Verity’s Ellie Bechtle Represents Buyer in $1.5M Purchase of Historic Church Street Property in Vienna, VA

 

RESTON, VA. March 3, 2026 – Verity Commercial is proud to announce Ellie Bechtle successfully represented the buyer in the $1.5 million purchase of 103 Church Street NE, a highly visible and historic property located in the heart of Vienna’s beloved Church Street corridor. The transaction has drawn notable local media attention, including recent coverage from FFX Now, underscoring the significance of the sale.

 

Ellie’s client, Jennifer Morrow, owner of the independent bookstore Bards Alley, acquired the property in early February as part of her plan to secure a permanent home for her business. The building holds deep historic roots in the community and aligns with Morrow’s commitment to preserving Vienna’s character.

 

“This was an exceptional opportunity for my client to invest in a well‑loved area of Vienna while finding a long‑term location that supports the growth of Bards Alley,” said Ellie Bechtle. “Church Street is a unique and vibrant destination and helping Jennifer secure a property that fits both her vision, and the needs of her business was truly rewarding.”

 

 

Ellie played a central role in guiding the buyer through a competitive property environment, leveraging market expertise, negotiations, and local insight to ensure her client’s goals were realized. Her deep understanding of Vienna’s commercial landscape and commitment to client advocacy were instrumental in the success of this transaction.

 

“This building has its own story, and now it gets a new chapter,” Ellie added. “I’m proud to support a business owner who brings so much to the Vienna community.”

 

 

The seller, John and Deborah Kurcina, passed stewardship of the building to a buyer who shares their passion for maintaining its history, a key factor that made the deal especially meaningful to both sides.

 

Bards Alley is expected to transition to the new location after renovations are completed.

 

“This successful transaction underscores Ellie Bechtle’s strength in guiding clients through commercial acquisitions, particularly in high demand, historically rooted corridors like Church Street,” said David Colvin, Managing Broker at Verity Commercial. “Her thoughtful market insight, diligence, and client first mindset continue to distinguish her as a trusted advisor within Northern Virginia’s competitive real estate landscape.”

 

Our sincere congratulations to all parties on the successful completion of this significant and community‑enhancing transaction!

 

 

ABOUT ELLIE BECHTLE  

Ellie Bechtle is a seasoned commercial real estate advisor with over 20 years of experience serving property owners, investors, tenants, and landlords across Northern Virginia — particularly in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties. At Verity Commercial, Ellie specializes in the sale and leasing of office, retail, and warehouse properties, representing both owner-users and investors in strategic transactions.

 

Before joining Verity, Ellie was part of the 108-year-old Randall Hagner Company (then Woodmark Commercial), where she served commercial property owners throughout the region. She remains a trusted expert in the Town of Vienna, where she has worked with a majority of the area’s landlords.

 

 

ABOUT VERITY

Founded in 2010, Verity Commercial is a national multidisciplinary firm that approaches the commercial real estate industry in three ways: development and construction services, brokerage and real estate investments. Our breadth of expertise gives clients more options and the perspective to make better decisions. Our fast-growing construction management practice focuses on three core industries: data center/ mission critical, life science and mixed-use projects. Our brokerage practice is geared toward clients that require strategic thinking along with transactional results. And our investment practice combines our market knowledge, strategic thinking and technical expertise to help real estate investors build a successful portfolio.

 

Verity is a 5-time Inc. 5000 firm, one of the fastest growing firms in Virginia and in the DC Metro area, and Great Place to Work-Certified™. Verity is recognized as Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Data Center Vendor Champion, Reston Cornerstones Philanthropist of the Year Finalist, Greater Reston Business of the Year, and Dulles COVID Business Champion Nominee.

 

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