Address: 1211 Wilkes Street Neighborhood: Old Town Village Type: 3 BR, 2 (+1 half) BA townhouse — 2,780 sq. ft. Listed: $1,849,000 Noteworthy: Charleston style home with courtyard entrance patio With impeccably updated style, this almost 2800 sf home not only has intimate cozy spaces for everyday living, but its open layout and indoor outdoor living design make it an entertainer’s dream. Step into the welcoming Charleston style home with a courtyard entrance patio perfect for hosting neighbors. An open bright living space creates an air of comfort and sophistication with traditional archi ..read more

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is conducting a death investigation near Four Mile Run Park at 4100 Mount Vernon Avenue. According to APD, the investigation is active and no further information is available. Police responded to a call about a body around 1:30 p.m., according to scanner traffic. According to APD: APD is currently conducting a death investigation near Four Mile Park in the 4100 block of Mount Vernon Avenue where a person was found deceased. Please avoid the area. The investigation is active and no further information is available at this time. APD is currently con ..read more

Eisenhower Avenue’s days at the hot-spot for local drag racing could be coming to an end soon. At a Transportation Commission meeting last week, Senior Transportation Engineer Dan Scolese laid out plans to potentially reduce lanes at the western end of Eisenhower Avenue to install new bicycle lanes and improved transit options. Scolese said at the west end of Eisenhower Avenue, the intersection with Van Dorn Street causes backups along Van Dorn Street and pedestrians said it’s difficult to access the Metro station. “Another really big issues is accessibility,” Scolese said. ” We’ve consisten ..read more

There’s a liquidation sale happening at Robcyns (3660 King Street) at the Bradlee Shopping Center. Merchandise is currently being sold at half-price. The store reportedly opened in 1963, and sells women’s and children’s dancewear, shoes and tchotchkes. It will close for the last time on Saturday, April 27. The store made the news last year after a car smashed through the front window. Store staff told ALXnow that the business couldn’t recover after the pandemic and that customers are finding their needs on Amazon ..read more

Alexandria Police lights (staff photo by James Cullum) A Hyattsville man suspected of stealing thousands worth of cosmetic items from multiple CVS stores in Alexandria was arrested with two others in Maryland earlier this month. The three Maryland men are suspected of stealing more than $100,000 in merchandise from Target and other stores throughout the region and were arrested on April 19 by a deputy from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. They were charged with grand larceny, possession of stolen goods with the intent to sell and conspiracy to commit retail theft of more than $50,000 in f ..read more

This week’s Q&A column is written by Darlene Duffett of McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact Darlene at 703-969-9015 or email dduffett@mcenearney.com. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns. Question: Should I buy now, or should I wait based on the interest rates? Answer: The decision to buy a home is a significant milestone, often accompanied by excitement, anticipation, and many questions. A major considerati ..read more

2000 Duke Street (image via Google Maps) The large office building in Carlyle containing the Motley Fool headquarters is heading to a foreclosure auction. The 164,407-square-foot office building has a stately appearance at the northern entrance to the Carlyle neighborhood — with the iconic lion statues out front and a distinctive circular turret design — but the building has been the victim of market upheaval since the pandemic devastated office real estate. In 2023, building tenant Motley Fool significantly downsized its space in the building. The Washington Business Journal reported that the ..read more

Como En Casa opened March 8 at 4112 Mount Vernon Avenue in Arlandria (Courtesy photo) There’s a new Honduran restaurant in town. Como En Casa (Just Like Home) opened last month at 4112 Mount Vernon Avenue in the former home of Ferman’s Bar & Grill. It’s the first restaurant for owner Jury Vaquedano, who brightened the interior by painting the walls, and adding large televisions, as well as a fresh menu and staff. One thing that is sticking around is the rotisserie oven for cooking roasted chicken. “We have great pupusas, chicken fajitas and tacos,” Vaquedano said. “Lunch is getting busier ..read more

The base of the Appomattox statue is now located at Bethel Cemetery in the Wilkes Cemetery Complex (staff photo by James Cullum) The historic cemetery tour: it’s the one locals are dying to get into. A tour coming up this Saturday (April 27) will reacquaint Alexandrians with some of their post-mortem neighbors and hear buried histories of duels, cavalry battles and more in the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex (1475-1501 Wilkes Street). According to the Office of Historic Alexandria: Embark on an extraordinary walking tour through the historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex. Immerse yo ..read more

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria! Today’s weather: Showers are likely before 7am, followed by a gradual transition to mostly sunny skies and a high around 71. Expect northwest winds ranging from 9 to 13 mph, gusting up to 20 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. Tonight, the forecast is for partly cloudy conditions and a low of approximately 44, accompanied by a 9 mph north wind. You need to know Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s annual day of giving, launches today. This year marks the 14th year of Spring2ACTion, a 24-hour online event run by ACT for Alexandria connecting donors to charitab ..read more