Your Guide to Buying a Home in Alexandria, VA

Buying a Home in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria is located in Fairfax County

In Virginia's Fairfax County, Falls Church and its surrounding neighbors have a history of a great place to live, work, and play. We think you will find the area ripe with business opportunities and balanced by a community committed to preserving a high quality of life. Newcomers and long term residents appreciate the rich historical nature of our district as well as the cultural opportunities that abound in our region.

History and heritage are more than just words to people who live and work in the Alexandria.
From its earliest colonial days, Virginia was known for its natural beauty. Perhaps that’s why George Washington chose to make his home here. The Mount Vernon estate was settled in 1735, long before Washington became our nation’s first president. In 1789, Alexandria and a portion of Fairfax County were ceded by the State of Virginia to become a part of the newly created 10-mile-square District of Columbia. In 1852, a portion of Alexandria acquired “city” status and gained a new charter.
In an area known for its strong heritage and traditions, one would expect residents to take great pride in the appearance of their homes and neighborhoods - and they do. Affordable, quality housing is one of the hallmarks.. Set amid some of the most beautiful scenery in the eastern United States, the area is filled with beautifully landscaped lawns and attractive, well-kept homes.

Whether you’re looking for a townhouse, apartment, starter home, estate, historic property, or farm, it’s all available here. With such a diverse housing supply, any buyer is virtually assured of finding his or her dream home.

Alexandria residents and surrounding areas enjoy easy access to the entire Washington metropolitan area, with three major airports, two Amtrak stations, and several major interstate highways nearby.
Alexandria is located in the southeast corner of Fairfax County about 7 miles south from our nation’s capital in Northern Virginia across the Potomac River. Alexandria lies to the south of  I-95, on the Virginia side of the Wilson Bridge The beautiful scenic Geroge Washington Parkway is a direct access from Washington DC to Route 1 along the shores of the Potomac River. Metrorail, a safe and convenient subway system, offers access to most destinations in the metropolitan area. Local stations are located in Huntington, Springfield, and Old Town, Alexandria. Metro officials are on site at each station to provide security and rider assistance. 

Average January temperature is 35.6 degrees, average July temperature is 78.7 degrees. Winter snows are generally mild but ice storms occasionally hit during January and February. Summers are generally humid from July through early September.