22311: Alexandria (Mark Center area)

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The Realty Institute Index

The Realty Institute Index calculates the buyer-seller balance for this zip code based on the previous month's real estate sales activity. The index varies from 0 (very cold) to 100 (extremely hot).

Current index:

29

Market characteristics:

Slow

What this means:

This area is experiencing a buyers' market, and properties do take some time to sell.


Real Estate Supply and Demand Analysis

Last month

Active home listings:

66

New contracts/mo:

8

Days inventory: (wt avg)

248


Home Sales Price Appreciation Analysis

Avg home price:

$622,438

vs. Year ago home price:
$475,608



98 homes for sale identified in this zip code

This chart displays the number of homes in Alexandria Mark listed by local realtors, agents, and real estate brokerages within each home price range and type. Click on the matrix to view these real estate listings.

$0-$250k

Detached

Townhouses

8

Condos

$250k-$400k

Detached

1

Townhouses

20

Condos

$400k-$600k

14

Detached

19

Townhouses

2

Condos

$600k-$800k

10

Detached

15

Townhouses

Condos

$800k-$1.2mm

8

Detached

Townhouses

Condos

$1.2mm+

2

Detached

Townhouses

Condos


Facts about Alexandria Mark

Total Population:

14,768

Ages 0-14(%):

17.83%

Female(%):

51.33%

Ages 15-24(%):

9.24%

Male(%):

48.67%

Ages 25-44(%):

40.33%

Median Hshld Income:

$49,895

Ages 45-54(%):

12.59%

Avg Hshld Size:

1.91

Ages 55plus(%):

20.01%

Avg Hshld Income:

$60,151

HS Diploma(%):

10.25%

Owner Occp(%):

15.89%

Bachelor's Degree(%):

20.62%

Tenant Occp(%):

84.11%

Professional Degree(%):

14.85%


Information and links for Alexandria Mark

The Credit Crisis…

a step by step explanation

Looking to buy a foreclosure?

Foreclosed properties may offer bargains, but there are risks

Beltway HOT Lanes: What this means for you.

If you are considering purchasing a home near the Beltway in Virginia, you need to know that VDOT is planning on widening the beltway by adding HOT lanes -- extra Beltway toll lanes.

The demise of condo flipping.

Over the years, a lot of easy money has been made by flipping condos. Today, this is behind us, and a lot of flippers will be losing money.

Get the latest on the Intercounty Connector

After much controversy and debate, the Intercounty Connector is finally moving forward. It will have a big impact on several Maryland suburbs and will fuel growth. Get the latest info here.

MetroWest development is approved.

MetroWest, the huge high-density development at the Vienna Metro has been approved. With over 2000 housing units and hundreds of thousands of feet of office and retail, it will change the character of the area.

Construction proceeds on JBG's Waterview Condominiums.

Waterview is one of two high rise condominium projects under construction in Rosslyn that is pushing price points in the area to new highs. Featuring views of the Potomac River and Georgetown, condominiums in the building will range from $600,000 into the millions.

Turnberry Tower: Rosslyn goes high(er) end.

Turnberry Tower is a new residential building going up on the site of the old Best Western Hotel in Rosslyn. It's one of two new condos in Rosslyn competing at the very high end.

The most affordable condominiums on the Orange Line.

Arlington's Orange Line area has become extremely popular - and expensive. We think Arlington Oaks provides an opportunity to live live near the Metro at a reasonable price.

Arlington, VA rated #1 on the list of cities with highest percentage of residents with graduate degrees.

Alexandria Public Schools Attendance Zone Locator

Type in your address to find the corresponding Alexandria Public School


Other Alexandria Mark links

Northern Virginia 2020 Transportation Plan

Virginia Railway Express

Arlington County Public Schools web site

Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington

Virginia Wineries (list of wineries and other info)

Northern Virginia Private Schools

Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority

Arlington County Government Website

Metro and Metro Bus web site and trip planner

George Mason University Website

The Connection Newspapers - local news

Washington Parent Magazine website

Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons

The Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area

Tourist attractions in Northern Virginia

The Washington Redskins web site

The Washington Post online

Links to Virginia Golf Courses

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington

Chinese Culture and Community Service Center

Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital

George Mason University

D.C. United - Men's Professional Soccer

Wolf Trap - America's National Park for the Performing Arts


Zip codes near Alexandria Mark

22041: Falls Church, VA

22302: Alexandria (King St area), VA

22304: Alexandria (Landmark)

22312: Alexandria (Lincolnia area), VA


The largest neighborhoods in Alexandria Mark

Palazzo At Park Center

Dowden Terrace

Stonegate

Stonegate Park

The Manors At Stonegate

Seminary Park

Westbriar

Westridge Of Alexandria

Shirley Forest

Dowden Terrace

Sunset Manor

Palazzo

Seminary Heights

Hampton Row


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Map of Alexandria Mark, 22311

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Dowden Terrace

$529,900

3BR 2FB 0HB
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Westbriar

$184,900

1BR 1FB 0HB
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