NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8309 Simsbury Place Alexandria, VA 22308

Fort Hunt Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,350,000 - $1,502,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,200 Sq Ft
$338/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 04, 2013

Last sale price $985,000 $235 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,590/month

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Stratford Landing Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2013

This lovely home is in movein condition! Over $150,000 in improvements the last few years. From the gourmet kit., high end appliances, cust. FP mantel both above and surrounds/hearth, large screened porch with Brazilian HW and Anderson French drs, HW entire mn level, glass front built-in cabinets, large 2 story curved stair case, remodeled DR, irrigation, prof. landscaped yard w/rear fence yd, etc

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Bender

(877) 263-4771 randy.bender@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #0225043686 Listed on: 03/08/2013

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Randy Bender

(877) 263-4771 randy.bender@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #0225043686 Listed on: 03/08/2013

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,323

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Board Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Planted Vegetation
  • No Through Street
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned 130

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Palladian Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Family Room on Second Floor
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Front and Rear Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Windows

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Motion Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by NVHOMES

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 69
  • Assessor Parcel Number 102-3-27- -69

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,323

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Master Bath(s), Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Upgraded Countertops, Laundry Chute, Window Treatments, Wainscotting, Wood Floors, Whirlpool/Hottub, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Double Pane, Insulated, Palladian, Screens, Skylights
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: French, Insulated, Six Panel
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, 2nd Stry Fam Rm, Study, Exercise Room, Great Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Front Entrance, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Daylight, Partial, Full, Heated, Improved, Partially Finished, Windows
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 4600
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4200
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 315.81
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3100
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1100
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 400
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Satellite Dish
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
  • 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, Paved Driveway, Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 345.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Humidifier, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Motion Detectors, Smoke Detector, Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Under Ground, Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Board, Rear
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 495180.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 324000.00
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Vegetation Planting, Secluded, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Area: 14916
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 14916.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Screened
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: 130

Building Info

  • Builder Name: NVHOMES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 19445342
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9323.21
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 102-3-27- -69
  • Tax Lot: 69
  • Tax Page Number: 1023
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2013
Closed on
Jun 3, 2013
Sold by
Ruhlen Stephen S
Bought by
Long Stephen D
Seller's Agent
Randy Bender
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Randy Bender
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$979,000
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.61%
Current Estimated Value
$1,419,215

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$434,215
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.99%
Original Mortgage
$788,000
Outstanding Balance
$559,037
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$860,178

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2005
Sold by
Fox Melvin N
Bought by
Ruhlen Stephen S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$716,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Long Stephen D $985,000 --
Ruhlen Stephen S $895,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Long Stephen D $788,000
Previous Owner Ruhlen Stephen S $716,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/04/2013 06/04/13 Sold $985,000 +0.6% $235 / Sq Ft
03/19/2013 03/19/13 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2013 03/08/13 For Sale $979,000 -- $233 / 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
2025 $13,767 $1,155,470 $510,000 $645,470
2024 $13,767 $1,140,470 $495,000 $645,470
2023 $13,202 $1,126,470 $481,000 $645,470
2022 $12,306 $1,034,660 $437,000 $597,660
2021 $11,422 $939,200 $370,000 $569,200
2020 $11,485 $939,200 $370,000 $569,200
2019 $11,500 $939,200 $370,000 $569,200
2018 $10,449 $908,620 $356,000 $552,620
2017 $10,299 $857,340 $336,000 $521,340
2016 $10,277 $857,340 $336,000 $521,340
2015 $10,312 $893,060 $350,000 $543,060
2014 $10,289 $893,060 $350,000 $543,060
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Randy Bender

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Randy Bender

    Long & Foster

    (877) 263-4771

    10 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003383490

Bright MLS

APN: 1023-27-0069

Virginia Fairfax County Alexandria 22308 Fort Hunt

8309 Simsbury Place, Alexandria, VA

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