NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1253 N Van Dorn St Alexandria, VA 22304

Seminary Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $449,000 - $456,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,060 Sq Ft
$426/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 01, 2020

Last sale price $388,000 $366 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,087/month

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring
  • Open Floorplan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Polk Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

Rare corner 2 bed 1.5 bath in the southern section of Parkside at Alexandria! Beautifully updated with new hardwood floors throughout the main level, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, newer HVAC and hot water heater, recessed lighting, kitchen island, and front loading washer & dryer. Enjoy courtyard views and lots of sunlight from the living room. Updated half bath on lower level is convenient for guests. Two large bedrooms on the upper level with ample closet space. Partial fenced private patio - great for grilling, entertaining & pets. Low condo fees and lots of community amenities: large outdoor pool, clubhouse, fitness center, tot lot, on-site management & lots of greenspace. Metro and Dash stops at community entrance, 15 mins from DC, Old Town & Springfield. One parking decal included in the condo fee and a second available for $100/year.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Hogg

(703) 496-0852 melanie.m.hogg@gmail.com CENTURY 21 New Millennium Listed on: 10/16/2020

CENTURY 21 New Millennium

Co-Listed By

Glen Redmon

(703) 727-4446 glen.redmon@c21nm.com CENTURY 21 New Millennium License #0225238405

Last Buyer's Agent

Denise Finley

(703) 623-7938 denise.finley@pearsonsmithrealty.com Pearson Smith Realty, LLC License #0225232411

Pearson Smith Realty, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,848

Year Built

  • Built in 1963 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

  • 4,879

HOA Fees

  • $312 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,060 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Lighted Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Unassigned Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is in excellent condition

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029.02-0A-1253

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, lawn maintenance, management, pool(s), reserve funds, snow removal, trash
  • Parkside At Alexandria Uoa Condos
  • Parkside At Alexandria Subdivision, Hamilton Floorplan
  • Property Manager

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,848

Year Built

Built in 1963 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$312 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Year Renovated: 2006
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 1060
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1060
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 372.64
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1060
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Lighted Parking, Limited Common Elements, Unassigned
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Parking Lot
  • Parking Lot Number Of Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 312.37
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Name: Parkside at Alexandria UOA
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Club House, Common Grounds, Fitness Center, Pool - Outdoor, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Management Type: Professional - On-Site
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Pool Features: In Ground

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 230716.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 109892.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: RA
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18317839
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3848.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 029.02-0A-1253
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2020
Closed on
Nov 25, 2020
Sold by
Lavay Tyler N
Bought by
Mulrooney Megan
Seller's Agent
Melanie Hogg
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Buyer's Agent
Denise Finley
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
List Price
$390,000
Sold Price
$388,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.51%
Current Estimated Value
$451,945

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,945
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.16%
Original Mortgage
$376,360
Outstanding Balance
$335,670
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$116,275

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2016
Closed on
May 26, 2016
Sold by
Kapelski Cory S and Kapelski Laura M
Bought by
Lavay Tyler N
Seller's Agent
Melanie Hogg
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Member
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.
List Price
$314,999
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,001
1.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.36%
Original Mortgage
$236,880
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2009
Sold by
Beeren & Barry Investments Llc
Bought by
Kapelski Cory S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2009
Sold by
Spcecialized Inc Of Va Su
Bought by
Invstmnts Beeren and Invstmnts Barry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,800
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2005
Sold by
Alexandria Parkside At
Bought by
Ko Sue H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,900
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mulrooney Megan $388,000 Psr Title Llc
Lavay Tyler N $320,000 Absolute Title & Escrow Llc
Kapelski Cory S $290,000 --
Invstmnts Beeren $186,000 --
Ko Sue H $316,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mulrooney Megan $376,360
Previous Owner Lavay Tyler N $236,880
Previous Owner Kapelski Cory S $232,000
Previous Owner Invstmnts Beeren $148,800
Previous Owner Ko Sue H $316,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/01/2020 12/01/20 Sold $388,000 -1.8% $366 / Sq Ft
11/01/2020 11/01/20 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Price Changed $395,000 +1.3% $373 / Sq Ft
10/16/2020 10/16/20 For Sale $390,000 +21.9% $368 / Sq Ft
05/26/2016 05/26/16 Sold $320,000 +1.6% $296 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Price Changed $314,999 0.0% $292 / Sq Ft
05/05/2016 05/05/16 For Sale $314,999 -1.6% $292 / Sq Ft
05/02/2016 05/02/16 Off Market $320,000 -- --
05/02/2016 05/02/16 For Sale $318,999 -0.3% $295 / Sq Ft
05/01/2016 05/01/16 Off Market $320,000 -- --
03/15/2016 03/15/16 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2016 03/10/16 For Sale $318,999 -- $295 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,780 $444,874 $145,318 $299,556
2024 $4,780 $413,315 $133,350 $279,965
2023 $4,588 $413,315 $133,350 $279,965
2022 $4,349 $391,768 $126,398 $265,370
2021 $4,027 $362,748 $117,035 $245,713
2020 $3,888 $340,608 $109,892 $230,716
2019 $3,606 $319,070 $102,943 $216,127
2018 $3,535 $312,814 $100,925 $211,889
2017 $3,466 $306,681 $98,946 $207,735
2016 $3,291 $306,681 $98,946 $207,735
2015 $3,199 $306,681 $98,946 $207,735
2014 $3,091 $296,310 $95,600 $200,710
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melanie Hogg

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Melanie Hogg

    Century 21 New Millennium

    (703) 496-0852

    51 in this area

    183 Total Sales

    Melanie Hogg
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  • Glen Redmon

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Glen Redmon

    Century 21 New Millennium

    (703) 727-4446

    29 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    Glen Redmon
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  • Denise Finley

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Denise Finley

    Pearson Smith Realty, LLC

    (703) 623-7938

    2 in this area

    62 Total Sales

    Denise Finley
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Non Member Member

    Metropolitan Regional Information Systems

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAX252304

Bright MLS

APN: 029.02-0A-1253

Virginia Alexandria County Alexandria 22304 Seminary Hill

1253 N Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA

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