The Midtown Station Alexandria is a high-rise condominium community just outside Old Town Alexandria. The Midtowns is located on Huntington Avenue directly across the street from the lower entrance to the Huntington Metro. This proximity to the metro means that you can access many of Northern Virginia and DC's best attractions without moving your vehicle. These condos are one metro stop from the AMC Hoffman at Eisenhower Metro and two stops from King St. at Old Town. In Old Town the King Street Trolley (free) can drop you off anywhere between the Metro and the Potomac.

The Midtowns is a beautiful building with excellent vistas. It's on the Metro and close to I-495 (the Beltway). There are bargains to be found here, but you have to know where to look. Although the Midtowns still has an on-site staff for sales of new condos, the on-site staff will not show you any pre-owned condos at the Midtowns. If you're thinking of buying a brand new condo you might find this article by the Boston Condo Guy helpful. The short story is that having you're own representation doesn't cost you anything, so you would do well to contact Will Nesbitt of Condo 1 Alexandria to tour the property at any time.

The hallmarks of a Midtown condo are expansive windows, many with pleasant city, river and sunset views. The kitchen features Italian cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and gas cooking. Berber carpeting is standard as are the stylish and modern light fixtures. The bathroom has equally stylish fixtures with generous oversize tubs. Many units have built-in computer nooks.

The common areas are very sleek and stylish with broad hallways and tiled floors. The club room has an amazing city view and is well-proportioned with stylish furnishings. There is a rooftop deck (half-way up the building) with recreational amenities such as propane grills, pool and shaded picnic tables. The focus of the rooftop deck is an expansive swimming pool with sundeck, Jacuzzi and beautiful landscaping. On the same level the fitness room is ready with tread mills, work out machines and more, all beside a wall of windows.

The lobby has a view of the Huntington Metro entrance and features a bright new cyber cafe with high-speed Internet access. The front desk is attended and access to the building and the garage is controlled. The garage has a structured parking scheme with reserved spaces and there is guest parking outside.

There are several condo communities in this neighborhood, the most obvious being the Huntington Club, the Hunting Creek Club and Montebello. All three developments are much older and somewhat cheaper. If you're seeking a bargain you probably will prefer the Huntington Club. Montebello offers a gated community and famed amenities. Hunting Creek Club offers views that equal or exceed the Midtowns in a structure that lacks the appeal and newness of the Midtowns.

• Self-search condos at Midtown or call Will Nesbitt with Condo 1 Alexandria at 703 765 0300.
  

If you'd like to learn more about Huntington Club click here.

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Here's a price report based on the last two years of sales and rentals.

Unit Type	For Sale	Rental
One Bedroom, about 750 sf	137,500 (111,500 to 150,000)	1150 (1000 to 1250)
Two Bedroom, about 850-1150 sf	160,000 (124,000 to 210,975)	1400 (1260-1500)
Three Bedroom, about 1370-1420 sf	229,000 (145,000 to 245,000)	1800-1900

Huntington Club is located near the intersection of Huntington Avenue and Telegraph Road in (Fairfax County) Alexandria, VA. With easy access to I-495/I-95, and Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway). Huntington Club was built in the 1967, and is a 20 minute commute to D.C.

Amenities include:

• Easy access to Huntington Metro (right next door)
• Outdoor pool
• Assigned and Guest Parking
• Electricity, Water, Sewer, (Heating and Cooling) included in Condo Fees
• Tennis Courts
• Party Room
• Community Washer/Dryer

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About the Author ---  Ben Fornshell is a licensed real estate agent with Condo 1 Alexandria.  To learn more about available rentals and purchases in the area check out our free search.

If you'd like to learn more about Montebello click here?

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Here's a price report based on the last two years of sales and rentals.

Unit Type	For Sale	Rental
One Bedroom	190,000-285,000	1150-1500
Two Bedroom	275,000-450,000	1500-2200
Three Bedroom	365,000-487,500	1785-2495

Montebello is located at 5901, 5902, 5903, and 5904 Mount Eagle Dr. in Alexandria, VA near I-495/I-95, Route 1, GW Parkway, and the Huntington Metro Station. Montebello is a 30 minute commute to D.C.

Amenities include:

• Outdoor Pool
• Sauna
• Spa
• Walk and job paths
• Indoor Pool
• Bowling
• Gym
• Controlled Access
• Ample Parking
• Bowling
• Tennis Courts
• Wood Floors
• In unit washer/dryer

Market update

     
$650,000 :: 5901 Mount Eagle Dr #418, Alexandria VA, 22303
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 2:26 PM
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3 beds, 2 baths
Size: 1,695 sq ft
 Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 09/16/09, Last Updated: 11/25/09
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale
MLS Number: FX7161248
Tract: Montebello


Professionally renovated interior. Price includes 1 parking space. Upgrades include marble, crown molding, french doors, newer HVAC units, hardwood floors, corian counters, lighting ect. Should be pre-approved to view. agent. Gated community includes indoor/outdoor pools, tennis, bowling, metro access, parking, 24 hours security. Listed with Keller Williams Realty


$639,500 :: 5904 Mount Eagle Dr #1610, Alexandria VA, 22303
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 9:37 AM
3 beds, 3 baths
Size: 2,165 sq ft
 Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 08/14/09, Last Updated: 11/25/09
Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale
MLS Number: FX7135304
Tract: Montebello


An aerie for soaring - if you're 'of a mind'!  Beautiful 3 BR 3 BA is ready to bathe you in luxury.  And Montebello's amenities enhance its lustre:  over thirty gated leafy acres at the Beltway and Old Town Alexandria - METRO Yellow access via path/shuttle - pools, tennis, sauna, bowling, on-site cafe, market, fitness suite - and many a quiet cove for the less exercised! Listed with Montebello Marketing, Inc.

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About the Author ---  Ben Fornshell is a licensed real estate agent with Condo 1 Alexandria.  To learn more about available rentals and purchases in the area check out our free search.

If you'd like to learn more about Hunting Creek Club click here?

Check what's available now.

Here's a price report based on the last two years of sales and rentals.

Unit Type	For Sale	Rental
Studio	NA	775-975
One Bedroom	170,000-213,000	950-1175
Two Bedroom	200,000-244,000	1350-1400

Hunting Creek Club is located at 2059 Huntington Ave in Alexandria, VA near I-495/I-95, Route 1, GW Parkway, and the Huntington Metro Station. Hunting Creek Club is a 30 minute commute to D.C.

Amenities include:

• Outdoor Pool
• Sauna
• Outdoor Pool
• Gym
• Controlled Access
• Parking
• Tennis Courts
• Wood Floors
• Community Washer/Dryer

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About the Author ---  Ben Fornshell is a licensed real estate agent with Condo 1 Alexandria.  To learn more about available rentals and purchases in the area check out our free search.

Interested in Huntington Club?
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Unit Type	For Sale	Rental
One Bedroom	115,000-154,000	1000-1250
Two Bedroom	131,000-217,500	1250-1600
Three Bedroom	145,000-253,000	1800-1900

Located near Hunting Metro in Alexandria, Virginia (VA) near Telegraph, Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway) and the Beltway (I-495/I-95). Five minutes from Old Town, an easy commute to D.C..

Condo fees include all utilities.

Pool, Tennis Courts, Community Laundry Room

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About the Author ---  Ben Fornshell is a licensed real estate agent with Condo 1 Alexandria.  To learn more about available rentals and purchases in the area check out our free search.

Situated near Montebello, Hunting Creek Club, Belle View, and River Towers, Beacon Mall provides everything from basic necessities to high-tech gadgetry.  Amongst the stores you'll find

• Giant Food and Drug
• Chipotle
• Nails America
• Chevy Chase Bank
• Lowes
• Simply Wireless
• and many many more
  

Beacon Mall is in Alexandria, VA just south of the intersection of Richmond Highway (Route 1) and I-495/I-95.

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Here's a sneak peak inside of one of the coveted gems of Montebello and Alexandria VA. This is the place to live because this condo

• is within walking distance of the metro;
• enjoys all the benefits of Montebello's many amenities;
• has an jaw-dropping view of the city AND the Potomac;
• is more affordable than many condos offering much less.

The balcony has sweeping views of the Potomac south of Alexandria and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.

The balcony also offers commanding views of the Carlyle District and Old Town Alexandria including the George Washington National Masonic Memorial.

It's difficult to tell from this picture, but seated at the desk in the den, one can easily see the Washington Monument and other landmarks in Washington DC.

That same den provides the perfect work-station for telecommuting or just browsing the web.

Light streams into the dining room in this unit.

The kitchen has more than enough room for a breakfast nook and the gourmet chef.

The bedroom is well served by a master bath and has a bedside TV for easy relaxing at the end of the day.

Here are a few pictures I recently snapped at the Huntington Club in Alexandria VA / Fairfax County just outside Old Town and the Beltway.

This is looking up-hill at the 3 BR's and townhouses at the top of the community.

Here's 2626. I currently have a great deal for rent there. A two-bedroom condo with all utilities included: walk to the metro for less than $1400. Contact us for more information about this condo for rent.

Most units at Huntington Club have a balcony. Some units have a patio.

The patios can be quite pleasant and the community is generally very barbecue-friendly.

The children's play-ground is quite nice. The community has a basketball court for those who are interested.

The trees and flowers around the buildings are quite nice.

Huntington Club has many interesting architectural and landscaping details.

 

Just south of Alexandria, near the intersection of Richmond Highway and Huntington Avenue, stands a sixteen story brown brick tower called the Hunting Creek Club. The tower shares the neighborhood with a few other high-rises, the most notable being Montebello at the rear on Mount Eagle.

Built in 1972, the architectural appeal of the building is in that awkward stage that occurs long after "new" but just before "vintage". This is of course a personal opinion, and others may disagree, but driving past the building on many occasions, it never struck me as particularly beautiful. But then, my work as a condo sales agent caused me to visit and closely examine the property and several units.

I have come to understand and appreciate the benefits of the Hunting Creek Club. Like many of the quirky condos where I do a lot of business, Huntington Creek Club is NOT for everyone. But, if you are seeking what Hunting Creek offers (proximity to Metro, close to Old Town, convenient access to the Beltway, reasonably affordable), you'll find it here.

Hunting Creek Club is an easy commute to many major job centers: Pentagon, Crystal City, NW & SW Washington DC, Fort Belvoir, Arlington, Springfield and of course Alexandria are all closeby. Tysons Corner is a little problematic, but that's the case for most drivers who don't live in Vienna.

Hunting Creek Club has an unmanned guard station as you enter the front gate. The fact that the guard post is unmanned perhaps speaks most to how the neighborhood has changed since 1972. The parking lot is generous with more than enough room for residents and guests. At the rear of the property is a pleasant pool and tennis court hidden in the woods at the edge of Montebello.

The lobby and common areas were recently redone. They sparkle with new carpets and all is very well maintained. The stylings are a bit formal and in some ways fit with the era in which the building was built. This is not what one might find at the Midtowns or Carlyle Towers. Furniture from Pee Wee's Playhouse is popular in many new condos but not here.

There is no shortage of lifts from the banks of elevators. The elevators are quick and I didn't hear any sound from the machinery.

I've visited many units here. To be brutally frank, the exterior of the building and the turquoise carpet, while well-maintained, sets low expectations when one first visits the Huntington Creek club. But the units themselves are a pleasant surprise. They are generously proportioned, with logical floorplans.  All have plenty of light from big windows.

Some units are dated, and could use a little refurbishing. But, many have been refurbished. Many of the units have been totally refurbished and are as nice as, or better than, anything you'll find in new construction. These gems can be compared to the best at the Midtowns, Montebello or Carlyle Towers. These are a small step up from most of the condos nearby at the Huntington Club.

All in all, I find the floorplans to be logical and very nicely designed. I think most of these are in great shape and I love the views and convenience of Hunting Creek Club.

All this and I haven't yet mentioned my favorite feature at the Hunting Creek Club: the balconies. Every unit I have seen has a very nicely proportioned balcony, with views that are as good as anything in the area. Some of the units look toward Old Town or the George Washington Masonic Memorial, others look toward the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and the Potomac. If you like balconies and views, you have to consider the Huntington Creek Club.

The prices here are generally quite reasonable. Units are generally more expensive than the Huntington Club, less expensive than Montebello and MUCH less expensive than the Midtowns. Check the links below for a search of area real estate.

• Homes for sale in the 22303 zip code.
• Homes for rents in the 22303 zip code

Feel free to contact me at Condo 1 Alexandria at anytime to tour this property or anything in Northern VA.

In 1966 bills were signed that allowed the creation of the Washington Metro Transit Authority in 1967. In the same year, the Huntington Club, a community of garden-style condos, were built between Huntington Ave. and North Kings Highway. About 15 years later, the Washington Metro and Transit Authority opened its first station in Fairfax County. This station was the Huntington Metro and it brought the Yellow Line to the Huntington Club. The Huntington Club is across the street from brand new condos called the Midtowns.

The Huntington Club abuts the Huntington Metro and its residents can easily walk to either entrance of the Metro. The Huntington Club is on a forested ridge which is a prominent geological feature in the region. These hill overlooks Old Town toward Shooter's Hill, the Carlyle Towers and the George Washington Masonic Memorial. Most units at the Huntington Club have balconies (some have patios) and the location often provides pleasant views toward the city.

The Huntington Club has bright and airy units with ample windows. The condo fees include gas, trash, water, sewer, electricity and cable. The grounds are well-maintained and the swimming pool was completely refinished in the Winter of 2008. Prices at the Huntington Club relatively affordable and the neighborhood has a friendly and comfortable feel. I feel quite confident that if you want to live on the Metro, the Huntington Club may be one of the best buys in the National Capitol Region.

Resources

• Huntington-Club.com --- Pictures and information about an affordable condominium community on the metro at Huntington Station
• Huntington-Club.info --- Official information about the Huntington Club condominium association
• Huntington Club Market Update --- A list of properties for sale at the Huntington Club
• Huntington Club Map --- A map of the Huntington Club with real estate for sale at the Huntington Club
  

This is part of series of articles comparing the benefits of condos in close proximity to the Huntington Metro

• Huntington Club
• Hunting Creek Club
• Montebello
• Midtowns

Hands-down, the easiest walk to the Huntington Metro among these would be the Midtowns of Alexandria. From this building's south lobby one can see the buses coming and going. It's literally only paces from the Midtowns to the Metro. Just cross the street and you're at the Metro station.

The runner-up here is the Huntington Club. Admittedly the Huntington Club bounds with the Metro station, so it is physically closer than the Midtowns. But the Huntington Club is built into the hill at North Kings Hwy and that means that residents have to walk up or down the hill to enter the Metro system. It's definitely a more difficult walk from the Huntington Club than from the Midtowns.

Montebello is a short walk through Mt. Eagle Park to the upper level of the Huntington Station. The walk is definitely longer than the walk from the Huntington Club

The Hunting Creek Club is the furthermost from the Metro of the group. Hunting Creek Club residents must walk about 4 blocks to the Metro entrance.