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 (November 2023).

Most expensive single-family homes sold

1. 2436 Ridge Road Dr — North Ridge — $2,050,000 (5 beds | 6 baths | 5,818 sq. ft.)
2. 4001 Moss Place — Seminary Hill — $1,490,000 (5 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,546 sq. ft.)
3. 304 Fontaine St — North Ridge — $1,375,000 (5 beds | 4 baths | 2,890 sq. ft.)
4. 103 W Alexandria Ave — Del Ray — $1,300,000 (4 beds | 2.5 baths | 2,006 sq. ft.)
5. 1105 Bayliss Dr — North Ridge — $1,225,000 (5 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,390 sq. ft.)

Least expensive single-family homes sold*

1. 318 N Payne St — Parker Gray — $478,000 (2 beds | 2 baths | 1,112 sq. ft.)
2. 127 N Floyd St — Seminary Hill — $600,000 (5 beds | 2 baths | 2,224 sq. ft.)
3. 180 Cambridge Rd — Taylor Run — $612,500 (3 beds | 2 baths | 1,992 sq. ft.)

*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.

It’s been a busy week in Alexandria.

Just days after Alexandria’s City Council voted unanimously to ditch single-family-only zoning, Mayor Justin Wilson announced that he would not be running for reelection next year. Though no candidates have officially thrown their hat into the ring to replace Wilson, a fight for the spot is inevitable ahead of the Democratic primary next year and the general election next November.

Meanwhile, Alexandria’s Scottish Christmas Walk is this weekend. ALXnow has your back if you’re looking for a guide to this weekend’s festivities.

The most-read stories this week were:

1. JUST IN: Alexandria City Council ends single-family-only-zoning (18773 views)
2. Plans unveiled for new ‘Kings Row’ development near King Street Metro station (8170 views)
3. Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority warns low-income residents of felony arrest for wearing ski masks (7637 views)
4. Alexandria police investigating dead woman found in car at West End gas station (7342 views)
5. Alexandria resident robbed at gunpoint and beaten in D.C. this weekend (6294 views)
6. Here’s your guide to Alexandria’s Scottish Christmas Walk this weekend (4997 views)
7. City celebrates new dawn for a hidden gem of the West End (4521 views)
8. Man robbed by gang in broad daylight on Yoakum Parkway in Alexandria’s West End (4276 views)
9. New residential development near Founders Park headed to Planning Commission review next week (3009 views)
10. French and Italian boutique opening on King Street in March (2908 views)

On the ALXnow podcast this week, Jo DeVoe, James Cullum and Vernon Miles discussed some of the stories above. Subscribe on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or iHeart.

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 (October 2023).

Largest homes sold

1. 603 President Ford Ln — Taylor Run — $2,700,000 (6 beds | 5.5 baths | 7,030 sq. ft.)
2. 1109 N Gaillard St — Seminary Hill — $1,575,000 (4 beds | 4.5 baths | 5,319 sq. ft.)
3. 1103 Trinity Dr — Taylor Run — $1,776,000 (5 beds | 4.5 baths | 4,915 sq. ft.)

Smallest homes sold*

1. 3709 S George Mason Dr Unit 1302E — Bailey’s Crossroads — $425,000 (3 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,708 sq. ft.)
2. 203 S West St — Parker Gray — $950,000 (3 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,733 sq. ft.)
3. 733 Massey Ln Unit B — Potomac Yard — $730,000 (3 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,783 sq. ft.)

*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.

It’s been a busy week in Alexandria.

Alexandria’s Zoning for Housing/Housing for All discussion is coming to a head, with the policy proposal entering the home stretch before final review at a City Council meeting later this month.

The city also grappled with several crimes this week, most notably the city’s seventh homicide. Emmanuel Negatu, 38, of Centreville, was fatally stabbed in a Del Ray church on Sunday. One suspect, Bisrat Shaga, was arrested and will head to court on Dec. 19.

The most-read stories this week were:

1. BREAKING: Man stabbed to death in Del Ray, suspect arrested (32571 views)
2. BREAKING: Suspect identified in fatal Del Ray church stabbing on Sunday (10256 views)
3. Police investigating robbery at the Bradlee Shopping Center (8797 views)
4. Alexandria City Public Schools accidentally shares private student information in newsletter (7494 views)
5. Royal Restaurant in Old Town North converting parking to outdoor seating (6524 views)
6. New code change could allow Alexandria to crack down on crosswalk infractions (6118 views)
7. Alexandria hosting community meeting tonight on plans to reshape the West End (4756 views)
8. Alexandria School Board member Willie Bailey resigns (4200 views)
9. Police: Suspects in stolen car elude police by driving into Maryland (4161 views)
10. Man suffers life-threatening injuries in West End fistfight (4054 views)

On the ALXnow podcast this week, Jo DeVoe, James Cullum and Vernon Miles discussed some of the stories above. Subscribe on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or iHeart.

Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (October 2023).

Most expensive townhouses sold

1. 723 S Union St — Old Town — $2,150,000 (3 beds | 4.5 baths | 3,425 sq. ft.)
2. 302 S Union St — Old Town — $2,100,000 (3 beds | 3.5 baths | 2,503 sq. ft.)
3. 430 N Union St — Old Town — $1,950,000 (4 beds | 4 baths | 2,453 sq. ft.)

Least expensive townhouses sold*

1. 3209 Ravensworth Place — North Ridge — $388,000 (2 beds | 1 baths | 930 sq. ft.)
2. 3508 Gunston Rd — North Ridge — $415,000 (2 beds | 1 baths | 930 sq. ft.)
3. 1321 N Van Dorn St — Seminary Hill — $420,000 (2 beds | 1.5 baths | 1,060 sq. ft.)

*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.

Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive condos sold last month (October 2023).

Most expensive condos sold

1. 1201 N Royal St Unit 606 — Old Town — $1,499,900 (2 beds | 2 baths | 1,420 sq. ft.)
2. 737 Swann Ave Unit TWO-103 — Potomac Yard — $839,900 (1 beds | 1.5 baths | 1,218 sq. ft.)
3. 2151 Jamieson Ave Unit 1509 — Eisenhower Ave — $809,900 (2 beds | 2 baths | 1,479 sq. ft.)
4. 1420 Roundhouse Ln — Old Town — $773,000 (2 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,640 sq. ft.)

Least expensive condos sold*

1. 820 A S Washington St Unit 327 — Old Town — $200,000 (1 beds | 1 baths | 446 sq. ft.)
2. 5851 Quantrell Ave Unit 111 — Lincolnia Hills — $218,000 (2 beds | 1 baths | 900 sq. ft.)
3. 801 N Pitt St Unit 310 — Old Town — $220,000 (– beds | 1 baths | 384 sq. ft.)

*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.

This reporter’s got a six-hour drive ahead of him, so we’re going to keep things snappy on this recap.

It was Halloween this week, unquestionably the best holiday in Alexandria, and the city did not disappoint this year. Thousands turned out for Del Ray’s acclaimed Halloween Parade and took over Lee Street with some spectacular costumes.

There was also a petition to cancel ACPS classes the day after Halloween. While ACPS didn’t cancel classes on Wednesday, a bomb threat forced students to evacuate Alexandria City High School early that day, forcing an early dismissal while police swept the school. No bomb or other ordinance was found.

Next week is a fairly quiet election day for Alexandria, and intrepid reporter James Cullum will be leading the site for the first half of the week while this reporter is away.

The most-read stories this week were:

1. Former Bishop Ireton High School student performed on SNL this weekend (21129 views)
2. Petition to cancel ACPS classes the day after Halloween raises nearly 1,200 signatures (7895 views)
3. Alexandria man allegedly beaten, robbed and forced to strip naked at knifepoint in West End (6986 views)
4. BREAKING: Alexandria City High School evacuated due to possible bomb threat (5499 views)
5. Former manager of Hanks Oyster Bar in Old Town pleads guilty to embezzling $680K (4997 views)
6. BREAKING: Thousands of Alexandrians from Seminary Hill to Del Ray hit with power outage (4621 views)
7. Lost Dog Cafe hosting special adoption event this weekend for a litter of puppies (3874 views)
8. Sweeping City Hall renovation plans could also reshape Market Square and nearby parking garage (3583 views)
9. Alexandria police investigate alleged stabbing Sunday night in Arlandria (3476 views)

On the ALXnow podcast this week, Jo DeVoe, James Cullum and Vernon Miles discussed some of the stories above. Subscribe on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or iHeart.

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 (October 2023).

Most expensive single-family homes sold

1. 603 President Ford Ln — Taylor Run — $2,700,000 (6 beds | 5.5 baths | 7,030 sq. ft.)
2. 317 E Howell Ave — Del Ray — $2,149,000 (6 beds | 5 baths | 4,367 sq. ft.)
3. 1103 Trinity Dr — Tylor Run — $1,776,000 (5 beds | 4.5 baths | 4,915 sq. ft.)
4. 1109 Trinity Dr — Tylor Run — $1,630,000 (4 beds | 4 baths | 4,134 sq. ft.)
5. 710 N Overlook Dr — Beverly Hills — $1,475,000 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 2,579 sq. ft.)

Least expensive single-family homes sold*

1. 700 N Pelham St — Seminary Valley — $600,000 (3 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,552 sq. ft.)
2. 230 N Payne St — Parker Gray — $615,000 (2 beds | 1 baths | 1,110 sq. ft.)
3. 323 N Fayette St — Parker Gray — $627,000 (3 beds | 1 baths | 952 sq. ft.)

*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.

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 (September 2023).

Largest homes sold

1. 413 E Timber Branch Pkwy — North Ridge — $2,435,000 (6 beds | 4.5 baths | 4,755 sq. ft.)
2. 30 E Linden St — Rosemont — $2,020,000 (4 beds | 4 baths | 3,665 sq. ft.)
3. 1426 van Valkenburgh Ln — Rosemont — $1,200,000 (3 beds | 4.5 baths | 3,450 sq. ft.)

Smallest homes sold*

1. 2505 Leslie Ave — Del Ray — $999,000 (4 beds | 3 baths | 1,716 sq. ft.)
2. 613 S Fayette St — Old Town — $830,000 (3 beds | 1.5 baths | 1,728 sq. ft.)
3. 1220 Portner Rd — Potomac Yard — $875,000 (3 beds | 2 baths | 1,728 sq. ft.)

*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.

Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (September 2023).

Most expensive townhouses sold

1. 17 Bakers Walk — Old Town — $2,875,000 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,012 sq. ft.)
2. 224 Canal Center Plaza — Old Town — $1,999,900 (3 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,100 sq. ft.)
3. 607 S Saint Asaph St — Old Town — $1,425,000 (3 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,956 sq. ft.)

Least expensive townhouses sold*

1. 3238 Gunston Rd Unit 722-32 — North Ridge — $350,000 (1 beds | 1 baths | 760 sq. ft.)
2. 1907 N Quaker Ln — North Ridge — $410,000 (2 beds | 1 baths | 930 sq. ft.)
3. 5272 Maris Ave — Seminary Hill — $430,000 (2 beds | 1.5 baths | 1,060 sq. ft.)

*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.