NOT LISTED FOR SALE

506 E Howell Ave Unit A Alexandria, VA 22301

Del Ray Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $225,000 - $821,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,206 Sq Ft
$547/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 21, 2025

Last sale price $790,000 $655 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,218 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of April 2025

Meticulously maintained home combines modern updates with classic charm! Conveniently located just a few blocks from Mount Vernon Avenue, Potomac Yard Shopping and Potomac Yard Metro, this home allows you to experience the best of Del Ray living and the convenience of location. This charming three-level home offers two bedrooms, two full baths, and a fully finished basement. The open concept main level features hardwood floors with French doors that lead out to the back deck and yard. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. The spacious living and dining area is perfect for both relaxation and entertainment. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms; the primary with two closets, and a second bedroom with ample space. To complete the upper level, there are hardwood floors, a full bathroom, and a linen closet. The fully finished basement has HEATED FLOORS, full bathroom, under-stair storage, washer and dryer, utility closet, and a tankless water heater. This versatile flex space can easily be used as a home office, family room or guest space. The exterior of the home has both a front and a backyard that are fully fenced. There is a quaint front porch and a rear deck as well as a rear parking pad, and a garden shed for additional storage. There have been many recent upgrades including: upgrades to the HVAC system, Solar Panels (that are owner owned), tankless water heater, bedroom ceiling fans and upper-level bathroom fan, chimney crown, cement and cinderblock work, main water shut-offs replaced, hose bib replacements, new icemaker, new shutters and flower boxes, and blinds on kitchen French door . Situated in a prime location, just a few blocks from the heart of Del Ray, where you’ll find access to local shops, restaurants, and cafes, YMCA, Orange Theory, tennis and pickleball courts Simpson Dog Park, Inova Health Center, Oakville, and Potomac Yard Shopping Center, and easy access to local bike trails. Public transportation is also very convenient with a close distance to Potomac Yard Metro Station, bus stop with direct routes to Old Town and Crystal City. This home offers the perfect blend of comfort, location, and convenience. With so many updates already completed, all that’s left to do is move in and enjoy. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make this gem in Del Ray your home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trish McKenna

(301) 516-1212 tmckenna25@verizon.net TTR Sotheby's International Realty License #RA-0020608 Listed on: 03/14/2025

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Blake Davenport

(703) 745-1212 blake@thedavenportgroupre.com TTR Sotheby's International Realty License #0225222211

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,267

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Area
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Alley Access
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 505
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13859000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Del Ray Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,267

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

1,680 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2025-03-14
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1206
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1206
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 960.34
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 832
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 374
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 374
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Alley, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • 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

  • Fencing: Wood, Fully
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1680.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: R 2-5
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8267.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13859000
  • Tax Lot: 505
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2025
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Winslow Leonard Francis
Bought by
Burleigh John Gordon
Seller's Agent
Trish McKenna
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Blake Davenport
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$810,000
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.47%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$660,134

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$129,866
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-16.44%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2022
Closed on
Mar 11, 2022
Sold by
Ali Simmons Mikhail and Lee Kathryn
Bought by
Winslow Leonard Francis
Seller's Agent
Jacob Wagner
KW Metro Center
Buyer's Agent
Trish McKenna
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$727,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$23,000
3.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.68%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2021
Closed on
Jun 15, 2021
Sold by
Alexander Peters and Alexander Kerri L
Bought by
Simmons Mikhail and Simmons Mikhail Ali
Seller's Agent
Ellen Patrick
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jacob Wagner
KW Metro Center
List Price
$674,900
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,100
6.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.67%
Original Mortgage
$648,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2017
Closed on
Mar 23, 2017
Sold by
Simel Michael J
Bought by
Peters David Alexander and Peters Kerri L
Seller's Agent
Donna Cramer
Corcoran McEnearney
Buyer's Agent
Joan Peters
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$560,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
2.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2013
Closed on
Jun 17, 2013
Sold by
Slotman John B
Bought by
Simel Michael J
Seller's Agent
Robyn Bomar
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Donna Cramer
Corcoran McEnearney
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$497,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-0.58%

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
$447,300
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2010
Sold by
Vaughan Katrina L
Bought by
Slotman Jessica A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$466,371
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2006
Sold by
Fleming Julie A
Bought by
Vaughn Katrina L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,952,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2002
Sold by
Herrington Julie
Bought by
Fleming Julie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,124
Interest Rate
6.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2002
Sold by
Lecureux Steven M
Bought by
Herrington Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,600
Interest Rate
6.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1995
Sold by
Publiese Rachel P
Bought by
Lecureux Steven M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,100
Interest Rate
7.61%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Burleigh John Gordon $790,000 Old Republic National Title
Winslow Leonard Francis $750,000 None Listed On Document
Simmons Mikhail $720,000 Kvs Title Llc
Peters David Alexander $575,000 Rgs Title
Simel Michael J $497,000 --
Slotman Jessica A $475,000 --
Vaughn Katrina L $369,000 --
Fleming Julie A $257,900 --
Herrington Julie $237,000 --
Lecureux Steven M $89,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Winslow Leonard Francis $600,000
Previous Owner Simmons Mikhail $648,000
Previous Owner Peters David Alexander $575,000
Previous Owner Simel Michael J $447,300
Previous Owner Slotman Jessica A $466,371
Previous Owner Vaughn Katrina L $2,952,000
Previous Owner Fleming Julie A $255,124
Previous Owner Herrington Julie $189,600
Previous Owner Lecureux Steven M $80,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Sold $790,000 -1.1% $655 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Price Changed $799,000 -1.4% $663 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $810,000 +8.0% $672 / Sq Ft
03/11/2022 03/11/22 Sold $750,000 +3.2% $622 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/14/2022 02/14/22 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2022 02/10/22 For Sale $727,000 +1.0% $603 / Sq Ft
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Sold $720,000 +6.7% $597 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 For Sale $674,900 +17.4% $560 / Sq Ft
03/23/2017 03/23/17 Sold $575,000 +2.7% $691 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/21/2017 02/21/17 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2017 02/17/17 For Sale $560,000 +12.7% $673 / Sq Ft
06/21/2013 06/21/13 Sold $497,000 -0.6% $412 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/23/2013 04/23/13 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2013 04/18/13 For Sale $499,900 -- $415 / 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 $8,900 $714,319 $445,667 $268,652
2024 $8,900 $728,407 $445,667 $282,740
2023 $8,076 $727,595 $445,667 $281,928
2022 $7,841 $706,373 $424,445 $281,928
2021 $7,089 $638,671 $359,699 $278,972
2020 $7,282 $621,396 $342,424 $278,972
2019 $6,603 $584,377 $305,405 $278,972
2018 $6,603 $584,377 $305,405 $278,972
2017 $6,310 $558,363 $282,783 $275,580
2016 $5,720 $533,045 $267,358 $265,687
2015 $5,384 $516,174 $250,487 $265,687
2014 $5,146 $493,404 $227,715 $265,689
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAX2042030

Bright MLS

APN: 035.03-03-04

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