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  • Internet Access 4.5/5
  • Pay TV Access 4.5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4.5/5

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  • Families / Kids 31%
  • Couples 31%
  • Singles 20%
  • Retirees 19%
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BigUnit
Level 5

BigUnit rated The Strand, Alexandria, Virginia

Dec 18, 2009
4/5Good
magichappens
Level 2

magichappens reviewed Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia

Jan 27, 2009
4/5Good

“Nice wide street with friendly neighbors and a great neighborhood restaurant”

Commonwealth Street is a great wide walking street with sidewalks on both sides for the most part. The traffic has to slow down because low speed bumps have been installed which are very helpful The street has a great neighborhood restaurant and is within walk...Full review
magichappens
Level 2

magichappens reviewed Fern Street, Alexandria, Virginia

Jan 27, 2009
5/5Excellent

“Great street for shopping and restaurants!”

This is a wonderful street, particularly where it intersects with Quaker Lane. It has a fantastic wine and cheese shop where the service is incredible. I always get great recommendations there. There is a good neighborhood restaurant and a bike shop. On the ot...Full review
magichappens
Level 2

magichappens reviewed Oval Drive, Alexandria, Virginia

Jan 27, 2009
5/5Excellent

“Perfect cul de sac for kids to play. Lovely area.”

Oval Drive is a very nice cul de sac in the Beverley Hills neighborhood. It is perfect for kids to ride bikes, play basketball and enjoy playing in a less busy area. Many of the houses have backyards but the kids seem to prefer the cul de sac. There are cars p...Full review
magichappens
Level 2

magichappens reviewed Halcyon Drive, Alexandria, Virginia

Jan 27, 2009
4/5Good

“Wonderful street in a great neighborhood”

I live on the corner of Halcyon and North Overlook Drive. Halcyon is a great street. It has lovely green trees year-round and flowering trees in the spring. It has a great sledding hill which is enjoyed by the neighbors into late in the night on snow days. The...Full review
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Best streets in (and around) Alexandria

Old Dominion Boulevard, Alexandria, Virginia

4.5/5

“Great street for walking and raising a family”

- magichappens
Old Dominion Boulevard is a wide neighborhood street which is great for walking because it has either sidewalks or a painted lane reserved for walkers, runners and bikers. The houses are all built in...Full review

Mansion Drive, Alexandria, Virginia

4.5/5

“Quiet, leafy street with beautiful houses and a nice neighbo...”

- magichappens
Mansion Drive is a great street which starts at Russell Road and ends at Virginia Avenue. Many of its houses are large and have very nice lots, a premium in Alexandria. The neighbors are friendly and...Full review

Greylock Street, Alexandria, Virginia

4.5/5

“Great place for a family right by the river.”

- bwartley
This street is very quiet and safe located on the Potomac river and close to George Washington's estate Mount Vernon. I have a friend who lives here so I've visited on occasion and every time I go th...Full review

N Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia

4.5/5

“Great street for shopping and eating out”

- magichappens
This street is a great place to go to find good restaurants and stores. It is busy but there are sidewalks so it isn't a problem. Parking can be a problem if you drive to this location. You will want...Full review

Oval Drive, Alexandria, Virginia

4.5/5

“Perfect cul de sac for kids to play. Lovely area.”

- magichappens
Oval Drive is a very nice cul de sac in the Beverley Hills neighborhood. It is perfect for kids to ride bikes, play basketball and enjoy playing in a less busy area. Many of the houses have backyards...Full review

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