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  • $855,300

    557 E Nelson Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

    2beds
    1,236sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1939
    3,484 Square Feet Lot
    $855,300 Zestimate®
    $692/sqft
    $3,751 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $855,300

    $813,000 - $898,000

    $3,751/mo

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    What's special

    Come experience the exquisitely designed and move-in ready living at 557 E. Nelson. This end-unit townhouse has a fully-fenced back and side yard with gorgeous landscaping and lots of room to entertain. As you enter the home, you'll find meticulously maintained hardwood floors throughout the open living room and dining room. From the kitchen, converse with guests through the kitchen and dining room pass through. Enjoy updated stainless steel appliances with gleaming granite countertops, soft-close cabinets, and white arabesque mosaic backsplash completing the kitchen to perfection. The kitchen features storage and pantry space in the addition leading to the rear patio door. Travel upstairs to find that the stunning hardwood floors continue in the primary and secondary bedrooms. The primary bedroom includes three deep closets and tons of natural light. The second bedroom (currently staged as a child's room) easily fits a queen bed and features an accent wall. Bright hallway bath tops off the upper level. The lower level has a spacious recreation room/third bedroom space with another deep closet, access to the washer/dryer, and a truly stunning second bathroom with an expansive walk-in shower. Basement includes rear exterior access as well. Basement tiling is heated--these owners thought of everything! Nest thermostat too! Be sure to notice that power lines have been relocated and buried underground so you have unobstructed backyard views! Backyard also includes a private parking pad and a HUGE storage shed. Walking distance to the Braddock metro, Swing's Coffee Roasters, and all Del Ray restaurants and shops--you'll find 101 reasons to love 557 E. Nelson Ave! Stop by and be one of the first people to preview this fabulous home on Thursday, June 30 from 5-7pm!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,236 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 3,484 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 13477000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Materials
    • masonry
    Condition
    • Year built: 1939

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: On Site Laundry Available
    Location
    • Region: Alexandria

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $692/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $787,393
    • Annual tax amount: $8,937

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/25/2022Sold$750,000$607/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2014346 Report a problem
    7/4/2022Pending sale$750,000$607/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2014346 Report a problem
    6/30/2022Listed for sale$750,000+29.3%$607/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2014346 Report a problem
    3/7/2020Listing removed$2,895$2/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #VAAX244082 Report a problem
    3/4/2020Listed for rent$2,895$2/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #VAAX244082 Report a problem
    4/20/2015Sold$580,000-88.1%$469/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/14/2007Sold$4,875,000+2810.4%$3,944/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/17/2000Sold$167,500+24.5%$136/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/4/1996Sold$134,500$109/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026$8,937 +7.5%$787,393 +7.5%
    2025$8,312 +0.4%$732,300 +0.4%
    2024$8,276 +2.1%$729,188 -0.2%
    2023$8,108 +0.1%$730,428 +0.1%
    2022$8,103 +2.4%$730,000 +10.4%
    2021$7,913 $661,063 +3.8%
    2020-- $637,162 +5.9%
    2019-- $601,394
    2018$5,171 -12.8%$601,394 +3.7%
    2017$5,934 $579,969 +1.9%
    2016$5,934 +6.6%$568,911 +6.6%
    2015$5,568 +0.9%$533,862 +0.9%
    2014$5,520 +13.3%$529,271 +6.3%
    2013$4,871 +2.8%$498,018 +2.8%
    2012$4,738 +4.4%$484,504 +4.4%
    2011$4,538 +5.1%$464,033 +5.1%
    2010$4,319 +5.2%$441,618 -2.9%
    2009$4,105 +0.8%$454,587 -5.7%
    2008$4,072 +6.3%$481,894 +4.4%
    2007$3,832 -2.6%$461,701 -4.4%
    2006$3,936 -7.9%$482,900 +20.9%
    2005$4,274 +31.5%$399,400 +31.5%
    2004$3,250 +18%$303,700 +18%
    2003$2,753 +32.3%$257,300 +32.3%
    2002$2,081 +19.5%$194,500 +19.5%
    2001$1,741 $162,700
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Potomac West

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    Source: The 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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