The Exchange at Van Dorn is a condominium community located in the Eisenhower Valley inside the Beltway between the Eisenhower Metro and the Van Dorn Metro. The community is near the Eisenhower Connector a short road that connects Eisenhower Avenue to I-495. Between the Eisenhower Connector and Van Dorn, the Exchange has easy access to the Beltway. Van Dorn also provides relatively easy access to I-395. The community is a long walk to the Van Dorn Metro, but the community boasts a free shuttle to the metro.

The buildings themselves are fairly new, most being built in the last 5 years or so. These are garden style condos of brick and siding. There are three floors and elevators on the parking side of the building. The community has a parking garage with plenty of resident parking, but a limited amount of visitor parking.

Most units here have nice carpeting but many have wood floors in the living and kitchen areas. The kitchens are nice and modern, but most are not luxury level. Black appliances are common. Most units have Formica countertops.

The Exchange amenities are found in the building closest to the entrance. There you will find a very nice business center, party room and media room. There is a basketball court here if you want to shoot a few hoops. The fitness room is modern and well-kept. The condominium offices are found in this building. Behind this building is the pool of the Exchange. Click Exchange at Van Dorn to view listings and prices of homes for sale near Exchange at Van Dorn.

The Van Dorn Metro is in the West End of Alexandria inside the Beltway on Eisenhower Avenue. It is easily accessible from many points in West Alexandria and from parts of Springfield and Kingstowne.

If you searching for a home near the Van Dorn Metro you might find some of these links useful:

• Van Dorn Metro --- A map with homes near the Van Dorn Metro
• Eisenhower West --- At the West End of Eisenhower Ave.
• Exchange at Van Dorn --- Walk to the Van Dorn Metro from the Exchange
• Watergate at Landmark --- the shuttle at Watergate takes you to King St. Metro
• Olympus --- Olympus is near Landmark Mall
• EOS-21 --- Condos at Van Dorn and Duke
• Templeton --- Large balconies with plenty of light in every room
• Cameron Station --- This community is very close the Van Dorn Metro but is easily served by the King St. Metro

There are 46 short-term metered parking spots at the Van Dorn Metro.  Parking costs $4.50 all day The reserved rate is $55 but there are currently no reserved spots available. There are 20 bike racks and 6 lockers at this station. Car sharing is available at this station.

If you're looking for a home near a metro station, you might want to check out this bank of searches. Orange Line, Yellow Line and Blue Line are all found here.

About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo 1 Alexandria and Will Nesbitt Realty. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County.

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Founders Walk is located just outside the Beltway off Van Dorn via Oakwood. It's close enough for a long walk to the Van Dorn Metro and has great access for commuters headed to the Beltway or Alexandria. The neighborhood is quiet and well-maintained surrounded by new and nearly new condos.

These condos are very nicely sized. You won't find yourself making a compromise on size at Founder's Hill. With newer kitchens and appliances these are very nice condominium homes.

The parking is generous compared to many homes in and near Franconia or Kingstowne.

About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Will Nesbitt Realty and maintains Condo 1 Alexandria. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County.

The Exchange at Van Dorn is found on Eisenhower Avenue between the Eisenhower Connector and the Van Dorn Metro. Residents can walk to the Van Dorn Metro in about 5 to 10 minutes. The Exchange operates a private shuttle and the DASH bus stops at the front door. The Exchange has a large well-maintained garage with controlled access. The Exchange has 404 units in four-story condominium buildings. Most buildings at the Exchange have elevators.

The clubhouse at the Exchange has an elegant lobby that features a dramatic spiral staircase and ceiling that rises several floors above the lobby. The clubhouse allows 24-hour access for residents to the fitness center and cardio theater. The clubhouse also has a business center and party rooms. The billiards room is at your service and the gymnasium has an indoor basketball court.

Outside, the Exchange has a swimming pool and sundeck. A sand volleyball court is available for residents and children will enjoy the playground. The Exchange is pet friendly and is nicely landscaped.

The Exchange has an unusual variety of floor plans, ranging from 593 sqft to 1284 sqft in various combinations of one to two bedrooms with single or multiple baths. Units feature nine-foot ceilings.The Roosevelt floor plan is a one-bedroom, one-bath design, yet there’s nothing cramped or modest about its layout. It has an entry foyer, private laundry room with full-size appliances, and a roomy living area that flows into an equally spacious dining room. The kitchen has an open corner with a breakfast bar and even a pantry. The Eisenhower design has the same kind of thoughtful design in a two-bedroom, two-bath arrangement, and even includes a den area that would make a perfect home office or library.

Many units have gas fireplaces and most have garden-style soaking tubs. The kitchens feature newer and upscale appliances with built-in microwaves. Units have bold crown molding and upgraded lighting to highlight the modern designs and floorplans of the Exchange. All units have a full-size washer and dryer, walk-in closets, high-speed internet access and balconies.