211 Duke St Alexandria, VA 22314
Old Town Neighborhood
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,374
Sq Ft
2,524
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Dual Staircase
- Traditional Floor Plan
- 2-minute walk to Armory Tot Lot
About This Home
As of July 2024Semi-detached and brimming with light, this historic house was built circa 1760, and features 5 fireplaces, original woodwork and hardwood floors, front and rear staircases and a recent 2-story addition. The gourmet kitchen opens to an inviting family room with a wood burning fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The master suite offers a wall of windows and multiple closets. Prime location!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Corcoran McEnearney License #0225115722 Listed on: 01/19/2016
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,181
Year Built
- Built in 1760
Lot Details
- 2,524 Sq Ft Lot
- 1 Common Wall
- Back Yard Fenced
- Historic Home
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2,374 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Dual Staircase
- Built-In Features
- Chair Railings
- Crown Molding
- 5 Fireplaces
- Fireplace Mantel
- Window Treatments
- Window Screens
- French Doors
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Den
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Breakfast Room
- Double Oven
- Gas Oven or Range
- Six Burner Stove
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Connecting Stairway
- Basement Windows
Schools
- Lyles-Crouch Elementary School
- George Washington Middle School
- Alexandria City High School
Utilities
- Zoned Cooling
- Radiator
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Doors swing in
- Patio
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Old Town Alexandria Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 211
- Assessor Parcel Number 12690000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 8, 2024
Closed on
Jul 1, 2024
Sold by
John Griffin Lesher Revocable Living Tru and Linda Parent Lesher Revocable Living Tru
Bought by
Kingswell Richard and Kingswell Andrea
Seller's Agent
Babs Beckwith
Corcoran McEnearney
Buyer's Agent
Jillian Keck Hogan
Corcoran McEnearney
List Price
$2,498,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$398,000
-15.93%
Views
100
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$60,291
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.66%
Original Mortgage
$1,680,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,663,000
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$497,291
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 11, 2023
Sold by
Griffin Lesher John and Parent Linda
Bought by
John Griffin Lesher Revocable Living Trust and Lesher
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 19, 2016
Closed on
May 16, 2016
Sold by
Versage Vincent M and Kusumoto Kristy T
Bought by
Lesher John Griffin and Lesher Linda P
Seller's Agent
Babs Beckwith
Corcoran McEnearney
Buyer's Agent
Jack Spahr
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$1,698,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$73,000
-4.3%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.14%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 24, 1996
Sold by
Smith Philip A
Bought by
Versage Vincent M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
7.81%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 16, 1994
Sold by
Feldkamp Rh
Bought by
Smith Phillip A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
8.5%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $2,100,000 | Stewart Title | |
| Gift Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,625,000 | Rgs Title Llc | |
| Deed | $750,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $440,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,680,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $340,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $75,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2024 07/02/24 | Sold | $2,100,000 | -6.7% | $769 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2024 05/29/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/17/2024 05/17/24 | Price Changed | $2,250,000 | -4.3% | $824 / Sq Ft |
| 05/02/2024 05/02/24 | Price Changed | $2,350,000 | -5.9% | $860 / Sq Ft |
| 04/08/2024 04/08/24 | For Sale | $2,498,000 | +53.7% | $915 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2016 05/16/16 | Sold | $1,625,000 | -4.3% | $684 / Sq Ft |
| 04/15/2016 04/15/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/19/2016 01/19/16 | For Sale | $1,698,000 | 0.0% | $715 / Sq Ft |
| 02/28/2012 02/28/12 | Rented | $4,850 | 0.0% | -- |
| 02/08/2012 02/08/12 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/24/2012 01/24/12 | For Rent | $4,850 | -- | -- |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $24,627 | $2,055,724 | $908,409 | $1,147,315 |
| 2024 | $24,627 | $2,114,040 | $908,409 | $1,205,631 |
| 2023 | $23,466 | $2,114,040 | $908,409 | $1,205,631 |
| 2022 | $20,912 | $1,884,006 | $825,826 | $1,058,180 |
| 2021 | $19,906 | $1,793,292 | $750,750 | $1,042,542 |
| 2020 | $19,662 | $1,714,720 | $682,500 | $1,032,220 |
| 2019 | $19,009 | $1,682,200 | $649,980 | $1,032,220 |
| 2018 | $18,278 | $1,617,510 | $624,990 | $992,520 |
| 2017 | $18,278 | $1,617,510 | $624,990 | $992,520 |
| 2016 | $17,356 | $1,617,510 | $624,990 | $992,520 |
| 2015 | $17,181 | $1,647,266 | $654,746 | $992,520 |
| 2014 | $16,856 | $1,616,088 | $623,568 | $992,520 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2024
Babs Beckwith
McEnearney Associates
(703) 627-5421
97 in this area
111 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Jillian Keck Hogan
McEnearney Associates
(804) 229-3733
24 in this area
275 Total Sales
-
J
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Jack Spahr
Long & Foster
(703) 598-0267
5 in this area
34 Total Sales
-
C
Seller's Agent in 2012
Carol Cleary
McEnearney Associates
-
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Susan Thomas
Atoka Properties | Middleburg Real Estate
(703) 674-9896
68 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1000498493
APN: 075.03-01-30
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