CHARIS REALTY GROUP

Federal

518 S FAIRFAX STREET

ALEXANDRIA , VA 22314

MLS#: VAAX2036578

$1,999,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: VAAX2036578
Listing provided by: LPT Realty, LLC
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 10 months ago
On site: 1 year, 5 months ago
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OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA - Residential

Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

2

Year Built

1800

Sq.Footage

3,068

518 S Fairfax Street is on the market for the first time in 66 years. This is an extremely rare opportunity to own a single-family brick home on a charming and quiet street in the heart of Alexandria’s Historic District. This unique property occupies two spacious lots. The main level has a double living room, each with a fireplace, dining room leading to the kitchen and a spacious family room with laundry closet. The second level has four bedrooms, an office and a sewing room. The primary bedroom shares a full bathroom with the contiguous bedroom. Two closets, a full bathroom and a powder room are located in the hallway. A newer guest house with plumbing and electricity is situated at the back of the property. For convenience and walkability, this is the perfect location. The scenic Potomac River is less than two blocks away. Around the block is a park, neighborhood grocery store and, within easy walking distance, you can enjoy King Street and its numerous shops and restaurants. It is also located less than 10 miles from Washington DC, and less than 5 miles from Reagan National Airport. A new HVAC system has been installed, and a fresh coat of paint has been applied throughout and the lawn, gardens, and hedges have been recently tended to. The home is being sold “as is.”

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    2

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    3068.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Electric, Baseboard

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

  • Parking

    On Street

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.18

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Federal

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,999,000

  • Tax Amount

    34250.0

  • Sq. Footage

    3, 068

  • Price/SqFt

    $651

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Brick/Mortar

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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518 S Fairfax Street is on the market for the first time in 66 years. This is an extremely rare opportunity to own a single-family brick home on a charming and quiet street in the heart of Alexandria’s Historic District. This unique property occupies two spacious lots. The main level has a double living room, each with a fireplace, dining room leading to the kitchen and a spacious family room with laundry closet. The second level has four bedrooms, an office and a sewing room. The primary bedroom shares a full bathroom with the contiguous bedroom. Two closets, a full bathroom and a powder room are located in the hallway. A newer guest house with plumbing and electricity is situated at the back of the property. For convenience and walkability, this is the perfect location. The scenic Potomac River is less than two blocks away. Around the block is a park, neighborhood grocery store and, within easy walking distance, you can enjoy King Street and its numerous shops and restaurants. It is also located less than 10 miles from Washington DC, and less than 5 miles from Reagan National Airport. A new HVAC system has been installed, and a fresh coat of paint has been applied throughout and the lawn, gardens, and hedges have been recently tended to. The home is being sold “as is.”

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