Alexandria,
Virginia.
An independent city on the Potomac River, five miles south of Washington, DC. Old Town, Del Ray, the West End and Potomac Yard, with five Metrorail stations.
Who are the real estate agents for Alexandria, VA?
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney represents buyers and sellers across the City of Alexandria, Virginia. Marc Cashin, Ashling McGowan and Charlotte Lee are the team's Virginia agents. FORWARD has managed more than $300 million in lifetime sales across 300+ transactions, with a lifetime list-to-sale price ratio above 97 percent. Marc Cashin is an associate broker licensed in Virginia and Washington, DC. FORWARD was named to Washingtonian Top Teams 2026 and is a RealTrends Verified Team for 2026. Call (202) 900-3020.
How much do homes cost in Alexandria, VA?
The median sold price in the City of Alexandria was $649,500 in September 2026, according to Bright MLS, with 146 homes sold. Across the 13 months from September 2025 through September 2026 the median was $710,000 on 2,156 sales. Homes that closed in September had spent an average of 28 days on the market. Monthly medians in a city this size move with the mix of homes sold. The median was $740,000 in August 2026 and $745,875 in September 2025.
Is Alexandria, VA in Fairfax County?
No. The City of Alexandria is its own jurisdiction, separate from Fairfax County. The confusion comes from the mail. The U.S. Postal Service gives some Fairfax County homes an Alexandria mailing address, and the area from the Huntington Metro station to Mount Vernon is often called Alexandria. Those homes are in Fairfax County. A home inside the city is taxed by the City of Alexandria and served by Alexandria City Public Schools. A home in Fairfax County is taxed by the county and served by Fairfax County Public Schools. Check the jurisdiction on the listing, not the mailing address.
Is Alexandria, VA a good place to live?
Alexandria is a city of about 160,700 people on 14.94 square miles, five miles south of Washington, DC. About 42 percent of its homes are owner-occupied, and the median household income is $119,681, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
The Census Bureau puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in the city at $735,100 for 2020 to 2024. That figure is what owners estimate their homes are worth. It is not a sale price.
Buyers choose between a historic waterfront district, main street neighborhoods and newer areas around Metro stations, all inside one jurisdiction with one school system. Nearby guides: Old Town Alexandria, Arlington, Northern Virginia.
| Metric | Sep 2026 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price | $649,500 | $745,875 |
| Homes sold | 146 | 170 |
| Average days on market | 28 | 26 |
| Months of supply | 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Homes for sale, month end | 532 | 437 |
What are the neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA?
The City of Alexandria's main areas are Old Town, Old Town North, Del Ray, the West End, Arlandria-Chirilagua, Carlyle and Eisenhower, and Potomac Yard. Old Town is the historic waterfront district along King Street. Del Ray centers on Mount Vernon Avenue. Potomac Yard is a newer mixed-use district with its own Metro station.
Historic district on the Potomac River, with 18th and 19th century architecture along King Street. Read the Old Town Alexandria guide. Old Town North, a few blocks north, is designated an Arts and Cultural District.
A walkable main street district along Mount Vernon Avenue.
A large area with parks including Ben Brenman Park and Fort Ward. Alexandria's West End is a different place from the West End of Washington, DC.
Home of the Birchmere concert hall.
A business district that includes the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
A mixed-use district with a Metro station and a Virginia Tech campus.
Which schools and Metro stations serve Alexandria, VA?
Alexandria City Public Schools serves homes inside the city. The district has 18 schools and more than 16,000 students. It includes two middle schools, two K-8 schools, one pre-K school and a single high school, Alexandria City High School. Alexandria sits five miles south of Washington, DC and has five Metrorail stations. Yellow Line and Blue Line trains both stop at King St-Old Town.
Confirm the assigned schools for any address with Alexandria City Public Schools before making an offer. Homes with an Alexandria address in Fairfax County are served by Fairfax County Public Schools.
What is the property tax rate in Alexandria, VA?
The City of Alexandria's real estate tax rate is $1.135 per $100 of assessed value. City Council kept the rate unchanged when it adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget on April 29, 2026. At that rate, a home assessed at $800,000 carries a bill of $9,080 a year.
The tax is paid in two installments, due June 15 and November 15, or the next business day when a date falls on a weekend. Fairfax County's base rate for tax year 2026 is $1.12 per $100, so two homes with Alexandria addresses can carry different bills. Confirm current figures with your settlement company before closing.
How should you read the Alexandria market?
Supply is the steadier signal. The city had 3.9 months of supply at the end of September 2026, against 2.4 months a year earlier, with 532 homes for sale against 437. Buyers have more to choose from than they did a year ago.
One month of prices says less. September's median was $649,500, August's was $740,000, and the 13-month median was $710,000. Ask FORWARD for the figures on the specific area and home type you are weighing.
Alexandria, VA: frequently asked questions
Buying or selling in Alexandria, VA?
Talk with Marc Cashin, Ashling McGowan or Charlotte Lee at FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney about Alexandria. Call (202) 900-3020. Looking across the region as well? Read the Northern Virginia guide.