517 S Royal St Unit 3/4 Alexandria, VA 22314

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
• Expected On Market: 2025-06-05
• Year Built: 1984
• Automatically Close On Close Date: No
• Building Winterized: No
• Remarks Public: Nestled in the heart of Old Town Alexandria’s coveted Southeast quadrant, this beautifully updated townhome blends historic charm with modern comfort and thoughtful design. Step inside to a dramatic 2 story living room with windows facing east that flood the space with natural light. This flows into the formal dining room perfect for family meals and entertaining. A hallway with a convenient half bath leads to the rear of the home that opens to a renovated kitchen with updated cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar that opens to a cozy family room with a wood burning fireplace. Sliding glass doors open to your private and completely fenced backyard with a large deck (2023) that steps down to a landscaped yard with a stone pathway that leads to a shed and rear alley. Upstairs, the owner’s suite offers a peaceful retreat, featuring a beautifully renovated and reconfigured en-suite bathroom with a dual sink vanity with marble countertop, a tub/shower combo with beautiful green herringbone tile surround and a custom walk-through closet (2023). Just outside of the owner’s suite is a spacious loft that overlooks the living room and makes a perfect home office, library, or playroom. The third floor offers two more generously sized bedrooms, one at the front and one at the rear of the home, with a full bathroom and a convenient laundry room located in between. Recent updates throughout the home include new appliances, recessed lighting, fresh paint inside and out (2025), and a rebuilt retaining wall and exterior deck. Parking is made simple with street parking spaces just outside the front of the home. Set just steps from the historic Wilkes Street Tunnel and a short walk to the Potomac River, Windmill Hill Park, and the Mount Vernon Trail, this home offers unparalleled access to Alexandria’s outdoor gems. It is also just one block from Lyles Crouch Traditional Academy and within a few blocks to multiple playgrounds. Enjoy weekend strolls to the farmer’s market at Market Square, one of the oldest in the country, and enjoy King Street’s shops, cafés, and events that make Old Town so beloved. With its prime location, charming character, and modern updates, this home offers the best of Old Town living.
• Special Features: 4097
• Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

• Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Intercom, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
• Flooring Type: Hardwood
• Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
• Window Features: Wood Frame
• Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
• Fireplaces Count: 1
• Fireplace: Yes
• Door Features: Storm
• Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
• Foundation Details: Crawl Space
• Levels Count: 3
• Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Loft, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
• Basement: No
• Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Upper Floor
• Total Sq Ft: 1972
• Living Area Sq Ft: 1972
• Price Per Sq Ft: 658.72
• Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1972
• Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
• Street Number Modifier: 517

Beds/Baths

• Bedrooms: 3
• Total Bathrooms: 3
• Full Bathrooms: 2
• Half Bathrooms: 1
• Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
• Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
• Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
• Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
• Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
• Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
• Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

• Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
• Other Structures List: Shed
• Construction Materials: Frame
• Roof: Metal
• Spa: No
• 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: Yes
• Cooling Fuel: Electric
• Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
• Heating Fuel: Electric
• Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
• Heating: Yes
• Hot Water: Electric
• Security: Electric Alarm
• Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
• Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

• School District: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
• School District Key: 121139111593
• School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

• Land Use Code: 22
• Lot Size Acres: 0.05
• Lot Size Units: Square Feet
• Lot Sq Ft: 1972.00
• Property Condition: Excellent
• Year Assessed: 2024
• Zoning: RM
• In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

• Lease Considered: No
• Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

• Tax Annual Amount: 11773.00
• Assessor Parcel Number: 11761000
• Tax Lot: 517
• Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1972
• County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
• Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

• School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS