NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1261 N Van Dorn St Alexandria, VA 22304

Seminary Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $448,000 - $457,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,080 Sq Ft
$419/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 14, 2017

Last sale price $315,000 $292 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,110/month

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of June 2017

Best location in community!! Open main lvl living w/ fresh paint, laminate floors, half bath & laundry. 2 large beds on upper lvl w/ full bath. Private fenced patio great for grilling & entertaining. Plenty of unassigned parking out front door! Metro & Dash bus stop outside community. **Amenities: large pool, on-site gym, tot lot, pet friendly** Convenient to Aldi, Foxchase, Pentagon, DC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Hogg

CENTURY 21 New Millennium Listed on: 04/06/2017

CENTURY 21 New Millennium

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Ann Kline

Samson Properties License #0225219008

Samson Properties

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,291

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

  • $301 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • James K. Polk Elementary School
  • Francis C. Hammond Middle School
  • Alexandria City High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 50717260

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include exterior building maintenance, lawn maintenance, management, insurance, snow removal, pool(s), trash
  • Parkside At Alexandria Uoa Community
  • Parkside At Alexandria Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to parking rules

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,291

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$301 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2017-04-06
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Remarks Public: Best location in community!! Open main lvl living w/ fresh paint, laminate floors, half bath & laundry. 2 large beds on upper lvl w/ full bath. Private fenced patio great for grilling & entertaining. Plenty of unassigned parking out front door! Metro & Dash bus stop outside community. **Amenities: large pool, on-site gym, tot lot, pet friendly** Convenient to Aldi, Foxchase, Pentagon, DC.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Dining/Living, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open
  • Window Features: Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace: No
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Entry Location: Patio
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1080
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1080
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 282.41
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1080
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1261

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Pool Private: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 301.35
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Club House, Fitness Center, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Ext Bldg Maint, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Insurance, Snow Removal, Pool(s), Trash
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Rules: Parking, Pets - Allowed
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: JAMES K. POLK
  • Middle School: FRANCIS C. HAMMOND
  • High School: ALEXANDRIA CITY
  • School District Key: 121139111593
  • Elementary School: JAMES K. POLK
  • High School: ALEXANDRIA CITY
  • Middle Or Junior School: FRANCIS C. HAMMOND

Green Features

  • Green Verification: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 207735.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 98946.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2017
  • Zoning: RA
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3290.69
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 50717260
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1060
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 06/14/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2017
Closed on
Jun 14, 2017
Sold by
Patel Shriver Ulka
Bought by
Leslie Jennifer Lynn
Seller's Agent
Melanie Hogg
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Ann Kline
Samson Properties
List Price
$314,999
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1
0.0%
Current Estimated Value
$452,663

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$137,663
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.49%
Original Mortgage
$299,249
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2005
Sold by
Parkside At Alexandria
Bought by
Patel Ulka

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,300
Interest Rate
5.81%
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
Leslie Jennifer Lynn $315,000 The Settlement Group Inc
Patel Ulka $312,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Leslie Jennifer Lynn $284,496
Closed Leslie Jennifer Lynn $299,249
Previous Owner Patel Ulka $55,600
Previous Owner Patel Ulka $250,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/14/2017 06/14/17 Sold $315,000 +3.3% $292 / Sq Ft
05/23/2017 05/23/17 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2017 05/10/17 Price Changed $305,000 -3.2% $282 / Sq Ft
04/12/2017 04/12/17 For Sale $314,999 0.0% $292 / Sq Ft
04/06/2017 04/06/17 Off Market $315,000 -- --
04/06/2017 04/06/17 For Sale $314,999 0.0% $292 / Sq Ft
01/11/2013 01/11/13 Rented $1,825 -1.4% --
01/10/2013 01/10/13 Under Contract -- -- --
12/07/2012 12/07/12 For Rent $1,850 -- --
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 $444,873 $145,318 $299,555
2024 $4,780 $413,314 $133,350 $279,964
2023 $4,588 $413,314 $133,350 $279,964
2022 $4,349 $391,767 $126,398 $265,369
2021 $4,027 $362,747 $117,035 $245,712
2020 $3,766 $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 2017

    Melanie Hogg

    Century 21 New Millennium

    (703) 496-0852

    53 in this area

    187 Total Sales

    Melanie Hogg
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  • Elizabeth Ann Kline

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Elizabeth Ann Kline

    Samson Properties

    (703) 829-5478

    2 in this area

    298 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Ann Kline
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000533627

Bright MLS

APN: 029.02-0A-1261

Virginia Alexandria County Alexandria 22304 Seminary Hill

1261 N Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA

This home is located at 1261 N Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304 since 06 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $452,663, approximately $419 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 1261 N Van Dorn St is a home located in Alexandria City with nearby schools including James K. Polk Elementary School, Francis C. Hammond Middle, and Alexandria City High School.

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