New Alexandria, VA Homes For Sale

Located in the southern part of Alexandria is a neighborhood known curiously as New Alexandria. This small subdivision has a fascinating history but is relatively unknown, and in fact, is more typically associated with its larger next-door neighbor, Belle Haven. With only about 150 families (and missing from many maps), this charming community features some very attractive homes for sale.

This is a place that once had big dreams. But alas, those plans were never fully realized. At least not in the way that the early founders had hoped for.

The land here goes all the way back to 1658 and a 500-acre land parcel that was part of the origins of colonial settlement in the Alexandria area. But while other parts (such as Old Town to the north and the massive Mount Vernon estate to the south) prospered, this particular parcel laid dormant, changing hands repeatedly over subsequent generations but without any noticeable advancement.

New Alexandria Homes for Sale

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7112 Marine Dr, ALEXANDRIA

$1,550,000

↓ $25,000

7112 Marine Dr, ALEXANDRIA

5 Beds 5.5 Baths 4,850 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2128830

MARLAN FOREST

1100 Morningside Ln, ALEXANDRIA

$1,295,000

1100 Morningside Ln, ALEXANDRIA

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2140482

WELLINGTON

6614 10th St #j, ALEXANDRIA

$305,000

6614 10th St #j, ALEXANDRIA

2 Beds 1 Bath 763 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2162228

BELLE VIEW CONDOMINIUMS

6600 Potomac Ave #c2, ALEXANDRIA

$359,900

↓ $3,000

6600 Potomac Ave #c2, ALEXANDRIA

3 Beds 1 Bath 943 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2163560

BELLE VIEW CONDOMINIUMS

6621 Wakefield Dr #907, ALEXANDRIA

$235,000

6621 Wakefield Dr #907, ALEXANDRIA

1 Bed 1 Bath 714 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2156982

RIVER TOWERS

1715 Belle Haven Rd, ALEXANDRIA

$850,000

1715 Belle Haven Rd, ALEXANDRIA

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,309 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2164134

OLDE BELHAVEN TOWNE

6429 Richmond Hwy #103, ALEXANDRIA

$220,000

6429 Richmond Hwy #103, ALEXANDRIA

2 Beds 1 Bath 852 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2156346

HUNTINGTON WALK

1203 Tatum Dr, ALEXANDRIA

$1,200,000

↓ $50,000

1203 Tatum Dr, ALEXANDRIA

4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,536 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2162124

VILLAMAY

2411 Stokes Ln, ALEXANDRIA

$1,619,900

2411 Stokes Ln, ALEXANDRIA

8 Beds 7.5 Baths 4,861 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2165478

STOKES JERAMIAH

6026 Woodmont Rd, ALEXANDRIA

$1,250,000

6026 Woodmont Rd, ALEXANDRIA

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,334 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2165250

BELLE HAVEN

7203 Marine Dr, ALEXANDRIA

$1,200,000

7203 Marine Dr, ALEXANDRIA

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,213 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2166118

VILLAMAY

1909 Belfield Rd, ALEXANDRIA

$1,590,000

1909 Belfield Rd, ALEXANDRIA

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,884 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2160600

BELLE HAVEN

6621 Wakefield Dr #719, ALEXANDRIA

$220,000

6621 Wakefield Dr #719, ALEXANDRIA

1 Bed 1 Bath 714 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2157382

RIVER TOWERS

6418 16th St, ALEXANDRIA

$995,500

6418 16th St, ALEXANDRIA

5 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,256 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2168020

COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE

6621 Wakefield Dr #512, ALEXANDRIA

$235,000

6621 Wakefield Dr #512, ALEXANDRIA

1 Bed 1 Bath 714 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2168392

RIVER TOWERS

7408 Gatewood Ct, ALEXANDRIA

$1,100,000

7408 Gatewood Ct, ALEXANDRIA

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,750 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2168384

VILLAMAY

6717 W Wakefield Dr #b2, ALEXANDRIA

$335,000

6717 W Wakefield Dr #b2, ALEXANDRIA

2 Beds 1 Bath 768 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2168954

BELLE VIEW CONDOMINIUMS

6503 Blue Wing Dr, ALEXANDRIA

$1,650,000

6503 Blue Wing Dr, ALEXANDRIA

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 5,946 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2169532

BELLE HAVEN ESTATES

But that finally changed when the New Alexandria Land and River Improvement Company acquired the land in the late 1880’s and combined it with other neighboring plots to total 1600 acres. A fledgling community was officially founded in 1892 with some very grand plans for the future. And for a short while there was a hotel, industry (the Deis Company made chairs and another factory produced baskets), a sprinkling of gracious homes on one-acre lots and one of the fastest new electric streetcar lines in the nation.

But the auspicious plans never quite panned out due to a series of unfortunate events. A giant fire destroyed the Deis factory within three months of its construction. The structure was subsequently rebuilt in brick, but couldn’t recover from its financial losses. There was also a deep water channel dredged to facilitate shipping, but that soon filled up with silt. By 1924, the New Alexandria Company had gone bankrupt.

Some of the land became the Belle Haven Country Club, and over time, New Alexandria settled into a very low-key yet happy routine as a charming little community with an interesting, albeit sidetracked past.

Today, you’ll find a blend of homes built over time, most of which were constructed from the 1930’s to the 1970’s. As with the southern Alexandria coastline in general, this is an area that leans toward luxury homes for sale, many of which have either been renovated and built up over time, or even torn down and rebuilt altogether.

The Potomac River is just a short stroll away for residents, as is the Mount Vernon Recreation Trail. Membership at the famed country club is a favorite perk, along with time spent at the local sailing marina. Belle Haven has a nice little shopping center and restaurants, and there’s also a well-organized New Alexandria Citizens Association that coordinates local activities. Plus, Old Town is close by, and Washington DC is also an easy drive away.

To many outsiders, New Alexandria is the community that time forgot. But that’s okay with longtime residents. With appealing real estate properties, a few historical remnants, local coffee shops and the nearby river, this is an intriguing place with a small town atmosphere. Call District Partners at Compass to learn more about homes for sale in the area, (202) 798-3600.

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Listing information last updated on March 28th, 2024 at 2:01pm EDT.