This past week saw 30 homes sold in Alexandria.
The least expensive condo, single-family home or townhouse sale over the past seven days was $190,000 while the most expensive was $1,500,000.
Over the past month, meanwhile, a total of 35 single-family homes were sold. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive homes sold over the past month.
Most expensive homes sold
- 1405 Greenwood Place — $2,300,000 (7 Beds | Baths | 8,993 SQ FT)
- 1102 Vassar Road — $2,044,500 (5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,200 SQ FT)
- 3948 Fort Worth Avenue — $1,575,000 (5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4,325 SQ FT)
- 14 Keiths Lane — $1,400,000 (4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 1,936 SQ FT)
- 2905 Argyle Drive — $1,199,000 (3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2,290 SQ FT)
Least expensive homes sold
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He is currently up for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
His squishy face and curly tail with expressive eyes makes for a unique appearance, according to AWLA spokesperson Erin Shackelford.
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Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌤 Today’s weather: Clear throughout the day. High of 53 and low of 41.
☔ Tomorrow: Rain in the evening and overnight. High of 65 and low of 42. Sunrise at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:31 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria Living Magazine first reported that reopening signs are up in the windows of Del Ray Italian restaurant Rosemarino D’Italia (1905 Mt Vernon Avenue).
The restaurant closed the doors of the Del Ray location in July 2021 due to lingering challenges from the Covid pandemic. While the Del Ray location closed, the one in Dupont Circle in D.C. remained open.
Now, signs in the window say the restaurant is coming back. No opening date is posted on the signs or on the restaurant’s social media.
Patch reported in December that the restaurant could have a soft reopening in the Spring, with a revamped interior and a new menu that will initially match the Dupont location, but will eventually branch off into something different.
Image via Rosemarino D’Italia/Facebook
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 29, 2023.
- City of Alexandria lays out power plant demolition plans and uncertainties (1185 views)
- Alexandria Police Department wants all officers to wear body-worn cameras by January (781 views)
- Notes: Alexandria launches new composting pilot program for city residents (223 views)
- Old Town Business Improvement District finishing March with 2/3 of the support it needs (124 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Rosemarino D’Italia to Reopen in Del Ray
Alexandria Living (Wednesday @ 10:45 pm)
- Virginia’s 90th Historic Garden Week Includes Alexandria Tour
Patch (Wednesday @ 3:37 pm)
- Overall Violent Crimes Down, Gun Crimes Up In Alexandria: Police
Patch (Wednesday @ 2:11 pm)
- Animal Hospital to Open in Old Town North
Alexandria Living (Wednesday @ 11:30 am)
- Obituary: Mollie Bass Abraham, 96, an Alexandria Living Legend and Community Guiding Light
Zebra (Wednesday @ 12:46 am)
📅 Upcoming events
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Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
⛅ Today’s weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 57 and low of 37.
🌤 Tomorrow: Clear throughout the day. High of 53 and low of 37. Sunrise at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:30 pm.
🚨 You need to know
The city of Alexandria has launched a new pilot that will help make it easier for some city residents to turn food scraps into compost.
The new curbside food waste composting collection pilot will allow residents in up to 2,000 households to place items like fruit, vegetable scraps, meat and bones into a dedicated food waste collection bin.
According to the project website:
Residents will be able to place items such as fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, and bones in a dedicated bin for food waste collection instead of putting food waste in the trash.
The City will subsidize the cost of supplies and collection for the first six months. Pilot participants will be encouraged to provide feedback to the City through a monthly feedback form sent to residents via email. After six months, residents may continue service with the vendor for a monthly or annual subscription fee.
Residents can register for the pilot online and, if they’re picked, they’ll receive the first six months of services along with a start-up kit for free.
According to the site:
Selected participants will separate food waste from trash, just as we already do with our recyclables, and leave the composting bin by the curb on the designated day of the week. The City contracts with Compost Crew to manage the program, who will provide weekly collection services along with addressing issues such as delivery of the containers and missed collections. Each household can request on Compost Crew’s customer portal for a complimentary bag of finished compost if desired, once a year.
Image via Lenka Dzurendova/Unsplash
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 28, 2023.
- Notes: Driver killed in Beltway crash near Alexandria (1942 views)
- Housing Alexandria breaking ground on new Arlandria affordable housing development this summer (879 views)
- Walgreens redevelopment in Old Town headed to city review (706 views)
- Alexandria bomb threat suspect was found guilty for similar offense in 2016 (612 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- City of Alexandria Installing Speed Cameras in Select School Zones
Zebra (Tuesday @ 9:18 pm)
- Shout Sister Shout! is a Joyful, Scintillating, Knock-Your-Socks-Off Musical at Ford’s Theatre
Zebra (Tuesday @ 7:34 pm)
- Elaine’s Restaurant Opens Thursday in Alexandria
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:00 pm)
- Cappies Review: ‘The Music Man’ At Bishop Ireton High School
Patch (Tuesday @ 2:24 pm)
- Barricade In Vehicle Shuts Down Richmond Highway: Police
Patch (Tuesday @ 12:24 pm)
- Curbside Composting Begins As Pilot Program In Alexandria
Patch (Tuesday @ 12:16 pm)
- Speed Cameras To Be Located Near 4 Alexandria Public Schools
Patch (Tuesday @ 10:48 am)
- CORE Skills: Computer Programs Helps Residents Get Up to Speed
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:44 am)
- Alexandria Announces School Speed Camera Locations
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 7:34 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
Former #AlexandriaVA City Councilman David Speck points out that previous generations could increase the tax base by annexing land. "We can't do that any more," he tells #AgendaAlexandria pic.twitter.com/cby8Z45Sjt
— Michael Pope (@MichaelLeePope) March 27, 2023
We are excited to launch our new curbside compositing program!
Sign-up today:https://t.co/Evj6m43AjB
— Justin Wilson (@justindotnet) March 27, 2023
Another round of sheeting installation will take place TOMORROW in African American Heritage Park.
Thank you for your patience as our team continues building a healthier future for Hooffs Run!
Learn more: https://t.co/zyHJhX5Q7O pic.twitter.com/BG5YN9wGgR
— Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew) (@AlexandriaRenew) March 27, 2023
Working on a new map: A "bike trails transit map" of DC and surrounding areas. 🚲🚲🚲🔴🟢🔵 pic.twitter.com/m3NdLGef3B
— Zach 🌱🗺🚲 Wild Places Prints (@ZZZZach89) March 28, 2023
#AlexandriaVA has the highest car tax in the region #AgendaAlexandria pic.twitter.com/Rm9G9OTxLd
— Michael Pope (@MichaelLeePope) March 27, 2023
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Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
⛅ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 55 and low of 41.
⛅ Tomorrow: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 57 and low of 42. Sunrise at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:29 pm.
🚨 You need to know
One driver was killed on Saturday after a crash on the Beltway near Alexandria, Patch reported.
The crash occurred around 3 a.m. near the Van Dorn Street interchange. A westbound Toyota Camry hit a stationary Subaru Outback, Patch said, with police saying the Toyota couldn’t avoid hitting the stationary car.
The Subaru driver, Moises A. Martinez Carrillo, 26, from Maryland, died at the scene, Patch reported.
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 27, 2023.
- Notes: New Queen Street restaurant brings Alexandria, Egypt to Alexandria, Virginia (1318 views)
- Four Alexandria schools participating in speed camera pilot (379 views)
- Changes in the works for King Street Trolley, including new Eisenhower destination (132 views)
- Poll: Have you gone to see the cherry blossoms in D.C. yet? (70 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Alexandria Celebrating Earth Day With Events Throughout April
Zebra (Monday @ 4:55 pm)
- Cocina: This Easygoing Dog Needs a Home
Zebra (Monday @ 4:26 pm)
- 1 Dead After Car Hits Stationary Vehicle On Capital Beltway
Patch (Monday @ 2:41 pm)
- Shooting At Man In Wheelchair Prompts Alexandria Man’s Conviction
Patch (Monday @ 10:26 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
The City of Alexandria has partnered with @_compostcrew to launch a curbside composting pilot program! Registration is now open! If you have put your name on the waitlist in December, you will receive an email regarding next steps. More info>> https://t.co/VnyHQCPIne pic.twitter.com/OA7PM4lzSS
— Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services (@AlexandriaVATES) March 27, 2023
Don't forget to swing by the Beatley Central Library today with you ACPS badge! https://t.co/ggbFlBJVxu
— ACPS Reads (@ACPSreads) March 27, 2023
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Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Possible light rain in the afternoon and evening. High of 56 and low of 44.
⛅ Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 55 and low of 43. Sunrise at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:28 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Elaine’s Restaurant at 208 Queen Street, the late Bilbo Baggins, opens this week and brings a taste of Egypt to Old Town Alexandria, Zebra first reported.
Zebra reported in a profile of the new restaurant that it is named after co-owner Cynthia Higgins’ grandmother, who taught Cynthia to cook when growing up in Alexandria (Egypt) and Cairo.
One of Zebra’s main recommendations was ful medames, a traditional Alexandria stew with cooked fava beans served in olive oil, cumin and various herbs and spices. The restaurant will also feature a variety of vegetarian and vegan entrees.
Zebra noted that both co-owners are published authors and the second floor will be a library, featuring literary events like monthly author interviews and writers’ book launches.
Elaine’s Restaurant is scheduled to open Wednesday, March 29.
Image via Elaine’s Restaurant/Facebook
📈 Friday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 24, 2023.
- Notes: Italian restaurant closing in Del Ray | ALXnow (7077 views)
- Nearly $60,000 raised for Alexandria bartender shot in attempted carjacking (4077 views)
- ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria (303 views)
- New Waterfront art installation celebrating nautical history debuts tomorrow (202 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Alexandria VA Meets Alexandria Egypt
Zebra (Saturday @ 4:55 pm)
- Nando’s is Clucking Good Food!
Zebra (Saturday @ 3:36 pm)
- Chicken and Spice Returning to Alexandria: Nando’s Opening March 27
Zebra (Saturday @ 12:18 pm)
- Spring Road Trip! What’s New in Travel Near Alexandria
Alexandria Living (Saturday @ 11:24 am)
- Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures Brings Magical Realism to Japanese Culture at Signature Theatre
Zebra (Friday @ 8:47 pm)
- Nando’s Moves To Alexandria’s Carlyle Neighborhood
Patch (Friday @ 5:03 pm)
- Nectar Coffee and Wine Bistro Owner Continues With Cleaning Business
Patch (Friday @ 4:39 pm)
- Alexandria Students Win Prestigious Award for Documentary, ‘They Are All Honored Here’
Zebra (Friday @ 3:51 pm)
- Smaller IKEA, Pickleball War, Board Pay Hike, Best Places: Top VA News
Patch (Friday @ 3:12 pm)
- Elaine’s Restaurant Brings Alexandria, Egypt To Alexandria, Virginia
Patch (Friday @ 10:41 am)
- Habibi and Speedo Look for a New Home Together
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 8:22 am)
- Alexandria Named a ‘Best Place to Travel’ by Money Magazine
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 8:15 am)
- A Hallway Between Work and Life
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 8:11 am)
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Address: 2006 Shenandoah Road
Neighborhood: Hollin Hall Village
Type: 5 BR, 5 BA single-family detached
Listed: $1,569,000
Noteworthy: Custom design by architect James Finn
A truly special opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind custom home in idyllic and charming Hollin Hall Village!
This craftsman meets farmhouse, 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom home has been thoughtfully designed and planned by esteemed architect, James Finn. Upon entering the home, you immediately see the fastidious attention to detail from the copious amounts of molding and trim work to the oversized windows to the high ceilings and beautifully constructed staircase. The house flows pleasantly from room to room and floor to floor.
On the main level, there is a formal living area beaming with natural sunlight, a main level bedroom that can easily serve as an office with full bathroom, an open flow dining/living/family room space that feels so airy and happy, and a mudroom complete with loads of storage and wonderfully useful built-ins. On the upper level, there are four sizable bedrooms, including the primary suite with double walk-in closets, three bedrooms all with en-suite baths, and a laundry room with extra cabinetry storage.
A delightful front porch welcomes you and allows you to take in all the sights and sounds of a much beloved community. A 1-car detached garage sits just off the back of the house next to a healthy, lush yard.
Home feeds to Waynewood Elementary School. An extraordinary masterpiece by admired local builder, Jason Edwards! Magnificent down to the smallest details!
Listed by:
Tracy Dunn — McEnearney Associates Realtors
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This past week saw 36 homes sold in Alexandria.
The least expensive condo, single-family home or townhouse sale over the past seven days was $195,000 while the most expensive was $1,800,000.
Over the past month, meanwhile, a total of 177 homes were sold. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold over the past month.
Largest homes sold
- 1405 Greenwood Place — $2,300,000 (7 Beds | Baths | 8,993 SQ FT)
- 1801 Commonwealth Avenue — $2,500,000 (7 Beds | 6 Baths | 5,040 SQ FT)
- 3948 Fort Worth Avenue — $1,575,000 (5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4,325 SQ FT)
Smallest homes sold
(Updated 2:15 p.m.) The Alexandria Police Department is responding to reports of a bank robbery at the Wells Fargo on the 3500 block of Mount Vernon Avenue in the Arlandria neighborhood.
Scanner traffic indicated the call for the robbery came in around 11:54 a.m. There were no injuries and no weapons reported in connection to the robbery.
Alexandria Police spokesman Marcel Bassett said a suspect left the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash and there is currently no suspect in custody.
According to a release:
In response to a bank robbery, there is a heavy police presence in the 3500 block of Mount Vernon Avenue. No injuries or weapons were reported in connection to this incident. APD is on scene and investigating.
As of 12:40 p.m., traffic on Mount Vernon Avenue was shut down at the Glebe Road intersection.
James Cullum and Vernon Miles contributed to this story
Image via Google Maps
Kesha and Simba are two 8-year-old cats up for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
These two yin and yang kitties are a bonded pair and balance each other perfectly, according to AWLA spokesperson Erin Shackelford.
“While Kesha is quick to introduce herself, Simba prefers to hang back and watch for a bit,” said Shackelford.
These two are the perfect pair and it’s easy to tell the two apart. Simba is an orange male who “would much prefer to get to know you from a distance,” said Shackelford. “With time, love and patience we think Simba will come around and be more social.”
Kesha is a black and white female who will headbutt and nuzzle you for affection.
To learn more about this duo check out Kesha and Simba’s entire profile!
And to schedule a time to meet them email [email protected] or stop by the AWLA during business hours!