I just wrote this email in response to a request from a client who is referring my services to a friend. I wrote:

If you have a friend who is looking for easy metro access, a 3 bedroom home and only wants to spend about $300k to $350k  it will be tough. But here are my best suggestions:

http://condos-and-homes.com/listings-amberleigh.asp

Many homes at Amberleigh are within walking distance of the Springfield Franconia Metro.  Kingstowne and Manchester Lakes might work too.

The Huntington Metro is also an option at with homes at Bucknell Manor and the Fort Hunt area. This is a traditional 1950’s neighborhood with lots of trees and good schools.  Huntington Metro has 4500 parking spaces, so it’s a great metro to live close to because you can park and ride.

http://fort-hunt.info/map-bucknell.asp

I also like parts of Franconia near Van Dorn but there is no parking at the Van Dorn Metro. Springfield and Burke are quite suburban but there is parking at the Franconia Springfield Metro.

I doubt you can find anything in Alexandria or Arlington that comes close to fitting in your budget. It’s possible to find home not far from the Vienna Metro.  If you head further out towards Centreville and Oakton you can might find a home that suits you and you can drive to park at the Vienna Metro.

http://www.condo-alexandria.com/vienna-metro.asp

Lastly, I’ve built a page that focuses on homes that are near the metro. You might want to look this over.

http://www.condos-and-homes.com/selected-search-metro.asp

Sincerely,

Will Nesbitt

Principal Broker

703 765 0300

Condo 1 Alexandria / Will Nesbitt Realty LLC

Alexandria VA

Rosslyn is just across the Potomac from Washington DC, couched between Georgetown and Arlington National Cemetery, with easy access to the Memorial Bridge, Key Bridge and Roosevelt Bridge. Here are few highlights from the condominiums you'll find here:

• Atrium -- A contemporary design with striking floor-to-ceiling glass.
• Astoria -- All-brick condos that consistantly rank as one of the area's most desirable addresses
• Belvedere -- A landmark structure just off Rt. 50. The Belvedere overlooks the monuments and the Iwo Jima Memorial
• Bromptons -- 10 foot ceilings and nearly brand new structure
• Turnberry Towers --- Twenty-five stories tall and loaded with luxury
• Waterview --- The name says it all? No, but it gives you a good starting point.
• Wooster & Mercer Lofts --- Luxury in loft-style condos

Do you know that you can shorten your wait in the elements by relying on www.nextbus.com. This Web service provides real-time arrival information for several Northern Virginia bus systems (as well as other transit systems) and is accessible via the Web and handheld electronic devices. NextBus information is not a static schedule listing --- it is actual arrival information, updated at regular intervals.

Because traffic variations, breakdowns, and day-to-day problems faced by any transit provider can interrupt service, NextBus was designed to keep you on schedule even if your bus or train isn't. From the comfort and security of a protected place, you can learn when the next bus will arrive at your stop.

NextBus uses satellite technology and advanced computer modeling to track vehicles on their routes. Each vehicle is fitted with a satellite tracking system. Taking into account the actual position of the buses, their intended stops, and the typical traffic patterns, NextBus can estimate vehicle arrivals with a high degree of accuracy. This estimate is updated constantly.

The predictions are then made available on the World Wide Web and to wireless devices including signs at bus stops and business, internet capable cell phones, Palm Pilots, and other Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). Conditions can change rapidly---but keep watching NextBus and you'll always have the most current information available.

The Astoria Condominiums in Arlington, Virginia, is a stately Victorian condo building in the Rosslyn area of Arlington. Located within a ten minute walk of the Rosslyn Metro on the Orange Line and within blocks of Georgetown in Washington D.C., the Astoria condominium community features 240 homes where residents enjoy a unique lifestyle with a host of convenient amenities as well. Such amenities include a swimming pool, a library, a tennis court, a club house, an exercise room, and a garden plaza. The Astoria also features 24 guest parking spaces for overnight guests, and private, reserved parking for residents. The Astoria is a mid-rise condominium situated conveniently for commuter access to many major thoroughfares including I-66, Lee Highway, the George Washington Parkway and the Key Bridge.

With a rich and long history in the greater Arlington Area, the Astoria was included as one of the "Best Address" buildings in the Smithsonian's book entitled Best Addresses: A Century of Washington's Distinguished Apartment Houses. The Astoria is located at 2100 Lee Highway in Arlington, Virginia. Between the Astoria's ultra-convenient location and its all-inclusive amenities, the Astoria caters to the economically savvy resident seeking a high-quality condominium with a hassle-free commute.   Click here for a map of the Astoria with properties listed for sale.

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
One Bedroom	260,000 (225,000-270,000)	1400 (1100-1500)
Two Bedroom	358,000 (279,000-394,100)	1900 (1700-2500)
Three Bedroom	388,500 (357,110-441,350)	1495-3500

Westbriar is located near the intersection of Route 66 and I-495 in Vienna, VA. Westbriar was built in the late 90s and early 2000s, and is a 15 minute commute to D.C. Westbriar is a short walk to Dunn Loring Metro located near the end of the Orange Line

Amenities include:

• Garage and Outdoor Parking
• Gas Heat and Hot Water
• In Unit Washer/Dryer (Westbriar Plaza)

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.

Located at 12th North Court and Courthouse Road in Arlington Virginia, the Vista on Courthouse are townhouse condos stacked in a duplex-style that feature 213 condo units in a building that was originally known as Abingdon Heights. The condo units feature 2, 3 and 4 bedroom floor plans, as well as a host of specialized amenities such as spacious outdoor private terraces, hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings, stainless steel appliances, and ultra-luxurious soaking tubs in the bathrooms. In addition, the units feature granite vanity countertops in the bathrooms, two-toned interior paint, recessed, energy-efficient lighting and pendant bar lighting, as well as granite kitchen countertops and other high-end advancements. The Vista on Courthouse condos also host a private fitness center, a theater ad game room, a ground-level pool with sun deck, a grand courtyard plaza entrance, as well as beautifully landscaped grounds and park-like recreational green spaces rowed by community sidewalks. Some of the townhouses are as large as 3,200 square feet and offer private terraces. The duplex-style homes are just over 1,700 square feet in size.

The Vista on Courthouse is perfectly suited for the busy professional because of the buildings convenient location, just two blocks from the Arlington Courthouse Metro, and because there is a wide-array of businesses, restaurants, and shopping centers easily accessible within a one mile radius of these fantastic homes. This pet-friendly and community centered residence brings the best of Arlington to your front door and serves as the ideal for contemporary condo living in Arlington's urban Courthouse neighborhood.

The Byron is an elegant, newly built condominium community located at 450 West Broad Street in Falls Church, Virginia. Developed by JPI and Nova Habitat, the Byron is a mid-rise building that includes 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units. The spacious and open floor plans feature hardwood floors, individual balconies, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, large gourmet kitchens that include a breakfast bar, walk-in closets and fireplaces. Other amenities include a fitness center, clubroom, a shuttle to the Metro, and a secured 2 car underground garage. The Byron is also an easy commute to Washington D.C. and the greater Metropolitan area via quick access to I-66 and I-495. The Byron houses 90 condo units that vary in size but all of which are considerably larger than other condos units in the surrounding areas.

The 1 bedroom units that include a den are approximately 1,032 square feet; the 2 bedroom units begin at 1,661 square feet with the largest unit spanning 1,825 square feet in total; and finally, the 3 bedroom/3 bathroom units are a whopping 1,998 square feet. Because the Byron does not have a swimming pool, the condo fees for the building are considerably less than those that do. The Byron is therefore both an affordable and attractive condo community particularly when one considers the size of the units, the location of the condos, and the modern host of amenities included in each. The Byron is a new building and has already received top reviews from all around the greater Northern Virginia area, making it a smart buy for 2010.  

• Rosslyn --- At the center of the world: many homes here have views of Washington monuments, Iwo Jima Memorial
  • Atrium -- stunning condos enclosed in glass
  • Belvedere -- luxury at the center of the everything near the Rosslyn Metro
  • Bromptons
  • Waterview
  • Wooster & Mercer Lofts
• Court House --- Walk to everything with a condo or home near Courthouse Metro Station
  • The Bromptons
  • The Odyssey
  • The Vista on Courthouse
• Clarendon ---
  • Clarendon 1021 --- new condos with great access to the metro
• Ballston --- Map includes Ballston Metro and Virginia Square/GMU on the Orange Line in Arlington VA
• East Falls Church Metro --- Metro station located near I-66
• Dunn Loring / Merrifield --- Homes and properties near and inside the Beltway
  • Halstead at the Metro --- Newly built brick garden-style condos on the Orange Line at Dunn Loring Metro
  • Wilton House and Westbriar -- High-rise condos and garden style condos at Dunn Loring
• Vienna --- First/last stop on the Orange Line in Virginia
  • Westlee -- new condo homes near the intersection of Westmoreland and Lee

We can all agree that there are two things we all want: a little more money and a little better environment. With that in mind many communities, especially condominium complexes, are working harder than ever to--- literally--- make money grow on trees.

Better than a hybrid ...

A mass study of recent recycling and envori-friendly residential communities found that people who move into compact areas have a lower carbon footprint than folks living in outlying areas. The study refers to metropolitan residents as “green living" because folks who walk to the metro, to shops and to work have a much reduced impact on the environment. Common sense tells us that condo residents in compact areas will use less fossil fuels than outliers who buy even the most efficient hybrid vehicles.

Market research and personal experience indicates that the majority of future housing demand will be found in houses, townhouses and condos where jobs and activities are close by. People need and want homes where public transportation is easily accessible. Simply by living in highly compact neighborhoods such as Rosslyn, Courthouse, and Clarendon residents contribute greatly to the cause of protecting our natural environment through reduced fossil fuel emissions. .That's right, even in extremely urban areas such as metropolitan Northern Virginia, you can do your part to keep our environment clean and green.

Recycle!

In Arlington, Virginia local ordinances require condominium properties and business to recycle. The goals of the Arlington County are basic but important and their aim is to:

• Make it easy in Arlington to recycle at home, work and play.
• Reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Exceed Virginia's mandatory recycling rate.

Outside of Arlington, it's rare to find condominium communities in Northern Virginia that don't offer recycle bins. The economic benefits of recycling programs within a condominium community can really help our environment and our bottom line. Recycling:

• Keeps condo fees down;
• Reduces trash disposal;
• Rebates some trash fees to those who haul the recycled material;
• Reduces manufacturing costs;
• Fuels the U.S. economy --- both jobs and sales are created by recycling.

Want to help our environment? Get involved.

So for all you concerned condo owners who would like to get involved and make a difference in your community, here some basic information for residents of condos regarding what you can do right now:

• Get involved and begin by telling others who live in your condo or any multi-family property how easy it is to set up recycling systems for newspapers, glass bottles and jars, and metal food and beverage containers. Knowledge is power!
• When preparing materials for recycling, residents should follow property manager instructions or use a guide such as the one available on the Arlington county website.
• Establish and maintain a recycling program for residents to recycle and reuse all required recyclable materials. Here, the recycling collection system must be separate from trash/ refuse collection. Properties are encouraged to include additional recyclable materials such as plastic bottles and jugs, magazines, mixed paper, and corrugated cardboard.

By demonstrating environmental leadership you can publicly show your commitment to the environment by raising the recycling bar to your condo communities' recyclable goods facility by adding mixed paper, cardboard, and yard waste to your recycling program. Your personal conviction to save to environment will increase community interest in recycling participation and because going green is the new black, you don't even have to be a tree-hugging hippie to make both your social status and the planet a little cleaner.

If you're looking for a green condo in Northern Virginia, some new developments like 900 N. Washington have a environmental conscience. Contact me for details.

Walk Score helps people find walkable places to live. Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. Walk Score attempts to numerically measure how easy it is to live a car-lite lifestyle---not how pretty the area is for walking. If you're looking for a walkable area, check out what Condo-Alexandria.com can do:

1. Search by Walk Score. Now this is cool. You can decide what your minimum walkable criteria is when you search for properties.
2. Sort by Walk Score. If you can search by Walk Score, you should be able to sort by Walk Score too. Just click in the "sort by" box at the top of the results and choose "Walk Score, Highest First" to order the search results from highest to lowest Walk Score.
3. View the Walk Score in both the search results and property details. Every time you search for property you'll find out just how walkable the area is!
4. View the Walk Score tile. When you click on the "Walk Score" link at the top-right of the property details area, you’ll see the Walk Score tile that shows all of the amenities that are factored into the score.

We hope you'll enjoy using Walk Score as much as we enjoyed building it into our system. We're really excited to say that we’re one of the first providers of this type of functionality. We spent quite some time on the UI for this feature in order to make everyone happy.

And in case you haven't heard, Walk Score just improved its usefulness. Previous versions of Walk Score did not include public transportation. That is to say, a property next door to a metro station had no higher Walk Score than a property far from public transportation. Well, that's all changed now!

Our latest enhancement adds mass transit to the Walk Score calculations. See for yourself now.

The condominium homes of Clarendon 1021, located at the cross streets of North Garfield and North Filmore in Arlington, Virginia, were built in 2005 and comprise of 419 condo units in a 9-story high rise style building. The condos of Clarendon 1021 capture the exciting and vibrant feel of the surrounding neighborhood by featuring large, private balconies and wall-to-wall windows that flood each unit with light. By combining urban chic with a comfortable and low-key sensibility, the condos of Clarendon 1021 are an ideal living community.

The property features stainless steel appliances, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and the condos are located minutes away from the Rosslyn and Courthouse Metro stations as well as a variety of casual and fine dining restaurants, outstanding retail shopping and everyday business services such as a drycleaners, a nearby gas station, and a shoe repair store. The feel of the surrounding neighborhood is upbeat, active, and professional. The condos as Clarendon 1021 are perfectly positioned at the hub of the Courthouse business community and are located only minutes away from many of the major highway and mass transit routes. In addition, Arlington is known nationwide as an up-and-coming urban community that was originally part of a 10 mile parcel of land surveyed in 1791, and has since become a major metropolis in its own right located just outside of the Nation's Capital. Geographically, it is known as one of the smallest self-governing counties in Virginia and yet it maintains a largely urban feel with a highly active community which combine to the Clarendon 1021 condos a rich and prosperous locale to call home.

The Wooster and Mercer Lofts located at 1600 Clarendon Blvd. in Arlington, Virginia, feature 87 condo units with a flair for the dramatic yet also accentuate minimalism and are one the most sought after condominiums in the Arlington community. The concrete, brick facade buildings feature 10-foot high ceilings, open and spacious living rooms with clean lines and an arid atmosphere, a mezzanine level that can be accessed via floating stairs, and massive windows that let in an abundance of natural light. The penthouses of the Wooster and Mercer Lofts feature 21-foot tall living spaces as well as a private roof terrace.

The Wooster and Mercer Lofts also include a large courtyard with an outdoor swimming pool, an expansive sunning terrace, and a private green or recreational space perfect for children, picnics, and football games. The lofts also include a concierge desk, a fitness room, and a club room. Other amenities include private underground parking and bike storage, luxury bathrooms, and innovative lighting systems. Featured as one of the Washington Business Journals' Best Real Estate Deals of 2007, the Wooster and Mercer Lofts are an exceptional place to call home.

Located at 1111 North 19th Street in Arlington, Virginia, the Waterview Condominiums are among the area's most desirable and luxurious residential condo communities. Last year, the Waterview Condominiums were rated one of Arlington County's top 12 condominium facilities; and with the Hotel Palomar located directly below the condo units, Waterview residents can enjoy all of the perks that this particularly convenient locale has to offer. Residents have access to the Hotel Palomar's conference rooms and business centers, as well as the Hotel bar and restaurant.

The Waterview condos feature a 24-hour concierge, a private residents-only lounge, a rooftop observation deck with some of the most breathtaking and panoramic views in the area, an outdoor terrace located 100 feet from the Potomac River, a spa and fitness facility, and a reserved parking garage. Individual condo units feature hardwood and parquet floors, floor to ceiling glass windows, and imported granite countertops.

Apart from the obvious luxury of the Hotel and the condominium building, the location of the Waterview is superbly positioned for the Washington Metro commuter. Located in the epicenter of Rosslyn and less than five minutes away from greater Washington D.C., the Waterview offers easy access to Reagan National and Dulles airport as well as downtown Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia.

The Westmoreland Terrance Condominiums are a garden-style, private entrance condo community located at 1314 North Fort Myer Drive along North Ode Street in Arlington, Virginia. Situated just outside of the Rosslyn business district and the greater Courthouse Metro area, this sprawling condo community spans 4.2 acres and offers a quiet and more subtle living alternative compared to the surrounding metropolis. Built in 1947 and converted in 1982, the post-war cinder and brick facade buildings offer parking and storage amenities, and 8 out of every 10 condos features a private laundry facility.

The Westmoreland Terrace Condominiums house 149 condo units and there are 159 unassigned parking spaces available to its residents. Residents have a choice between one and two bedroom units and the condos are also pet friendly, a rare feature compared to nearby residential communities. Finally, each unit features thick walls and a choice between red and white oak parquet floors. 

The Westmoreland Terrace condos have anywhere between 14 and 16 units per building and the layout of the property captures the rich history of Arlington County. The surrounding acreage maintains many of the original trees that existed before the building was constructed, some in excess of 150 years old, and the property is reminiscent of an older, less urbanized ideal. The Westmoreland Terrace Condominiums maintain a tucked-away feeling and yet the property is within several yards of US 50 and is only an 8 minute walk from the Rosslyn Metro station. The property is both well maintained and well managed, and has employed the same property manager for more than 9 years. Through its consistent and quiet manner, this calm and peaceful condo community has thrived for over 60 years. 

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Wilton House has all the amenities one would expect from a new condo, and is located on the Orange Line for your convenience. Using the dynamic photo above it's easy to see how close Wilton House is to the metro. The building you see in front of you is Wilton House. If you scroll to the right, the garden-style condos next-door are known as Halstead at the Metro. As you continue to turn, you'll see the parking lot across the street. That parking lot is the parking for the Dunn Loring / Merrifield Metro Station.

The East Falls Church Metro station is in Arlington, Virginia in the median of Interstate 66 near Lee Highway (U.S. Route 29). This station serves Falls Church and Arlington, VA. East Falls Church is on the Orange Line and has 422 parking spaces on the Lee Highway side of the station.

The planned Silver Line will tentatively begin service in 2013. It will run between Stadium-Armory in the east, following the Orange Line route until it reaches this station, where it will branch off towards the northwest, eventually reaching Dulles International Airport. The station will then become a transfer point.

- Homes for sale near this metro station -

Located at 1530 Key Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia, the Atrium Condominiums sit on a hill just between the Rosslyn and Courthouse Metro stations in the heart of Arlington. Appropriately blending into the cityscape of nearby Rosslyn, the Atrium can easily be mistaken for a hotel at first glance. The sky-high, glass enclosed front entrance of the building and the grandiose lobby and foyer area are at once noticeable and are the result of extensive renovations done to both the interior and exterior of the building in 2006. The Atrium features a 24-hour gym, a hot tub, an on-site dry cleaning service, private tennis courts, and breathtaking views of Washington D.C. and the Potomac River. 

One of the major highlights of the Atrium Condo community is the location. Featuring an Arlington shuttle bus stop directly in front of the building, the Georgetown metro bus across the street, a Pentagon City shuttle one block away and situated directly in between both the Orange and Blue Metro lines, the Atrium is a Washington commuter's safe-haven! In addition, the Atrium is located minutes away from Safeway, CVS, and wide range of restaurants including Cafe Asia and Ray's Hell-burger. The location and convenience of the Atrium is by far the most attractive feature of this well-kept condo community. 

Located within walking distance of the Huntington Metro the Hunting Creek Club is ideally situated with easy access to shopping on Route 1, the Beltway I-495, I-95, and a straight shot through Old Town into D.C.  Hunting Creek Club's amenities include:

• Outdoor Pool
• Sauna
  
• Tennis Courts 
• 24 hour controlled access
• Ample parking

To find out what's available now click here. 

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.

The Court House Metro Station is located in Arlington, Virginia at Wilson Boulevard and Uhle Street. The Court House metro is located on the Orange Line, in between the Rosslyn and Clarendon metro stations, and services the greater Courthouse neighborhood. The metro station began service in 1979 and is scheduled to be on the Silver Line by the start of operations in 2011. Located in the epicenter of Arlington, estimates project that sum 14,000 people enter and exit the station on an average weekday.

The area surrounding the Court House metro station represents a wide-range of residential, commercial, government and retail buildings. Colonial Village, for example, located just north of the metro station, is one of Arlington's first garden apartment complexes and part of the complex has been designated as a Historic District by the Arlington County Board. By contrast, the metro stop is also surrounded by the Court House Plaza buildings, which include almost 600,000 square feet of office space. In 1993, the Arlington County Board adopted the Court House Sector Plan Addendum which envisions the Court House metro station area as an urban government center with an eclectic mix of numerous, high-capacity office and commercial properties coexisting with and in preservation of the nearby local and residential neighborhoods.

If you're looking for a home on the Orange Line, you might find the following links useful:

• Rosslyn --- At the center of the world: many homes here have views of Washington monuments, Iwo Jima Memorial
• Courthouse --- Walk to everything with a condo or home near Courthouse Metro Station
• Ballston --- Map includes Ballston Metro and Virginia Square/GMU on the Orange Line in Arlington VA
• East Falls Church Metro --- Metro station located near I-66
• Dunn Loring / Merrifield --- Homes and properties near and inside the Beltway
• Vienna --- First/last stop on the Orange Line in Virginia

Located on D.C. Metrorail's Orange Line, Rosslyn is the last stop in Arlington before entering the District and, compared to its more suburban-feeling counterpart neighborhoods such as Courthouse and Clarendon, Rosslyn has a distinctly urban feel. In large part, this is due to the corporate and commercial businesses occupying the area, including nationally known companies like Price Waterhouse Coopers, the Boeing Company, and several major hotel chains such as Marriott and Hyatt.

A mix of culture and community, Rosslyn offers a gamut of local activities such as the Rosslyn Spectrum Theater, a vibrant performing arts venue featuring live music and theater in the evenings, or the Arlington History Bike Tour. Rosslyn is also home to an annual jazz festival each September. Although it is known as one of Arlington's most urban villages, Rosslyn also provides a home to those who seek to live outside of the District, and many of the residential apartment complexes offer a serene view of the Potomac River and the streets are often calm by the end of the evening.

For those seeking real estate in Arlington here are a few links and suggestions along the Orange Line:

• Rosslyn --- At the center of the world: many homes here have views of Washington monuments, Iwo Jima Memorial
  • Atrium -- stunning condos enclosed in glass
  • Belvedere -- luxury at the center of the everything near the Rosslyn Metro
• Courthouse --- Walk to everything with a condo or home near Courthouse Metro Station
• Ballston --- Map includes Ballston Metro and Virginia Square/GMU on the Orange Line in Arlington VA
• East Falls Church Metro --- Metro station located near I-66
• Dunn Loring / Merrifield --- Homes and properties near and inside the Beltway
• Halstead at the Metro --- Newly built brick garden-style condos on the Orange Line at Dunn Loring Metro
• Wilton House and Westbriar -- High-rise condos and garden style condos at Dunn Loring
• Vienna --- First/last stop on the Orange Line in Virginia

Vienna Metro Station is a Washington Metro Station in Fairfax County located in Virginia, on the Orange Line. The Vienna Metro is located in Oakton, though its official address is of Fairfax, in the median of Interstate 66 at Nutley Street. The station provides easy access to the nearby town of Vienna, Fairfax City and the main campus of George Mason University.

For the metro rail, each passenger requires a farecard or a SmarTrip card to enter and exit, though up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer. Fare cards are available at the fare vending machines and also available online. The farecard machines accept credit and debit card or passes. The hours of service on Monday to Thursday are 5 a.m. to midnight, on Friday 5a.m.to 3a.m., on Saturday 7a.m.to 3a.m., and 7a.m. to midnight on Sundays.

The Vienna Metro offers daily or hourly parking but parking at the station sells out almost daily. WMATA also rents out monthly reserved parking. Riders purchase permits to park in reserved places.

For a map of homes available click Vienna Metro

As of the time of this posting, the Duke at Old Town is under construction in Alexandria VA. These brand new condominium homes are on sale already. The Duke promises a self-contained community within walking distance of world class shopping and boutiques, distinct and popular dining, and the culture of arts and attraction.  Easily accessible, the development is a few short blocks from the King Street Metro and the Beltway, and within 10 miles of the Capitol itself.

The Historic District of Old Town Alexandria provides a picturesque setting for this one-of-a-kind suburb, where the best of 200 plus years of history is beautifully married with 21st century planning and conveniences.  The small town atmosphere that envelopes the Duke helps to detach it from the greater Metropolis of its world-famous neighbor. Like the already completed communities at Abingdon Row and Prescott, the Duke provides Old Town colonial architecture encasing a thoroughly modern life-style.

For prices and available click The Duke at Old Town.

Some folks describe Pentagon City as one of Arlington's freshest and most fashionable neighborhoods. Pentagon City is a place of shops, restaurants and homes just paces from the Pentagon. Pentagon City well known for the the Fashion Centre , a multi-floored shopping mall, but there is a lot more to this little community.

There is plenty of hourly parking for the mall and around Pentagon City, but many visitors arrive via the Pentagon City Metro station---an underground stop on the both Yellow Line and Blue Line. Exiting the underground passage to the street Pentagon City sparkles with new construction and well-kept structures.

There are crowds of busy young adults who live work and play in Pentagon City, but the broad sidewalks and open walkways never feel crowded. Pentagon City residents amble paths and walkways that traverse expanses of finely-manicured lawns and landscaping. These walkways lead to public transportation as well as many retail services.

Life in Pentagon City is centered around the Pentagon City Metro and the shops and restaurants of Pentagon Row and the Fashion Center. Together with several other retail destinations Pentagon City provides a collection of some of the best shopping and dining in Northern Virginia. Pentagon City has everything from 24-hour grocery stores to trendy restaurants and happening bars. The Fashion Center alone has more than 150 shops and restaurants with Macy's, Nordstrom's, and Abercrombie & Fitch among the favorites of the sky-lit mall's more than 150 shops and restaurants including Macy's, Nordstrom's, and Abercrombie & Fitch and many others.

Nearby Virginia Highlands Park provides a pleasant break from Pentagon City's urban lifestyle. Virginia Highlands Park offers playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, footpaths, and a soccer field. Pentagon City's neighbors have some of the most desirable real estate in Northern Virginia: Crystal City, Aurora Highlands and Arlington Ridge Road. 

To see a map of Pentagon City and homes for sale in Pentagon City click Pentagon City.

The Belvedere Condominium located on North Oak St. in Arlington, Virginia near the Rosslyn Metro.  The Belvedere is a European-inspired luxury condominium built by renowned developer IDI. The Belvedere has two towers connected by a central lobby. Most condos at the Belvedere have dramatic views of Washington's monuments and the Potomac River. Condominiums at the Belvedere feature glass-enclosed balconies.

The Belvedere has the following amenities:

• 24-Hour Front Desk
• 3 Hot Tubs, Saunas
• 525 Units
• Activities Room
• Built in 1989
• Convenience Store
• Elevator
• Exercise Room
• Extensive Health Club Facilities
• Extra Storage
• Library/Party Room
• Monument Views
• Outdoor Pool
• Party Room
• Rosslyn Metro - 3 Blocks
• Two Tennis Courts

Residents of the Belvedere are permitted one pet per unit. There is no weight limit on the pets. The Belvedere located at 1600 North Oak Street, Arlington, VA 22209. To take a closer look at units for listed for sale, click Belvedere.

Montebello is on the hill up over looking the Eisenhower Valley and the Potomac River. I took this picture yesterday while standing on a balcony at Hunting Creek Club. We were there to do a walk-through inspection for a sale that is closing tomorrow. The view here was actually very striking but I didn't take many pictures as I knew my camera wouldn't really do it justice. If you're seeking a nice view, proximity to the metro and you're trying to maintain a tight budget, Hunting Creek Club is a great one to consider.

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.

The Westlee is nestled less than four short blocks from East Falls Church station on the Orange Line.  The units are graced with soaring 10 foot ceilings.  Included in the amenities are a classy and grandiose club room as well as a gym for the residents. 24 hour access control and garage parking make this a well secured home.   Right next door you'll find the Bear Rock Cafe and the La Cote D'Or Cafe with a Baskin Robbins to sate your sweet tooth just two blocks away.

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.

Braddock Place is a condominium community located near Braddock Metro Station. The condominium homes in Braddock Place are reasonably priced with excellent commutes to Alexandria, the Pentagon, Crystal City, DC and Arlington. Here's a winter view from a typical balcony as it looks back toward Old Town and the Potomac.

Most condos at Braddock Place are in good condition.

Braddock Place condos are just a few paces from the Braddock Metro Station passing through the circle and then overpass to the station.

All units have balconies in this condo community.

Fireplaces are another nice touch here.

Click Braddock Place to see properties for sale at Braddock Place on the Braddock Road Metro. Are you looking for a home near the metro? For a maps, prices and more check here.

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.

Crystal City is an urban village in Arlington County Virginia. Crystal City is home for numerous defense contractors, the United States Department of Labor, Public Broadcasting, the EPA and many satellite offices for The Pentagon. While Crystal City only has more than 6,000 residents, more than 60,000 people work a normal business schedule in Crystal City.

Crystal is not a "planned community", in the sense that developers did not design and follow a master plan. Nonetheless, Crystal City is a community with a plan. In the middle of the last century, the area now called Crystal City had few residents. The area east of Aurora Highlands had several motels which served National Airport (which later came to be known as Reagan National Airport). Many train-tracks served the busy Potomac Yard station (now a shopping center) and warehouses were located in the vicinity.

But in 1963 things began to change with the construction of several office buildings and condominiums. One of the first of these condos was Crystal House, so named for an ornate crystal chandelier in the lobby. Subsequent buildings followed with similar names such as Crystal Gateway and Crystal Park. It only made sense to call the new urban village Crystal City.

The builders at Crystal City largely followed a pattern of building that was considered avant-garde at the time. These structures feature the grand sweeping curves of textured concrete with plenty of glass. The proportions of the lobbies and common areas are large and airy and the buildings themselves seem to flow along the city streets and complement the abundant landscaping details.

Crystal City is bounded by some of the busiest commuter arteries of Northern Virginia. While the buildings here are both residential and office, the broad circulating avenues of Crystal City allow traffic to flow through Crystal City and at the same time encourage underground pedestrians to shop by foot. In Northern Virginia's 100 degree summers, the rains of spring and the icy cold of winter, this is a big benefit to residents of Crystal City.

While the underground shops and passages of Crystal City remain, today Crystal City is slowly being redeveloped into a more traditional urban feel. Restaurants and shops are starting to open at street level. Arlington County is encouraging the redevelopment by change some traffic patterns to make streets like Crystal Drive function as city streets, rather than as circulating roads.

Even with these changes, today it is still easy for residents each of Rt. 1 along the Crystal Drive corridor to walk from the north side of Crystal City almost all the way to the Eclipse at Center Park entirely underground. Crystal City together with nearby Aurora Highlands and Pentagon City is an ultra convenient place to live for folks who work in Arlington, the Pentagon or Washington DC. Contact us today to learn more about this neighborhood and its many unique advantages.

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.

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.

On sale now at Montebello!

Montebello is a great community, located in Fairfax County VA just outside Old Town Alexandria on the Yellow Line at the Huntington Metro. Montebello has easy access to the Beltway (I-495) at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and is convenient for commuters destined for Washington DC, Arlington, Crystal City or the Pentagon. Every so often a gem of a unit comes available and this one is it. Montebello is a resort-style condo with 24-hour security, gated entry and loads of amenities.

This 1-bedroom unit is affordably priced and is relatively spacious compared to nearby offerings at the Midtowns and elsewhere. These pictures really don't do the view justice. Look north from your 14th floor perch on Mount Eagle and you'll peer down upon the Carlyle skyline. In the distance Reagan National Airport and the Washington Monument are clearly visible. Straight-ahead you look down on the arches of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Then to the south the lucky resident overlooks National Harbor and the natural beauty of the Potomac River.

Call 703 765 0300 to tour this beauty before it's too late.

For all the virtues Northern Virginia enjoys, traffic is not one of them.  Crystal City in Arlington is close to all the major employment/transportation centers.  Crystal City in Arlington Virginia is adjacent to The Pentagon and right across the river from downtown Washington DC.  Crystal City in Arlington County has some of the best schools in the country.  Crystal City has 2 Metro subway stops, a regional VRE train station and of course Reagan National Airport.  Crystal City in Arlington has been fully developed with a mix of class A office space and residential housing--side by side. Apartments, condos and single family homes are all available in Crystal City.

One such condo is Crystal Square located at 1300 Crystal Drive in Crystal City Arlington.  One particular unit even has a pool side ground level patio.  This unit has more than 2100 square feet of living space and a jacuzzi master bath. 

Arlington County will soon break ground on a major recreation center at the north end of Crystal City making Crystal City even more desirable.  Investing in property in Crystal City is a safe investment that can be enjoyed without a long commute.

About the Author --- Brian Brooks is an experienced agent for Condo 1 Alexandria. He specializes in Northern Virginia inside the Beltway.

The Royalton of Alexandria

The Royalton of Old Town Alexandria

The Royalton of Alexandria is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.  Steps away from the King Street Metro, Amtrak and the VRE. The Royalton condos are a commuters dream!  These high-ceiling units offer granite counters and stainless steel appliances.  The Royalton of Alexandria has a fitness room and underground parking.  The Royalton of Old Town Alexandria is conveniently located atop of the brand new Whole Foods. 

The Royalton of Alexandria is close to all the major employment and transportation centers--Washington, Arlington, Falls Church, Springfield, Crystal City.  The Royalton is located just a few miles away from Reagan National Airport. 

Contact Brian and ask about his "buy with me, move for free program." Click the Royalton for a look at prices and listings at the Royalton.

About the Author --- Brian Brooks is an experienced agent for Condo 1 Alexandria. He specializes in Northern Virginia inside the Beltway.

Crystal Park

Crystal Park is located in the heart of the Crystal City business district this unit provides sought after amenities-close in location, easy access to mass transit , and  Reagan Airport.   Crystal Park is across the street from the recently redeveloped restaurant and shopping areas, this west facing afternoon sunlight filled unit offers underground parking, gym, sauna, pool and 24/7 security/desk agent. 

Crystal Park condominiums are the perfect location for a frequently traveling executive or out of town executive needing an investment on-site residental unit.  Crystal Park condos are less than a mile from the Pentagon. Excellent schools and libraries nearby.  Crystal Park residents enjoy the ease of shopping at Pentagon City Mall. 

Crystal City and Crystal Park are just a a few miles north of the historic Old Town Alexandria area, or a few miles south of Arlington Cemetery.

Crystal Park offers free living at its best.

About the Author --- Brian Brooks is an experienced agent for Condo 1 Alexandria. He specializes in Northern Virginia inside the Beltway.

The Eisenhower Metro stop is located at 2400 Eisenhower Avenue. It is across the street from the Hoffman Town Center and entertainment complex. Eisenhower station is just inside the Capital Beltway (I-495) at the Telegraph Road exit. The Eisenhower Metro is served by the Yellow Line.

Eisenhower is a two platform station. Access to both platforms is provided to two escalators and an elevator. Bike parking is available with 10 bike racks and 6 lockers in the station.

The first train departs at 4:51 am Huntington and the last train departs at 12:37 am Huntington. Service became available to the public on December, 17, 1983. The REX bus provides service nearby at the corner of Swamp Fox Rd. and Eisenhower. Eisenhower is served by DASH buses 2, 6, & 7.

Metrorail fares are posted on the WMATA site. Fares are discounted for children and seniors.

The Eisenhower Metro serves the Carlyle District and is convenient for workers at businesses in and around the Hoffman Center. The Eisenhower Metro is also useful for many residents in the condos of the Carlyle District. For some residents, the Eisenhower Metro is more convenient than the King St. Metro.

The Eisenhower Metro is in the 22314 zip code, which is generally considered Old Town Alexandria, but there is very little that is "old" anywhere near this stop in the Carlyle District.  The Carlyle Towers and several other new structures dominate the skyline here. For more information about Carlyle Towers, or the condos of the Carlyle District, please contact Will Nesbitt of Condo 1 Alexandria at 703 765 0300.

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.

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.

Wilton House is located across the street from the Dunn Loring / Merrifield Metro in Fairfax County near I-66 and Gallows Road. This building is richly appointed and so new it still gleams.

If you're looking for a place where you can walk to the metro, then you may want to consider Wilton House or Westbriar.

The billiard room, party room and business center at Wilton House are all nicely equipped. There is a rooftop pool for your summertime enjoyment.

The view from the roof is commanding.

From Wilton House you can see the Westbriar. Westbriar is similarly new, but offers garden-style condos instead of a high-rise. To see what's for sale at Wilton House or Westbriar just click the link. That page has maps, prices, availability, square footage and more.The Wilton House is located at:

2726 GALLOWS RD
VIENNA, VA 22180

Canal Place is a great little community of brick garden-style condominiums located in Alexandria VA on the northern side of Old Town just off Pitt St. The community is composed of 7 three-story buildings with a total of 120 units. Between the buildings you'll find gorgeous well-manicured gardens.

Most condos at Canal Place have either a fireplace, patio or small balcony. The architectural detailing on these balconies and patios is intriguing and little upscale.

I took this picture while the landscapers were busy tending the lawn. The bag is filled with clippings. By the time they were finished the place was absolutely perfect. Canal Place, like many other condos, is also readying its pool this time of year.

Canal Place is priced slightly higher than other similar communities like Belle View, or Harborside or Potowmack Crossing because all units at Canal Place are equipped with a washer/dryer. The grounds are beautifully kept and the location is surrounded by some of the nicest homes in Old Toww.

To search for a home in Alexandria check here, or to see what's available in Canal Place just click Canal Place. On that site you'll find maps, school info, tax data and up to the minute pricing information for Canal Place.

You'll find lots more info about condos, townhouses and houses in Alexandria here.

• Braddock Metro Station --- Properties for sale near Braddock Rd. Metro Station
• Alexandria House --- immense balconies overlooking the Potomac
• Colecroft Station --- condos at the Braddock Metro in Old Town Alexandria
  
• Del Ray --- a great community on the north west end of Alexandria
• Potomac Greens --- luxury townhouses off Slater Lane
• Port Royal --- condo fees include all utilities / walk to metro

• Kingstowne --- condos, houses and townhouses for sale in and near Kingstowne
• Amberleigh --- walk to the metro from this townhouse community
• Carrdinal Place --- modern garden-style condos
• Eton Square --- condos at the center of Kingstowne near Kingstowne Towne Centre
• Founder's Walk --- elegant garden-style condos between Kingstowne and the Beltway
• Island Creek --- a quiet community with nicely appointed suburban-style condominiums and single-family homes
• Manchester Lakes --- condos and townhouses in a suburban setting
• Surrey --- the feel of a suburban rambler in a condo

• Rosslyn --- At the center of the world: many homes here have views of Washington monuments, Iwo Jima Memorial
• Courthouse --- Walk to everything with a condo or home near Courthouse Metro Station
• Ballston --- Map includes Ballston Metro and Virginia Square/GMU on the Orange Line in Arlington VA
• East Falls Church --- Metro station located near I-66
• Dunn Loring / Merrifield --- Homes and properties near and inside the Beltway
• Vienna --- First/last stop on the Orange Line in Virginia

Eclipse at Center Park is located on the southern end of Crystal City.

Many units overlook the Potomac and Arlington or Alexandria.

	The Eclipse is well served by buses and very close to Crystal City metro and the shops of Crystal City. Harris Teeter serves the community with a grocery store on the first floor of the building.
The club room is a great place to hang out or play a game of billiards. Watch a movie in our theater room or just relax in the owner's lounge. There is a pool and fitness center on-site.
The Eclipse is near many shops at Potomac Yard and Pentagon City Mall.

Here are some search tools if you're in the market for a condominium in Crystal City:

• Crystal City --- condos, houses and townhouses for sale in Crystal City
• Bella Vista --- spacious condos with balconies and views of the city
• Crystal Gateway --- gateway condominiums in Crystal City
• Eclipse at Center Park --- new condos on the southern end of Crystal City
• The Representative --- on the Ridge overlooking Crystal City
• Waterford House --- on Crystal Drive with easy access to Arlington and DC

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.

Many of these shops are located underground between Crystal Drive 15th and 23rd Streets. The shops of Crystal City are just five minutes from downtown Washington, Old Alexandria, and right off the Metro Yellow/Blue line at the Crystal City station.

• Crystal City --- condos, houses and townhouses for sale in Crystal City
• Bella Vista --- spacious condos with balconies and views of the city
• The Representative --- on the Ridge overlooking Crystal City
• Waterford House --- on Crystal Drive with easy access to Arlington and DC
• Crystal Gateway --- gateway condominiums in Crystal City

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.

I recently went on an excursion to Braddock Place and several condos near the Braddock Metro Station. The homes in this area are reasonably priced with excellent commutes to Alexandria, the Pentagon, Crystal City, DC and Arlington. Here's the view from a typical balcony as it looks back toward Old Town and the Potomac.

This condo had a nice kitchen with a pass through that allows light in from the balcony into the kitchen.

This unit is just a few paces from the Braddock Metro Station passing through the circle and then overpass to the station.

All units have balconies in this condo community.

Fireplaces are another nice touch here.

Click Braddock Metro Station to see properties for sale that are a close walk to the metro. Or check out these search tips and tools:

• For sale --- Live data on all condos for sale in 22314 zip code.
• For rent --- Live data on rentals in 22314 zip code.

• Homes for sale --- All homes for sale less than $500,000 in 22314 zip code.
• Homes for sale --- All homes for sale from $300,000 to $700,000 in 22314 zip code.
• Homes for sale --- All homes for sale over $650,000 in 22314 zip code.

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 Alexandria House is located a few blocks from King St. on Madison St. in Old Town Alexandria between the waterfront and the Washington St. This towering landmark of a building boasts broad wrap-around balconies with views of the Capitol, National Airport, Old Town and the Blue Ridge Mountains. This condo complex is in a spectacular neighborhood, but to me anyway, the real appeal of the Alexandria House is the balconies and the views.

I have collected some snapshots to represent the views from these condominium balconies.

This is a view from the northeastern side of the building about 20 floors up. The view is over the north end of Alexandria toward the Blue Ridge Mountains. The high-rises of Arlington are easily visible to the naked eye but in this picture Arlington is just a few bumps near the horizon on the right.

In this unit the kitchen has a pass-through that allows the cook to look out to windows on three sides. In the distance one can see the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and the Potomac River.

The wrap-around balconies mean that even the bedrooms have balconies and tremendous views.

In this picture its obvious that Alexandria House is only a block or two from the waterfront. Down below one of Alexandria's many pleasure boats tools upriver toward Washington DC. Check these links for more views or information about the Alexandria House condos in Old Town Alexandria.

To search condo listings in Old Town Alexandria click here.

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
  

Residents and visitors know that Old Town Alexandria is a special place. Old Town Alexandria is at once colonial and historic, a seaport and city, urban and chic. Old Town is home to many shops, restaurants, boutiques and coffee shops. Much of Old Town is filled with elegant brick townhouses and rowhouse houses. Some of these (Abingdon Row for example) are new. But many are historic.

Another thread in the tapestry of Old Town are the high-rises near the waterfront at the north end of Old Town. is the condominiums on N. Pitt Street known as Port Royal. From the 16 floors of Port Royal one will find some of the best views in Old Town. The rear of the building overlooks the Potomac and the flight approach to Reagan National Airport. The lobbies and common areas of the building are well-maintained and pleasant.


Port Royal has a variety of models from studios and up.  The units vary in condition, but most are very nice and have been recently renovated. Contact Condo 1 Alexandria Alexandria to arrange a tour of available condos at Port Royal. To view the interiors of units and to browse properties online, please check the following links:

• For sale --- Live data on all condos for sale in Port Royal's zip code (22314).
• For rent --- Live data on rentals in 22314 zip code.Rental info at Port Royal.

• Homes for sale --- All homes for sale less than $500,000 in 22314 zip code.
• Homes for sale --- All homes for sale from $300,000 to $700,000 in 22314 zip code.
• Homes for sale --- All homes for sale over $650,000 in 22314 zip code.