$979,000 - $1,110,000
RENTED JUN 1, 2025

688 S Columbus St Unit 1 Alexandria, VA 22314

Old Town Neighborhood
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,262 Sq Ft
$457 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2025

Old Town 3BR/3.5BA 4LVL End Unit Townhouse w/ 2 Garage Spaces & Many Upgrades! Kitchen w/ white cabs, granite, SS appliances; pass-thru to Family Rm w/ FP & builtins. Renovated BA's w/ nice tilework & fixtures. LL rec rm w/ FP, builtins, hidden wet bar; walkout to Georgetown-style patio. Top floor BR/BA suite / great home office! 1 attached garage & 1 space in Washington Square garage (#24). 1-2 blocks to Balducci's market, District Taco, Southside, Ace Hardware. 1 mile to King St Metro. 7-8 blocks to riverfront. Easy access to GW Pkwy trail. Mins to Pentagon, DC! Tenant pays electric. Water/sewer is included. $55 app fee per adult, app on L&F website. Pets considered case by case basis w/ deposit/pet rent. **Available 5/15/25**

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Brad Kintz

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #0225063045 Listed on: 04/11/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Renter's Agent

Adrianna Vallario

Compass License #SP200203041

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,834

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,262 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 4 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $4,900
  • Tenant pays for electricity, fireplace/flue cleaning, hot water, heat, light bulbs/filters/fuses/alarm care
  • Rent includes parking, sewer, trash removal, water
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Min and 36-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 5/15/25
  • $55 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 50296300

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Washington Square Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,834

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-05-15
  • Application Fee: 55.00
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Parking, Sewer, Trash Removal, Water
  • Security Deposit: 4900.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Fireplace/Flue Cleaning, Hot Water, Heat, Light Bulbs/Filters/Fuses/Alarm Care
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 36
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2025-04-11
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Old Town 3BR/3.5BA 4LVL End Unit Townhouse w/ 2 Garage Spaces & Many Upgrades! Kitchen w/ white cabs, granite, SS appliances; pass-thru to Family Rm w/ FP & builtins. Renovated BA's w/ nice tilework & fixtures. LL rec rm w/ FP, builtins, hidden wet bar; walkout to Georgetown-style patio. Top floor BR/BA suite / great home office! 1 attached garage & 1 space in Washington Square garage (#24). 1-2 blocks to Balducci's market, District Taco, Southside, Ace Hardware. 1 mile to King St Metro. 7-8 blocks to riverfront. Easy access to GW Pkwy trail. Mins to Pentagon, DC! Tenant pays electric. Water/sewer is included. $55 app fee per adult, app on L&F website. Pets considered case by case basis w/ deposit/pet rent. **Available 5/15/25**
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Game Room
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 2262
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2262
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 2.17
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2262
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 688

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: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Parking Garage
  • Parking Garage Number Of Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Unknown
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 50296300
  • Close Date: 06/01/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1997
Sold by
Canarutto Luciano
Bought by
Posey Richard R and Posey Deborah L
Current Estimated Value
$1,034,384

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,600
Outstanding Balance
$32,763
Interest Rate
7.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,001,621

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1994
Sold by
Canarutto David
Bought by
Canarutto Luciano
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Posey Richard R $257,000 Key Title
Canarutto Luciano $279,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Canarutto Luciano $205,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2025 06/01/25 Rented $5,100 +4.1% --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Under Contract -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Rent $4,900 +4.3% --
05/31/2023 05/31/23 Rented $4,700 0.0% --
04/20/2023 04/20/23 Under Contract -- -- --
04/10/2023 04/10/23 For Rent $4,700 +6.8% --
07/26/2022 07/26/22 Rented $4,400 0.0% --
07/24/2022 07/24/22 Under Contract -- -- --
07/08/2022 07/08/22 For Rent $4,400 -- --
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 $942,866 $425,251 $517,615
2024 $10,834 $942,866 $425,251 $517,615
2023 $10,466 $942,866 $425,251 $517,615
2022 $9,772 $880,359 $397,059 $483,300
2021 $9,580 $863,098 $389,274 $473,824
2020 $8,952 $798,647 $360,205 $438,442
2019 $9,790 $866,351 $440,680 $425,671
2018 $9,324 $825,096 $419,695 $405,401
2017 $9,052 $801,065 $407,471 $393,594
2016 $8,595 $801,065 $407,471 $393,594
2015 $7,773 $745,279 $370,428 $374,851
2014 $7,300 $699,873 $352,789 $347,084
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAAX2043816

Bright MLS

APN: 080.02-0A-01