Welcome to 55 South French Street! NO HOA, HUGE YARD! RARE SECOND FULL BATH! Last sale with second full bath was $670,000!) Fantastic Screened Porch extends your living space outdoors. Nestled in sought-after Duke Gardens, this charming duplex has been COMPLETELY renovated (2024)! Top highlights include: - completely remodeled kitchen with LG stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, slow-close cabs - remodeled bathrooms - refinished hardwood floors - newly finished basement with luxury vinyl floor (LVP) - SECOND FULL BATH - new HVAC, water heater, furnace, AC - new driveway - new French Drain and Sump Pump - new attic insulation - new 6-panel doors The last Duke Gardens home with a Second Full Bath sold for $670,000!
Sold for $649,000
$649,000
55 S French St, Alexandria, VA 22304
3beds
1,552sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
5,147 Square Feet Lot
$663,100 Zestimate®
$418/sqft
$3,419 Estimated rent
Home value
$663,100
$617,000 - $710,000
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Newly finished basementNew drivewayCompletely remodeled kitchenRemodeled bathroomsFantastic screened porchHuge yardSlow-close cabs
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Listed by:
Kathryn Crouch 703-447-1345,
Corcoran McEnearney,
Co-Listing Agent: Peter B Crouch 703-244-4024,
Corcoran McEnearney
Bought with:
Gail Strickrodt, 0225238409
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2039444
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 432
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Six Panel
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,552
- 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: Driveway, On Street, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened, Deck
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,147 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 21000000
- 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: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Alexandria
- Subdivision: Duke Gardens
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | Sold | $649,000$418/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAAX2039444 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2024 | Contingent | $649,000$418/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2039444 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $649,000+41.7%$418/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2039444 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2024 | Sold | $458,000$295/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,305 +25.5% | $643,610 +25.5% |
| 2025 | $5,820 +5.2% | $512,806 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $5,531 +7.3% | $487,329 +5% |
| 2023 | $5,154 +3.7% | $464,321 +3.7% |
| 2022 | $4,971 -6.1% | $447,867 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $5,293 | $425,030 +6.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $398,734 +3.6% |
| 2019 | -- | $384,824 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $3,296 -11.8% | $376,649 +3.3% |
| 2017 | $3,736 | $364,727 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $3,736 | $358,186 |
| 2015 | $3,736 +4.2% | $358,186 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $3,585 +17.1% | $343,705 +9.8% |
| 2013 | $3,060 +5.5% | $312,895 +5.5% |
| 2012 | $2,901 +1.9% | $296,578 +1.9% |
| 2011 | $2,848 -1.8% | $291,190 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $2,900 -2.8% | $296,482 -10.3% |
| 2009 | $2,984 -4.3% | $330,475 -10.4% |
| 2008 | $3,117 -0.9% | $368,866 -2.6% |
| 2007 | $3,144 -5.3% | $378,777 -7% |
| 2006 | $3,319 +6.1% | $407,200 +39.3% |
| 2005 | $3,128 +23% | $292,300 +24.8% |
| 2004 | $2,543 +19.1% | $234,200 +17.3% |
| 2003 | $2,136 +22.6% | $199,600 +22.6% |
| 2002 | $1,742 +12.8% | $162,800 +12.8% |
| 2001 | $1,544 | $144,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Seminary Hill
Nearby schools
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
- Elementary: Douglas Macarthur
- 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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Estimated market value
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