Charming 1918 detached Cottage home with a 2-car garage on a HUGE .43 acre lot in an amazing inside the beltway location in sought after Seminary Valley. This property offers endless possibilities - continually rented after a major renovation in 2018, this property is the most affordable detached house in West Alexandria with plenty of room for a major addition of design your dream home on a beautiful private treed lot backing to parkland. Sold strictly As-Is - don't miss this opportunity!!
Sold for $670,000
$670,000
491 N Latham St, Alexandria, VA 22304
2beds
858sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
0.43 Acres Lot
$714,600 Zestimate®
$781/sqft
$2,701 Estimated rent
Home value
$714,600
$607,000 - $836,000
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Beautiful private treed lot
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Listed by:
Beth Ide 703-217-0192,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Co-Listing Agent: Ally Goldwater 571-991-0935,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Adam Tabaka, SP40002727
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2051054
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 4
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Dining Area, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,328
- Total interior livable area: 858 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 858
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Pasture, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Rear Yard, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 30832000
- Zoning: R 12
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
- Major remodel year: 2018
Details
- Builder model: COTTAGE
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Fiber Optic, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Seminary Valley
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $781/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $659,238
- Annual tax amount: $7,482
- Date on market: 10/20/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Listing removed | $2,795$3/sqft |
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| 12/30/2025 | Price change | $2,795-6.5%$3/sqft |
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| 12/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,990+53.3%$3/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Sold | $670,000-4.3%$781/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAAX2051054 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2025 | Contingent | $699,800$816/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,800+16.8%$816/sqft |
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| 4/21/2020 | Listing removed | $599,000$698/sqft |
Source: Fairfax Realty Select #VAAX244054 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $599,000+61.7%$698/sqft |
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| 3/3/2019 | Listing removed | $1,950$2/sqft |
Source: Fairfax Realty Select #VAAX209616 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,950$2/sqft |
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| 8/9/2016 | Sold | $370,500-29.4%$432/sqft |
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| 5/22/2006 | Sold | $525,000+59.1%$612/sqft |
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| 5/27/2003 | Sold | $330,000+51%$385/sqft |
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| 1/23/2003 | Sold | $218,500$255/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,901 +5.6% | $696,126 +5.6% |
| 2025 | $7,482 +5.3% | $659,238 +5.3% |
| 2024 | $7,108 +5.6% | $626,295 +3.2% |
| 2023 | $6,733 +5.3% | $606,604 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $6,392 -5.8% | $575,816 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $6,785 | $546,701 +6.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $515,071 +2.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $503,128 |
| 2018 | $4,707 -6.6% | $503,128 +4.2% |
| 2017 | $5,038 | $483,016 |
| 2016 | $5,038 +4.3% | $483,016 +4.3% |
| 2015 | $4,828 +3% | $462,904 +3% |
| 2014 | $4,686 +8.6% | $449,269 +1.9% |
| 2013 | $4,314 +0.7% | $441,069 +0.7% |
| 2012 | $4,283 +1.3% | $437,945 +1.3% |
| 2011 | $4,228 -0.6% | $432,291 -0.6% |
| 2010 | $4,254 +5.4% | $434,977 -2.7% |
| 2009 | $4,035 -1.4% | $446,829 -7.7% |
| 2008 | $4,090 +0.7% | $484,055 -1% |
| 2007 | $4,060 +3.2% | $489,164 +1.4% |
| 2006 | $3,933 -5.4% | $482,600 +24.2% |
| 2005 | $4,158 +18.2% | $388,600 +18.2% |
| 2004 | $3,518 +23.9% | $328,800 +23.9% |
| 2003 | $2,839 +46.1% | $265,300 +46.1% |
| 2002 | $1,943 +10.7% | $181,600 +10.7% |
| 2001 | $1,755 | $164,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Seminary Hill
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10James K Polk Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Patrick Henry Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Alexandria City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: James K. Polk
- Middle: Francis C Hammond
- 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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- Alexandria City
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- 22304
- Seminary Hill
- 491 N Latham St
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