$676,500
SOLD APR 3, 2015 RENTED JUL 2, 2025

5849 Colfax Ave Alexandria, VA 22311

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,440 Sq Ft
8,795 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$197 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near a park
  • Traditional Floor Plan

About This Home

As of April 2015

This property has had many updates in the last 6 months. Prior to that, the windows have been replaced, the roof replaced, kit. appliances and granite counter tops replaced. Also, new hardwood floors on the bedroom level as well as stairs. Main level hardwood floors were refinished last year. Also bathrooms updated and new tile on basement level. Basement level has full bath,1 BR & walkout.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Hickok

RE/MAX Realty Group Listed on: 02/26/2015

RE/MAX Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Jay Varghese

Evergreen Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,142

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 8,795 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned 131

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Brick Front

Interior Spaces

  • 3,440 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Front and Rear Basement Entry
  • Basement with some natural light

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Glen Forest Elementary School
  • Glasgow Middle School
  • Justice High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • The Palisades Subdivision, Mt Vernon Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 21
  • Assessor Parcel Number 61-4-34- -21

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,142

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2015-03-02
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Remarks Public: This property has had many updates in the last 6 months. Prior to that, the windows have been replaced, the roof replaced, kit. appliances and granite counter tops replaced. Also, new hardwood floors on the bedroom level as well as stairs. Main level hardwood floors were refinished last year. Also bathrooms updated and new tile on basement level. Basement level has full bath,1 BR & walkout.
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Washer, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Double Pane, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: French, Insulated
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, In-Law/AuPair/Suite, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Front Entrance, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Heated, Outside Entrance
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 3440
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3440
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 194.62
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3440
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5849

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick, Brick Front
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shake
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 345.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • 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

  • HOA Fees: 150.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: GLEN FOREST
  • Middle School: GLASGOW
  • High School: JUSTICE
  • School District Key: 121138392980
  • Elementary School: GLEN FOREST
  • High School: JUSTICE
  • Middle Or Junior School: GLASGOW

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 401380.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 209000.00
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Backs - Parkland, Stream/Creek
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Size Area: 8795
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8795.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2014
  • Zoning: 131

Building Info

  • Builder Name: NV

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7141.58
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 61-4-34- -21
  • Tax Lot: 21
  • Tax Page Number: 614
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2394
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 04/03/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2020
Sold by
Thomas Justin M
Bought by
Thomas Justin M
Current Estimated Value
$1,045,512

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2015
Closed on
Apr 3, 2015
Sold by
Chaves Jonathan
Bought by
Thomas Justin M
Seller's Agent
Sharon Hickok
RE/MAX Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jay Varghese
Evergreen Properties
List Price
$669,500
Sold Price
$676,500
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
1.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.52%
Original Mortgage
$540,900
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Warranty Deed $676,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $490,000 New Conventional
Closed $490,000 New Conventional
Closed $531,000 New Conventional
Closed $540,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Rented $3,950 0.0% --
06/29/2025 06/29/25 For Rent $3,950 0.0% --
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Price Changed $925,000 -2.6% $386 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Price Changed $950,000 -2.6% $397 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $975,000 -2.5% $407 / Sq Ft
05/10/2025 05/10/25 For Sale $1,000,000 0.0% $418 / Sq Ft
05/18/2022 05/18/22 Rented $3,950 +1.3% --
05/10/2022 05/10/22 For Rent $3,900 0.0% --
04/03/2015 04/03/15 Sold $676,500 +1.0% $197 / Sq Ft
03/01/2015 03/01/15 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2015 02/26/15 For Sale $669,500 -- $195 / 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
2024 $11,914 $980,490 $349,000 $631,490
2023 $11,111 $941,200 $334,000 $607,200
2022 $9,782 $813,890 $284,000 $529,890
2021 $9,055 $737,530 $249,000 $488,530
2020 $8,587 $694,270 $229,000 $465,270
2019 $8,543 $689,270 $224,000 $465,270
2018 $7,766 $675,340 $224,000 $451,340
2017 $8,186 $675,340 $224,000 $451,340
2016 $4,085 $675,340 $224,000 $451,340
2015 $7,403 $632,440 $215,000 $417,440
2014 $7,142 $610,380 $209,000 $401,380
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sonal Grover

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sonal Grover

    Spring Hill Real Estate, LLC.

    (703) 473-8815

    9 Total Sales

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  • Cynthia Chen

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Cynthia Chen

    Samson Properties

    (703) 870-0621

    48 Total Sales

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  • Sharon Hickok

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Sharon Hickok

    Remax 100

    (571) 237-7594

    1 Total Sale

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jay Varghese

    Evergreen Properties

    (703) 883-3788

    5 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003688593

Bright MLS

APN: 0614-34-0021

Virginia Fairfax County Alexandria 22041

5849 Colfax Ave, Alexandria, VA

This home is located at 5849 Colfax Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311 and is currently priced at $676,500, approximately $196 per square foot. This property was built in 1983. 5849 Colfax Ave is a home located in Fairfax County with nearby schools including Glen Forest Elementary School, Glasgow Middle School, and Justice High School.

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