Historic character, exceptional outdoor space, and an enviable Old Town location come together beautifully at 403 South Fairfax Street. Dating back more than two centuries, this distinctive flounder house has been carefully preserved and thoughtfully updated, creating a home that feels both authentic to its history and wonderfully suited to life today. Inside, original hardwood floors, six fireplaces, handsome millwork, and beautifully preserved period details give the home a character that simply cannot be replicated. A distinctive copper roof adds to its architectural presence, while considered renovations have been incorporated with a respect for the home's original design. More than 2,600 square feet of living space includes three bedrooms, three full baths, and a series of gracious, light-filled rooms. The chef's kitchen features Miele, Sub-Zero, and Viking appliances and opens to a comfortable family room, bringing a relaxed counterpoint to the home's more formal spaces. The result is a floor plan with both the elegance of a historic residence and the ease of a home meant to be enjoyed every day. Just beyond the kitchen is perhaps the home's most unexpected feature, a beautifully redesigned two-tier courtyard. Completely private and professionally landscaped, the garden offers two distinct outdoor spaces connected by handsome stonework. The lower terrace flows directly from the kitchen, while the upper courtyard provides another intimate setting for dining, gathering, or simply enjoying the garden. Surrounded by mature plantings and historic brick, it is an unusually generous and serene outdoor retreat in the heart of Old Town. The setting is equally special. King Street is just two blocks away, placing some of Alexandria's best restaurants, boutiques, cafés, and galleries within an easy walk. The waterfront and neighborhood parks are close by, while a grocery store just one block away makes the location remarkably convenient. Beautifully preserved, thoughtfully updated, and distinguished by one of the most appealing private gardens in Old Town, 403 South Fairfax Street offers the character of a historic Alexandria home with a warmth and livability all its own.
For sale
Price cut: $195K (8/29)
$1,995,000
403 S Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314
3beds
2,638sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1800
2,045 Square Feet Lot
$1,962,200 Zestimate®
$756/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic characterSix fireplacesDistinctive copper roofBeautifully redesigned two-tier courtyardBeautifully preserved period detailsComfortable family roomHandsome millwork
- 163 days
- 2,665
- 121
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lauren Bishop 202-361-5079,
Corcoran McEnearney 7035499292
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2055506
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Study, Other, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Study
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Wood
- Basement: Full,English,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,638
- Total interior livable area: 2,638 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,859
- Finished area below ground: 779
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Water Fountains
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Masonry/Stone
Lot
- Size: 2,045 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 12554000
- Zoning: RM
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Copper
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1800
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: $756/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,019,241
- Annual tax amount: $22,918
- Date on market: 3/30/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,962,200
$1.86M - $2.06M
$6,027/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Price change | $1,995,000-8.9%$756/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAAX2055506 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $2,190,000-4.6%$830/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2055506 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000+37%$870/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2055506 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2019 | Sold | $1,675,000+172.6%$635/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/1998 | Sold | $614,500$233/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,918 | $2,019,241 |
| 2025 | $22,918 +8.8% | $2,019,241 +8.8% |
| 2024 | $21,067 +2.3% | $1,856,121 |
| 2023 | $20,603 +10% | $1,856,121 +10% |
| 2022 | $18,730 +1.6% | $1,687,384 +4.9% |
| 2021 | $18,438 | $1,609,248 +4.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $1,541,854 +16% |
| 2019 | -- | $1,328,894 +3.6% |
| 2018 | $12,127 -9.4% | $1,283,326 |
| 2017 | $13,385 | $1,283,326 |
| 2016 | $13,385 +3% | $1,283,326 +3% |
| 2015 | $12,991 +2% | $1,245,526 +2% |
| 2014 | $12,731 +8.2% | $1,220,640 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $11,765 +1.8% | $1,203,008 +1.8% |
| 2012 | $11,554 | $1,181,428 |
| 2011 | $11,554 +1.4% | $1,181,428 +1.4% |
| 2010 | $11,391 +4.7% | $1,164,727 -3.4% |
| 2009 | $10,884 +5.9% | $1,205,333 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $10,276 -1.6% | $1,216,125 -3.4% |
| 2007 | $10,448 -1.2% | $1,258,769 -3% |
| 2006 | $10,576 -12.3% | $1,297,700 +15.1% |
| 2005 | $12,066 +15.2% | $1,127,700 +15.2% |
| 2004 | $10,479 +12.9% | $979,300 +12.9% |
| 2003 | $9,283 +18.3% | $867,600 +18.3% |
| 2002 | $7,844 +18.1% | $733,100 +18.1% |
| 2001 | $6,643 | $620,800 |
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Neighborhood: Old Town
Nearby schools
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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