NOT LISTED FOR SALE

505 Shorter Ln Alexandria, VA 22305

Arlandria Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $830,000 - $858,087

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,540 Sq Ft
$333/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 02, 2021

Last sale price $745,000 $293 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,262/month

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Loft
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to LeBosquet at Sunnyside

About This Home

As of April 2023

This Immaculate Townhouse Checks all the Boxes! Offering over 2,500 square feet of light-filled living space with cathedral ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood floors, an open floor-plan, and easy parking - two parking spaces plus one neighborhood parking pass. Nearly new HVAC! Extra low utilities. Three upper level bedrooms with 2 full baths. The Bedroom Level Laundry Station accommodates full sized washer & dryer. Main level Living Room & Lower Level Recreation room each have a fireplace. Both levels have full-sized half baths. The Refreshed Kitchen is large with table space and pantry. There is a small balcony as well as a pretty ground level patio. The Upper Level Primary Bedroom suite offers tall ceilings, abundant closets and a full and spacious bath. Extra Storage Room and an attached garage.
Location! Location! Location! - Just minutes to I-395, close to Bus Routes, Crystal City/Amazon HQ2 (2.5-miles), National Airport (2.5-miles), Pentagon (3-miles), Shirlington, Potomac Yard and Old Town, Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, Joint Base Myer. Enjoy nearby Del Ray shopping, dining, and events. Four Mile Run park and trails right behind the property, playground, short trip to grocery shoppings and restaurants. Parks, the W & OD Bike trail, playgrounds and the library make this community the perfect place to call home.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Aaron Seekford

(703) 447-4663 aaronseekford@gmail.com Arlington Realty, Inc. Listed on: 04/13/2023

Co-Listed By

Severin Kamm

(571) 405-7509 severinkamm@aol.com Arlington Realty, Inc. License #0225218831

Last Renter's Agent

Severin Kamm

(571) 405-7509 severinkamm@aol.com Arlington Realty, Inc. License #0225218831

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,679

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 1,360 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Front

Interior Spaces

  • 2,540 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 4 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Window Treatments
  • Palladian Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $3,799
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 5/1/23
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 007.03-05-16

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, snow removal
  • Sunnyside Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
  • Pet Deposit $600

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,679

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2023-05-01
  • Application Fee: 50.00
  • Pet Deposit: 600.00
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Security Deposit: 3799.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • 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: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Oven - Wall
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Built-Ins, Window Treatments, Primary Bath(s), Floor Plan - Open, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Palladian, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated, Six Panel, Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Great Room, Laundry, Loft, Storage Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished, Walkout Level
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2540
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2540
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1.50
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2540
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick, Brick Front
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

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
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Common Grounds
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1360.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s)
  • Zoning: R

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 007.03-05-16

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2021
Closed on
Nov 29, 2021
Sold by
Maurice Lourdes
Bought by
Lou Ying Chen
Seller's Agent
Aaron Seekford
Arlington Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mark Hart
Arlington Realty, Inc.
Sold Price
$3,500
Current Estimated Value
$847,029

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$843,529
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.35%
Original Mortgage
$558,750
Outstanding Balance
$513,766
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$333,263

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2016
Sold by
Maurice Lourdes
Bought by
Maurice Lourdes

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2001
Sold by
Fenton Clifford H
Bought by
Maurice Mark S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
7.21%
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
Lou Ying Chen $745,000 Attorney
Maurice Lourdes -- None Available
Maurice Mark S $295,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lou Ying Chen $558,750
Previous Owner Maurice Mark S $195,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Rented $3,799 0.0% --
04/17/2023 04/17/23 Under Contract -- -- --
04/13/2023 04/13/23 For Rent $3,799 +8.5% --
01/07/2022 01/07/22 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
12/31/2021 12/31/21 Under Contract -- -- --
12/03/2021 12/03/21 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
12/02/2021 12/02/21 Sold $745,000 -0.7% $293 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/27/2021 10/27/21 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2021 10/26/21 Price Changed $749,900 -1.6% $295 / Sq Ft
09/16/2021 09/16/21 For Sale $762,000 -- $300 / 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 $9,679 $797,047 $378,717 $418,330
2024 $9,679 $797,047 $378,717 $418,330
2023 $8,847 $797,047 $378,717 $418,330
2022 $8,456 $761,812 $344,288 $417,524
2021 $7,646 $688,866 $296,800 $392,066
2020 $7,805 $670,895 $280,000 $390,895
2019 $7,089 $627,320 $263,537 $363,783
2018 $6,854 $606,562 $258,370 $348,192
2017 $6,737 $596,153 $248,430 $347,723
2016 $6,397 $596,153 $248,430 $347,723
2015 $6,218 $596,153 $248,430 $347,723
2014 $6,013 $576,486 $238,875 $337,611
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Aaron Seekford

    Landlord's Agent in 2023

    Aaron Seekford

    Arlington Realty, Inc.

    (703) 447-4663

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Aaron Seekford
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  • Severin Kamm

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Severin Kamm

    Arlington Realty, Inc.

    (571) 405-7509

    31 Total Sales

    Severin Kamm
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Mark Hart

    Arlington Realty, Inc.

    (571) 233-3742

    1 Total Sale

    Mark Hart
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  • Vici Boguess

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Vici Boguess

    McEnearney Associates

    (703) 447-2829

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Vici Boguess
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  • Sissy Zimmerman

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Sissy Zimmerman

    McEnearney Associates

    (703) 989-9779

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Sissy Zimmerman
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAX2022828

Bright MLS

APN: 007.03-05-16

Virginia Alexandria County Alexandria 22305 Arlandria

505 Shorter Ln, Alexandria, VA

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