NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5539 Colfax Ave Alexandria, VA 22311

Alexandria West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $807,000 - $926,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,237 Sq Ft
$389/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 14, 2023

Last sale price $835,000 $373 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,480/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Rambler Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Solar owned by seller

About This Home

As of July 2023

The 2500+ square foot Ranch boasts French doors that open into a large sunroom full of windows that then opens to a beautiful stone patio. The four bedroom, 3 full bath home sits on half an acre, corner lot, with nearly a quarter acre fenced in, great for kids and dogs. This home is energy efficient due to Solar Panels being the primary source of power, and the Solar Panels are paid off. *Features include Built-Ins, Gourmet Kitchen with stainless appliances, granite & butcher block countertops, ceramic floor tiles. Recessed Lighting throughout, wine fridge, 2 Fireplaces, storage space in attic and shed. *Roof and Solar Panels (2018) /4th Bedroom, exit door & windows (2020) / HVAC (2021) / Viking Refrigerator & Bertazzoni Gas Range (2021) / Wine Fridge (2022) / Microwave (2020) / Samsung Front Loader Washer & Dryer (2022) / Driveway repaved (2022) / Patio Pavers front patio and Back (2023) ***LOCATION! A few minutes from DC / 395 / Seminary Road! Dowden Terrace has amazing large lots with beautiful old trees, four tennis courts and a community swimming pool. There is a bike path that goes all the way to Old Town Alexandria through a nature preserve. Don't miss this one!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

TIMOTHY WILLIAMS

(571) 409-4892 tjaymdr@gmail.com Redfin Corporation Listed on: 06/01/2023

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Schofield

(571) 221-8640 frank@summitrealtors.net Summit Realtors License #639180

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,744

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R 20

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,237 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Driveway Spaces

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Home Energy Management
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

  • Alexandria City High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Dowden Terrace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 17
  • Assessor Parcel Number 42056000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,744

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main, No Stairs
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Chandeliers (3)
  • Inclusions: Viking 36 Inch Refrigerator with Air Purification; Bertazzoni 30" Gas Range 5 burner; Webber BBQ
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Cooktop, Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Air Filter System, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other, Permanent
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 2237
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2237
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 379.53
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2237
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5539

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • 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

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Home Energy Management
  • Green Power: Pv Solar Array(s) Owned
  • Green Remarks: Solar Panels

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 22
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 22366.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: R 20
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8744.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 42056000
  • Tax Lot: 17
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2220
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 07/14/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2023
Closed on
Jul 14, 2023
Sold by
Haller Julia Zsuzsa
Bought by
Rios Brume and Prudencio Paola
Seller's Agent
TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Frank Schofield
Summit Realtors
List Price
$874,000
Sold Price
$835,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-4.46%
Views
121
Current Estimated Value
$870,656

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$35,656
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.88%
Original Mortgage
$793,250
Outstanding Balance
$774,327
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$96,329

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2019
Closed on
Jun 20, 2019
Sold by
Gray Evangeline W
Bought by
Haller Julia Zsuzsa
Seller's Agent
Harry Moore
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mary McDowell
Compass
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.46%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2014
Closed on
Aug 21, 2014
Sold by
Estate Of Mary Hammock
Bought by
Gray Evangeline W
Seller's Agent
Mark Middendorf
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Harry Moore
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$567,500
Sold Price
$522,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-7.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.90%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Rios Brume $835,000 First American Title
Haller Julia Zsuzsa $600,000 Rgs Title Llc
Gray Evangeline W $563,442 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rios Brume $793,250
Previous Owner Haller Julia Zsuzsa $540,000
Previous Owner Gray Evangeline W $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/14/2023 07/14/23 Sold $835,000 -1.6% $373 / Sq Ft
06/19/2023 06/19/23 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2023 06/09/23 Price Changed $849,000 -2.9% $380 / Sq Ft
06/01/2023 06/01/23 For Sale $874,000 +45.7% $391 / Sq Ft
06/20/2019 06/20/19 Sold $600,000 +9.1% $292 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/18/2019 05/18/19 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2019 05/16/19 For Sale $550,000 +5.3% $268 / Sq Ft
08/21/2014 08/21/14 Sold $522,500 -5.0% $254 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/19/2014 07/19/14 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2014 06/26/14 Price Changed $549,900 -3.1% $267 / Sq Ft
05/02/2014 05/02/14 For Sale $567,500 -- $276 / 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 $10,372 $823,220 $496,708 $326,512
2024 $10,372 $823,220 $496,708 $326,512
2023 $9,100 $819,850 $496,708 $323,142
2022 $8,819 $794,459 $486,704 $307,755
2021 $7,676 $691,520 $423,221 $268,299
2020 $7,813 $655,667 $399,265 $256,402
2019 $6,928 $613,102 $373,144 $239,958
2018 $6,928 $613,102 $373,144 $239,958
2017 $6,748 $597,180 $358,755 $238,425
2016 $6,408 $597,180 $358,755 $238,425
2015 $6,155 $590,146 $351,721 $238,425
2014 $5,877 $563,442 $305,844 $257,598
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Frank Schofield

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Frank Schofield

    Summit Realtors

    (571) 221-8640

    4 in this area

    337 Total Sales

    Frank Schofield
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  • Harry Moore

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Harry Moore

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (202) 362-4663

    25 Total Sales

    Harry Moore
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Mary McDowell

    Compass

    (202) 247-7263

    19 Total Sales

    Mary McDowell
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  • Mark Middendorf

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Mark Middendorf

    Long & Foster

    (703) 928-3915

    57 Total Sales

    Mark Middendorf
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAX2024498

Bright MLS

APN: 010.01-01-01

Virginia Alexandria County Alexandria 22311 Alexandria West

5539 Colfax Ave, Alexandria, VA

This home is located at 5539 Colfax Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311 since 01 June 2023 and is currently estimated at $870,656, approximately $389 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 5539 Colfax 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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