6621 Wakefield Dr

River Towers is a mid-century, nine-story condominium complex built in 1963 and set across roughly 26 wooded acres along Alexandria’s Belle Haven corridor. The property is composed primarily of one- and two-bedroom units arranged in a low-rise high-density plan with elevators and secured entry. Typical residences offer a mix of traditional and open floor plans, original and updated interior finishes such as hardwood or wide-plank floors, crown moldings, recessed lighting, built-ins, and kitchen upgrades ranging from galley/efficiency layouts to more modern gourmet counters and stainless appliances. Bathrooms vary from classic tub/shower combinations to soaking tubs and walk-in showers; many units include walk-in closets and in-unit window banks that capture views toward Dyke Marsh and the Potomac. Building-level amenities lean heavily toward outdoor recreation and community facilities: landscaped gardens, a large outdoor pool with cabana, rooftop terrace, picnic and grill areas, tennis and basketball courts, playground, sport court, walking paths, community garden plots, and boat/marina access nearby. On-site services and conveniences include a fitness room, party/community room, elevators, ample free parking, secure storage, on-site maintenance and laundry facilities, and shuttle or easy routes to nearby Metro and major highways. The condo association bundles utilities into the dues and maintains extensive grounds, positioning the property as a well-established, park-like residential campus adjacent to the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and close to Old Town Alexandria retail, Mount Vernon Trail access, and commuter routes.