Fords Landing
Fords Landing Alexandria Homes for Sale & Real Estate
Explore Fords Landing Alexandria homes for sale and real estate in a residential waterfront community at the southern end of Old Town Alexandria. Fords Landing offers townhome living near the Potomac River, the Old Town waterfront, parks, trails, restaurants, shops, and historic destinations throughout Alexandria.
Homes in Fords Landing are primarily attached residences with a range of sizes, layouts, interior finishes, parking arrangements, and outdoor spaces. Individual properties can differ significantly based on location within the community, renovations, condition, views, and proximity to the waterfront.
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Living in Fords Landing Alexandria
Fords Landing is located within Old Town Alexandria, giving residents convenient access to King Street, the Potomac River waterfront, restaurants, cafes, boutiques, historic sites, and recreational amenities.
The community is also near Jones Point Park and the Mount Vernon Trail, providing access to waterfront recreation, walking, biking, and connections along the Potomac River.
Buying a Home in Fords Landing
Buyers considering Fords Landing should compare properties based on condition, renovations, layout, parking, outdoor space, association requirements, and location within the community. Waterfront proximity, views, property updates, and individual floor plans can all influence value.
As with other established Old Town communities, buyers should review applicable homeowners association documents, fees, rules, maintenance responsibilities, and reserve information as part of the purchasing process.
Fords Landing History & Waterfront Location
The Fords Landing site occupies part of Alexandria's historic waterfront, an area that evolved from early river commerce and industrial uses into today's residential, commercial, and recreational waterfront. Archaeological investigations at the site documented the area's transition from eighteenth-century waterfront development through nineteenth-century industrialization and later redevelopment.
The City of Alexandria also maintains historical interpretation along the waterfront at Fords Landing, including markers near the east end of Franklin Street. The location provides residents with direct access to one of Old Town Alexandria's most historically significant areas.