Seminary Hill
Neighborhood Reviews
History and recreation in a 275-year-old city
Visitors to the Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site can walk the 45-acre grounds while exploring the preserved earthworks of a Civil War fort. Locals often stroll the lawns and tree groves of Virginia Theological Seminary’s 200-year-old campus, where wounded Union soldiers were treated during the Civil War. A playground, bike trail and a 300-year-old willow oak sit along the creek at Brookvalley Park. Cameron Run Regional Park isn't historic, but it offers plenty to do between batting cages and an 18-hole miniature golf course. The park opens its ice skating rink from January to February, while folks splash and slide at Great Waves Waterpark from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Alternatively, indoor swimming is available at Patrick Henry Recreation Center. Residents can worship at the Virginia Theological Seminary chapel or the other churches that dot the neighborhood, which is also home to Beth El Hebrew Congregation synagogue.
Port City brews on tap at the White House
Stores and restaurants line Duke Street, home to a Harris Teeter supermarket, several chain eateries and Smoking Kow BBQ, named one of D.C.'s 10 best barbecue joints by The Washington Post. Wheeler Street is largely industrial, but many residents still swing by to grab beers at Port City Brewing Co. “We get a lot of neighborhood traffic from people who want to take their dog for a walk or do an afternoon jog and then pop in and have a beer,” explains Ryan Pederson, Port City Brewing’s tasting room manager. Since it opened in Seminary Hill in 2011, the brewery has won international competitions and even gotten its Monumental IPA on tap at the White House. North of the brewery, Inova Alexandria Hospital provides emergency care and 20 other services such as cancer treatment and orthopedics.
Condos and colonials on the market
Homes are generally not as historic as the neighborhood’s landmarks. Instead, midcentury condo complexes and Colonial Revivals built since the 1950s are common. Large custom homes are being constructed around the neighborhood too. Lot sizes vary from a quarter of an acre up to a full acre. Freight trains use the tracks on the south side of Seminary Hill, but most homes are buffered from the rails by a wall of industrial buildings. Single-family homes typically cost between $600,000 and $900,000, with a median sales price of $750,000. However, some larger new-construction homes can run into the millions. Condos are grouped alongside Interstate 395, and prices range between $135,000 and $460,000.
Teens earn medical school credits at Alexandria City High
Alexandria City Public Schools oversees two nearby campuses that children can attend: Patrick Henry K-8 School and Alexandria City High School. The first gets a grade of C-plus from Niche, while Alexandria City High receives a B. The high school is the home of the Governor’s Health Sciences Academy, where teens can take courses such as surgical sciences or sports medicine and earn college credit from George Washington University’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences. A trio of A-plus-rated private schools are in or near the neighborhood: St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, Bishop Ireton High School and Episcopal High School. The latter is a boarding school with alumni that include Sen. John McCain.
Joggers, lagers and more at Port City Brewing
Port City Brewing Co. usually hosts several events each week. Runners can follow a Monday night run with a beer at Joggers & Lagers or catch a free comedy show once a month. Rather than an Oktoberfest celebration, the brewery hosts a German-themed festival called Wunderfest in September. Locals can head east to Old Town for citywide events, such as June’s Alexandria Jazz Fest.
Close to I-395 and the Beltway
Seminary Hill borders Interstate 395, which residents can use to drive into Washington, D.C. There’s also an on-ramp to Interstate 495, the beltway surrounding D.C. The nearest train station is the King St-Old Town Metro station 2 miles east of the neighborhood. Passengers who board the train can reach Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in about 10 minutes and Washington, D.C., in half an hour. Bike lanes extend along Seminary Road, Wheeler Street and other neighborhood roads. However, Cefaratti says residents usually get around by car.
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Alex Soderstrom
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jared Lilly
Jared Lilly
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 875-6313
108 Total Sales
2 in Seminary Hill
$496K - $537K Price Range
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Bob Mathew
Bob Mathew
MXW Real Estate
(202) 558-4565
86 Total Sales
1 in Seminary Hill
$770,000 Price
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Wes Stearns
Wes Stearns
M.O. Wilson Properties
(703) 782-3072
332 Total Sales
2 in Seminary Hill
$300K - $1M Price Range
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Roxanne Hemphill
Roxanne Hemphill
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Dulles
(301) 281-6482
14 Total Sales
1 in Seminary Hill
$215,000 Price
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Troy Sponaugle, Troy Property Group
Troy Sponaugle, Troy Property Group
Samson Properties
(202) 902-6353
216 Total Sales
2 in Seminary Hill
$431K - $465K Price Range
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Corey Morgan
Corey Morgan
CENTURY 21 Envision
(202) 929-3876
46 Total Sales
2 in Seminary Hill
$430K - $550K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Ft. Williams Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Taney Avenue Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Cameron Run Regional Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Waterpark
Fort Ward Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Tarleton Park
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
- Trails
South Early Street Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Polk Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Ewald Park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Multi-Purpose Field
Schuyler Hamilton Jones Skateboard Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Skateboard
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/18/2015
Niche Review
I have never felt unsafely in this area, I see polices around for having good safety in area .
12/18/2015
Niche Review
We help one another always, we engage one another.
1/5/2016
Niche Review
You rarely hear about crime in my area.
9/9/2016
Niche Review
The quality of housing is ok.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Seminary Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Seminary Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Seminary Hill, Alexandria sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Seminary Hill, Alexandria over the last 12 months is $404,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$392,500
Median Sale Price
$404,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$459,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$770,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$289,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
162
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$307
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,592
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1967
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,959
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,371
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,100
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
795
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
529
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 315 - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
15,493
Median Age
38
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,346
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,925
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
College Graduates
59.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
79.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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