NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5540 Colfax Ave Alexandria, VA 22311

Alexandria West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $858,000 - $886,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,771 Sq Ft
$315/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 19, 2021

Last sale price $750,000 $271 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,608/month

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Open Floorplan
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of November 2021

Almost half an acre corner lot in a desirable location of Alexandria. Easily accessible to major routes: 395, Rt. 7, Columbia Pike, Rt. 50, Rt. 66. Close to: restaurants, shopping, Bailey's Crossroads, Inova Alexandria Hospital, etc. Very close to Arlington and Washington, DC. Home being sold as-is. Great opportunity for a builder or investor!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ahmed Nadim

Homesavey, LLC Listed on: 08/19/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Lorena Dennehy

Samson Properties License #0225208201

Samson Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,701

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned R 20

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Rear Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Dowden Terrace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 010.01-01-03

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,701

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2021-08-19
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Almost half an acre corner lot in a desirable location of Alexandria. Easily accessible to major routes: 395, Rt. 7, Columbia Pike, Rt. 50, Rt. 66. Close to: restaurants, shopping, Bailey's Crossroads, Inova Alexandria Hospital, etc. Very close to Arlington and Washington, DC. Home being sold as-is. Great opportunity for a builder or investor!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Built-Ins, Window Treatments, Entry Level Bedroom, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass, Storm
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Game Room, Family Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bedroom 6
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Full, Walkout Stairs
  • Total Sq Ft: 2771
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2771
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 498.12
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1596
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1175
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1175
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5540

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

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

Fee Information

  • Other Fees Frequency: Semi-Annually

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partially
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 276375.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 405144.00
  • Land Use Code: 022
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20571.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R 20
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18308923
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7701.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 010.01-01-03
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2771
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 11/19/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2021
Closed on
Oct 19, 2021
Sold by
Ebadi Abdul H and Ebadi Laila
Bought by
Sium Senait Bereket
Seller's Agent
Ahmed Nadim
Homesavey, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lorena Dennehy
Samson Properties
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-5.66%
Current Estimated Value
$874,250

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$124,250
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.15%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Outstanding Balance
$533,305
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$340,945

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2016
Sold by
Ebadi Abdul H and Rahimi Ahmad P
Bought by
Ebadi Abdul H and Ebadi Laila

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 1993
Sold by
Schneider Rl
Bought by
Puccio Michael D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,851
Interest Rate
6.77%
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
Sium Senait Bereket $750,000 The Americas Title Group Llc
Ebadi Abdul H -- None Available
Puccio Michael D $255,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sium Senait Bereket $580,000
Previous Owner Rahimi Ahmad P $149,000
Previous Owner Puccio Michael D $10,851
Closed Puccio Michael D $227,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/19/2021 11/19/21 Sold $750,000 -5.7% $271 / Sq Ft
10/19/2021 10/19/21 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2021 10/12/21 For Sale $795,000 +6.0% $287 / Sq Ft
08/19/2021 08/19/21 Off Market $750,000 -- --
08/19/2021 08/19/21 For Sale $795,000 -- $287 / 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 $10,131 $802,002 $475,492 $326,510
2024 $10,131 $802,002 $475,492 $326,510
2023 $8,902 $802,002 $475,492 $326,510
2022 $8,691 $782,935 $465,916 $317,019
2021 $7,565 $681,519 $405,144 $276,375
2020 $7,742 $646,046 $382,211 $263,835
2019 $6,894 $610,118 $357,207 $252,911
2018 $6,894 $610,118 $357,207 $252,911
2017 $6,672 $590,478 $343,432 $247,046
2016 $6,336 $590,478 $343,432 $247,046
2015 $6,088 $583,744 $336,698 $247,046
2014 $5,907 $566,360 $292,780 $273,580
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ahmed Nadim

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ahmed Nadim

    Homesavey, LLC

    (202) 780-7550

    1 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Ahmed Nadim
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  • Lorena Dennehy

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Lorena Dennehy

    Samson Properties

    (703) 656-6971

    1 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Lorena Dennehy
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAX2001994

Bright MLS

APN: 010.01-01-03

Virginia Alexandria County Alexandria 22311 Alexandria West

5540 Colfax Ave, Alexandria, VA

This home is located at 5540 Colfax Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311 since 19 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $874,250, approximately $315 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 5540 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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