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    • Price cut: $20K (10/6)
    $835,000

    1217 Colonial Ave, Alexandria, VA 22314

    2beds
    1,390sqft
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    $5,684/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1940
    1,637 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $601/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Say hello to 1217 Colonial Avenue — a brick townhome tucked away on a quiet street, just a short stroll from Old Town. Behind that blue picket fence is a home that's been updated in all the right places without losing its charm. Walk into a kitchen that's ready for real life: white cabinets, quartz counters, subway tile, and stainless appliances (yes, including a gas range for the home cooks out there). Right off the kitchen, there's a sunny little breakfast nook with an exposed brick wall and built-in bench seating — the kind of spot you'll actually want to have your coffee in. The living room rounds out the main level with plenty of room to kick back. Head upstairs and you'll find the primary bedroom with hardwood floors and good closet space, a second bedroom, and a full bath with granite counters and a tiled tub/shower. Downstairs, the finished lower level gives you even more to work with — a den for whatever you need it to be (office, gym, guest space, you name it), a stacked washer/dryer, and another full bath with a marble-tiled walk-in shower and a navy vanity that just pops. Outside: a small private yard and — this is the good part — two dedicated parking spaces, which is basically gold in this neighborhood. And the location? Hard to beat. You're around the corner from Vaso's and Pupatella Pizza, close to the Capital Bike Stand, a few blocks from Old Town's restaurants and shops, half a mile to Braddock Road Metro, two stoplights from DC, a mile walk to Del Ray, and just 8 blocks from the Potomac. "One or more photos have been virtually staged/digitally enhanced"
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    Likely to sell faster than

    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jonathan Eng 202-327-0781,

    Century 21 Redwood Realty 202-506-3674

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2067184MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Basement
      • Area: 400
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Instant Hot Water
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Open Floorplan, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
      • Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Connecting Stairway,Heated,Improved,Interior Entry
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,390
      • Total interior livable area: 1,390 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 990
      • Finished area below ground: 400

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway, On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Three
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Brick, Enclosed, Deck
      • Exterior features: Bump-outs, Street Lights
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Full,Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 1,637 Square Feet
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 60040220
      • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Colonial,Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Combination
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1940

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Alexandria
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Alexandria

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $601/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $674,721
      • Annual tax amount: $7,658
      • Date on market: 10/6/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/6/2026Price change$835,000-2.3%$601/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2067184 Report a problem
        9/21/2026Price change$855,000-2.7%$615/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2066202 Report a problem
        9/3/2026Price change$879,000-2.3%$632/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2064740 Report a problem
        8/10/2026Listed for sale$899,900+16.1%$647/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2064740 Report a problem
        2/23/2022Sold$775,000+10.7%$558/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2007338 Report a problem
        1/24/2022Pending sale$700,000$504/sqft
        Source: Weichert Pro #VAAX2007338 Report a problem
        1/23/2022Contingent$700,000$504/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2007338 Report a problem
        1/17/2022Listed for sale$700,000$504/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2007338 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026$7,658 +0.9%$674,721 +0.9%
        2025$7,592 +6%$668,905 +6%
        2024$7,161 +2.2%$630,950
        2023$7,004 +5%$630,950 +5%
        2022$6,671 -31.4%$600,963 -27.1%
        2021$9,728 $824,578 +2.7%
        2020-- $802,706 +11.8%
        2019-- $718,042 +3.2%
        2018$6,024 -18.8%$695,563 -2.2%
        2017$7,421 $711,518
        2016$7,421 +5.5%$711,518 +5.5%
        2015$7,034 +4.5%$674,435 +4.5%
        2014$6,731 +14%$645,357 +6.9%
        2013$5,903 $603,626
        2012$5,903 +4.4%$603,626 +4.4%
        2011$5,654 +5.5%$578,075 +5.5%
        2010$5,361 +71.3%$548,143 +58.2%
        2009$3,129 +0.3%$346,511 -6.1%
        2008$3,118 -2.2%$369,009 -3.9%
        2007$3,187 -2.2%$384,000 -4%
        2006$3,260 -9.3%$400,000 +19.1%
        2005$3,594 +37.7%$335,900 +37.7%
        2004$2,610 +23%$243,900 +23%
        2003$2,122 +24.2%$198,300 +24.2%
        2002$1,709 +15.4%$159,700 +15.4%
        2001$1,481 $138,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Northeast

        Getting around

        82 / 100
        Very Walkable
        68 / 100
        Good Transit

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Alexandria City Public Schools

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