Where We Live: Parker-Gray HIstoric Old Town, Alexandria
October 29, 2020
Welcome to Parker-Gray Historic District in Old Town Alexandria, one of Northern Virginia’s most popular destinations with it’s convenient location to Washington DC, Ronald Reagan Airport and Amazon’s new HQ2.
The Parker Gray District is located within a 40-block area west of Washington Street and is in the northwest quadrant of Old Town Alexandria. It has a rich cultural history dating back hundreds of years. Nestled within the charm of bright colored row homes, some dating back to the late 1800’s, the Parker-Gray District is named for the Parker Gray School which opened in 1920. The school was named in commemoration of John Parker and Sarah Gray who had been principals of two segregated schools in Alexandria during the latter part of the 19th century
Old Town Alexandria is situated close to the Potomac River and the setting is one of the most notable in the Washington DC region. With locally owned cafés, restaurants and boutiques along the waterfront and King Street, there is no shortage of activities for locals and tourists alike. Transportation options include 2 Metro stations, Braddock Road and King Street, bike trails and the water taxi to National Harbor, the Wharf or Georgetown.
This neighborhood is also nearby to local favorites like Blue & White Carry Out featuring Southern comfort food, Mason Social offering mouth-watering brunch items, and Bastille Brasserie & Bar serving savory French cuisine. Get fit at the nearby Zweet Sport Hot Yoga & Total Fitness or 532 Yoga. Or, stock up on groceries at Trader Joes, Balducci’s or Whole Foods just blocks away. There’s even a USPS a block away. Everything is at your fingertips here!
In 2019, over a hundred homes sold in Old Town West, ranging in price from $400,000 to well over $2,000,000! Old Town Alexandria is a HOT neighborhood and has been for many years. The HBC Group currently has a property on the market located at 1320 Princess St, Alexandria, VA 22314.
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Karen Briscoe, Lizzy Conroy, Jenny McClintock and the team of agents at HBC Group at Keller Williams would be delighted to assist with your real estate needs, whether selling or buying a home. The group of active and experienced Realtors® in the Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and Washington, DC marketplace consider it their mission to improve and impact lives.They are Your Agents For Life! We LIVE Here, We WORK Here, We GIVE BACK Here!
