Michael Flynn's Home: Most Fascinating Alexandria Homes In 2017

ALEXANDRIA, VA—2017 is officially in the books, and it can certainly be described as a big year for the Alexandria real estate market.

From Michael Flynn's home and the Marquis de Lafayette guest quarters going up for sale, there was no shortage of big real estate stories that are worth looking back.

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Here's a look at some of the best real estate stories around Alexandria in 2017:

1. Alexandria WOW House: Marquis de Lafayette's Guest Quarters

The Marquis de Lafayette was a guest in this Old Town Alexandria home in 1824, and you can own it for $5.4 million. The spacious 1815 home has maintained much of its 19th century charm with its 11 fireplaces with period mantels, a front door arch and grand entrance hall.

2. Alexandria Home Is A Finalist In HGTV Contest

An Old Town Alexandria home has been named a finalist in one category of HGTV's Ultimate House Hunt 2017. The townhouse, located at 119 Princess Street, is one of eight finalists in the "Living Large in Small Spaces" category. It was sold last year by The Goodhart Group.

3. Michael Flynn's Alexandria Home Is On The Market

In the wake of Michael Flynn's guilty plea in the Russia investigation, President Trump's former national security advisor is looking to sell his Old Town Alexandria home. Flynn purchased the three-bedroom townhouse in November 2015, and a source close to Flynn told ABC News he was looking to sell it, citing concerns over "crippling legal costs" from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

4. Del Ray WOW House: $799K for House Featured on HGTV

The next homeowner in this Del Ray farmhouse has the bragging rights of their home being featured on HGTV. A few blocks from the stretch of businesses on Mt. Vernon Avenue and minutes from Old Town,the home features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms.

5. Old Town Alexandria Historic Home With Heated Pool

This Old Town Alexandria home not only boasts sought-after amenities, but it carries a bit of history.
Built in 1820, the home has been renovated with impressive modern features and details. Perhaps its crowning feature is the outdoors, with a walled garden and heated pool.

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