Old Town Alexandria Real Estate
One of the most walkable, historic, and sought after places to live in the entire Washington DC region, and a market that rewards knowing it block by block.
Rare, walkable, and built to hold its value
Cobblestone streets, two and a half centuries of preserved architecture, a working waterfront on the Potomac, and a Metro ride to the heart of DC. Old Town is the original urban core of Alexandria and the historic center of Northern Virginia, and it lives the way few places near the capital can.
You can handle errands, dinner, a waterfront walk, and the commute all within the same few blocks. The King Street mile runs from the Metro down to the river, lined with more than two hundred independently owned shops and restaurants, the Torpedo Factory Art Center, Market Square, and one of the oldest continuously operating farmers markets in the country. The architecture is not background here. It is the reason people fall in love, and the reason values have held up for generations.
The neighborhood itself becomes part of your home. That is what people are really buying in Old Town.
Kelly Jackson, KJAX GroupOne neighborhood, several worlds
Old Town reads as one place from the outside, but locals know it as distinct pockets, each with its own feel, price profile, and ideal buyer. Here is how Kelly frames them for clients.
The Historic Core & King StreetSignature Old Town+
The WaterfrontRiver Views+
Old Town NorthArts & Cultural District+
The Southwest QuadrantResidential & Rising+
Parker Gray & the Northwest QuadrantMost Attainable+
A clear premium, for clear reasons
As of mid 2026, the typical Old Town home sits a little above one million dollars, with condominiums starting in the mid two hundreds and historic single family homes and rowhouses reaching well past three million. Well prepared, well priced homes move fast here.
Old Town sits within the broader Alexandria VA real estate market, where single family values are projected to rise in the low single digits through 2026, inventory is loosening after several very tight years, and mortgage rates easing toward six percent are bringing buyers off the sidelines.
The headline number changes month to month. The smartest first step is a quick conversation with Kelly for current sold data on the specific blocks and building types you are considering.
Minutes from everything that matters
Location is a huge part of what you are buying. For federal employees, contractors, and military families, few neighborhoods combine this much commuting flexibility with this much character.
- MetroKing Street and Braddock Road stations on the Blue and Yellow lines, plus DASH buses throughout.
- RailAmtrak and Virginia Railway Express at the King Street station for longer trips.
- AirportAbout ten minutes to Reagan National Airport.
- WorkA short hop to the Pentagon, the Mark Center, and downtown DC.
- By carMinutes from the George Washington Parkway and the Beltway, with a seasonal water taxi across the river.
For BuyersBuying smart in Old Town
Old Town rewards preparation. Inventory in the most desirable pockets is limited, so the buyers who win are fully approved, clear on which blocks and building types fit their life, and ready to move when the right home appears. Condition varies enormously in homes that can be two hundred years old, so inspections, parking realities, condo association health, and flood profile all deserve real attention before you write. Kelly helps buyers separate the homes that are charming and sound from the ones that are charming and a money pit. Start with Kelly's buyer services, and waterfront shoppers should read the flooding guide first.
For SellersSelling for the most
A premium neighborhood does not guarantee a premium result. The difference between a strong sale and a disappointing one usually comes down to preparation, pricing, and exposure. Kelly's entire approach is built on full market exposure, because she has seen firsthand what happens when a home is underexposed. Homes that are properly prepped, priced to the right comparable sales, and marketed to the full pool of buyers, including the relocation and out of area buyers who drive a lot of Old Town demand, consistently outperform. If you are even a year out, an early walkthrough can tell you which improvements will return the most. Explore Kelly's seller services.
Specialized guidance for your move
Military & Federal Relocation
As a Military Relocation Professional, Kelly has guided countless PCS and federal moves through tight timelines and remote home searches near the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir, and downtown agencies, including virtual tours and lenders who know VA loans inside and out.
Military relocation ›55+ & Downsizing
For buyers fifty five and over, a condominium or smaller rowhouse here means you can park the car and walk to dinner, the river, and the market, with a lock and leave simplicity that frees you to travel. Kelly specializes in this transition.
55+ resources ›First Time & Condo Buyers
You do not need three million dollars to live in Old Town. Condominiums, especially in Old Town North, are often the entry point, and they come with their own learning curve around fees, reserves, rules, and resale timing. Kelly walks you through every step.
Buyer services ›Wondering about flooding near the water?
Flood risk in Old Town concentrates near the Potomac waterfront and the lowest streets, while much of the interior and western blocks sit on higher ground outside the high risk zone. It is very manageable with the right address and insurance.
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Kelly Jackson
Kelly has spent more than 24 years guiding buyers and sellers across the DMV, and Old Town is one of the markets she knows best. A Military Relocation Professional recognized in the DC Metro Real Producers Top 2 percent, with more than 200 five star reviews, she pairs deep local knowledge with a calm, honest approach her clients remember long after closing.
Her commitment to full market exposure is personal. Years before she was an agent, Kelly and her family lost money because a home was quietly kept from the open market. She built KJAX Group so her clients would never face that, bringing every property its full audience and every client the full truth.
Know Old Town before you buy or sell it
Whether you are buying, selling, or just starting to explore Old Town, Kelly will help you find the right home on the right block at the right price, with honest guidance from the first conversation to the closing table.