The Crest of Alexandria

Independent Assessment

The Crest of Alexandria stands out in the Fairfax County 55+ market for its landscaped, nature-forward site design and its multi-builder, multi-product structure (single-family, elevator townhomes, and condos all within one community), which gives buyers more housing-type choice than most single-builder 55+ communities. Its Telegraph Road location trades the acreage and golf of western Northern Virginia communities for proximity to Old Town Alexandria, the Potomac waterfront, and Reagan National Airport. Buyers should independently verify which specific home type and builder section they're considering, since fee structures may differ across the community's different products.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want to stay close to Old Town Alexandria, the Potomac waterfront, or Reagan National Airport, and who value a distinctive landscaped setting over golf or resort-scale amenities, are the best fit for the Crest of Alexandria.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Elm Street Development began developing the Crest of Alexandria in 2017, with homes built by Craftmark Homes, Van Metre Homes, and Christopher Companies across single-family, elevator-townhome, and condo sections. The community received a 2017 Fairfax County Land Conservation and Tree Preservation Award for its site design.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported pricing runs from the $600Ks to $900K or more, varying by product type (single-family versus elevator townhome versus condo) and builder section. Buyers should request current comparable sales specific to the exact home type and section they're considering.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

The Crest of Alexandria has been under construction since 2017 across multiple builder sections and is largely built out; buyers should confirm with a local agent whether any new-construction inventory remains active from a specific builder, or whether a given section is now resale-only.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Fairfax County real estate tax — not City of Alexandria tax, per location verification via a Fairfax County government housing document. Buyers should confirm the current Fairfax County rate and a specific home's assessed value directly with the county, and should specifically verify jurisdiction during title search given the postal-address naming overlap with the separate City of Alexandria.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Crest of Alexandria's defining feature is its landscaped, nature-inspired common grounds — a koi pond, fire pit, herb garden, and walking trails woven through the site — creating a more peaceful, less conventionally suburban streetscape than many active-adult communities in the region. Elevator townhomes offer interior elevators for multi-level living without stairs, supporting long-term accessibility.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Crest of Alexandria is at 7900 Telegraph Road, in southern Fairfax County along the Telegraph Road corridor. This location gives residents access to Old Town Alexandria, the Potomac waterfront, Pentagon City shopping, and Reagan National Airport, all within roughly 15 to 25 minutes — a meaningfully different location profile than Northern Virginia's western communities in Loudoun and western Prince William County.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The Crest of Alexandria is described by its developer and multiple independent sources as a 55+ Active Adult Lifestyle community. Nothing in the sources reviewed confirmed the recorded HOPA certification documentation for each builder section; buyers should confirm current certification and occupancy compliance directly with the applicable HOA prior to purchase.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

There is no on-site golf course, and the Fairfax County/Alexandria postal address distinction is a real point of confusion buyers should resolve for their own title work — Fairfax County jurisdiction was confirmed via a county government document, but the community is genuinely close to, and named after, the separate independent City of Alexandria. Because the community includes multiple builders and product types, buyers should confirm which HOA fee structure and amenity access applies to the specific section and home type they're considering.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Fairfax County's 55+ market, the Crest of Alexandria is one of the few communities offering single-family, elevator-townhome, and condo product types together in one development. Compared with HiddenBrooke or Saintsbury Plaza — both condo-only Fairfax County 55+ communities — the Crest of Alexandria offers more housing-type variety but requires buyers to confirm which specific section and fee structure applies to their home.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available homes, resale listings, and any remaining new-construction inventory within the Crest of Alexandria.

Is the Crest of Alexandria in the City of Alexandria?

No. Despite carrying an Alexandria, VA postal address, a Fairfax County government housing document independently confirms that the community is located in Fairfax County, not the separate independent City of Alexandria.

Who built the Crest of Alexandria?

Elm Street Development developed the community starting in 2017, with homes built across different sections by Craftmark Homes, Van Metre Homes, and Christopher Companies.

What home types are available?

Single-family homes, elevator townhomes, and condos are all part of the community, which is unusual — most 55+ communities in the area offer only one or two product types.

Is there a golf course?

No on-site golf course. The community's signature amenities are its landscaped nature-inspired grounds — a koi pond, fire pit, herb garden, and walking trails — plus a clubhouse with a yoga studio.