Proudly presenting beautiful 211 Franklin St., part of the historic Thomas Shelton Estate, located 2 blocks from the Potomac River, offering 3 bedrooms, PLUS a loft, living room, dining room, and gourmet kitchen. This dignified, iconic brick house, built in 1805, blends historic significance with contemporary luxury. This home presents with a lovely facade, united with an addition consisting of yellow toned hardiplank, and featuring large windows, allowing glorious light and air flow on three sides, and intimate views into the surrounding neighborhood. The fabulously flexible floor plan consists of a formal living and dining room, family room, and gas fireplace on the main level. Elegant French doors open from the main level into the landscaped grounds with flagstone patio and storage shed. The upper level, with soaring ceilings, offers three bedrooms and two full baths, both meticulously renovated and peaceful. A surprise loft is found on the 3rd level - perfect for a myriad of uses - art, exercise, nanny, office! South facing with sunlight streaming through, this is a perfect place to call home, in beautiful historic Old Town, Alexandria! Walk to King Street and its plethora of restaurants, galleries, and commerce. Take the water taxi to National Harbor and Georgetown, and enjoy the ease of an easy commute with bus and metro service in close proximity.
Sold for $1,212,000
$1,212,000
211 Franklin St, Alexandria, VA 22314
3beds
1,574sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1805
1,600 Square Feet Lot
$1,346,800 Zestimate®
$770/sqft
$3,710 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,346,800
$1.28M - $1.43M
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Gas fireplaceIconic brick houseGourmet kitchenDining roomFormal livingSoaring ceilingsStorage shed
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Listed by:
victoria Kilcullen 703-915-8845,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Dinh Pham, 0225201393
Fairfax Realty Select
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2027936
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Loft
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Additional Stairway, Built-in Features, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,574
- Total interior livable area: 1,574 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,574
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,600 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 50687990
- Zoning: RM/CL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Loft
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1805
- Major remodel year: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Thomas Shelton Estate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $770/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,106,051
- Annual tax amount: $11,675
- Date on market: 9/22/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Patio Furniture
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2023 | Sold | $1,212,000$770/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAAX2027936 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2023 | Contingent | $1,212,000$770/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2027936 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,212,000+27.6%$770/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2027936 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2008 | Sold | $950,000+49.6%$604/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2005 | Sold | $635,000$403/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,602 | $1,198,456 |
| 2025 | $13,602 +7.5% | $1,198,456 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $12,656 +3.1% | $1,115,051 +0.8% |
| 2023 | $12,277 +10% | $1,106,051 +10% |
| 2022 | $11,161 +0.2% | $1,005,501 +5.6% |
| 2021 | $11,142 | $951,952 +5.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $905,101 +2.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $885,129 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $8,513 -5.8% | $866,433 |
| 2017 | $9,037 | $866,433 |
| 2016 | $9,037 +0.3% | $866,433 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $9,008 +2.2% | $863,696 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $8,811 +8.1% | $844,779 +1.4% |
| 2013 | $8,151 +1.7% | $833,403 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $8,013 | $819,360 |
| 2011 | $8,013 +1.3% | $819,360 +1.3% |
| 2010 | $7,908 +4.9% | $808,584 -3.1% |
| 2009 | $7,538 +9.1% | $834,784 +2.1% |
| 2008 | $6,910 -1.3% | $817,715 -3.1% |
| 2007 | $7,004 +69% | $843,803 +66% |
| 2006 | $4,143 -1.7% | $508,400 +29% |
| 2005 | $4,217 +14.8% | $394,100 +14.8% |
| 2004 | $3,673 | $343,300 |
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Neighborhood: Old Town
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lyles-Crouch ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Alexandria City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lyles-crouch
- High: Alexandria City
- District: Alexandria City Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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