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After eight months, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority reopened it’s yellow line on Sunday. The line has been out of service since September to allow work on the Potomac River tunnel and bridge.
“The work included replacing over 1,000 individual steel plates held together by more than 12,000 bolts in the tunnel and replacing 88 bearings on the bridge,” according to WMATA. “The project also upgraded the fire suppression system on the 3,000-foot bridge and removed and replaced miles of critical communications cables used by multiple regional partners.”
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The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for May 5, 2023.
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It’s November, which means it’s time for a new round of everyone’s favorite Alexandria game show: what does the housing market look like for the city?
For starters: there are currently 485 homes listed for sale in the city, according to Homesnap. There are 316 condominiums listed for sale and 109 townhouses. The median list price is $519,950 and the median sales price is $615,000. That’s about a 13% uptick in median sales prices but overall not outside of the ordinary.
Let’s take a look at some of the most expensive sales from October.
- 331 N Royal Street
5 BD/5.5 BA townhome
Sold: $2.3 million - 211 Prince Street
5 BD/5.5 BA townhome
Sold: $2.1 million
Fun fact: this home on Gentry Row was built in 1784 by Captain John Harper, from whom the stretch gets its nickname “Captain’s Row” - 105 Quay Street
4 BD/3 BA townhome
Sold: $2 million - 211 E Del Ray Avenue
6 BD/4 BA house
Sold: $1.9 million - 2514 King Street
7 BD/5.5 BA house
Sold: $1.9 million
In the market? Check out Just Listed properties in Alexandria.
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Throughout September, we highlighted a number of recently sold properties in Alexandria. Now, we’re taking a look back at some of the most expensive homes sold throughout the month.
But first: As of Sept. 26, nearly more than 500 homes are listed for sale in Alexandria, according to Homesnap. That includes 342 condos, 61 single-family homes and 104 townhomes. The median list price is $510,000 and the median sales price is $571,000. In the past four weeks, more than 193 homes were sold.
Let’s take a look at some of the most expensive sales in September:
- 24 Wolfe Street
4 BD/4.5+ BA townhouse
Sold: $3,675,000 - 310 Strand Street #406
2 BD/2.5 BA condo
Sold: $3,000,000 - 521 Duke Street
4 BD/3.5 BA townhouse
Sold: $1,960,000 - 830 Oronoco Street
3 BD/2.5 BA townhouse
Sold: $1,725,000 - 523 Duke Street
3 BD/2.4 BA townhouse
Sold: $1,715,000
In the market? Check out Just Listed properties in Alexandria.
This past week, 34 properties were sold in Alexandria, according to Homesnap.
The median list price was $470,000, and the median sales price was $575,000. Additionally, homes spent an average of 51 days on the market.
To get a closer look at these numbers, here are a few properties sold this past week, including their original list price and final sales price.
- 700 E. Howell Avenue — 5 BD/3.5 BA townhouse
List price: $1,499,000
Final price: $1,530,000 (+$31,000) - 505 Monticello Blvd — 4 BD/3 BA single-family home
List price: $979,000
Final price: $1,000,000 (+$21,000) - 2908 Farm Road — 3 BD/2.5 BA single-family home
List price: $899,900
Final price: $915,000 (+$16,000) - 400 Madison Street #1003 — 1 BD/2 BA condo
List price: $875,000
Final price: $850,000 (-$25,000) - 701 Massey Lane #B — 3 BD/2.5 BA townhouse
List price: $719,000
Final price: $721,000 (+$2,000)
In the market? Check out Just Listed properties in Alexandria.
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This past week, 81 homes sold in Alexandria, according to Homesnap.
These ranged from a nearly $6 million 6 BD/4.5+ BA single-family home with a grand foyer to a 1 BD/1 BA condo with a one-of-a-kind floor plan.
Taking a quick look at the market, as of Sept. 12, there were 148 new listings, giving us a total of 481 homes for sale — down slightly from last month. The median list price is $495,000.
A few of the most recently sold properties in Alexandria include:
- 601 Oronoco Street — 6 BD/4.5+ BA single-family home — Sold: $5,995,000
- 221 Gibbon Street — 6 BD/2.5 BA single-family home — Sold: $2,250,000
- 922 Slaters Lane — 3 BD/2.5 BA townhouse — Sold: $859,000
- 334 S. West Street — 2 BD/2.5 BA condo — Sold: $699,900
- 115 N. Lee Street #BH212 — 1 BD/1 BA condo — Sold: $499,900
- 1734 Dogwood Drive #C-6 — 2 BD/2 BA condo — Sold: $419,900
- 1200 Braddock Place #310 — 1 BD/1 BA condo — Sold: $385,000
- 4551 Strutfield Lane #4433 — 1 BD/1 BA condo — Sold: $297,50
- 5340 Holmes Run Parkway #100 — 1 BD/1 BA condo — Sold: $190,000
In the market? Check out Just Listed properties in Alexandria.
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Throughout August, we highlighted a number of recently sold properties in Alexandria. Now, we’re taking a look back at some of the most expensive homes sold throughout the month.
But first: As of Sept. 1, nearly 500 homes are listed for sale in Alexandria, according to Homesnap. That includes 338 condos, 64 single-family homes and 88 townhomes. The median list price is $450,000 and the median sales price is $589,500. In the past four weeks, more than 230 homes were sold.
Let’s take a look at some of the most expensive sales in August:
- 209 and 209A S. Lee Street
5 BD/3.5 BA single-family home
Sold: $4,500,000 - 517 N. Saint Asaph Street
4 BD/5.5+ BA townhouse
Sold: $3,295,000 - 16 Wolfe Street
3 BD/3.5+ BA townhouse
Sold: $3,225,000 - 310 Strand Street #306
2 BD/2.5 BA condo
Sold: $3,050,000 - 3601 Tupelo Place
5 BD/5.5 BA single-family home
Sold: $2,100,000
In the market? Check out Just Listed properties in Alexandria.
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With the constant chatter about the hot real estate market, we were curious: What can $750,000 get you these days?
Let’s take a look at some area homes that recently sold for (or around) $750,000 in the area. We’ll start here in Alexandria and work our way to other parts of Northern Virginia.
Alexandria
16 N. Donelson Street
Specs:
- Built: 1940
- 4 BD/3 BA single-family home
- 0.23 acres; 2,452 square feet
- Features: Remodeled kitchen, large patio with natural gas fire pit
Sold: $755,000
Arlington
4621 6th Street S.
Specs:
- Built: 1940
- 3 BD/1.5 BA single-family home
- 0.24 acres; 2,025 square feet
- Features: Detached two-story garage, hardwood floors, large rec room, deep backyard
Sold: $750,000
Reston
11716 Blue Smoke Trail
Specs:
- Built: 1970
- 4 BD/2.5 BA single-family home
- 0.6 acres; 2,292 square feet
- Features: Tw0-car garage, community pool
Sold: $750,000
Vienna
413 Orleans Circle SW
Specs:
- Built: 1959
- 3 BD/2 BA single-family home
- 0.29 acres; 1,058 square feet
- Features: Quiet cul-de-sac, fenced backyard, no HOA
Sold: $750,000
Ashburn
43059 Weatherwood Drive
Specs:
- Built: 1995
- 5 BD/3.5 BA single-family home
- 0.2 acres; 3,169 square feet
- Features: Upgraded wood floors, large back deck, large rec room
Sold: $750,000
Fairfax
10225 Raider Lane
Specs:
- Built: 1963
- 4 BD/3 BA single-family home
- 0.27 acres; 2,480 square feet
- Features: Property backs to woods, large deck, remodeled bathrooms
Sold: $750,000
Want to see more in Alexandria real estate? Check out Just Listed properties.
This past week, 52 homes sold in Alexandria, according to Homesnap.
These ranged from a $3.1 million two-bedroom condo with waterfront views to a 1 BD/1 BA “cute as a button” condo in Seminary Hill.
Taking a quick look at the market, as of Aug. 15, there were 144 new listings on the market, giving us a total of 490 homes for sale — down slightly from last week. The median list price is $479,900.
A few of the most recently sold properties in Alexandria include:
- 310 Strand Street #306 — 2 BD/2.5 BA condo — Sold: $3,050,000
- 3601 Tupelo Place — 5 BD/5.5 BA single-family home — Sold: $2,100,000
- 607 S. Pitt Street — 3 BD/3.5 BA townhouse — Sold: $1,100,000
- 1612 Commonwealth Avenue — 3 BD/3.5 BA townhouse — Sold: $850,000
- 947 N. Pitt Street — 2 BD/2.5 BA townhouse — Sold: $670,000
- 39 E. Reed Avenue — 2 BD/2 BA semi-detached home — Sold: $522,000
- 4550 Strutfield Lane #2228 — 2 BD/1 BA condo — Sold: $353,500
- 2500 N. Van Dorn Street #919 — 1 BD/1 BA condo — Sold: $164,500
In the market? Check out Just Listed properties in Alexandria.
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In the past week, 50 homes were sold in Alexandria, according to Homesnap.
These ranged from a $4.5 million historic townhouse (built in 1812) in Old Town to a 1 BD/1 BA sunny condo what went for $200,000.
Taking a look at the local market as a whole, as of Aug. 8, there were 170 new listings on the market, totaling 517 homes for sale. The median list price is $495,000.
A few of the most recently sold properties in Alexandria include:
- 209 and 209A S. Lee Street — 5 BD/3.5 BA freestanding townhouse — Sold: $4,500,000
- 1122 Roan Lane — 5 BD/4 BA single-family home — Sold: $1,975,000
- 707 E. Howell Avenue — 3 BD/4.5 BA townhouse — Sold: $1,085,000
- 611 Crestwood Drive — 4 BD/2 BA single-family home — Sold: $855,000
- 1015 Princess Street — 2 BD/1.5 BA townhouse — Sold: $730,000
- 1603 Woodbine Street — 3 BD/1.5 BA townhouse — Sold: $580,000
- 3317 Coryell Lane — 2 BD/1 BA condo — Sold: $369,000
- 6141 Edsall Road #D — 1 BD/1 BA condo — Sold: $200,000
In the market? Check out Just Listed properties in Alexandria.
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This past week, 43 properties were sold in Alexandria, according to Homesnap.
The median list price was $499,00, and the median sales price was $649,500. Additionally, homes spent an average of 52 days on the market.
To get a closer look at these numbers, here are a few properties sold this past week, including their original list price and final sales price.
- 304 S. Union Street — 3 BD/3.5 BA townhouse
List price: $1,940,000
Final price: $1,940,000 (no change) - 113 W. Braddock Road — 3 BD/2.5 BA single-family home
List price: $1,099,000
Final price: $1,099,000 (no change) - 110 E. Randolph Avenue — 5 BD/3 BA single-family home
List price: $975,000
Final price: $1,025,000 (+$50,000) - 1308 Main Line Blvd #102 — 3 BD/2.5 BA townhome
List price: $899,900
Final price: $935,000 (+$36,000) - 409 E. Howell Avenue — 3 BD/1.5 BA semi-detached home
List price: $799,900
Final price: $876,000 (+$76,100) - 5123 Knapp Place — 3 BD/3.5 BA townhouse
List price: $749,000
Final price: $722,500 (-$26,500)
In the market? Check out Just Listed properties in Alexandria.
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