)

A Local’s Museum Tour

This trip is designed to give you a chance to view some museums that aren’t on the normal tourist beat. In addition, it is designed to give you an idea of what a DC resident might do on a
long weekend spent exploring DC. Both days are meant to be conducted at a leisurely pace. Day 2, in Alexandria, is less about museums and more focused on shopping and seeing local artists in
action. With the ex… (read morePDF guide)

Colleges

Colleges near Alexandria, VA

Public

Private



Public 4 year colleges

George Mason University

4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA
(703) 993-1000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research & Professional
Students Enrolled: 20,000 & Above
Distance: 1.21

University of Mary Washington

1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA
(540) 654-1000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 38.10

Northern Virginia Community College

4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd, Annandale, VA
(703) 323-3000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 20,000 & Above
Distance: 2.69

Germanna Community College

2130 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA
(540) 423-9030
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 44.80

Columbia College

8300 Merrifield Ave 3F, Fairfax, VA
(703) 206-0508
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 4.46

ACT College

1100 Wilson Blvd, Suite M780, Arlington, VA
(703) 527-6660
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 12.54

Global Health Nurse Training Services

25 S Quaker La 1st Fl, Alexandria, VA
(703) 212-7410
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 13.13

Aviation Institute of Maintenance – Manassas

9821 Godwin Drive, Manassas, VA
(703) 257-5515
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 13.35

Sanz School

6182 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, VA
(703) 533-0200 x115
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 14.62

Career Training Solutions

100 Riverside Parkway, Suite 123, Fredericksburg, VA
(540) 373-2200 x222
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 35.97

Springfield Beauty Academy

4223 Annandale Rd, Annandale, VA
(703) 256-5662
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 4.96

Centura College

6295 Edsall Rd Ste 250, Alexandria, VA
(703) 778-4444
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 8.15

Avi Career Training

10130-B Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA
(703) 759-2200
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 9.86

Graham Webb International Academy of Hair

1621 N. Kent St, Suite 1617 Ll Rosslyn Plaza, Arlington, VA
(800) 869-9322 x100
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 12.44

Sanford – Brown College

1980 Gallows Rd, Vienna, VA
(703) 556-8888
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 6.42

Stratford University

7777 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
(800) 444-0804
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 6.52

Marymount University

2807 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
(703) 522-5600
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 10.00

Institute for the Psychological Sciences

2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 511, Arlington, VA
(703) 416-1441
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 12.88

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