This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo at Colecroft Station is move-in ready, sits directly across the street from Braddock Road Metro (Blue and Yellow Lines), and offers genuine sunset views over Old Town Alexandria and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. The kitchen and both bathrooms have just been refreshed, the layout is open and sun-filled, and the home conveys with a reserved underground garage space. For buyers who want walkable Old Town and Del Ray, an easy Metro commute into DC or out to Reagan National, and a building with real amenities at a reasonable HOA, this is one of the cleanest entry points into the neighborhood right now.

By The Carey Collective | Old Town Alexandria Listing Specialists

Why Buy 610 N West Street #406: A Move-In Ready Condo Across from Braddock Road Metro

Old Town Alexandria is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in all of Northern Virginia. Cobblestone history, walkable restaurants, the Potomac waterfront, and a Metro commute into DC that actually works. The challenge for buyers is finding a home in Old Town that delivers all of that without compromising on light, parking, or move-in condition. 610 N West Street #406 at Colecroft Station does exactly that.

The Location: Old Town Alexandria with a Real Commute

The single biggest reason to buy this condo is the location, and within the location, the Metro proximity. The Braddock Road Metro Station sits directly across the street. That puts you on the Blue and Yellow Lines, which means a fast commute into downtown DC, easy access to National Landing and Amazon HQ2, and a ride to Reagan National Airport in roughly 10 minutes. Downtown DC is about a 20-minute ride.

From the front door, King Street's restaurants, shops, and the Potomac waterfront are an easy walk. So is Del Ray, with its coffee shops, local restaurants, and small-town feel that defines so much of what makes Alexandria special. Trader Joe's is nearby. The Mount Vernon Trail and the Potomac River are right there for runners and cyclists. The entire surrounding area is built for a walkable, car-optional lifestyle that most Northern Virginia neighborhoods can't actually deliver.

Elementary, middle, and high schools are all within walking distance, which matters more than buyers in this price range often consider when they're focused on the condo itself.

The Condo Itself: Move-In Ready, Single-Level, Sun-Filled

The fourth-floor unit is 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 879 square feet, all on a single level. The kitchen and both bathrooms have just been refreshed, so the home is ready to move into without a project list waiting for you. The open floor plan keeps the home feeling larger than the square footage suggests, with a family room off the kitchen and a sliding glass door opening onto a large private balcony.

That balcony is one of the home's signature features. It includes extra storage, and the view from it looks out over historic Old Town and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Sunset from this balcony is genuinely something residents notice immediately.

The kitchen comes with updated full-size appliances (built-in microwave, dishwasher, disposal, electric oven and range, refrigerator) plus reverse osmosis water filtration. A full-size in-unit washer and dryer means no shared laundry room or building basement runs. Newer HVAC handles the heating and cooling. Large windows throughout the home, including in the primary bedroom, pull in natural light through most of the day.

Colecroft Station: The Building That Comes With the Home

The condo is one piece of the value. The Colecroft Station building is the other. Residents at Colecroft get:

• One reserved underground garage parking space (covered, year-round)
• Interior building access from the garage
• Controlled-access entry and an elevator
• A fitness center on-site
• A party and community room for events and entertaining
• Dedicated bike storage for cyclists and commuters
• A tree-lined courtyard with picnic tables and grills
• Professionally maintained grounds with mature trees and landscaping
• A pet-friendly community

The seller specifically calls out the quality of construction and the sound insulation between homes, which matters in a fourth-floor condo and is often the difference between a building that lives well and one that doesn't. Equally notable: the HOA fees are reasonable compared to many nearby Alexandria communities, which preserves your monthly cash flow without sacrificing the amenities or building quality. (For more on what to look for in an HOA before you buy in Northern Virginia, our blog on HOAs in Northern Virginia: Worth It or Deal Breaker? walks through the resale disclosure packet review every buyer should do.)

Who This Old Town Alexandria Condo Is Right For

This home fits several buyer profiles particularly well:

Metro commuters. If your work is in DC, at the Pentagon, in National Landing, at Amazon HQ2, or anywhere along the Blue or Yellow Lines, living directly across from the station is the kind of commute upgrade that quietly changes your daily life.

Down-sizers from larger Northern Virginia homes. 879 square feet of well-laid-out, move-in-ready living, on a single level, with garage parking and full-service amenities, is what a smart Northern Virginia down-size looks like. No stairs. No yard. No more maintenance projects.

First-time buyers in Alexandria. The combination of move-in condition, reasonable HOA, dedicated parking, Metro access, and walkable lifestyle makes this an unusually strong entry point into Old Town Alexandria homeownership.

Relocating professionals. For buyers moving to the DC area for work who want to test Northern Virginia before committing to a longer-term family home, an Old Town condo with built-in resale appeal is one of the strategic plays. (For the full framework on this, see our guide for relocating professionals buying in Northern Virginia.)

Pied-à-terre buyers. If you live elsewhere but need a Northern Virginia base for work travel or family visits, a low-maintenance condo with controlled access and a fitness center fits cleanly.

The Practical Pieces Most Buyers Forget to Ask About

Three details on this property that tend to matter more than buyers think during a tour:

The reserved underground parking space. Parking in Old Town Alexandria is a daily challenge for many residents who buy without it. The reserved garage space alone removes one of the biggest friction points of urban Alexandria living, and the year-round covered access makes a real difference in summer heat and winter weather.

The sound insulation. The seller specifically flagged the quality of construction and sound insulation between units. This is the kind of detail that doesn't show up in listing photos but affects how a fourth-floor condo actually lives day to day.

The reverse osmosis water filtration in the kitchen. A small detail that many buyers retrofit at extra cost. Already installed here.

How to Tour 610 N West Street #406

To see this Old Town Alexandria condo in person, view the full listing details and photos here: 610 N West Street #406 listing page.

To schedule a private tour, text The Carey Collective directly at 513-284-5396, email casi@thecareycollective.com, or visit thecareycollective.com. Move-in-ready condos in this part of Old Town Alexandria, with reserved garage parking and direct Metro access, do not sit long. If this is the right fit for your move, the next step is a showing.

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