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.

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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	225,000-375,900	1300-2100
Two Bedroom	259,000-494,244	1950-2050
Studio	189,900-197,400	1100

Midtown Alexandria Station is located across the street from Hunting Metro on the yellow line, it is near Telegraph Rd, Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway), I-495/I-95. Midtown Alexandria Station was built in 2007, and is a 25 minute commute to D.C.

Amenities include:

• Cybercafe
• Outdoor rooftop pool
• Gym
• Garage Parking
• In Unit Washer/Dryer
• Balconies
• 24 hour controlled access
• Concierge service

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 access is your priority then there can be none better in the Alexandria area than the Midtown Alexandria Station Condos.  Their location is ideal in three ways:

• Immediate metro access:  The condos are literally across the street from the Huntington Metro Station.  It is actually a shorter walk from the condos than from some of the metro parking.
• Immediate access to Beltway and I-95.  The Telegraph Rd intersection with the Beltway is just a half mile down Huntington Ave.
• Richmond Highway Shopping.  With every essential need from Hardware Stores, Grocery Stores, Clothing Stores, and every imaginable restaurant all within a few miles south on Route 1.

If that's not enough the Midtown Condos are also brand new, built in 2007 they get as close to that "new condo smell" as you can find with this great a location.  Included in the condo amenities you'll find:

• Outdoor Pool
• Gym
• Club Room
• Tennis Courts
• Sun Deck
• Guest Rooms
• Sauna

Interested in seeing what's available at Midtown Alexandria Station Condos?  Call us any time.

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.

Midtown Alexandria Station is located at the Huntington Metro in Fairfax County, Alexandria VA. These are new condos with fantastic appeal inside. One of the best things about life at the Midtown is the roof top deck located on the 7th floor just above the Yellow Line.

The roof features a nice sized pool with plenty of area around the pool to lounge and catch some rays. The pool level is just above the trains at Huntington Metro, but this only adds to the allure of this complex.

The roof deck also features a grilling area where residents can enjoy a summer picnic with a few of the Carlyle District and the Eisenhower Valley.

A large granite counter is available for parties by the pool.

The party room at Midtown Alexandria Station is an asset to owners and residents.The north wall in this room features 20 or so feet of glass with views of the Beltway, Yellow Line and the Carlyle District.

High-ceilings make for a perfect party atmosphere.

• All amenities - clubhouse, conference center, residents' lounge, fitness center, sports court, media room, swimming pool and barbecue area
• Master insurance
• Water and sewer
• Common area utilities
• Common area indoor maintenance, including elevators, parking garage and amenity core
• Exterior maintenance, including snow and trash removal
• Full-time property manager
• Controlled access building
• Concierge service

The Midtowns are adjacent to the Huntington Metro and designed with your leisure and enjoyment in mind. Midtown Alexandria Station provides an exceptional selection of amenities. Midtown's wide range of conveniences and comforts allows you to relax, play, celebrate, unwind and even take care of business from home. Some of the benefits of life at the Midtowns include:

• Expansive swimming pool with waterfall and Jacuzzi
• Landscaped sundeck with tiki bar
• Outdoor grill area
• Sports club
• Concierge service
• Stylish clubroom with outdoor terrace and amazing city views
• Cyber cafe with wireless high-speed Internet access
• Guest suite
• 24-hour front desk
• Structured parking
• Controlled-access entry to building and garage
• Bicycle storage
• On-site storage available

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

Amenities are an important part of any condo buying decision. Amenities such as a pool and fitness room are pretty standard in most condos, but some condos offer a bit more. It is no different in the four complexes surrounding the Huntington Metro.

No matter how you compare them, the best amenities on the block are at Montebello. Montebello's community center is home to most of these amenities and it is well-maintained and pleasant. Here's a list of some of the features of Montebello.

• Parks & Grounds
  • Trails
  • Playgrounds
  • Gazebo
  • Picnic Areas
  • Parking
• Security
  • 24-hour security
  • gated community
• Indoor Activities
  • billiards
  • bowling alley
  • bridge room
  • club room
  • dance/yoga/aerobics studio
  • hobby rooms
  • ping-pong
• Convenience & Services
  • community shuttle
  • convenience store
  • dry cleaner
  • hair salon
  • path to metro
• Party Rooms & Common Areas
  • restaurant
  • party room
  • party deck
  • lobbies
• Health & Fitness
  • exercise equipment
  • sauna
  • tennis
• Pools
  • indoor pool
  • outdoor pools
  • hot tub

The runner-up in this category is at the Midtowns at Alexandria. The Midtowns have an absolutely gorgeous lobby and lounge (a cyber cafe) on the first floor. The pool at the Midtowns is on a roof deck located half-way up the building. From this party deck, one has great vistas toward the Blue Ridge and the city of Alexandria. There are barbecue stations and more to enjoy here on the deck. The party room is first class and state of the art. It's the type of place you'd be proud to bring guests or enjoy as a resident.

The Huntington Club and the Hunting Creek Club are far behind the first two on this list. These two condos have more pedestrian offerings that are standard fare. Both have a pool, party room and fitness room. (Huntington Club recently renovated their pool.) Hunting Creek Club has a nice tennis court.

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

If you need a balcony or patio in your condo, you've come to the right place. All four of these complexes have balconies or patios in most units. The Huntington Club, the Hunting Creek Club and Montebello all have balconies, patios or verandas in every single unit. Now obviously the new units have slightly more appealing balconies, but to sort them from top to bottom, this comparison focuses on the views.

If a good view is something you absolutely must have from your condo and balcony, you're best chance of finding that view is at Hunting Creek Club. Nearly every unit in the building offers a panorama over the city or toward the Potomac.  Some of these units have absolutely breathtaking views.  You must see them to appreciate them as 400 pixels of cyberspace can't approximate what you'll see.

You'll find good views at all the others. Many decks at Huntington Club look toward the US Patent & Trademark Office, the Carlyle skyline and the Masonic Temple at Shooter's Hill.  Montebello has many pleasant views into and above the treetops.  At the Midtowns you'll find a nice view here and there.  So, it is possible to find good views at any of the others. But at Hunting Creek Club you will consistently find sweeping and pleasant views.

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.

A buyer recently asked me to do a comparison of condos that are at and around the Huntington Metro. For those who don't know the Huntington Metro is the last stop on the Yellow Line, in Fairfax County Virginia, just outside Alexandria. The Yellow Line is my favorite Metro line because it doesn't have many stops and the ride from Virginia to DC is generally pleasant with nice views of Alexandria and the Potomac. The Huntington Metro has plenty of parking, but it is surrounded by condos and townhouses that have easy access to Huntington's upper and lower levels. The upper level of the Huntington Station exits onto North King's Highway. The lower level of Huntington Station exits onto Huntington Ave. Both exits have plenty of support from buses, but the lower level has better support from taxis.

The condos that I selected for this comparison are Huntingon Club, Hunting Creek Club, the Midtowns of Alexandria and Montebello Condos. I selected these condos because they are within walking distance of the metro. Each of these condos offer different values for different folks. I'm going to break down some of the features of condos in general and then speak to the differentiators between these condos.

• Walk to Metro
• Amenities
• Size / Square Foot Price
  
• Appeal / condition
• Views / Balconies

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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

In each of these articles I'm doing a head-to-head comparison of these complexes and then selecting a winner from each category. I'm making these selections based upon my personal opinion, and you might not agree with my opinion, but I've put it out there as a starting point for a home buyer's discussion.

If you want the most space in your condo, for the least amount of cash, then Huntington Club the pick from this category. Most Huntington Club one bedroom units sell for well-under $200k; many are currently less than $175k. Many Huntington Club two bedroom units sell for less than $250k, most for less than $200k. You can even find a three bedroom at Huntington Club for well under $300k. The rooms in these units are large and open. There is ample closet space. When one compares the price of the unit to the amount of living space you get, Huntington Club is the value buy at the Huntington Metro.

Hunting Creek Club is nicely proportioned. The rooms do not feel abbreviated. Even the studios at the Hunting Creek Club are larger than 1 bedrooms at some of the area's newest complexes.

Montebello also "feels" big compared to many newer condos. This is in part due to the floor plans, but the smaller 1 bedrooms at Montebello measure in at 850 sq ft.

As one might expect, the Midtowns of Alexandria---the newest condos in this lot---offer the least amount of space for the most amount of money.

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

This might be the most subjective criteria I've selected for comparison. Let me underscore that this is just a personal opinion, entirely subjective. You may find reason to disagree with this analysis and more power to you if you do. The purpose of this comparison is to offer a starting point for discussions if you're looking at the Huntington Metro for condo living.

Also, keep in mind that these are condos, individually owned and individually maintained. There are units that are gorgeous in each of these complexes---I know because I've seen them myself. The Midtowns are so new you'd be hard pressed to find a ruined unit there, but I've seen units in poor condition in all the other communities in this comparison. The point is that this is a generalization of what I've seen and an overall impression. It's not a ranking of any one condo unit.

All that aside, and without further adieu, my top choice for appeal has to be the Midtowns of Alexandria. The Midtowns are elegant, chic and very nearly brand new. The lobbies are first rate. The amenities are sparkling. The hallways nearly smell of new carpet and fresh paint. The structure itself is architecturally interesting. The Midtowns definitely have the most allure.

Montebello has no shortage of appeal as well. The 37 acres surrounding the buildings are a huge plus and appeal to me personally. Montebello has a pleasant design that has stood the test of time. Montebello was built in 1983, but it is meticulously maintained and I would say challenges many new structures in the appeal category. The lobbies at Montebello are stately and yet cozy and functional. Montebello is very pleasant.

The Huntington Club has a certain appeal with its quirky windows, large closets and ample floor plans. The grounds are well-maintained. The common areas aren't possessed with any special appeal, but they are clean and functional. Certainly the laundry room outside the unit diminishes the appeal of these condos in the eyes of most buyers.

Hunting Creek Club faces very stiff competition in this field. The building itself does not compel interest. The grounds are clean and well-maintained as are the lobbies and common areas. The lobby has lost little lustre, but the color choices and furnishings don't speak to my heart. If you're prime concern when buying a condo is the design of the lobby, Hunting Creek Club would probably not be your first choice.