Alexandria's Priciest Home Ever Sells for $7.5M, Breaking Local Records
A historic estate at 318 N. Quaker Lane in Alexandria City has sold for $7.5 million, setting a new record for the area. The 3.5-acre property, once believed to be the site of George Washington's hunting lodge, had been on the market since January 2025 with several price reductions. The sale surpasses the previous city record of $6 million, held by the Bayne-Fowle House in Old Town.
The property was originally listed for $11.5 million but eventually sold for $7.5 million. Jaci Appel and Hadley Jones of Washington Fine Properties handled the sale for the seller, while Al and Harriet Pricenor of Weichert Realtors represented the buyer. The new owner plans to maintain the estate as a single-family home.
The main house features seven bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, along with a one-bedroom carriage house and a two-story pool house. Historic details include original hardwood floors, an 1806 Irish mantle, exposed beams, and brick walls. Outside, the grounds boast a heated pool, jacuzzi, and a pond with a footbridge. Harriet Lankford purchased the home in 1994 for $1.9 million with her late husband, Thomas Lankford. The estate's rich history and luxurious amenities contributed to its status as the most expensive home ever sold in Alexandria City.
The sale marks a significant moment in Alexandria's real estate market, with the property's final price exceeding all previous records. The buyer's decision to preserve it as a single-family residence ensures the estate's historic character will remain intact.
