$285,000
SOLD JUN 21, 2024
1 Bed
1 Bath
378 Sq Ft
699 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$754 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • No HOA
  • Den
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cottage
  • 4-minute walk to Chinquapin Park Recreation Center

About This Home

As of July 2025

This little cottage home offers a rare opportunity to own a single-family home in the city of Alexandria under $300K. Just minutes from Old Town, Alexandria, just 2 miles to King St. Metro. In need of some TLC and a little renovation visualization, with your creative touch you could find yourself with a charming tiny home and a great alternative to condo living in this unique home offering the privacy of a single family and no condo fees. The covered front porch entry leads to efficiency living with one open room, a full bath, separate kitchen and breakfast nook. Just enough outdoor space for grilling and a patio garden. Originally a one-bedroom house, the interior has been reimagined into an open studio space where one open room seamlessly integrates living and sleeping areas. In a prime location near Bradlee Shopping Center, nearby restaurants, and with easy access to I-395, Shirlington and Washington, DC, and convenient Metro transit. Directly across the street from Alexandria City High School and Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility.
Whether you re looking to personalize your own space or seeking a Airbnb or rental property, this cottage is brimming with potential. Sold strictly in As-Is condition and with street only parking available, its a blank slate ready for your imagination. Carpet is brand new.
Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of Alexandria real estate. Make this cottage your home, your project, or your next investment venture.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Gray

Coldwell Banker Realty License #0225027927 Listed on: 06/08/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl Spangler

Spangler Real Estate License #0225232523

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,289

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 699 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is zoned R 8

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • City
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Fixer Upper
  • Studio
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 378 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Efficiency Studio
  • Electric Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • Low Pile Carpeting

Schools

  • Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
  • George Washington Middle School
  • T.C. Williams High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Alexandria Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot .284
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17545500

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,289

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Accessibility Features: Low Pile Carpeting, No Stairs
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: This little cottage home offers a rare opportunity to own a single-family home in the city of Alexandria under $300K. Just minutes from Old Town, Alexandria, just 2 miles to King St. Metro. In need of some TLC and a little renovation visualization, with your creative touch you could find yourself with a charming tiny home and a great alternative to condo living in this unique home offering the privacy of a single family and no condo fees. The covered front porch entry leads to efficiency living with one open room, a full bath, separate kitchen and breakfast nook. Just enough outdoor space for grilling and a patio garden. Originally a one-bedroom house, the interior has been reimagined into an open studio space where one open room seamlessly integrates living and sleeping areas. In a prime location near Bradlee Shopping Center, nearby restaurants, and with easy access to I-395, Shirlington and Washington, DC, and convenient Metro transit. Directly across the street from Alexandria City High School and Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility. Whether you re looking to personalize your own space or seeking a Airbnb or rental property, this cottage is brimming with potential. Sold strictly in As-Is condition and with street only parking available, its a blank slate ready for your imagination. Carpet is brand new. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of Alexandria real estate. Make this cottage your home, your project, or your next investment venture.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Dining Area, Efficiency, Floor Plan - Open, Stall Shower, Studio
  • Window Features: Double Hung
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 4
  • Room List: Kitchen, Den, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 378
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 378
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 780.42
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 378
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3315

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa: No
  • View: City, Garden/Lawn
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
  • Middle School: GEORGE WASHINGTON
  • High School: T.C. WILLIAMS
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 121139111593
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
  • High School: T.C. WILLIAMS
  • Middle Or Junior School: GEORGE WASHINGTON

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Use Code: 22
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 699.00
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: R 8
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2289.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17545500
  • Tax Lot: .284
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 378
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 06/21/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2024
Closed on
Sep 27, 2024
Sold by
Libero Investments Llc
Bought by
Schurkamp Lynnea Ann
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Spangler
Spangler Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Soto
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-11.76%
Views
257

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.19%
Original Mortgage
$356,250
Outstanding Balance
$349,538
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$50,156

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2024
Closed on
Jun 21, 2024
Sold by
Mcmahon Sherry L and Simpson Jessup Sherry
Bought by
Libero Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Susan Gray
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Spangler
Spangler Real Estate
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.39%
Views
517

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
166.48%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $375,000 First American Title
Deed $285,000 First American Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $356,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/26/2025 07/26/25 For Rent $1,800 0.0% --
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Sold $375,000 -4.6% $992 / Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2025 06/28/25 For Sale $393,000 +4.8% $1,040 / Sq Ft
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Sold $375,000 0.0% $992 / Sq Ft
08/22/2024 08/22/24 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2024 08/19/24 Price Changed $375,000 -6.0% $992 / Sq Ft
08/11/2024 08/11/24 Price Changed $399,000 -5.6% $1,056 / Sq Ft
08/09/2024 08/09/24 Price Changed $422,500 -0.6% $1,118 / Sq Ft
08/01/2024 08/01/24 For Sale $425,000 +49.1% $1,124 / Sq Ft
06/21/2024 06/21/24 Sold $285,000 -3.4% $754 / Sq Ft
06/12/2024 06/12/24 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2024 06/08/24 For Sale $295,000 -- $780 / 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 $3,209 $343,533 $173,533 $170,000
2024 $3,209 $210,820 $165,269 $45,551
2023 $2,340 $210,820 $165,269 $45,551
2022 $2,182 $196,595 $154,429 $42,166
2021 $2,076 $187,057 $147,046 $40,011
2020 $2,563 $179,837 $144,218 $35,619
2019 $1,992 $176,271 $141,390 $34,881
2018 $1,967 $174,051 $141,390 $32,661
2017 $1,956 $173,054 $141,390 $31,664
2016 $1,857 $173,054 $141,390 $31,664
2015 $1,675 $160,608 $125,680 $34,928
2014 $1,553 $148,918 $109,970 $38,948
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAX2034636

Bright MLS

APN: 032.04-05-45