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City of Alexandria, Virginia
An independent city on the Potomac known for Old Town's historic streets and waterfront, plus Del Ray, Parkfair and the West End.
Homes
Historic rowhouses in Old Town, bungalows in Del Ray and Rosemont, and condos and townhomes near Eisenhower and the West End.
Getting around
Metro's Blue and Yellow lines, VRE at Alexandria (King Street) on both lines, and quick access to Reagan National Airport.
Places to know
- Old Town
- Del Ray
- Rosemont
- Carlyle
- Potomac Yard
- West End
- Seminary Hill
Official City of Alexandria links
| Local government | alexandriava.gov |
|---|---|
| Assessments & taxes | Real estate assessments |
| Public schools | Alexandria City Public Schools |
| School ratings | Virginia School Quality Profiles |
School boundaries can change. Always confirm the assigned school for a specific address with the school division.
Region-wide resources
- Virginia School Quality Profiles — State test scores and accreditation for every public school
- Virginia Housing home loans — First-time buyer loans and down payment help
- VRE commuter rail — Manassas and Fredericksburg lines into DC
- Metro (WMATA) — Rail and bus across the region
- VDOT 511 — Live traffic and road conditions
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