INVESTOR SPECIAL! Spacious Rambler on Prime Corner Lot in Alexandria City. Welcome to Dowden Terrace neighborhood and this custom-built midcentury house situated amongst mature Oak trees on a large, flat, semi-fenced lot. Rambler-style detached house has 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Bathrooms on the main level, Living Room with 1 of 2 wood-burning fireplaces, formal Dining Room with patio door access to a screened porch, 2-car garage and backyard access, large Kitchen with Laundry closet and back deck access. Lower Level is roughed in for a Rec Room with 2nd wood-burning fireplace, Bonus Room, Utilities and walk-up exterior access to the back yard area. Floor plans, plat/survey, marketing brochure and offer guidelines are online. Property is an estate sale and sold strictly "As-Is"; Cash or conventional financing only. Offers will be presented as received. Seller reserves the right to set an offer deadline and ratify on a sales offer at any time. Listing agent lives in the neighborhood and can speak to all the highlights in the area that make this location so appealing. This property has been in the same ownership for over 60 years and is ready for its next chapter and your next home in Alexandria City!
Sold for $800,000
$800,000
5535 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311
3beds
1,766sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.93 Acres Lot
$803,100 Zestimate®
$453/sqft
$3,765 Estimated rent
Home value
$803,100
$755,000 - $851,000
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Listed by:
Marietta Jemison 703-282-2840,
KW Metro Center
Bought with:
NON MEMBER, 0225194075
Non Subscribing Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2053106
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
Screened porch
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Main Level
Features
- Attic, Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,746
- Total interior livable area: 1,766 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,766
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 41664000
- Zoning: R 20
- Zoning description: R 20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Dowden Terrace
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $453/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $820,642
- Annual tax amount: $9,314
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Sold | $800,000$453/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAAX2053106 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,459 +1.6% | $833,380 +1.6% |
| 2025 | $9,314 | $820,642 |
| 2024 | $9,314 +2.3% | $820,642 |
| 2023 | $9,109 +2.8% | $820,642 +2.8% |
| 2022 | $8,864 +3.3% | $798,560 +15.1% |
| 2021 | $8,583 | $693,879 +6% |
| 2020 | -- | $654,602 +6.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $613,430 |
| 2018 | $5,176 -16.1% | $613,430 +3.7% |
| 2017 | $6,172 | $591,710 |
| 2016 | $6,172 +1.5% | $591,710 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,080 +7.7% | $582,950 +7.7% |
| 2014 | $5,644 +14.1% | $541,120 +7% |
| 2013 | $4,947 +4.3% | $505,800 +4.3% |
| 2012 | $4,743 +0.6% | $484,998 +0.6% |
| 2011 | $4,714 -2.6% | $482,012 -2.6% |
| 2010 | $4,841 -0.3% | $494,950 -8% |
| 2009 | $4,857 -4.2% | $537,886 -10.3% |
| 2008 | $5,068 -1.5% | $599,713 -3.2% |
| 2007 | $5,144 -1.2% | $619,733 -3% |
| 2006 | $5,207 -13.5% | $638,900 +13.6% |
| 2005 | $6,017 +15.7% | $562,300 +15.7% |
| 2004 | $5,201 +17% | $486,100 +17% |
| 2003 | $4,446 +28.9% | $415,500 +29.6% |
| 2002 | $3,449 +8.6% | $320,700 +8.1% |
| 2001 | $3,176 | $296,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Alexandria West
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10John Adams Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Francis C Hammond MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Alexandria City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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