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Living in Cameron Station

A planned community of brick townhouses, condominiums and a few detached houses, built in the late 1990s and 2000s on a former Army depot in Alexandria’s West End, with city parks on two sides.
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Living in Cameron Station

An overview of Cameron Station’s townhouse streets, its parks and its place in Alexandria’s West End.
Cameron Station takes its name from the Army quartermaster depot that operated here from 1942 until 1995, after the 1988 base realignment round selected it for closure. The site, on the south side of Duke Street in Alexandria’s West End, was then rebuilt as a planned residential community. Nearly every home dates from the late 1990s or the 2000s, and the result is a compact grid of brick townhouses and condominium buildings with a consistent traditional brick look. Townhouses are the main product, usually three or four levels with garages reached from rear alleys, and many have roof terraces or decks. Condominiums come in elevator buildings such as those on Cameron Station Boulevard and Donovan Drive, and in stacked two-level units that look like townhouses from the street. A small number of detached houses sit on the interior streets. The community association maintains the common areas and a clubhouse with a fitness center and pool. Two city parks bracket the neighborhood. Ben Brenman Park on the east has a pond and athletic fields, and Armistead L. Boothe Park on the west has fields, courts and a playground beside Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, and the Cameron Station Linear Park runs along the southern side. Paved trails follow Backlick Run and Holmes Run. A short retail block on Cameron Station Boulevard holds a restaurant, a coffee shop and a few services, and larger grocery and shopping centers are along Duke Street, Pickett Street and Van Dorn Street. Van Dorn Street station on Metro’s Blue Line is about a mile to the southwest, reached by bus, by bicycle or by the community’s shuttle service. Duke Street leads east to Old Town and west to I-395, and the Capital Beltway is a short drive south by way of Van Dorn Street. Freight and passenger trains use the rail line along the southern edge, which is audible from the nearest streets. I’m glad to explain how the townhouse and condominium options in Cameron Station compare on price, fees, parking and layout.

Key Highlights:

  • Housing character — brick townhouses with alley garages, elevator and stacked condominiums, and a few detached houses, built late 1990s to 2000s
  • Green space — Ben Brenman Park and Armistead L. Boothe Park on either side, with trails along Backlick Run and Holmes Run
  • Daily essentials — a small retail block on Cameron Station Boulevard; supermarkets and larger stores along Duke, Pickett and Van Dorn streets
  • Transit — Van Dorn Street station on the Blue Line about a mile away, with bus service on Duke Street and quick access to I-395 and the Beltway
  • Schools — Alexandria City Public Schools; Samuel W. Tucker Elementary sits inside the community
  • Market character — 82 sales in 12 months with a median near $745,000 and a median of 7 days on market
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Cameron Station Real Estate FAQs

Insight into the nuances of buying and selling in one of the country’s most complex urban markets.

Cameron Station is known for its uniform brick townhouse streets, built on a former Army depot that closed in 1995, and for the two city parks on either side of it.
It is in Alexandria’s West End on the south side of Duke Street, between Ben Brenman Park and Armistead L. Boothe Park, with Backlick Run and the rail line along the southern edge.
Van Dorn Street station on the Blue Line is about a mile to the southwest. Buses run on Duke Street, and the community offers shuttle service to the station; confirm the current schedule with the association.
Mostly three- and four-level brick townhouses with garages, along with condominiums in elevator buildings and stacked two-level formats. A handful of detached houses also exist.
The 12-month median was about $745,000 across 82 sales. Townhouses had a median near $813,000 and condominiums a median near $530,000.
The median time on market was 7 days, and homes sold for an average of about 99 percent of original list price.
A short retail block on Cameron Station Boulevard has a few shops and services. Supermarkets, restaurants and larger stores are along Duke Street, South Pickett Street and Van Dorn Street.
The community is in Alexandria City Public Schools, and Samuel W. Tucker Elementary is located inside it. Confirm current elementary, middle and high school assignments with the district’s boundary locator.

Location & Neighborhood

South of Duke Street in Alexandria’s West End, between Ben Brenman Park and Armistead L. Boothe Park.

Cameron Station is bounded by Duke Street on the north, Ben Brenman Park on the east, Backlick Run and the railroad on the south, and Armistead L. Boothe Park on the west. Cameron Station Boulevard is the main street, running from the Duke Street entrance through the retail block to the western end. Townhouses fill most of the interior streets, the larger condominium buildings stand along Cameron Station Boulevard, Donovan Drive and Brenman Park Drive, and the school and parks occupy the edges.

Parks on Two Sides

Duke Street connects the community east to Old Town Alexandria and west to I-395 within a few minutes. Van Dorn Street leads south to the Capital Beltway and to the Blue Line station that carries its name, about a mile away. Local buses stop along Duke Street, and paved trails along Holmes Run and Backlick Run give cyclists an off-street route.

Everyday needs are met along the surrounding corridors. Supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants and home-improvement stores line Duke Street, South Pickett Street and Van Dorn Street, all within a short drive. Inside the community, the retail block has a few services, and the association clubhouse has a fitness center and pool. The Shoppes at Foxchase and the city’s Beatley Central Library are just across Duke Street.

Neighboring Area:

  • Landmark — northwest, across Duke Street, the former mall site now being redeveloped
  • Seminary Hill — northeast, above Duke Street
  • Eisenhower Valley — southeast, beyond the rail line toward Eisenhower Avenue
  • Van Dorn — southwest, around the Blue Line station
  • Foxchase — north, off Duke Street

A Day In The Life - Snapshot

The quick details buyers ask about most.

Metro Access
Van Dorn Street station on the Blue Line is about a mile southwest. Reach it by bus, bicycle or the community shuttle; Duke Street buses run toward Old Town.
Walkability
Sidewalks on every street, short blocks and two parks within a few minutes on foot. Larger grocery trips usually mean a short drive to Duke Street or Pickett Street.
Typical Home Types
Three- and four-level brick townhouses with rear garages, condominiums in elevator buildings and stacked two-level units, and a small number of detached houses, all from the 1990s and 2000s.
Parking
Most townhouses have one- or two-car garages off rear alleys. Condominium buildings have garage or assigned spaces, and street parking is used mainly by guests.
Vibe
Uniform brick rowhouse streets with small front gardens, pocket parks and a quiet main boulevard. Park fields are busy on weekends, and trains pass along the southern edge.
Best For
Buyers who want a newer brick townhouse with a garage beside city parks, and who accept association fees, a mile’s distance to Metro and limited retail on site.

Cameron Station Market Snapshot

A high-level look at current pricing, demand, and sales activity in the Cameron Station real estate market.
$745,000

Median Sales Price

$387

Median Price Per Sq Ft

7

Median Days On Market

82

Annual Closed Sales

-5.0%

YoY Median Price Change

Cameron Station is primarily a townhouse market, with condominiums making up about a third of sales and only an occasional detached house. The snapshot covers every closed sale inside the community boundary over the trailing twelve months through September 2026 — 55 townhouses and semi-detached homes, 26 condominiums, and 1 detached house. Price per square foot uses interior living area.

Across all home types the median sale was $745,000 at about $387 per square foot, with a median of 7 days on market and sales averaging 99% of original list price. The median fell about 5% from the prior twelve months. Within segments, the townhouse median fell about 6% to $813,000 and the condo median rose about 4% to $530,000.

Market data reflects recent 12-month activity. Individual buildings may vary.

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Cameron Station Market Insights

How pricing trends, absorption rates, and inventory levels are shaping buying and selling

Inventory & Absorption

Cameron Station had 82 closed sales in the past 12 months, close to the 86 of the prior year. Townhouses accounted for 55, condominiums for 26 and one sale was a detached house. Forty-eight of the 82 sales closed at or above the original list price. Specific floor plans, such as end units or homes facing the parks, may come up only a few times a year.

Pricing Dynamics

The overall median was about $745,000, down roughly 5 percent from $784,500. The townhouse median moved from $865,000 to about $813,000, while the condominium median rose from about $510,000 to $530,000. Price per square foot was essentially flat at $387, compared with $382, which suggests the lower median reflects smaller or less updated homes selling rather than a broad drop in values.

Buyer Profile

Homes here sell quickly across both product types. Townhouses had a median of 7 days on market and condominiums 10 days, and the average sale closed at about 99 percent of original list price. Townhouses ranged from the high $500,000s to $1.2 million, with width, garage size, roof terraces and park views explaining much of the spread. Condominiums ranged from $350,000 to the high $600,000s.

Strategic Outlook

The data points to a steady market with short marketing times and stable price per square foot. Because the community is fully built, supply comes only from resales. Redevelopment of the former Landmark Mall site across Duke Street is planned to add a hospital campus and new retail nearby, which may change daily convenience over time. Interest rates and association fees remain the main variables for buyers, and future prices cannot be predicted.

Market Position Overview:

Inventory Level: Balanced with selective competition

Negotiation Environment: Moderate flexibility

Typical Days on Market: 25-45 (well-priced units)

Rental Demand: Consistent due to transit proximity

Long- Term Outlook: Stable, walkability-driven value

Cameron Station Housing & Architecture

A planned community built on a former Army depot, with consistent brick architecture across townhouses, condominiums and a few detached houses.
Brick Townhouses
The core of the community: three- and four-level brick townhouses from the late 1990s and 2000s, most with one- or two-car garages off rear alleys. They made up 55 of the past year’s 82 sales, with a median near $813,000.
Elevator Condominiums
Mid-rise buildings such as 400 Cameron Station Boulevard and the buildings on Donovan Drive and Brenman Park Drive offer single-level homes with elevator access and garage parking. Condominium sales had a median near $530,000 over the past 12 months.
Stacked Condominiums
Several blocks hold two-level condominiums stacked one above another behind townhouse-style facades. They give more floor area than a flat, usually with a garage, at prices between the elevator buildings and the full townhouses.
Detached Houses
A small group of detached houses sits on the interior streets. They rarely come to market; the single sale in the past year closed at $1.25 million, and the one the year before at $1.4 million.
From Army Depot to Neighborhood
The Army’s Cameron Station operated from 1942 until 1995. The street grid, parks and nearly all homes were built afterward, which is why the architecture and landscaping are so consistent from block to block.
Parks and Clubhouse
Ben Brenman Park and Armistead L. Boothe Park are city parks on the east and west edges. The community association maintains a clubhouse with a fitness center and a pool for owners, funded through association fees.

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Carlton Place

5108 Donovan Dr

  • Built 2001
  • 4 stories
  • 32 residences
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