Walhaven

Independent Assessment

At only 32 homes, Walhaven is a very small 55+ community, which creates real appeal for buyers who want an intimate, low-turnover neighborhood, but also means resale inventory is thin and buyers may need to wait for a unit to become available. The location correction matters practically, not just technically: buyers researching "Walhaven Alexandria" online may be misled about which jurisdiction actually taxes and permits the property.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers with existing ties to the Alexandria/Fairfax County/Kingstowne corridor who want to downsize into a townhome rather than a condo or single-family home, and who value Blue Line Metro access and proximity to Inova Alexandria Hospital for ongoing medical care, are the strongest fit. The private in-unit elevator in each townhome is also a meaningful draw for buyers planning to age in place without relying on stairs.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Miller & Smith began construction on Walhaven at Kingstowne in 2018, building 32 three-story townhomes across eight buildings. Homes range from roughly 2,793 to 2,825 square feet with three to four bedrooms, two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half bathrooms, an attached two-car garage, and a private in-unit elevator. As of the last update, the community is fully built out, with all activity now in the resale market.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported resale pricing runs from roughly the mid-$600,000s to the high-$800,000s, consistent with independently found resale-market figures. Because Walhaven is a small, built-out community, pricing can vary significantly by unit condition and finish level; buyers should request current comparable sales from a local agent rather than relying on a blended range.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Walhaven is fully built out; there is no new-construction option from Miller & Smith remaining. With only 32 homes total, resale listings come to market infrequently, so buyers who want to purchase here should work with a local agent to be notified promptly when a unit becomes available rather than searching public listings alone.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Fairfax County real estate tax — not City of Alexandria tax, per the location correction. Buyers should confirm the current Fairfax County tax rate and a specific home's assessed value directly with the county during title search, given the postal-address discrepancy.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Walhaven's layout is a compact, walkable enclave of eight townhome buildings rather than a large campus with a central clubhouse — the community does not have its own dedicated amenity center, and its appeal rests on the homes themselves (three-story townhomes with private elevators) and the surrounding Kingstowne area's shops, restaurants, and services within walking distance.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Walhaven sits in the Kingstowne area of unincorporated Fairfax County, near Springfield and Franconia — not inside the independent City of Alexandria, despite carrying an Alexandria, VA postal address. The community is close to the Franconia-Springfield Metro station (Blue Line), the I-495/I-395/I-95 interchange, Inova Alexandria Hospital, and is roughly a 15-minute drive from Old Town Alexandria's waterfront and historic district.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Walhaven is marketed and generally reported as a HOPA-qualified 55+ community. Recorded HOPA certification documentation remains unconfirmed; buyers should confirm current certification and occupancy compliance directly with the HOA prior to purchase.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

With only 32 homes, Walhaven's resale market is genuinely thin — buyers should expect to wait for availability rather than shop an active inventory of listings. The community is fully built out with no new-construction option remaining, so buyers are purchasing resale exclusively, and should budget for whatever updates a given unit needs on top of the purchase price. Because Walhaven's postal address reads "Alexandria," buyers should specifically confirm Fairfax County (not the City of Alexandria) as the taxing jurisdiction during title search, since the two carry different tax rates and government services.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Fairfax County's small set of 55+ options, Walhaven is most often compared against Atrium at MetroWest — both are compact, transit-adjacent communities, but Walhaven offers a townhome product with private garages and elevators, while Atrium is a condominium tower directly at a Metro station. Buyers choosing between them are typically weighing townhome space and garage parking against Atrium's closer rail proximity.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current resale availability and recent comparable sales within Walhaven.

Is Walhaven in Alexandria or Fairfax County?

Fairfax County. "Alexandria, VA" is the postal delivery city for this address, but independent verification — a national 55+ aggregator, the builder's project history, and local real estate sources — places Walhaven in unincorporated Fairfax County near Kingstowne and Springfield, not inside the separate, independent City of Alexandria.

How many homes are in the community?

32 townhomes across eight buildings. It is a small dedicated 55+ community, which means resale inventory is limited.

Do the townhomes have elevators?

Yes. Each of Walhaven's three-story townhomes includes a private in-unit elevator, a notable feature for buyers planning to age in place.

Is new construction available?

No. Walhaven is fully built out; Miller & Smith completed construction, and all current activity is in the resale market.