Bright and sunny 3 bedroom / 2 full bath semi-detached home in the heart of sought-after Del Ray! Enjoy three finished levels, hardwood floors, dining room with classic built-in bookcases/cabinets for storage, plus granite countertops and an induction range in the kitchen. Large recreation room on the lower level could double as a guest suite with a full bath on this floor. Energy efficiency upgrades include new doors, windows, and insulation. Private backyard boasts a flagstone patio, Trex deck, storage shed, and a flat, fenced lawn with shade – perfect for outdoor entertaining! Enviable location just steps from "The Avenue" with restaurants, farmers’ market, fitness studios, coffee shops, daycare centers, local events and more. Walk to Potomac Yard and the blue and yellow line Metro! Minutes to Old Town, National Airport and major commuting routes. Move-in ready. Welcome Home!
Sold for $795,000
$795,000
405 E Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
3beds
1,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
2,875 Square Feet Lot
$803,500 Zestimate®
$736/sqft
$3,759 Estimated rent
Home value
$803,500
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Flagstone patioFlat fenced lawnPrivate backyardTrex deckGranite countertopsLarge recreation roomGuest suite
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Listed by:
Sue Kovalsky 571-237-2449,
Corcoran McEnearney,
Co-Listing Agent: Jennifer L Walker 703-675-1566,
Corcoran McEnearney
Bought with:
Ben Puchalski, 585083
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2048144
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Recreation Room
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Finished,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,080
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 864
- Finished area below ground: 216
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,875 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13797500
- Zoning: R 2-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Block
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Del Ray
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $736/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $704,357
- Annual tax amount: $7,994
- Date on market: 7/31/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2025 | Sold | $795,000-0.5%$736/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAAX2048144 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2025 | Pending sale | $799,000$740/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2048144 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $799,000-2.4%$740/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2048144 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $819,000+36.5%$758/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2048144 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2017 | Sold | $599,900+36.7%$555/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2008 | Sold | $439,000$406/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,567 +6.7% | $754,781 +6.7% |
| 2025 | $8,029 +0.4% | $707,393 +0.4% |
| 2024 | $7,994 +2.3% | $704,357 |
| 2023 | $7,818 +3.3% | $704,357 +3.3% |
| 2022 | $7,568 +2.8% | $681,791 +11.5% |
| 2021 | $7,362 | $611,462 +3.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $593,093 +6.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $556,748 |
| 2018 | $4,507 -13.4% | $556,748 +6.4% |
| 2017 | $5,204 | $523,340 +4.9% |
| 2016 | $5,204 +3.7% | $498,946 +3.7% |
| 2015 | $5,017 +4.5% | $481,007 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $4,800 +11.2% | $460,192 +4.2% |
| 2013 | $4,318 +5.6% | $441,462 +5.6% |
| 2012 | $4,087 +1.8% | $417,896 +1.8% |
| 2011 | $4,014 +4.2% | $410,453 +4.2% |
| 2010 | $3,851 +7.1% | $393,793 -1.1% |
| 2009 | $3,596 +5.5% | $398,263 -1.3% |
| 2008 | $3,408 -0.1% | $403,348 -1.9% |
| 2007 | $3,412 +1.8% | $411,100 |
| 2006 | $3,350 -6.9% | $411,100 +22.2% |
| 2005 | $3,599 +25.3% | $336,400 +25.3% |
| 2004 | $2,872 +18.3% | $268,400 +18.3% |
| 2003 | $2,427 +38.2% | $226,800 +38.2% |
| 2002 | $1,756 +10.4% | $164,100 +10.4% |
| 2001 | $1,590 | $148,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Potomac West
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mount Vernon Community SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10George Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Alexandria City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mount Vernon
- 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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