South Old Town Alexandria, Homes For Sale
South Old Town Alexandria represents the largest portion of the historic center of the city. It is roughly bordered by PendletonStreet to the north, the Potomac River on the east, the Capital Beltway to the south and S. Washington Street to the west. That said, a portion of the community including both King Street and Duke Street, extends somewhat further west than that.
Old Town officially dates back to 1747 but early colonial tobacco plantations existed even before that. The Potomac River waterfront provided a convenient location for warehouses where the leafy crops would be inspected before being shipped off. While the earliest known loading dock was near Oronoco Bay, a larger number of warehouse operations soon moved south to Hunting Creek. Alexandria developed quickly from the mid-1700s on, becoming one of the nation’s busiest ports.
South Old Town Alexandria, Properties For Sale
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During the modern era, South Old Town has become a mecca for both visitors and new residents. This part of the city is well known for its top restaurants, as well as a boutique shopping district along King Street featuring numerous independent stores as well as national retailers. This popular corridor is also served by the King Street Trolley, as well as King Street-Old Town Metro station.
Art and entertainment is also an integral part of the allure here, with numerous clubs and galleries, including the famous Torpedo Factory Art Center—a former munitions plant that has converted to working artist studios and galleries. Other attractions include the annual Alexandria Film Festival, the Old Town Theatre, and the Carlyle House—a lovely manor built in 1753 featuring gardens and a park.
Of course, homes and condos for sale are also a big part of South Old Town Alexandria. This is an area that continues to expand and evolve, combining old historic properties with newer townhomes and condominiums. Among the diverse real estate inventory are Federal-style row houses, World War II-era garden courtyard communities that have gone condo, intriguing adaptive reuse projects, new luxury townhomes and modern multifamily high-rise buildings.
From trendy amenities to its sought-after residences, South Old Town Alexandria continues to be one of DC Metro’s top destinations. Call District Partners at Compass to learn more, (202) 798-3600.
