$810,000
SOLD MAY 12, 2025

5840 Doris Place Alexandria, VA 22311

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,330 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$609 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Recreation Room
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

Stylishly refreshed mid-century patio home in a parklike neighborhood is not to be missed! Welcome to the sought-after Dowden Terrace neighborhood, in West Alexandria! Come and be surrounded by nature, within 10 miles of the Nation’s Capitol. 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 finished levels, 2-tier deck, gleaming hardwood floors, open concept Kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows on both levels, carport parking, and a lushly landscaped property is exactly what you’ve been waiting for! 3 Bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the main level; 4th Bedroom and 1 full shower stall Bathroom on the lower level. NEW interior refreshes completed April 2025, include freshly painted walls throughout with serene Sherwin Williams, “Drift of Mist”, and jazzy Behr, “Navy Blue” Merillat-Brand painted cabinets in Kitchen and Bathroom, new light fixtures throughout, brand new carpeting and laminate flooring in on-trend colors throughout, refreshed Full Bathrooms with stylish black accessories - it’s all here for today’s buyers.
Kitchen updates include: deep inset stainless steel sink, gold-toned pull-down faucet, multi-speed range hood fan, on-trend gold-toned cabinet hardware, and stunning quartz countertops with extended bar seating space making for an inviting space for cooking and entertaining. Main Level open concept Kitchen-Dining Room into Living Room layout just begs for hosting family and friends or a quiet afternoon watching nature outside. Gleaming original hardwood floors on the main level and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout create light and bright rooms and plenty of tree views! 3 Spacious Bedrooms on the main level each have hardwood floors, overhead lights and spacious closets. 2 Full Bathrooms each have updated vanities, light fixtures, black accessories and framed mirrors, and laminate flooring. Solid brick walls with 2 wood-burning masonry fireplaces are the perfect urban detail that lends itself to that mid-century vibe and cozy mood. A large recently painted 2-tier Deck off the Living Room and Rec Room is perfect for that respite from the day’s hectic events - Imagine sitting out on your rear Deck enjoying nature all around. Fully finished Rec Room and extended Flex Space with original knotty pine hardwood paneling gives this level a cool vintage 60’s vibe! Rec Room has a wood-burning masonry fireplace and exterior door to exit to the expansive lower deck area and pergola area with access to the rear yard and shed. Laundry Room and expansive Utility Storage Room complete the lower level. 1-car carport and long driveway provides off-street parking options. The beautifully landscaped large lot is partially fenced and has an in-ground Rainbird sprinkler system. HVAC 2024, Roof 2023, Windows 2015, with current stainless steel appliances in the Kitchen. NO HOA. Marketing brochure, floor plans, MLS Disclosures, and Offer Guidelines are online documents. Seller reserves the right to set an offer deadline and accept an offer outside of the deadline. The listing agent lives in the neighborhood and can speak with the many amenities that make Dowden Terrace such a special place to live! Be ready to make this your next home in time for the spring and summer seasons!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marietta Jemison

(703) 282-2840 mkjhomes@kw.com KW Metro Center Listed on: 04/10/2025

KW Metro Center

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann-Marie Grotticelli

(703) 501-4092 amg@cbmove.com Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,876

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • No Through Street
  • Sprinkler System
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Front Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned 130

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,330 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 3 Driveway Spaces
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Parklawn Elementary School
  • Glasgow Middle School
  • Justice High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Dowden Terrace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0614 07160006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,876

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Shed; storage shelves and wood bench in storage room;
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2025-04-12
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Year Renovated: 2025
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Entry Level Bedroom, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Flat, Sprinkler System, Upgraded Countertops, Attic
  • Window Features: Replacement, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment, Fireplace - Glass Doors
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Laundry, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Windows, Interior Access, Partially Finished
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Lower Floor, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 1330
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1330
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 593.98
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1330
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Block
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • 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
  • Attached Carport Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street, Driveway, Attached Carport
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Refuse: 555.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: PARKLAWN
  • High School: JUSTICE
  • Middle Or Junior School: GLASGOW

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partially
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, No Thru Street
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.30
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12896.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good
  • Zoning: 130
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8876.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0614 07160006
  • Tax Lot: 6
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
May 9, 2025
Sold by
Karen Swider Revocable Living Trust and Lyons Karen Swider
Bought by
Rhoads Lucas J and Ardura Ariel M
Seller's Agent
Marietta Jemison
KW Metro Center
Buyer's Agent
Ann-Marie Grotticelli
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$790,000
Sold Price
$810,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
2.53%
Views
103
Current Estimated Value
$812,319

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,319
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.49%
Original Mortgage
$648,000
Outstanding Balance
$645,705
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$166,614

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2023
Sold by
Lyons Karen S
Bought by
Karen Swider Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2021
Sold by
Lyons Karen S and Lyons Daniel K
Bought by
Lyons Karen S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2014
Sold by
Malfait Executor Roger L and Last Will Of Bruce T Malfait
Bought by
Lyons Karen S
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $810,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $400,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $648,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Sold $810,000 +2.5% $609 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $790,000 0.0% $594 / Sq Ft
03/20/2015 03/20/15 Rented $2,750 0.0% --
03/13/2015 03/13/15 Under Contract -- -- --
01/21/2015 01/21/15 For Rent $2,750 -- --
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 $8,712 $753,870 $401,000 $352,870
2024 $8,712 $692,730 $366,000 $326,730
2023 $7,895 $649,240 $341,000 $308,240
2022 $7,544 $611,790 $321,000 $290,790
2021 $6,901 $548,340 $291,000 $257,340
2020 $6,794 $537,340 $280,000 $257,340
2019 $6,330 $497,280 $259,000 $238,280
2018 $6,296 $496,920 $259,000 $237,920
2017 $6,179 $496,920 $259,000 $237,920
2016 $6,082 $488,920 $251,000 $237,920
2015 $5,486 $454,590 $228,000 $226,590
2014 $5,475 $454,590 $228,000 $226,590
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFX2230414

Bright MLS

APN: 0614-07160006