NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5868 Colfax Ave Alexandria, VA 22311

Estimated Value: $1,000,000 - $1,125,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,352 Sq Ft
$457/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 13, 2015

Last sale price $688,000 $293 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,817/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Game Room

About This Home

As of April 2015

YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL: INCREDIBLY CLOSE-IN LOCATION*WONDERFULLY UPDATED&MAINTAINED COLONIAL TUCKED IN MIDST OF HIDDEN JEWEL OF NEIGHBORHOOD: THE PALISADES*LITERALLY MINUTES TO DC, PENTAGON,MARK CNTR, 395* CLASSIC BRICK FRONT W/PORTICO CREATES DELIGHTFUL INITIAL VISTA* UPDATED KITCHEN (GRANITE,S/S,PANTRY) FLOWS INTO BREAKFAST&FR (OPENING TO DECK:ADD'NL OUT OF DOORS ROOM)*SEE MRIS FOR DOCS & INFO

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Earle Whitmore

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #0225120190 Listed on: 02/10/2015

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Archie Harders

Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,055

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 8,644 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Board Fence
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned 131

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Up Access
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • The Palisades Subdivision, Mt Vernon Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 116
  • Assessor Parcel Number 61-4-34- -116

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,055

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: ,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Remarks Public: YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL: INCREDIBLY CLOSE-IN LOCATION*WONDERFULLY UPDATED&MAINTAINED COLONIAL TUCKED IN MIDST OF HIDDEN JEWEL OF NEIGHBORHOOD: THE PALISADES*LITERALLY MINUTES TO DC, PENTAGON,MARK CNTR, 395* CLASSIC BRICK FRONT W/PORTICO CREATES DELIGHTFUL INITIAL VISTA* UPDATED KITCHEN (GRANITE,S/S,PANTRY) FLOWS INTO BREAKFAST&FR (OPENING TO DECK:ADD'NL OUT OF DOORS ROOM)*SEE MRIS FOR DOCS & INFO
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Breakfast Area, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Breakfast Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Fully Finished, Walkout Stairs, Windows
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5868

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
  • Pool Private: No
  • 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: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 207.00
  • 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: Board, Rear
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 393630.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 209000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Size Area: 8644
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8644.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2014
  • Zoning: 131

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7055.29
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 61-4-34- -116
  • Tax Lot: 116
  • Tax Page Number: 614
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2352
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 04/13/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2015
Closed on
Apr 13, 2015
Sold by
Faught William D
Bought by
Saxinger Donald R and Donovan Susan A
Seller's Agent
Earle Whitmore
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Archie Harders
Compass
List Price
$687,500
Sold Price
$688,000
Premium/Discount to List
$500
0.07%
Current Estimated Value
$1,074,243

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$386,243
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.28%
Original Mortgage
$550,400
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1994
Sold by
Canfield Patrick M
Bought by
Faught William D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$319,500
Interest Rate
8.22%
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
Saxinger Donald R $688,000 --
Faught William D $355,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Saxinger Donald R $500,000
Closed Saxinger Donald R $550,400
Previous Owner Faught William D $272,000
Previous Owner Faught William D $319,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/13/2015 04/13/15 Sold $688,000 +0.1% $293 / Sq Ft
02/14/2015 02/14/15 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2015 02/10/15 For Sale $687,500 -- $292 / 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 $11,365 $933,080 $349,000 $584,080
2023 $10,597 $895,620 $334,000 $561,620
2022 $9,459 $785,650 $284,000 $501,650
2021 $8,660 $703,850 $249,000 $454,850
2020 $8,153 $657,620 $229,000 $428,620
2019 $8,109 $652,620 $224,000 $428,620
2018 $7,425 $645,660 $224,000 $421,660
2017 $7,841 $645,660 $224,000 $421,660
2016 $7,825 $645,660 $224,000 $421,660
2015 $7,313 $624,380 $215,000 $409,380
2014 $7,055 $602,630 $209,000 $393,630
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Earle Whitmore

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Earle Whitmore

    Long & Foster

    (571) 314-1799

    1 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Earle Whitmore
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Archie Harders

    Compass

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003686867

Bright MLS

APN: 0614-34-0116

Virginia Fairfax County Alexandria 22041

5868 Colfax Ave, Alexandria, VA

This home is located at 5868 Colfax Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311 since 10 February 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,074,243, approximately $456 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 5868 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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