The Spite House

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523 Queen St
Alexandria, VA 22314
https://www.atlasobscura.com

The Spite House, located in Alexandria, VA, is a unique historical landmark known for its narrow structure built out of spite in the early 19th century. It stands just 7 feet wide and was constructed to hinder the view from a neighbor's property. This quirky building showcases the whimsical nature of human rivalry and has become a popular attraction for visitors intrigued by its unusual backstory.

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A G.
1/10/2026

Cutest house and easy to find in such a charming neighborhood. Does someone actually live here?

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Daira R.
12/28/2024

I love a good spite house, and this isn't the only one in Alexandria - but I think it stands out the most. I didn't even realize it was there when I was walking to Trader Joe's but as soon as I...

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Nicole E.
10/3/2020

It's small for sure. It's truly a narrow house. An early version of the tiny home? It's still wider than my arm length. I can't imagine living here, as I am a fan of spacious rooms and spaces in...

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Jacques I.
11/1/2020

The Spite House is the narrowest house in the U.S.! Located in charming and historic Old Town Alexandria, it's an interesting house to check out if in the area. While walking around Old Town,...

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Vic C.
7/31/2018

The Spite House is a few blocks away from King Street, an easy walk to see the narrowest house in America. The Spite House was built in 1830 and is only 7 feet wide. It is blue, between a white...

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