NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1283 N Van Dorn St Alexandria, VA 22304

Seminary Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $451,000 - $455,287

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,060 Sq Ft
$427/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 20, 2017

Last sale price $307,500 $290 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,767/month

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Polk Park

About This Home

As of April 2023

Available May 1st ** Charming two level condo/townhouse ** Luxury vinyl plank flooring on main level ** Updated kitchen with gas cooking, breakfast bar - the island conveys ** Stacked washer/dryer ** Large living room/dining room combo with big windows ** Half bath on main level** Upper level has two large bedrooms, each with big closets** One full bath upstairs** Charming front patio faces the courtyard** Owners will consider SMALL pet, case by case w/deposit ** Parking for one car included, tenant can get 2nd for $150/year ** Minimum income $80,000, no more than 2 incomes to qualify. Renter's Insurance required ** Area rugs required on main level. There is not a back yard. ** Pictures from when vacant.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Nancy Balchunas

(703) 354-5933 nancy@lucindateam.com Northern Virginia Residential Management & Sales License #0225198347 Listed on: 04/19/2023

Co-Listed By

Linn Payne

(703) 475-4663 linn@lucindateam.com Northern Virginia Residential Management & Sales License #0225200068

Last Renter's Agent

Linn Payne

(703) 475-4663 linn@lucindateam.com Northern Virginia Residential Management & Sales License #0225200068

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,780

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

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
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Parking Space
  • Parking Lot
  • Unassigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $2,200
  • Tenant pays for all utilities, water, sewer, gas, electricity, frozen waterpipe damage, insurance, lawn/tree/shrub care, light bulbs/filters/fuses/alarm care
  • The owner pays for association fees
  • Rent includes common area maintenance, community center, hoa/condo fee, trash removal
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 5/1/23
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 50717810

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include pool(s), common area maintenance
  • Parkside At Alexandria Condos
  • Parkside At Alexandria Community
  • Parkside At Alexandria Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Pet Deposit $500

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,780

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2023-05-01
  • Application Fee: 50.00
  • Owner Pays: Association Fees
  • Pet Deposit: 500.00
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis, Pet Addendum/Deposit, Number Limit, Size/Weight Restriction
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Community Center, Hoa/Condo Fee, Trash Removal
  • Security Deposit: 2200.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Utilities - All, Water, Sewer, Gas, Electricity, Frozen Waterpipe Damage, Insurance, Lawn/Tree/Shrub Care, Light Bulbs/Filters/Fuses/Alarm Care
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 24
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 1060
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1060
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 2.08
  • 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: Unassigned
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot
  • Parking Lot Number Of Spaces: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Unknown
  • Condo Co-Op Name: Parkside at Alexandria
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Club House, Fitness Center, Pool - Outdoor, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Pool(s), Common Area Maintenance
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Management Type: Professional - On-Site
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: JAMES K. POLK
  • High School: ALEXANDRIA CITY
  • Middle Or Junior School: FRANCIS C HAMMOND

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: RA

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18318323
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 50717810

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2019
Closed on
May 7, 2019
Sold by
Bessler Andrew B and Bessler Bianca H
Bought by
Bessler Andrew B and Bessler Bianca H
Seller's Agent
Lucinda Hoveskeland
RE/MAX Preferred Prop., Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lucinda Hoveskeland
RE/MAX Preferred Prop., Inc.
Sold Price
$1,900
Current Estimated Value
$452,762

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$450,862

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2017
Closed on
Jul 20, 2017
Sold by
King Eric S and King Mary Patricia
Bought by
Bessler Andrew B and Bessler Biana H
Seller's Agent
Bruce Tyburski
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Shoshanna Tanner
Compass
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$307,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-0.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.78%
Original Mortgage
$298,275
Outstanding Balance
$247,816
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$204,946

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2005
Sold by
Parkside At Alexandria
Bought by
King Eric S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,300
Interest Rate
5.72%
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
Bessler Andrew B -- None Available
Bessler Andrew B $307,500 Highland Title & Escrow
King Eric S $367,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bessler Andrew B $298,275
Previous Owner King Eric S $294,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/25/2023 04/25/23 Rented $2,200 0.0% --
04/24/2023 04/24/23 Off Market $2,200 -- --
04/19/2023 04/19/23 For Rent $2,200 +10.0% --
11/30/2021 11/30/21 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
11/24/2021 11/24/21 Off Market $2,000 -- --
11/05/2021 11/05/21 For Rent $2,000 +5.3% --
06/06/2019 06/06/19 Rented $1,900 0.0% --
05/23/2019 05/23/19 Off Market $1,900 -- --
05/17/2019 05/17/19 For Rent $1,900 0.0% --
07/20/2017 07/20/17 Sold $307,500 +0.9% $290 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/08/2017 06/08/17 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2017 06/01/17 Price Changed $304,900 -1.6% $288 / Sq Ft
04/06/2017 04/06/17 For Sale $309,900 0.0% $292 / Sq Ft
03/23/2015 03/23/15 Rented $1,700 -10.5% --
02/21/2015 02/21/15 Under Contract -- -- --
11/08/2014 11/08/14 For Rent $1,900 -- --
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 $3,766 $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

  • Nancy Balchunas

    Landlord's Agent in 2023

    Nancy Balchunas

    Northern Virginia Residential Management & Sales

    (703) 354-5933

    55 Total Sales

    Nancy Balchunas
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  • Linn Payne

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Linn Payne

    Northern Virginia Residential Management & Sales

    (703) 475-4663

    51 Total Sales

    Linn Payne
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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Lucinda Hoveskeland

    RE/MAX

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  • Ronald Gallier

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Ronald Gallier

    Samson Properties

    (703) 618-9844

    1 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Ronald Gallier
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  • Shoshanna Tanner

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Shoshanna Tanner

    Compass

    (703) 266-7277

    76 Total Sales

    Shoshanna Tanner
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAX2022966

Bright MLS

APN: 029.02-0A-1283

Virginia Alexandria County Alexandria 22304 Seminary Hill

1283 N Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA

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