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Parker-Gray offers historic charm and a convenient D.C. commute
When picturing a historic neighborhood just outside Washington, D.C., most people imagine a place like Parker-Gray. Mature trees shade the worn brick sidewalks and hide the facades of centuries-old row houses, providing that classic Alexandria feel. “People come here for the Alexandria experience,” says Beth Cichowski, a Realtor with five years of experience in the neighborhood, “you get the historic charm, convenient commute and lower prices than Old Town.” The area can make you feel like you’re back in time, but you’re only a 30-minute Metro ride from downtown D.C.
High-rise apartment complexes are found at Braddock Station in Parker-Gray.
Parker-Gray is a dog-friendly community.
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Homes range from 1830s charmers to modern builds
This section of Alexandria is named after the Parker-Gray School, which opened in 1920. The historic row houses reflect that age; many were built in the 1920s, and some as far back as the 1830s. These are highly desired, which is reflected in the prices. A 2,100-square-foot brick row house built in the 1920s, with a front porch and minimal garden space out front, will typically cost about $1.2 million. An 1830s row house with a wood exterior and classic colonial touches like wooden shutters and a sidewalk-level front door can cost $1.5 million. Something newer in a similar price range, like a 2,000-square-foot townhouse built in the 2000s, usually goes for about $1 million. Smaller condos built around the same time can cost roughly $650,000. Most homes have parking spaces out back, but the grid-patterned streets make the neighborhood easily walkable. “The location makes it an easy commute,” says Cichowski, “The King Street-Old Town and Braddock Metro Stations are less than a mile walk from any home.”
Brick row homes are a common sighting throughout Parker-Gray.
Enjoy great views from the rooftop of high rise apartments in Parker-Gray.
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Public and prestigious private schools serve the neighborhood
Kids here go to Alexandria City Public Schools, which has a B rating on Niche. They could start at C-rated Jefferson-Houston Elementary or B-minus-rated Naomi L. Brooks Elementary, then move on to B-rated George Washington Middle and graduate from B-rated Alexandria City High School. The high school’s football team was the subject of the movie “Remember the Titans” under its former name, T.C. Williams.Alexandria is home to some of the most prestigious day and boarding schools in the country, such as Alexandria Country Day School or Episcopal High School. Alexandria Country Day features an Innovation Lab where students can exercise their creative muscles using 3D printers and video production equipment.
Jefferson-Houston Elementary is a highly-rated school in Parker-Gray.
George Washington Middle School faithfully serves the community of Parker-Gray.
Alexandria City High School in Parker-Gray offers many extracurricular activities for students.
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Nearby parks and Old Town Waterfront offer fresh air and exercise
There are no large green spaces in the neighborhood, so residents like to make the most of communal areas like the Braddock Interim Open Space. This park’s central location makes it a popular meeting ground for locals to play bocce ball and ping pong or grab a bench and take in the pleasant weather. The playground at Helen Miller-Bernard Hunter Park on Queen Street is a hit with local kids. Picturesque Old Town Waterfront is east for a few blocks on any of the thoroughfares for a riverside promenade.
Parker-Gray offers multiple outdoor ping pong tables for locals to enjoy.
Take a stroll through one of the many parks located in Parker-Gray.
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Trader Joe’s, a historic farmers market and dining out options nearby
The Old Town Farmers’ Market happens every Saturday at the same site and is the oldest farmers market in the country. It’s believed that George Washington sold his produce from Mount Vernon here. Trader Joe’s is nearby for additional groceries. Dining out options in the neighborhood include The Lost Dog Café, a Northern Virginia chain that serves fresh pizzas and has a library of beers on tap.
Parker-Gray is home to many small local establishments.
When hunger strikes, grab a pizza at Lost Dog Cafe in Parker-Gray.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Parker-Gray Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Parker-Gray, Alexandria sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Parker-Gray, Alexandria over the last 12 months is $786,250, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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