Potomac Crossing Condos for Sale & Alexandria Real Estate, VA

Potomac Crossing is a Bright MLS subdivision label associated with condominiums along West Abingdon Drive in North Old Town Alexandria. The community’s established legal and commonly used name is Potowmack Crossing Condominiums, using the historic “Potowmack” spelling.

Buyers searching either name are generally viewing units within the same garden-style condominium community. Potomac Crossing in Alexandria should not be confused with the separate Potomac Crossing neighborhood in Leesburg, Virginia.

Potomac Crossing Fast Facts

• Community: Potowmack Crossing Condominiums
• Bright MLS subdivision: Potomac Crossing or Potowmack Crossing
• Location: West Abingdon Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
• Neighborhood: North Old Town
• Jurisdiction: City of Alexandria
• Property type: Garden-style condominiums
• Original name: Abingdon Apartments
• Construction period: Approximately 1942 through 1945
• Number of residences: Approximately 242
• Building style: Three-story brick garden buildings
• Typical layouts: One- and two-bedroom floor plans
• Home size: Commonly approximately 575 to 820 square feet
• Parking: Community surface parking with resident permits
• Amenities: Swimming pool, fitness room, clubhouse, tennis court, picnic areas, and storage
• Pets: Permitted subject to current condominium restrictions

Potomac Crossing Condos

Potomac Crossing real estate consists of single-level residences inside low-rise brick buildings. The community was originally constructed during World War II to accommodate Alexandria’s expanding government and defense workforce and was later converted to condominium ownership.

One-bedroom units generally offer approximately 575 to 610 square feet. Larger two-bedroom residences may provide approximately 750 to 820 square feet and one, one-and-a-half, or two bathrooms. Exact layouts vary among buildings and unit tiers.

Common interior features include hardwood flooring, large windows, combined living and dining areas, walk-in closets, and courtyard or tree-lined views. Some units retain traditional layouts, while others have opened or remodeled kitchens, renovated bathrooms, built-in storage, and updated heating and cooling equipment.

Laundry, Parking, and Storage

Laundry arrangements vary. Some residences have approved in-unit washers and dryers, while others use shared community laundry facilities. Buyers should verify whether an existing installation was properly approved and whether future installation is permitted.

Resident parking is provided in community surface lots. Some listings indicate that two resident permits convey with a unit, but the number of permits and availability of guest parking should be confirmed through the current resale documents.

Additional storage may be available in designated building areas. Buyers should confirm whether a storage space is assigned to the unit, rented separately, or available on a first-come basis.

Community Amenities

Potowmack Crossing offers an amenity package that is uncommon among Alexandria garden-condominium communities of this age. Amenities may include:

• Outdoor swimming pool
• Fitness room
• Resident clubhouse
• Outdoor tennis court
• Picnic and grilling areas
• Landscaped courtyards and common grounds
• Bicycle and additional storage areas
• Controlled building access

Amenities, operating schedules, and guest policies are governed by the condominium association and may change.

Potomac Crossing Condo Fees

Monthly condominium fees commonly contribute toward exterior building maintenance, water, sewer, trash removal, landscaping, snow removal, community amenities, management, master insurance, parking, and reserve funding. Owners generally pay separately for electricity, internet service, personal property coverage, and interior maintenance.

Buyers should review the current resale certificate, budget, reserve study, insurance policy, meeting minutes, and recent engineering reports. Important building considerations include roofs, masonry, windows, plumbing, common systems, and planned capital projects.

Living in North Old Town

The community is located near Old Town North, the George Washington Memorial Parkway, and the Mount Vernon Trail. Residents can reach waterfront parks, restaurants, grocery options, coffee shops, and neighborhood services throughout northern Old Town.

Nearby communities include Potomac Greens, Old Town Greens, Potomac Yard, and Old Town Alexandria.

Transportation

Braddock Road Metro and Potomac Yard–VT Metro provide Yellow Line service. Metrobus and DASH routes operate nearby, while the Mount Vernon Trail supports bicycle and pedestrian travel toward Old Town, National Landing, and Washington, D.C.

Drivers can use the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Route 1, Interstate 395, and the Capital Beltway. Reagan National Airport and National Landing are also accessible from the community.

Buying or Selling a Potomac Crossing Condo

Buyers should compare floor plan, building position, parking permits, storage, laundry arrangement, updates, monthly fees, and association finances. Sellers should market the unit under both “Potomac Crossing” and “Potowmack Crossing” where appropriate so buyers recognize the Bright MLS subdivision and the community’s established name.