
8 S French St, Alexandria, VA 22304
What This House Offers
Welcome home to this charming and fully updated brick duplex in the heart of Alexandria! With updates galore both inside and out, this beautiful home offers the... perfect combination of character, functionality, and unbeatable location. Whether you are commuting into DC, heading to Old Town Alexandria, Kingstowne, or the exciting new Landmark Hospital complex coming soon, the location simply cannot be beat.
From the moment you walk inside, you will love the sunny entrance and inviting open floor plan designed perfectly for modern living and entertaining. The spacious living, dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly together creating the perfect gathering space for family and friends. The beautifully updated chef’s kitchen offers fantastic prep and entertaining space while still feeling warm and welcoming. A perfectly situated powder room completes the main level, adding both convenience and functionality for guests and everyday living.
One of the standout features of the home is the rare sunny bump out addition off the back of the main level. This flexible space is perfect for a kids playroom, cozy den, home office, or additional living area and opens beautifully into the massive fenced backyard. Surrounded by shady trees, the outdoor space is ideal for summer BBQs, entertaining guests, gardening, or simply tossing the ball with the pup after a long day.
Upstairs you will find three spacious bedrooms offering a great layout for privacy and comfortable family living, along with a freshly updated bathroom with stylish finishes.
The lower level provides even more flexible living space and could function perfectly as a recreation room, workout space, guest suite, or additional bedroom for visiting grandparents or guests. You will also love the incredible storage space downstairs including custom wall to wall shelving along with a full sized washer and dryer.
The location truly sets this home apart. Enjoy easy access to Historic Old Town Alexandria with its charming boutiques, waterfront dining, coffee shops, weekend farmers markets, and vibrant restaurant scene. Nearby shopping and retail options are endless with quick access to Kingstowne, Shirlington, Pentagon City, and Springfield Town Center.
Commuters will appreciate the easy access to I-395, I-495, Route 1, and Duke Street along with nearby Metro stations including King Street Metro, Eisenhower Metro, and Van Dorn Metro. Military and government commuters will also love the proximity to Fort Belvoir, The Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews, National Landing, and Washington DC.
This is Alexandria living at its best!
Resident Benefits Package is Required with ALL lease agreements managed by Real Property Management Pros.
The Real Property Management Pros Resident Benefits Package (RBP) delivers savings and convenient, professional services that make taking care of your home second nature. By applying, Applicant(s) agree to be enrolled and to pay the applicable monthly TOTAL cost of $45.95 per household.
Your RBP may include, subject to property mechanicals or other limitations:
- Renters Insurance that meets all lease requirements from an A-rated carrier
- HVAC air filter delivery directly to your door approximately every 90 days.
- Move-in concierge service: one call set up your utility services, cable, and internet services
- A resident rewards program that helps you earn rewards for paying your rent on time.
- Credit building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments.
- $1M Identity Protection for all adult leaseholders
- 24/7 online maintenance reporting
- Home buying assistance for when the time is right to buy your “forever” home.
- Online portal: Access to your account, documents, communication and payment options.
- Vetted vendor network: we find the technicians who are reputable, licensed, and insured.
NOTE: The total monthly cost of the Resident Benefits Package is all-inclusive, and no discounts will be given if any element of the package is unavailable due to a lack of HVAC or another limitation at a specific property.
See resident brochure or property manager website for more details.
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Pet-Friendly Pet Policy - no cats please.
This home is pet-friendly and will accept a maximum of 2 dogs that are at least 1-year old.
You will need to complete an online pet profile and pay a non-refundable pet application fee of $20 per pet if paid by ACH (or $25 if paid by credit card).
If your dog is approved, you will need to pay a non-refundable pet fee of $350 per pet plus a monthly pet administration fee of $30 per pet. Real Property Management Pros does accept assistant animals per state and federal guidelines. If you have an assistance animal, you must still complete an online animal profile. There is no application fee for this process.
Duplex
None
Unit
- $3,350
Total Monthly Price - 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1348 sq. ft.
- Available Jul 17
8 S French St is a single-family home for rent in Alexandria, VA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Dogs Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Alexandria, VA 22304
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Patrick Henry Elementary
Grades PK-8
Public
Alexandria City High School
Grades 9-12
Public
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
NOVA, Alexandria Campus
Drive: 8 min (3 mi)
NOVA, Medical Edu. Campus
Drive: 15 min (7.9 mi)
George Mason Univ., Arlington
Drive: 17 min (8.2 mi)
Marymount University
Drive: 22 min (8.4 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 8 S French St proximity to Shoppes of Foxchase, Alexandria Commons Shopping Center, and West End Village. Shoppes of Foxchase is 0.6 miles away, and Alexandria Commons Shopping Center is within a 19 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 8 S French St has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 8.9 miles. Transit options include Eisenhower Avenue and King Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 8 S French St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.7 miles, including Tuckahoe Park, Ford Nature Center, and Lucky Run Park.
Airports
Living in Seminary Hill provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 15 minutes from 8 S French St. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 28.2 miles away.
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