Old Town North Alexandria — Riverfront Condos & Luxury Real Estate on the Potomac
Just north of King Street along the Potomac River, Old Town North is one of Alexandria, VA's most dynamic and fast-growing waterfront neighborhoods. This historic arts district blends Old Town's signature charm with striking new luxury condo development, offering buyers a rare combination of riverfront living, walkability, and long-term investment value. Bounded by Daingerfield Island to the north, the Potomac River to the east, and Pendleton Street to the south, Old Town North is home to the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and a vibrant, evolving arts scene.
The neighborhood's housing stock spans generations of riverfront design. Longtime favorites like Harbor Terrace, a red-brick condominium community built in 1944 and set among mature oaks and landscaped gardens, sit alongside sleek modern buildings like The Oronoco on N. Fairfax Street — a luxury six-story condominium offering expansive flats up to 3,500 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic Potomac River views. Newer boutique developments continue to reshape the corridor: 801 North, a 54-unit condominium conversion, delivers modern one- and two-bedroom residences and penthouses with open floor plans and floor-to-ceiling windows just steps from the Mount Vernon Trail.
Anchoring Old Town North's next chapter is TideLock, a transformative riverfront development converting historic office buildings into two nine-story residential towers with 65 luxury condominiums and 169 apartments, plus dedicated retail and arts space, complete with a public plaza, waterfront promenade, and art installations. With strong early sales momentum, TideLock signals the continued investment driving Old Town North's transformation into one of Alexandria's premier riverfront destinations.
Residents throughout Old Town North enjoy direct access to Founders Park, Oronoco Bay Park, and the scenic Mount Vernon Trail, along with nearby Harris Teeter and Trader Joe's, top-rated schools, and a short walk or bike ride to King Street's boutiques, galleries, and award-winning restaurants. With easy access to the Braddock Road and King Street Metro stations, commuting to Washington, D.C., Reagan National Airport, and the Pentagon is effortless.
For buyers seeking riverfront condos, new construction, and a front-row seat to one of Alexandria's most exciting growth corridors, Old Town North delivers a rare blend of historic character and modern momentum.
235,463 people live in Old Town North, where the median age is 35.5 and the average individual income is $88,024. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Old Town North, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Four Directions Wellness, VFIT Fitness Concierge, and Mobile Bicycle Shop.
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| Active | 4.19 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.56 miles | 15 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 4.61 miles | 16 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.72 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.58 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.57 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.33 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Old Town North has 111,530 households, with an average household size of 2.08. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Old Town North do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 235,463 people call Old Town North home. The population density is 9,057 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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