Beautifully renovated with modern sensibility, this 1900 brick row house on a quiet street just half a mile to the King St. Metro is an enchanting urban oasis offering the best of destination living in the famed historic Old Town Alexandria, consistently ranked in the top three best small cities by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. A discrete vestibule leads to a striking interior showcasing heritage turn of century architecture reimagined with New York loft aesthetics. An impressive open layout designed for both memorable entertaining and everyday enjoyment anchors the ground floor where a sleek new kitchen with designer finishes flows seamlessly to the living area highlighted by an exposed brick feature wall, a wood burning fireplace and a French door opening to a delightful surprise of a deep storybook garden. On the upper floor, a dramatic suspended walkway illuminated by a large skylight connects the cozy primary bedroom with a wood burning fireplace on the back, a cheerful bedroom on the front and a spiral staircase reaching a bonus loft area perfect for work and play. Fantastic location a short stroll to fun shops, boutiques and eateries in the vibrant southwest quadrant offers a pedestrian friendly lifestyle, easy access to river front attractions, parks, water taxi through free trolley and the sought after Lyles Crouch elementary school. Come find your antidote to the cookie-cutter in this distinctive home that brings to life a thoughtfully crafted architectural statement on the alchemy of the historical and the contemporary.
Sold for $1,021,524
$1,021,524
215 S Payne St, Alexandria, VA 22314
2beds
1,196sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,842 Square Feet Lot
$1,024,000 Zestimate®
$854/sqft
$3,918 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,024,000
$963,000 - $1.10M
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Wood burning fireplaceQuiet streetNew york loft aestheticsExposed brick feature wall
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Listed by:
Meiling Yang 703-944-8403,
Corcoran McEnearney
Bought with:
Nick Gashel, 225244001
Samson Properties
Jason Cheperdak, 0226009835
Samson Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2058618
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Loft, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Lighting - Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Ceiling, Living/Dining Room Combo
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Jack and Jill Bathroom, Lighting - Ceiling, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s)
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Wall sconces
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Lighting - Ceiling, Lighting - LED, Pantry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Lighting - LED, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Loft
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-in Features, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Features
- Upgraded Countertops, Open Floorplan, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Recessed Lighting, Spiral Staircase, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,196
- Total interior livable area: 1,196 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,196
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Public, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Street
Lot
- Size: 1,842 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 50212020
- Zoning: RM
- Zoning description: Townhouse Zone
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Old Town
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $854/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $916,047
- Annual tax amount: $10,397
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $1,021,524+7.7%$854/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAAX2058618 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Pending sale | $948,500$793/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2058618 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $948,500+71.5%$793/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2058618 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2004 | Sold | $553,000+81.3%$462/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/1999 | Sold | $305,000+53.6%$255/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/1997 | Sold | $198,600+35.6%$166/sqft |
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| 9/21/1994 | Sold | $146,500$122/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,397 +7.1% | $916,047 +7.1% |
| 2025 | $9,711 +2% | $855,617 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,516 +2.2% | $838,436 |
| 2023 | $9,307 +2.5% | $838,436 +2.5% |
| 2022 | $9,081 -1.7% | $818,103 +4.8% |
| 2021 | $9,237 | $780,343 +9.9% |
| 2020 | -- | $710,369 +5% |
| 2019 | -- | $676,675 |
| 2018 | $6,671 -4.3% | $676,675 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $6,968 | $668,053 |
| 2016 | $6,968 +2.7% | $668,053 +2.7% |
| 2015 | $6,786 +3.7% | $650,623 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $6,541 +6.6% | $627,124 |
| 2013 | $6,133 -1.2% | $627,124 -1.2% |
| 2012 | $6,208 +1.6% | $634,766 +1.6% |
| 2011 | $6,110 +2.2% | $624,709 +2.2% |
| 2010 | $5,977 +5.9% | $611,180 -2.3% |
| 2009 | $5,646 +2.2% | $625,277 -4.3% |
| 2008 | $5,523 +4.9% | $653,558 +3% |
| 2007 | $5,266 +1.8% | $634,500 |
| 2006 | $5,171 -11.6% | $634,500 +16% |
| 2005 | $5,851 +13.7% | $546,800 +13.7% |
| 2004 | $5,148 +14.9% | $481,100 +14.9% |
| 2003 | $4,479 +29.6% | $418,600 +29.6% |
| 2002 | $3,457 +14.7% | $323,100 +14.7% |
| 2001 | $3,014 | $281,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old Town
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lyles-Crouch ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Alexandria City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lyles-crouch
- Middle: George Washington
- 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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