Lynhaven Community Fast Facts

Lynhaven Real Estate

Lynhaven primarily features two-story brick rowhouses constructed around the late 1930s and early 1940s. Most original floor plans contain two or three bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, a separate dining area, and a compact kitchen. Above-grade living areas frequently range from approximately 850 to 1,300 square feet.

Many homes have been expanded or reconfigured with finished lower levels, rear additions, enclosed porches, or converted attic areas. Renovated properties may offer approximately 1,200 to 1,500 square feet of finished space, additional bathrooms, open kitchens, home offices, guest areas, or recreation rooms.

Common architectural characteristics include masonry construction, flat or low-slope roofs, hardwood floors, front porches, and fenced rear yards. End-unit homes typically provide additional windows, more natural light, and slightly larger lots. Because renovations have occurred independently, condition and floor plans can vary substantially from one residence to another.

Parking and Outdoor Space

Parking arrangements differ throughout Lynhaven. Many homes rely on public street parking, while others have rear parking pads, alley access, driveways, or detached garages. Buyers should confirm whether an off-street space is located entirely within the property boundaries and whether a garage or parking pad was properly permitted.

Private outdoor areas are generally compact but usable. Homes may have fenced patios, garden beds, lawns, decks, storage sheds, and space for outdoor dining. Corner and end-unit properties can provide additional side yards.

Lynhaven homes are typically fee-simple properties without a mandatory homeowners association. The Lynhaven Civic Association is a neighborhood organization rather than an HOA governing individual properties.

Shopping and Dining Near Lynhaven

Lynhaven residents can walk or bike to shopping and dining along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. The corridor contains independent restaurants, coffee shops, neighborhood markets, fitness studios, professional services, and locally operated stores. The Del Ray Farmers’ Market provides another neighborhood destination.

Potomac Yard offers supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and household services immediately east of the neighborhood. Additional shopping and dining can be found in nearby Arlandria, Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Old Town Alexandria.

The continuing development around Potomac Yard and the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus is adding offices, residences, public spaces, and neighborhood services to the area surrounding Lynhaven.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Lynhaven Gateway Park at 101 Lynhaven Drive provides benches, a walking path, trees, and a small community gathering space. Lynhaven Park includes a neighborhood playground and has also been adopted by the Lynhaven Civic Association.

Nearby Potomac Yard Park offers athletic courts, playgrounds, walking and bicycling paths, open lawns, and interactive recreational areas. Four Mile Run Park provides trails, athletic facilities, natural areas, and connections toward Arlington and the regional trail system.

Residents can also reach the Mount Vernon Avenue parks, Mount Jefferson Park and Greenway, the Potomac River waterfront, and Alexandria’s network of bicycle routes.

Metro and Transportation

The Potomac Yard–VT Metro Station serves the Blue and Yellow lines and is the closest Metrorail station to Lynhaven. Walking distance varies by property and station entrance, but Evans Lane provides an important connection between Lynhaven and Potomac Yard.

Metro service provides access toward Reagan National Airport, Crystal City, Pentagon City, the Pentagon, downtown Washington, D.C., and other regional destinations. Metroway bus rapid transit and DASH routes also operate throughout the Potomac Yard, Del Ray, and Alexandria areas.

Drivers can use Route 1, East Glebe Road, Commonwealth Avenue, the George Washington Memorial Parkway, and Interstate 395. The neighborhood’s proximity to National Landing and Reagan National Airport may be particularly useful for residents who work or travel in those areas.

What Lynhaven Buyers Should Consider

Because many Lynhaven homes are more than 80 years old, buyers should investigate the roof, masonry, electrical service, plumbing, sewer line, windows, foundation, drainage, insulation, and heating and cooling systems. Flat and low-slope roofs require appropriate installation, flashing, and regular maintenance.

Finished basements should be evaluated for moisture control, ceiling height, emergency egress, and permitted improvements. Buyers should also verify property boundaries, alley rights, shared walls, fences, additions, detached garages, and off-street parking arrangements.

Homes near Route 1, Metro, commercial areas, or redevelopment sites may experience different levels of traffic, construction activity, and sound. Buyers should visit at several times of day and review nearby planning projects with the City of Alexandria.

Why Consider Lynhaven?

Lynhaven may appeal to buyers seeking a fee-simple home near Metro without the association structure of many condominium and planned townhome developments. Its historic brick residences combine private outdoor space with access to Del Ray, Potomac Yard, parks, restaurants, and public transportation.

The neighborhood offers a smaller-home alternative to Old Town and Del Ray while keeping many of their urban conveniences within walking or bicycling distance. Buyers should expect meaningful differences in renovation quality, parking, and finished square footage from one home to another.

Nearby Alexandria Communities

• Del Ray Homes for Sale
• Potomac Yard Homes for Sale
• Arlandria Homes for Sale
• Hume Springs Homes for Sale
• St. Elmo Homes for Sale
• Rosemont Homes for Sale
• Old Town Alexandria Homes for Sale

Frequently Asked Questions About Lynhaven

Where is Lynhaven located?

Lynhaven is located in the northern portion of the City of Alexandria between Del Ray and Potomac Yard. The neighborhood is within ZIP code 22305.

What types of homes are in Lynhaven?

Lynhaven primarily contains fee-simple brick rowhouses constructed during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Most have two or three bedrooms, with finished basements and additions available in some homes.

Does Lynhaven have an HOA?

A mandatory homeowners association is not commonly associated with Lynhaven’s fee-simple rowhouses. The Lynhaven Civic Association is a neighborhood organization rather than a property-governing HOA.

Is Lynhaven close to Metro?

Yes. Potomac Yard–VT Metro Station is the nearest station and serves the Blue and Yellow lines. Walking distance depends on the home and station entrance used.

Is off-street parking available in Lynhaven?

Some homes have rear parking pads, driveways, alley access, or detached garages, while others rely primarily on street parking. Buyers should verify the parking arrangement for each property.

Explore Lynhaven Homes for Sale

Are you considering buying or selling a home in Lynhaven? Dell Residential Group can help you evaluate available properties, compare nearby neighborhoods, and navigate your City of Alexandria real estate transaction.