-- OLD HYDRAULIAN FIREHOUSE --
A one-of-a-kind historic home in Old Town Alexandria.
The House...Spectacular!
- Beautifully restored semi-detached 1880's home
- Formerly the Hydraulian Fire House beautifully converted
- Gorgeous original wood floors throughout
- 3 Bedrooms
- Half bath on main floor, 2 full baths upstairs
- Beautiful kitchen with separate Bar area, 42-inch tall cabinets, travertine floor, granite countertops
- Jenn-aire stainless steel appliances, gas range, deep sink
- 12 foot ceilings upstairs, 10 foot ceilings on main floor
- Beautiful 10 inch stacked crown molding throughout the home
- Palladium windows, lovely plantation shutters throughout
- Storage Galore!
- Marble and Travertine Bathrooms
- Central air conditioning, gas radiator heat
- Gas fireplace
The Neighborhood, Walkable and Charming!
- Located in historic section of Old Town Alexandria (rated by AAA as number one on its list of North America's most walkable cities)
- One block from King Street
- Hundreds of charming boutiques and award-winning restaurants start just two doors down from house.
- Three blocks from waterfront. Take a water taxi to The Wharf or Georgetown, or take a class at the Torpedo Factory
- 25 steps to City Hall, where America's oldest Farmer's Market has been held every Saturday morning for 250 years
- Beautiful tree-lined street across from Gadsby's Tavern (where Jefferson entertained some 200 years ago.)
Transportation
- One block to King Street where free trolley car takes you to King Street Metro, which is less than 1 mile away (or a 15-minute delightful walk). King Street Metro has Blue and Yellow lines serving DC and National Airport and Amtrak service.
- On-street parking
- Commercial garage parking available within one-half block
Availability
- Available Immediately! (05/15/2026)
- Flexible lease term (one year to multiple years)
- $5,300 monthly
- $2,500 deposit
Relocating?
- Alexandria, Virginia is located along the Potomac River, six miles south of downtown Washington, DC.
- The historic center of Alexandria, known as Old Town, is the third oldest historic district in the United States, with over 4,000 historic buildings including homes, shops, restaurants, small businesses, and churches.
- Old Town Alexandria is the center of nightlife in Northern Virginia and is a popular destination for tourists as well as residents of the DC region.
Apartment amenities
Property amenities
10 foot ceilings on main floor
12 foot ceilings on 2nd floor
Building Application Fee: 0
Building Deposit Fee Maximum: 2500
Building Deposit Fee Minimum: 2500
Central Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Dryer
Electricity not included in rent
Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood
Gas not included in rent
Laundry: In Unit
Patio Balcony
Washer
Water not included in rent
Pet policy
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Terms at 209 N Royal St
Renter pays utilities (Water, Electric, Gas) Minimum Lease term -- 1 year.
Pricing comparison
$524
At $5,300, this listing is priced $524 cheaper than the current market rate for a 3 bedroom home in Old Town.
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