Parker-Gray - Alexandria

Parker-Gray is a historic 40-block area located in the northwest quadrant of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.  The largest historically black neighborhood in Alexandria, Parker-Gray was settled by freed Blacks before the Civil War and at one time was considered the best neighborhood in town for successful middle-class black entrepreneurs and government employees. Sometimes called "the Harlem of Alexandria," Parker-Gray hosted the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles at American Legion Post 129 when white venues wouldn't admit them.  A black library, created in 1939 in protest against a whites-only library, still stands as the Black History Resource Center.  

Parker Gray Homes And Condos For Sale

Parker Gray Homes And Condos For Sale September 25, 2023
9
Listed
69
Avg. DOM
$567.64
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$799,900
Med. List Price
9 Properties
$1,329,000
Neighborhood: Old Town
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,190
Sq.Ft.
1979
Year Built
93
Days on Site
VAAX2025396
MLS
Welcome to 900 Pendleton Street, fee simple, single family, DREAM HOME located in an ideal urban setting and charming historic neighborhood. WALKABILITY SCORE 95%. A Walkers...
$1,050,000
Condo: Braddock Lofts
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,059
Sq.Ft.
2002
Year Built
39
Days on Site
VAAX2026912
MLS
Located in the northwest quadrant of the city, this urban style townhome combines the convenience of city living with a rooftop that makes you feel like you are in the country. The current owner has...
$939,000
Neighborhood: Braddock Place
3
Beds
2F21/2
Baths
1,999
Sq.Ft.
1990
Year Built
20
Days on Site
VAAX2027596
MLS
Breathtaking - Stunning Open Design - Beautifully Renovated - Steps to Braddock Metro! GARAGE! Extra High Ceilings with this Dramatic Layout. So Comfortable and Roomy! Bright and Pretty. Wonderful...
$799,999
Neighborhood: Old Town Alexandria
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,184
Sq.Ft.
1930
Year Built
379
Days on Site
VAAX2017420
MLS
INVESTORS, This is an opportunity to renovate this classic single-family home in Old Town Alexandria that retains a high degree of its original character and historical value-authentic city living...
$799,900
Neighborhood: Old Town
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,926
Sq.Ft.
1890
Year Built
11
Days on Site
VAAX2027842
MLS
Calling all investors! Excellent rehab opportunity on 3 bed 2.5 bath fully detached unit 2.5 blocks to King St. Exterior siding and roof have already been done, a major plus in the historic district....
$760,000
Neighborhood: Old Town Alexandria
3
Beds
1F11/2
Baths
1,260
Sq.Ft.
1961
Year Built
10
Days on Site
VAAX2024942
MLS
Stunningly Remodeled ( not a flip)Row House in an Unbeatable Location! Sun-Drenched Corner Unit in Old Town!

Experience the epitome of modern /Old Town living in this row house,...
$729,000
Neighborhood: Parker Gray
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,035
Sq.Ft.
1918
Year Built
25
Days on Site
VAAX2027470
MLS
OPEN SUNDAY, 9/24/2023, from 2PM to 4PM...Prettiest on pretty street...Walk to shops and restaurants...Stroll down the tree lined streets to the Braddock Metro Station...Gleaming hardwood floors......
$610,000
Neighborhood: The Henry
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,112
Sq.Ft.
2008
Year Built
43
Days on Site
VAAX2026886
MLS
Welcome to this modern 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condo located in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria! Situated on the same block as Starbucks, catty-corner to french restaurant Bastille, 2 blocks to...
$599,900
Neighborhood: Braddock Place
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,043
Sq.Ft.
1990
Year Built
8
Days on Site
VAAX2027656
MLS
Rarely available 2br/2ba, top floor, corner unit offers a rarely available wood burning fireplace with over 1,000 SQFT of light filled living space. Freshly painted top to bottom with brand new LVP...

More About Parker-Gray

Parker-Gray History

The community draws its name from two former Alexandria educators, John Parker and Sarah Gray.  The segregated school for black students, which opened in Alexandria in 1920, was named Parker-Gray in honor of John Parker and Sarah Gray, who had been principals of two segregated schools during the later part of the 19th century.   Today, many of the buildings and town homes date back to the mid-to-late 19th century.  As the neighborhood has gentrified, many of the town homes and row houses have been lovingly restored to their former glory and are interspersed with newer developments such as the Lofts at Braddock Metro and newly constructed condo buildings.  The 2008 Braddock-area improvement plan helped spur the tear-down of old warehouses to make way for new parks and retail spaces while improving the value of the existing housing stock.

Parker-Gray Location

Parker-Gray is located west of Washington Street extending north to south from First Street to Cameron Street and from east to west from Alfred Street to N.  West Street.   Close to all of the attractions that Old Town has to offer as well as the Potomac River Waterfront and Mount Vernon Bike Trail, Parker-Gray is also a quick drive to Reagan National Airport, the Pentagon and Downtown DC.  The Braddock Road Metro Station on the Yellow and Blue lines is the closest metro station to the area.

From Our Blog - Parker Gray
Parker-Gray Historic Neighborhood in Alexandria

With a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, the Parker-Gray Historic neighborhood in Alexandria proves a delightful location to live or to visit. Filled with hundreds of small ... Read more about Parker-Gray Historic Neighborhood in Alexandria

The Henry Condo Sold By DC Condo Boutique

DC Condo Boutique represented the buyer of a condo at The Henry, located at 525 Lafayette Street #612, Alexandria, VA 22314 in the Parker-Gray neighborhood. This condo features 2 BR / 2 BA / 1,500 ... Read more about The Henry Condo Sold By DC Condo Boutique

Parker-Gray: Historic Alexandria Neighborhood

The Parker-Gray neighborhood, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary as an historical district, is a 40-block swath west of Washington Street located in the northwest section of Old Town ... Read more about Parker-Gray: Historic Alexandria Neighborhood