"So cute!", "Great location!", "It's full of sunlight!" "I can move-in right now!" Words to describe this quaint split level home with screened in porch and flat fenced back yard waiting for you! Vintage character fills this home including solid pinewood kitchen cabinets and mosaic tile bathroom floors, masonry wood-burning fireplace, and so much more. Replaced windows, roof, and utilities. Original hardwood floors throughout main and upper level floors are in excellent condition having been covered with carpeting for over 50 years. Kitchen has lots of cabinet space and long counters - love the window above the sink and the hardwood cabinets and drawers with original vintage hardware. All appliances are in working order. Wood-burning brick fireplace and flagstone hearth in Rec Room sets the cozy comfy tone. Spend the days enjoying your screened in porch just off the Dining Room, with two doors leading to a super flat, fully fenced back yard with mature oaks and lovely gardens. Ample storage space in the crawl space is very useful. This home is ready for your DIY or decorator dreams. Location cannot be beat with access to main commuter routes just less than 1 mile away, and within a few blocks to 2 elementary schools, middle school, and Nova Alexandria Campus. Plus parks, trails, sidewalks and plenty of play space throughout the neighborhood. Home is located in the sought-after Shirley Forest neighborhood located within the greater Dowden Terrace area, in the "West End" of Alexandria. Dowden Terrace membership pool is within the community. Alexandria City schools and services. Listing agent lives in the neighborhood and can speak to the many area amenities. Property sold As-Is. Professional photos, marketing brochure, offer guidelines and MLS disclosures all online. Act fast and make this your new home in time to ring in 2024!
Sold for $600,000
$600,000
5512 Forrestal Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311
3beds
1,652sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
8,000 Square Feet Lot
$694,900 Zestimate®
$363/sqft
$3,620 Estimated rent
Home value
$694,900
$660,000 - $730,000
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Wood-burning brick fireplaceRec roomScreened in porchQuaint split level homeMature oaksMiddle schoolMosaic tile bathroom floors
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Listed by:
Marietta Jemison 703-282-2840,
KW Metro Center
Bought with:
Coral Gundlach, 0225084491
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Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2029216
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Recreation Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
Basement
- Area: 700
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Lower Level, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Attic/House Fan, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Flooring: Hardwood, Concrete, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Casement, Bay/Bow, Sliding, Screens, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Glass Doors
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,952
- Total interior livable area: 1,652 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,252
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 8,000 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 41320000
- Zoning: R 8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Shirley Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $363/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $571,515
- Annual tax amount: $6,078
- Date on market: 11/28/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2023 | Sold | $600,000+0%$363/sqft |
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| 12/21/2023 | Pending sale | $599,990$363/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2029216 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2029216 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $599,990$363/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2029216 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,093 +5.2% | $624,977 +5.2% |
| 2025 | $6,746 | $594,349 |
| 2024 | $6,746 +6.3% | $594,349 +4% |
| 2023 | $6,344 +4.3% | $571,515 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $6,085 -4.9% | $548,238 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $6,401 | $512,080 +3% |
| 2020 | -- | $497,286 +3.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $481,317 |
| 2018 | -- | $481,317 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $4,527 | $453,622 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $4,527 | $433,996 |
| 2015 | $4,527 +2.4% | $433,996 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $4,420 +15.5% | $423,793 +8.3% |
| 2013 | $3,828 +3.6% | $391,397 +3.6% |
| 2012 | $3,694 +1.8% | $377,758 +1.8% |
| 2011 | $3,628 +0.8% | $370,925 +0.8% |
| 2010 | $3,598 -4.4% | $367,849 -11.7% |
| 2009 | $3,762 -9.7% | $416,627 -15.5% |
| 2008 | $4,167 -0.8% | $493,147 -2.5% |
| 2007 | $4,200 +1.8% | $506,000 |
| 2006 | $4,124 -1.3% | $506,000 +29.6% |
| 2005 | $4,177 +24.9% | $390,400 +24.9% |
| 2004 | $3,344 +9% | $312,500 +9% |
| 2003 | $3,067 +35.1% | $286,600 +35.1% |
| 2002 | $2,271 +2.7% | $212,200 +2.7% |
| 2001 | $2,212 | $206,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Alexandria West
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10John Adams Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Francis C Hammond MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Alexandria City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: John Adams
- 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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