NOT LISTED FOR SALE

686 S Columbus St Alexandria, VA 22314

Old Town Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $972,000 - $1,069,429

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,031 Sq Ft
$504/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2019

Last sale price $765,000 $377 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,011/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2019

Still Accepting Offers - Current contract contingent upon buyer home sale. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 2 to 4 PM. Beautiful Townhome in the most desirable part of Old Town! Hardwood floors throughout, Crown Molding, granite counters, and 2 GARAGE parking spaces (1 under) just 1 block from great dining and shopping. 2 fireplaces, wet bar and walk-out to patio. 2 en-suite bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths total. Over 2000 sq ft of finished living space. Don't miss this opportunity in best part of Old Town!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Richards

Weichert, REALTORS Listed on: 01/24/2019

Weichert, REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Secrest

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington License #ABR004438

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,344

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 653

HOA Fees

  • $531 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,031 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Lyles-Crouch Elementary School
  • George Washington Middle School
  • Alexandria City High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 50296310

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include exterior building maintenance, management, insurance, sewer, snow removal, trash, water
  • Washington Square Condos
  • Washington Squar Community
  • Washington Square Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,344

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$531 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Remarks Public: Still Accepting Offers - Current contract contingent upon buyer home sale. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 2 to 4 PM. Beautiful Townhome in the most desirable part of Old Town! Hardwood floors throughout, Crown Molding, granite counters, and 2 GARAGE parking spaces (1 under) just 1 block from great dining and shopping. 2 fireplaces, wet bar and walk-out to patio. 2 en-suite bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths total. Over 2000 sq ft of finished living space. Don't miss this opportunity in best part of Old Town!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Washer - Front Loading
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Wet/Dry Bar, Built-Ins, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 2031
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2031
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 393.40
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2031
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 686

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage Door Opener, Underground
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 531.11
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Name: Washington Square
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Common Grounds, Reserved/Assigned Parking
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Ext Bldg Maint, Management, Insurance, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: LYLES-CROUCH
  • Middle School: GEORGE WASHINGTON
  • High School: ALEXANDRIA CITY
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121139111593
  • Elementary School: LYLES-CROUCH
  • High School: ALEXANDRIA CITY
  • Middle Or Junior School: GEORGE WASHINGTON

Lot Info

  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18307470
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8344.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 50296310
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 05/08/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2019
Closed on
May 3, 2019
Sold by
Zaremski Robert
Bought by
Sanchez Ariel
Seller's Agent
Matthew Richards
Weichert, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Jason Secrest
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$134,000
-14.91%
Current Estimated Value
$1,023,607

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$258,607
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.72%
Original Mortgage
$737,422
Outstanding Balance
$647,060
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$376,547

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2000
Sold by
Lamden Alvin F
Bought by
Zaremski Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$291,000
Interest Rate
8.21%
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
Sanchez Ariel $765,000 Prestige Escrow & Title Llc
Zaremski Robert $291,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sanchez Ariel $737,422
Previous Owner Zaremski Robert $291,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2019 05/08/19 Sold $765,000 -4.3% $377 / Sq Ft
02/21/2019 02/21/19 Price Changed $799,000 -11.1% $393 / Sq Ft
01/24/2019 01/24/19 For Sale $899,000 0.0% $443 / Sq Ft
08/14/2013 08/14/13 Rented $3,700 0.0% --
08/07/2013 08/07/13 Under Contract -- -- --
07/02/2013 07/02/13 For Rent $3,700 -- --
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 $10,834 $942,865 $425,251 $517,614
2024 $10,834 $942,865 $425,251 $517,614
2023 $10,466 $942,865 $425,251 $517,614
2022 $9,772 $880,359 $397,059 $483,300
2021 $9,580 $863,097 $389,274 $473,823
2020 $8,952 $798,646 $360,205 $438,441
2019 $8,821 $775,385 $440,680 $334,705
2018 $8,252 $738,462 $419,695 $318,767
2017 $8,102 $716,953 $407,471 $309,482
2016 $7,693 $716,953 $407,471 $309,482
2015 $6,938 $665,173 $370,428 $294,745
2014 $6,526 $625,701 $352,789 $272,912
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Matthew Richards

    Weichert Corporate

    (703) 731-8579

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Matthew Richards
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  • Jason Secrest

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jason Secrest

    Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)

    (703) 650-9436

    1 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Jason Secrest
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  • Cynthia Byrnes-Golubin

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Cynthia Byrnes-Golubin

    KW Metro Center

    (202) 437-3861

    15 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Cynthia Byrnes-Golubin
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Greg Golubin

    KW Metro Center

    (202) 437-1274

    3 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Greg Golubin
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  • Janet Mwobobia

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Janet Mwobobia

    Long & Foster

    (773) 844-5034

    2 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Janet Mwobobia
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAX193370

Bright MLS

APN: 080.02-0A-02

Virginia Alexandria County Alexandria 22314 Old Town

686 S Columbus St, Alexandria, VA

This home is located at 686 S Columbus St, Alexandria, VA 22314 since 24 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,023,607, approximately $503 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 686 S Columbus St is a home located in Alexandria City with nearby schools including Lyles-Crouch Elementary, George Washington Middle School, and Alexandria City High School.

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