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Historic Homes Available in Old Town Alexandria

<h2 style="MARGIN-TOP: 2px"><img title="George Washington slept in Old Town Alexandria" height="224" alt="George Washington slept in Old Town Alexandria" hspace="8" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/0/5/4/1/ar120104776314502.jpg" width="192" align="right" />George Washington slept here -- and so can you!  Own a piece of history in Old Town Alexandria.  It's been nine years since the City of Alexandria celebrated its Semiquincentennial (that makes it 259 years old, having been founded in 1749).  </h2><img title="George Washington Masonic Memorial" height="209" alt="George Washington Masonic Memorial" hspace="8" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/8/3/7/4/ar120104786247386.jpg" width="155" align="left" />Residents and visitors alike know Old Town Alexandria for its art galleries, antique shops, great restaurants, lively nightlife on King Street, the <a href="http://www.gwmemorial.org/" target="_blank">George Washington Masonic Memorial</a> on Shuter's Hill, the Potomac River, and cobblestone alleyways.  At the eastern end of Old Town Alexandria lies the <a href="http://www.torpedofactory.org/" target="_blank">Torpedo Factory</a> which was once an actual torpedo factory, now converted into artist's studios where they sell their crafts, paintings and sculptures.Due to Old Town Alexandria's proximity to Washington, D.C., many trade associations, lobbying firms, and law firms have offices within the city's boundaries.  Newer offices, hotels, shops, and restaurants have recently been built on the West End of Old Town Alexandria in the Carlyle area, around <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/234859/Condos-with-a-View" target="_blank">Carlyle Tower condos</a> and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office which relocated to Old Town in 2005.Residential housing in Old Town Alexandria ranges from brand new condominiums and townhouses such as those found at the <a title="Real Estate in Old Town Alexandria" href="http://www.blockrealestategroup.com/" target="_blank">Prescott Condominiums and Potomac Greens</a> to much older historic townhouses and single family homes.  Of the 198 homes currently on the market in zip code 22314 (which includes all of Old Town Alexandria), 24 are more than one hundred years old.  And, of those, 13 were built before the Civil War!   History buffs:  Imagine owning one of these old homes that have obviously stood the test of time!  They are available from $485,000 to over $3 million.<img title="Old Town Alexandria historic townhouse" height="363" alt="Old Town Alexandria historic townhouse" hspace="8" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/7/5/4/ar120104794945704.jpg" width="225" align="right" />After <a title="Buy a home in Old Town" href="http://www.blockrealestategroup.com/" target="_blank">purchasing a historic home in Old Town Alexandria</a>, you'll want to trot down to <a href="http://www.gadsbystavernrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Gadsby's Tavern</a> built in 1785 and still serving food and operating as a tavern today, and explore the adjoining museum.  Just down the street is the historic <a href="http://www.leefendallhouse.org/" target="_blank">Lee-Fendall House</a> also built in 1785 and operating as a museum and venue for private social functions.   Recent home sales data for Old Town Alexandria: <table class="MsoNormalTable" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="223"> </td><td valign="top" width="102">December 2007</td><td valign="top" width="102">November 2007</td><td valign="top" width="92">% Change</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="223">Total Sold Dollar Volume</td><td valign="top" width="102">$29,527,987</td><td valign="top" width="102">$21,761,740</td><td valign="top" width="92">35.7%</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="223">Average Sold Price</td><td valign="top" width="102">$602,612</td><td valign="top" width="102">$557,993</td><td valign="top" width="92">8.0% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="223">Median Sold Price</td><td valign="top" width="102">$525,000</td><td valign="top" width="102">$545,000</td><td valign="top" width="92">-3.8%</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="223">Total Units Sold</td><td valign="top" width="102">49</td><td valign="top" width="102">39</td><td valign="top" width="92">25.6% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="223">Average Days on Market</td><td valign="top" width="102">79</td><td valign="top" width="102">74</td><td valign="top" align="right" width="92">6.8% </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="223">Average List Price for Solds</td><td valign="top" width="102">$651,187</td><td valign="top" width="102">$586,396</td><td valign="top" width="92">11.0%</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="223">Average Sales Price as % of List Price</td><td valign="top" width="102">92.54%</td><td valign="top" width="102">95.16%</td><td valign="top" width="92"> </td></tr></tbody></table>Given that December is traditionally a slower time for real estate sales than November, home sales in Old Town Alexandria seem to be holding up pretty well. Own a piece of history -- take a look at some of the available historic homes:<a href="http://www.homesdatabase.com/brianblock/ax6356561" target="_blank">OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA</a>                  2 Bedroom 1 Bathrooms       $485,000      Built in 1815 <a href="http://www.homesdatabase.com/brianblock/ax6401700" target="_blank">OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA</a>                  3 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms       $749,000       Built in 1840 <a href="http://www.homesdatabase.com/brianblock/ax6565048" target="_blank">OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA</a>             3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathrooms     $995,000      Built in 1818 <a href="http://www.homesdatabase.com/brianblock/ax6546183" target="_blank">OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA</a>                 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bathrooms     $1,375,000   Built in 1816 <a href="http://www.homesdatabase.com/brianblock/ax6288400" target="_blank">OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA</a>                 5 Bedroom 2.55 Bathrooms   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