Welcome home to Old Town North living! Nestled in a highly sought-after location, 1212 Portner Road offers the perfect blend of historic charm, modern versatility and an unbeatable commute. The main level welcomes you with an open living and dining area anchored by a cozy wood burning fireplace—ideal for crisp evenings. Step outside to the private porch, a peaceful retreat perfect for al fresco dining or sipping your morning coffee. The bright kitchen features ample table space for casual meals. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms and a full bath, including a spacious primary bedroom with a large closet. The true hidden gem is the walkout lower level, boasting its own wood burning fireplace, a full bath and a handy kitchenette. Step through the double doors to a beautiful, private bluestone patio, perfect for evening entertaining. This flexible lower level is ready to adapt to your needs - whether as a private guest suite/fourth bedroom, a high-end media room or your dream home gym. Enjoy a quick stroll to vibrant Old Town North amenities, parks, trails, dining and retail, all with effortless access to major commuter routes! Welcome Home!
Northeast Alexandria, located between the Potomac River waterfront and Del Ray, is a residential and waterfront Alexandria neighborhood with leafy streets and a trail-lined shoreline. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mount Vernon Trail by Oronoco Bay Park, where runners, cyclists, and dog-walkers stream past river views and pocket greens. Brick townhomes and mid-century condo buildings sit alongside newer low-rise residences, giving the streetscape a layered, lived-in feel. The Torpedo Factory Art Center anchors the creative pulse nearby with working studios and galleries. Old Town North’s dining scene orbits around local standouts like Hank’s Oyster Bar and the beer list at Port City Brewing Company’s outpost. Parks and the riverfront set a steady rhythm for daily routines and weekend wandering.
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Market insights
1212 Portner Rd · $850,000
DAYS ON MARKET
56 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.1%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$850,000
Median sale price in this area is $848,104. (0% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
3 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Second kitchen
Table space in kitchen
Upgraded countertops
Wood floors
Traditional floor plan
Two wood-burning fireplaces
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the first upper level
In-law/au pair suite (separate suite present)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on the first upper level, one on the first lower level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Utility room
Flooring
Hardwood
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
Above-grade and below-grade finished areas
Municipal trash service available
Located within city limits
Nearby transportation: airport under 10 miles, bus stop under 1 mile, metro/subway under 1 mile, commuter rail 1–5 miles
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Brick construction
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Brick construction
Slab foundation
Below-grade finished area present
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric cooling fuel
Natural gas heating and hot water
Electricity and solar
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Fabulous North Old Town TH, near shops & metro. Sunliit home has 3lvls, 3bed & 2 baths. Features include: wood floors, fp, french doors, balcony & slate patio. Updated eat-in kitchen has an Italian flair; stainless steel appliances & custom tile. Finished bsmt with separate entrance, kitchen and fireplace, can be an in-law suite. Award winning garden is an oasis. Just Move IN! Priced Reduced
The RB zone is established to provide and maintain land areas for medium density residential neighborhoods in which single-unit, two-unit, and townhouse dwellings are permitted. Nonresidential uses of a noncommercial nature which are related to, supportive of and customarily found in such residential neighborhoods are also permitted
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Park & open space
Local insights from Redfin agents
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