NOT LISTED FOR SALE

407 E Howell Ave Alexandria, VA 22301

Del Ray Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $894,227 - $1,015,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,512 Sq Ft
$639/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 18, 2020

Last sale price $785,000 $519 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,939 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of December 2020

Handsome 3BR 1.5 BA, semi-detached home built in 1918. Beautifully updated and maintained. Hardwood floors, fireplace, renovated gourmet kitchen, new stone baths and numerous upgrades throughout. An out-door-friendly home featuring a charming front porch, fenced, lush garden and outdoor areas for easy outdoor entertaining. A two-car-tandem driveway provides off street parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cecelia Leake

(202) 944-5000 info@wfp.com Washington Fine Properties, LLC License #92352 Listed on: 11/04/2020

Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Joy Deevy

(703) 310-6111 joy@thedeevygroup.com Compass License #0225063103

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,172

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 4,471 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Laundry on upper level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Del Ray Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 035.03-05-26

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,172

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

4,471 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3233
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1512
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 528.44
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1512
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 1721
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 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: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4471.00
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18310517
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8172.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 035.03-05-26
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2026
Sold by
Donald Polaski and Natalie Shemwell
Bought by
Polaski Donald
Current Estimated Value
$966,057

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2020
Closed on
Dec 17, 2020
Sold by
Ritchie Micheal and Ritchie Kathleen Ann
Bought by
Polaski Donald and Shemwell Natalie
Seller's Agent
Cecelia Leake
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joy Deevy
Compass
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.95%
Original Mortgage
$715,401
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2017
Closed on
Aug 10, 2017
Sold by
Furlong Cynthia M
Bought by
Ritchie Michael and Ritchie Kathleen Ann Vincento
Seller's Agent
Christine Garner
Serhant
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Member
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$723,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,000
-3.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.49%
Original Mortgage
$488,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2009
Sold by
Murphy Trustee Sheila H and Sheila H Murphy Revoc Liv Tr
Bought by
Furlong Cynthia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1995
Sold by
Mitchell Scott R
Bought by
Murphy Sheila H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,400
Interest Rate
7.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 1995
Sold by
Russell Lucy L
Bought by
Mitchell Scott R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
8.96%
Source: Public Records

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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
Polaski Donald -- None Listed On Document
Polaski Donald $785,000 Monument Title Company
Ritchie Michael $723,000 Monarch Titel
Furlong Cynthia M $545,000 --
Murphy Sheila H $168,000 --
Mitchell Scott R $140,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Polaski Donald $715,401
Previous Owner Ritchie Michael $488,000
Previous Owner Furlong Cynthia M $417,000
Previous Owner Mitchell Scott R $134,400
Previous Owner Mitchell Scott R $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Sold $785,000 -1.8% $519 / Sq Ft
11/05/2020 11/05/20 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2020 11/04/20 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $528 / Sq Ft
10/30/2019 10/30/19 Rented $3,000 -7.7% --
10/23/2019 10/23/19 Under Contract -- -- --
10/06/2019 10/06/19 Price Changed $3,250 -7.1% $2 / Sq Ft
09/16/2019 09/16/19 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Sold $723,000 -3.5% $420 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/08/2017 06/08/17 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2017 06/08/17 For Sale $749,000 -- $435 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $10,238 $846,582 $515,662 $330,920
2024 $10,238 $846,263 $515,662 $330,601
2023 $9,402 $847,060 $515,662 $331,398
2022 $9,115 $821,194 $491,107 $330,087
2021 $8,250 $743,243 $416,192 $327,051
2020 $8,667 $723,254 $396,203 $327,051
2019 $7,727 $683,779 $353,371 $330,408
2018 $7,727 $683,779 $353,371 $330,408
2017 $7,394 $654,372 $327,195 $327,177
2016 $6,704 $624,780 $309,348 $315,432
2015 $6,313 $605,259 $289,827 $315,432
2014 $6,171 $591,651 $263,479 $328,172
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cecelia Leake

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Cecelia Leake

    Washington Fine Properties, LLC

    (202) 256-7804

    27 Total Sales

    Cecelia Leake
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  • Joy Deevy

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Joy Deevy

    Compass

    (703) 930-5198

    1 in this area

    116 Total Sales

    Joy Deevy
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  • Sarah King

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Sarah King

    McEnearney Associates

    (703) 864-5050

    17 Total Sales

    Sarah King
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    James Morrison

    McEnearney Associates

    (703) 869-2943

    5 Total Sales

    James Morrison
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  • Christine Garner

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Christine Garner

    Serhant

    (703) 587-4855

    14 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Christine Garner
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Non Member Member

    Metropolitan Regional Information Systems

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAX253016

Bright MLS

APN: 035.03-05-26

Virginia Alexandria County Alexandria 22301 Del Ray

407 E Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA

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