NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5506 Forrestal Ave Alexandria, VA 22311

Alexandria West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $668,000 - $815,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,966 Sq Ft
$394/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 15, 2022

Last sale price $700,000 $356 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,983/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2022

Live . Work . Play inside the beltway Minutes to the Marks center and 395. This quality raised rancher checks all the boxes A light filled living room dining room combination. Designer kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, Granite counters, ceramic tile backsplash, gas cooking and stainless appliances, Gleaming hardwoods and fresh paint complete the main living area. Oversized owners en - suite . Home office/2nd bedroom an expansive deck and fully fenced yard . Huge lower level with Separate entrance, two Additional bedrooms , family room and billiards room with Kitchenette, Perfect inlaw/au pair suite.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Philippe Suissa

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 12/09/2021

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

HABTE GHEBRE

Summer Realtors Inc License #0225217062

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,078

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 9,499 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R 8

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shirley Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 010.03-06-14

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,078

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2021-12-09
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Live . Work . Play inside the beltway Minutes to the Marks center and 395. This quality raised rancher checks all the boxes A light filled living room dining room combination. Designer kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, Granite counters, ceramic tile backsplash, gas cooking and stainless appliances, Gleaming hardwoods and fresh paint complete the main living area. Oversized owners en - suite . Home office/2nd bedroom an expansive deck and fully fenced yard . Huge lower level with Separate entrance, two Additional bedrooms , family room and billiards room with Kitchenette, Perfect inlaw/au pair suite.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Dryer - Front Loading
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 1966
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1966
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 618.13
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1092
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 874
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 874
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5506

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central, 90% 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

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 321762.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 304614.00
  • Land Use Code: 022
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9499.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R 8
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18308570
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7078.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 010.03-06-14
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1966
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 01/15/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2021
Closed on
Jan 14, 2022
Sold by
Scott Briscoe
Bought by
Desta Elsa and Sebhat Daniel
Seller's Agent
Philippe Suissa
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
HABTE GHEBRE
Summer Realtors Inc
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.7%
Current Estimated Value
$775,442

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,442
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.03%
Original Mortgage
$665,000
Outstanding Balance
$616,174
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$191,177

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2018
Sold by
Briscoe Scott and Wemette Catherine C
Bought by
Briscoe Scott

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2011
Sold by
Claure Juan Carlos
Bought by
Briscoe Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,000
Interest Rate
4.74%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2000
Sold by
Farrell Theresa L
Bought by
Claure Juan C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,500
Interest Rate
7.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1994
Sold by
Sharp Et
Bought by
Zehring Robert R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
8.65%
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
Desta Elsa $700,000 Shreves Schudel Saunders Parel
Briscoe Scott -- None Available
Briscoe Scott $495,000 --
Claure Juan C $225,000 --
Zehring Robert R $185,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Desta Elsa $665,000
Previous Owner Briscoe Scott $490,000
Previous Owner Briscoe Scott $496,000
Previous Owner Briscoe Scott $412,000
Previous Owner Briscoe Scott $371,000
Previous Owner Briscoe Scott $49,000
Previous Owner Briscoe Scott $396,000
Previous Owner Claure Juan C $172,500
Previous Owner Zehring Robert R $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/15/2022 01/15/22 Sold $700,000 +3.7% $356 / Sq Ft
12/09/2021 12/09/21 For Sale $675,000 -- $343 / 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 $9,097 $729,554 $359,528 $370,026
2024 $9,097 $729,554 $359,528 $370,026
2023 $7,804 $703,065 $342,232 $360,833
2022 $7,445 $670,681 $325,936 $344,745
2021 $6,953 $626,376 $304,614 $321,762
2020 $7,311 $608,310 $295,741 $312,569
2019 $6,646 $588,146 $284,367 $303,779
2018 $6,646 $588,146 $284,367 $303,779
2017 $6,175 $546,447 $265,706 $280,741
2016 $5,645 $526,101 $245,360 $280,741
2015 $5,487 $526,101 $245,360 $280,741
2014 $5,315 $509,624 $238,214 $271,410
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Philippe Suissa

    Long & Foster

    (301) 346-2400

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Philippe Suissa
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  • H

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    HABTE GHEBRE

    Summer Realtors Inc

    (301) 370-8177

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    HABTE GHEBRE
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAX2005990

Bright MLS

APN: 010.03-06-14

Virginia Alexandria County Alexandria 22311 Alexandria West

5506 Forrestal Ave, Alexandria, VA

This home is located at 5506 Forrestal Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311 since 09 December 2021 and is currently estimated at $775,442, approximately $394 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 5506 Forrestal Ave is a home located in Alexandria City with nearby schools including John Adams Elementary School, Francis C. Hammond Middle, and Alexandria City High School.

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