3 bed, 1.5 bath duplex in Alexandria's Duke Gardens. Driveway space for two cars. Main level has hardwood floors, dining space, bay window, and half bath. Three bedrooms on the upper level. Pull-down stairs to the attic which has additional storage space. Lower level has a rec room, laundry room, ample storage space, and a walkout to the backyard. Fully fenced backyard has two patio spaces and a large shed. HVAC 2019, Roof 2023, water heater 2024, and washer/dryer 2025. Walking distance to Port City Brewery as well as shops, restaurants and grocery stores at Fox Chase. Minutes away from the new INOVA Alexandria Hospital and Inova Schar Cancer Institute opening in 2028. Additional updates include HVAC(2019), Roof(2023), windows (2024), washer/dryer (2025).
Sold for $646,625
$646,625
53 Garden Dr, Alexandria, VA 22304
3beds
1,552sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
3,127 Square Feet Lot
$652,100 Zestimate®
$417/sqft
$3,511 Estimated rent
Home value
$652,100
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Rec roomFully fenced backyardWalkout to the backyardTwo patio spacesLarge shedAdditional storage spaceLaundry room
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Listed by:
Kyle Toomey 703-380-0071,
Compass,
Listing Team: The Toomey Group
Bought with:
Daniel Heider, SP98372854
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2054180
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 560
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Walk-Out Access,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,680
- Total interior livable area: 1,552 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
- Finished area below ground: 432
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
Lot
- Size: 3,127 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 21880000
- 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
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Duke Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $417/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $598,508
- Annual tax amount: $6,793
- Date on market: 3/4/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Sold | $646,625+1.2%$417/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAAX2054180 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2026 | Contingent | $639,000$412/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $639,000+2.2%$412/sqft |
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| 9/10/2024 | Sold | $625,000$403/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2036894 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2024 | Pending sale | $625,000$403/sqft |
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| 8/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $625,000+8.5%$403/sqft |
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| 3/16/2023 | Sold | $576,000+4.7%$371/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2020426 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2023 | Pending sale | $550,000$354/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX International #VAAX2020426 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2023 | Contingent | $550,000$354/sqft |
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| 2/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $550,000+21.9%$354/sqft |
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| 8/24/2017 | Sold | $451,050+42.7%$291/sqft |
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| 9/17/2012 | Sold | $316,000$204/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,097 +4.5% | $625,319 +4.5% |
| 2025 | $6,793 +5.2% | $598,508 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $6,455 +14.8% | $568,729 +12.3% |
| 2023 | $5,624 +4.4% | $506,639 +4.4% |
| 2022 | $5,387 -5.3% | $485,319 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $5,687 | $460,549 +6.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $433,788 +4.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $415,725 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $3,132 -12.8% | $406,792 +16% |
| 2017 | $3,594 | $350,811 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $3,594 | $344,553 |
| 2015 | $3,594 +5% | $344,553 +5% |
| 2014 | $3,424 +16.5% | $328,243 +9.3% |
| 2013 | $2,938 +7.2% | $300,440 +7.2% |
| 2012 | $2,740 +1.9% | $280,195 +1.9% |
| 2011 | $2,688 -1.2% | $274,894 -1.2% |
| 2010 | $2,721 -2.8% | $278,209 -10.3% |
| 2009 | $2,801 -4.3% | $310,143 -10.4% |
| 2008 | $2,926 -1.9% | $346,233 -3.7% |
| 2007 | $2,983 -5.3% | $359,429 -7% |
| 2006 | $3,149 +5.3% | $386,400 +38.2% |
| 2005 | $2,992 +22.3% | $279,600 +22.3% |
| 2004 | $2,447 +19% | $228,700 +19% |
| 2003 | $2,057 +21.6% | $192,200 +21.6% |
| 2002 | $1,691 +13.3% | $158,000 +13.3% |
| 2001 | $1,492 | $139,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Seminary Hill
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Douglas MacArthur Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Patrick Henry Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Alexandria City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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