Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive single-family homes sold last month (March 2024).
Most expensive single-family homes sold
- 412 Wolfe St — Old Town — $2,900,000 (5 beds | 4.5 baths | 3,370 sq. ft.)
- 203 N View Terrace — Rosemont — $1,715,000 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 2,811 sq. ft.)
- 32 N Donelson St — Seminary Hill — $1,683,999 (6 beds | 4.5 baths | 4,378 sq. ft.)
- 512 1/2 S Pitt St — Old Town — $1,550,000 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 2,051 sq. ft.)
- 300 Ashby St — Del Ray — $1,475,000 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,268 sq. ft.)
Least expensive single-family homes sold*
- 1407 Martha Custis Dr — North Ridge — $485,000 (3 beds | 1 baths | 1,170 sq. ft.)
- 2317 N Early St — Seminary Hill — $750,000 (2 beds | 2 baths | 2,025 sq. ft.)
- 1210 N Chambliss St — Lincolnia Hills — $810,000 (4 beds | 2.5 baths | 2,917 sq. ft.)
*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.
Tajae is a beautiful 10-year-old dog looking for her forever home!
She’s definitely a favorite at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, where she is available for adoption.
Tajae is a lovable and smoochable dog, according to AWLA spokesperson Erin Shackelford.
“She is bubbly and active despite being in her senior years,” said Shackelford. “She is always happy to meet a new friend and is incredibly social.”
Some of her favorite things include going on walks, playing in the backyard and lounging around! Of course she loves to relax every once in a while. Tajae is also familiar with children as she has lived with children of all ages in her previous home.
Want to meet Tajae in person? To learn more be sure to read her entire profile.
And to start the adoption process email [email protected] or call 703-746-4774.
Professional photos courtesy of DeSilva Studio.
Happy Thursday, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect isolated showers between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms that could produce small hail. The day should be partly sunny with a high temperature near 57. Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of isolated showers between 8 and 11 p.m., with a low temperature of 39.
🚨 You need to know
What’s going to happen with the 12-acre property at Potomac Yard since the arena and entertainment district plans evaporated?
In an exclusive interview with the Washington Business Journal, Matt Kelly, the CEO for landowner JBG Smith, said that he doesn’t know exactly what will go into the space now, but that the arena deal highlighted the “attractiveness” of the property, which is next door to the Potomac Yard Metro station.
Kelly’s statements follow a scathing condemnation from the company immediately after the deal officially died.
Kelly said that JBG Smith’s 2020 plans to build six office buildings with ground floor retail on the arena will likely be scrapped due to a dwindling office market. He also said that Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus and Amazon’s HQ2 in Crystal City will open opportunities for “tech uses” in the space.
The statement contradicts a more dire message from Mayor Justin Wilson, who recently wrote in his April newsletter that the arena failure will likely result in a period of stagnation for the property.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and possible thunderstorms after 8am, with potential heavy rain and a high of 59 degrees. East winds will blow at 8-13 mph, gusting up to 20 mph, with a 100% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts between half and three-quarters of an inch. Tonight, there’s a 50% chance of showers before 2am, and it will be mostly cloudy with a low around 41 degrees. West winds will reach 6-13 mph, gusting up to 21 mph.
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(Updated 3:45 p.m.) Mediterranean restaurant La’Baik held its grand opening this weekend.
The restaurant at 2309 Mount Vernon Avenue is owned by the Abdel-Hay family and serves falafel, gyros, shawarma and more, along with coffee.
La’Baik opened where Stomping Ground was. The restaurant briefly converted into a taco restaurant called Rubia’s Tacos, which then closed earlier this year.
La’Baik is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., and Thursday through Sunday from 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Photo via La’Baik/Instagram
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Apr 2, 2024.
- Sign ordinance update tackling longstanding sign complaints from Alexandria businesses (1621 views)
- Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold in Mount Vernon (1618 views)
- City of Alexandria hosting eclipse viewing party in Old Town (985 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers before 2pm, transitioning to a chance of showers and thunderstorms from 2pm-5pm, and increasing to likely showers with potential thunderstorms after 5pm. The high temperature will be near 57°F with an east wind of 6-10 mph. There is an 80% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch. Tuesday night, anticipate showers, possible thunderstorms, and patchy fog with a low around 50°F. The east wind will continue at 8-10 mph, and the precipitation likelihood rises to 90%, with the same range of new rainfall amounts predicted.
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One family will win a monument to Alexandria’s infinite capacity for pettiness.
As part of Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia’s Tiny Home, Big Heart Playhouse Fundraiser, custom home builder Alair Alexandria built a scale model of the Hollensbury Spite House built into an alley at 523 Queen Street, Zebra reported.
The original 7’6″ wide home is less than 350 total square feet. Local legend is the homeowner in the adjacent property built the home after he got tired of people loitering in the alley
The new playhouse is only slightly less wide, 6’9″, and also contains multiple stories with an artificial grass backyard. The construction was sponsored by Andrea Courduvelis of Sotheby’s International Realty.
Those who want a chance at winning the home can donate $10 to SCAN.
Photo via SCAN of Nothern Virginia/Facebook
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Apr 1, 2024.
- In wake of Potomac Yard arena implosion, Alexandria mayor says area will stay the same for ‘quite some time’ (2548 views)
- Notes: Pizza and cocktail bar opening this week in Old Town (1973 views)
- Alexandria adding protection to four bike lanes, including Seminary Road and King Street (1091 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
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Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and potential thunderstorms before 10 a.m, followed by scattered showers and patchy fog until 3 p.m. Cloudy conditions with a high near 62, with southeast winds shifting to northeast in the afternoon. Precipitation chances at 70% and rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. For Monday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms will occur before 8 p.m., followed by showers from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., with a low around 49. Northeast winds at 5 to 7 mph, with 80% precipitation chances and new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch.
🚨 You need to know
After over twenty years of working in Alexandria restaurants, Alexandria Living Magazine reported that Tara Hopkins is launching her own restaurant where Faccia Luna was.
Frankie’s Kitchen and Cocktail Bar is a new bar with pizza and cocktails at 823 S Washington Street scheduled to open on Wednesday, April 3.
Alexandria Living Magazine reported that Hopkins and her husband had always wanted to open their own restaurant, and the timing worked when the broker for Faccia Luna reached out.
While an argument could be made that Alexandria has too many pizza places, an ALXnow poll back in 2024 found that most respondents said there’s not enough good pizza in the city.
Image via Frankie’s Kitchen & Cocktail Bar/Instagram
📈 Friday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 29, 2024.
- Notes: Cash-strapped Metro selling off property in Eisenhower neighborhood (3591 views)
- Hard Times on King Street could temporarily close to undergo extensive internal renovations (1831 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold last month (February 2024).
Largest homes sold
- 1207 Janneys Ln — Taylor Run — $2,410,000 (5 beds | 4.5 baths | 5,404 sq. ft.)
- 1401 N Pickett St — Seminary Hill — $1,175,000 (7 beds | 5.5 baths | 5,385 sq. ft.)
- 2 Swifts Alley — Old Town — $3,400,000 (4 beds | 4.5 baths | 5,312 sq. ft.)
Smallest homes sold*
- 3311 Carolina Place — Beverly Hills — $965,000 (2 beds | 3 baths | 1,688 sq. ft.)
- 203 S Royal St — Old Town — $1,510,203 (3 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,700 sq. ft.)
- 1207 N Royal St Unit 607 — Old Town — $1,840,000 (2 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,730 sq. ft.)
*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Rain is probable before noon with patchy fog clearing by 10am, followed by cloudy skies and a high of around 53°F. Expect north winds of 7-14 mph, gusting up to 21 mph, and a 60% chance of precipitation, potentially accumulating between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Gradual clearing will occur during Thursday night, with lows around 38°F and northwest winds of 9-14 mph, gusting up to 21 mph.
🚨 You need to know
As a coda to the Potomac Yard arena saga — a deal that officially died yesterday — Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced yesterday that a new deal would keep the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals in downtown D.C. until 2050.
Under the new arrangement, D.C. would spend $515 million to help modernize the arena in exchange for a new 25-year lease. Even after publicly spurning D.C. with the Alexandria move, Leonsis still got a host of provisions from D.C., including an expansion into the Gallery Place retail center, management of the Mystics home arena in Southeast D.C., and parking at city-owned buildings for Monumental employees.
That deal is still pending approval by the D.C. Council, lest anyone jump the gun again on saying the new arrangement is set in stone.
That deal also comes just days after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb said the Potomac Yard move would breach Monumental Sports and Entertainment’s legal obligations from their 2007 public bond financing. A spokesperson from Monumental told ALXnow they “fundamentally disagree with the Attorney General’s opinions,” but it’s a moot point now.
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 27, 2024.
- BREAKING: Alexandria ends negotiations for Potomac Yard arena (8830 views)
- Alexandria to declare local holiday for boring machine (2720 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Have you been searching for a sweet furry companion?
Meet Toby, a 5-year-old tabby who is the definition of sweet and available for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
Though Toby is very sweet, he is a bit uncertain of new surroundings, according to AWLA spokesperson Erin Shackelford.
His friends at the shelter had this to say:
Typically, he’s hiding away under his blanket fort where he feels safe and secure.
He needs to find a person who understands he will need some time and space to feel comfortable in his new home. He likes visitors who come in slowly and speak softly.
Toby really likes crunchy Temptation treats and will quickly gobble them up if offered.
He’s been waiting for the perfect forever home and would be a great addition to any family!
Ready to meet Toby? Be sure to read his entire profile and email [email protected] or call 703-746-4774 to start the adoption process.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect rain in the morning followed by possible thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, with chances of rain and thunderstorms persisting after 3pm. There will also be patchy fog with a high near 54°F and southeast winds around 6 mph. Precipitation chance stands at 80% with new rainfall amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch. For Wednesday night, there is a 50% chance of rain, patchy fog before 7pm and after 8pm, a cloudy atmosphere, a low temperature around 47°F, and light, variable winds.
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Children’s goods boutique Little Birdies is now open in Old Town, Alexandria Living Magazine first reported.
The store is at 103 S. St. Asaph Street, next to Josephine and Bluemercury.
The store features an array of goods from linens to candleware and home decor with a child focus in mind, as well as children’s clothing.
Photo via Little Birdies Boutique/Instagram
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 26, 2024.
- Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas says Monumental Sports owner Ted Leonsis can fund the $2 billion Potomac Yard arena project (2433 views)
- New Italian restaurant coming to Old Town North next to Trader Joe’s (2018 views)
- Notes: Del Ray bakery features the viral ‘Crookie’ croissant-cookie hybrid (1491 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 7:30 pm: The Zombies: Different Game Tour
