In the early 1950's two future presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford called Parkfairfax home.  My parents lived just one door down from the Nixon's in what were at the time rental apartments located in Alexandria VA.  Originally built constructed in 1941 to fulfill a housing shortage need for government employees close to Washington DC the homes today still are popular with buyers of all ages. 

The originally developer of the property was the same construction company that built the Empire State building. A total of 286 buildings were built containing 720 one bedroom units, 863 two bedroom units and 101 three bedroom units.   In 1968 the buildings were sold to a new development company (200+ acre land was retained) and were remodeled with the new kitchens and in the wall AC units.  From the late 1960's through the mid-1970's Parkfairfax was forgotten by the property owners and attempts to tear down the buildings are replace them with high rise apartments were unsuccessful.

Then in 1977 IDI, known for other big developments throughout the area (Rotonda, Rivergate, Montibello) purchased the land for over 24 million dollars and began the conversion of apartments to condos and update some of the interior amenities of the condos to include individual electric meters and other "modern" updates such as baseboard heat and garbage disposals. Original sales prices ranged from $27,000 to $54,000.

Parkfairfax continues today to be a thriving tree lined community with an abundance of community amenties including 3 swimming pools, 8 tennis courts, party rooms and 2 volleyball courts.  With bus service to DC running down the major streets and the revitalized Shirlington Village within walking distance.  Only one stop light to the Pentagon on I-395 or on the direct A3 or A4 Metro buses from the corner of Gunston and Martha Custis road directly to the Pentagon Metro makes the neighborhood a popular choice for military personnel coming the area.

With 15 different floor plans all named after presidents, the condos range from the smallest Adams model at 750 square feet to the largest Roosevelt at 1555 square feet.  Though you can still find a few of the condos that have not been upgraded to include washers and dryers (community laundry rooms are available) most have and if not it is an easy fix to add a stack W/D in the kitchen or upstairs hall closet.

If you are interested in learning more about Parkfairfax or other great neighborhoods in Alexandria, Fairfax County or throughout Northern Virginia give me a call.  As a native of the area I can give you a tour not only a new place to call home but other areas of interest for you and your family.

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