STUNNING CITY VIEWS AND PRIME LOCATION! WALK TO METRO! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Fort Lyon Heights offers one-level living with over 1,750 sq. ft. on a 10,000 sq. ft. lot. Enjoy breathtaking city views and a spacious layout ready for your personal touch! The home features a closed entryway, two large living areas, each with its own gas fireplace for added ambiance. The kitchen features 42" cabinets, offering plenty of storage space, along with a separate dining or sitting area for added versatility. Major updates include a roof, HVAC, and water heater (all around 10 years old), updated windows, and oversized washer and dryer (approximately 3 years old). The expansive backyard (mostly fenced) also includes beautiful crepe myrtles, a cherry tree, a dogwood tree, and a large shed/workshop (with electric), ideal for storage or hobbies. While lovingly maintained, the home offers an opportunity for modern updates. Located just minutes from I-95, I-495, I-395, Kingstowne, Springfield Town Center, and National Harbor, it also provides easy access to Old Town Alexandria, Fort Belvoir, and Reagan National Airport. The home is only a 10-minute walk to the Huntington Metro Yellow Line for convenient commutes to the Pentagon and DC. This home is being sold strictly AS-IS, with no repairs and a 30-45 day rent-back will be required. Whether you're a buyer looking to customize or an investor seeking potential, this home is your perfect canvas. Schedule a showing today!
Sold for $590,000
$590,000
2811 James Dr, Alexandria, VA 22303
3beds
1,779sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
10,000 Square Feet Lot
$599,100 Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$3,955 Estimated rent
Home value
$599,100
$557,000 - $641,000
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Gas fireplaceBreathtaking city viewsOne-level livingCherry treeExpansive backyardClosed entrywayDogwood tree
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Listed by:
Beth Shubert 703-303-6619,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Co-Listing Agent: Elizabeth Ann Carrillo 571-218-7867,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Jorge Curo
Epic Realty, LLC.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAFX2221340
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Floor Plan - Traditional
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Vinyl Clad
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,779
- Total interior livable area: 1,779 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,779
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 10,000 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0831 04 0049
- Zoning: 140
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fort Lyon Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $332/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $683,420
- Annual tax amount: $7,918
- Date on market: 2/20/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2025 | Sold | $590,000-1.7%$332/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAFX2221340 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Contingent | $599,900$337/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFX2221340 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2025 | Price change | $599,900-6.3%$337/sqft |
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| 2/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $639,900$360/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFX2221340 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,494 +0.3% | $682,010 -0.2% |
| 2024 | $8,472 +12.9% | $683,420 +9.9% |
| 2023 | $7,506 +90.9% | $621,750 +2.8% |
| 2022 | $3,932 | $604,610 +11.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $543,400 +10.3% |
| 2020 | $6,199 +4.9% | $492,530 +5.5% |
| 2019 | $5,911 +95.9% | $466,890 +3.6% |
| 2018 | $3,018 +5% | $450,810 +3.4% |
| 2017 | $2,875 -3.3% | $435,850 +4% |
| 2016 | $2,974 -39.1% | $418,930 +3.1% |
| 2015 | $4,881 +7.5% | $406,440 +7.8% |
| 2014 | $4,542 | $376,910 +3.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $362,840 +9% |
| 2012 | -- | $332,800 +8.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $306,750 -5.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $326,120 |
| 2009 | -- | $326,120 -14.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $383,390 -5.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $405,830 +108.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $194,630 +25% |
| 2002 | -- | $155,705 +7.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $144,705 |
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Neighborhood: 22303
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Cameron Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Twain Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10Edison High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cameron
- Middle: Twain
- High: Edison
- District: Fairfax County 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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