PHOTO by Chris Militzer
Alexandria waterfront
Alexandria's waterfront is part of the reason why MONEY magazine named Alexandria the #1 U.S. travel destination.
Travel + Leisure recently named the top 10 best places to live on the East Coast and Alexandria has landed in the second place slot on that list.
Here's what the magazine had to say about Alexandria:
“Of all of D.C.’s surrounding areas, Alexandria is arguably the most attractive, essentially acting as a suburb of D.C. but benefiting from its own local government,” says Darren Robertson, founder and realtor at Northern Virginia Home Pro. “Things like home insurance and closing costs are also markedly less expensive in Virginia than in D.C., standing as an extra benefit to buying a home in the area. In terms of living in Alexandria, the cost of living is still significantly higher than places a little further afield like Manassas or Waldorf, but being so close to D.C. and in an area that has an already great public transit network that’s also currently being improved is worth the extra cost to many buyers.”
Redjaee also recommends Alexandria, specifically pointing out the Old Town neighborhood. "It’s incredibly walkable, and whether you’re picnicking by the water or strolling down King Street, you’ll feel like you're living in a storybook. It’s a favorite among younger professionals and families who want charm and convenience, though the price point can make it competitive,” she explains, noting that entry-level homes “start around $1.2 million for a cozy townhouse.”
Others on the list are:
- Charleston, South Carolina.
- Alexandria, Virginia.
- Gloucester, Massachusetts
- Newport, Rhode Island
- Southampton, New York
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Greenwich, Connecticut
- Kennebunkport, Maine
- Harrison, New York
- Silver Spring, Maryland
