Significant price improvement! Welcome home to 5925 Colfax Avenue — an exceptional Colonial in the desirable Palisades neighborhood. This beautifully maintained and thoughtfully upgraded 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and convenience, complete with peaceful wooded views from the expansive back deck. Inside, you'll find thoughtful upgrades and elevated finishes throughout. The light-filled living and dining rooms provide elegant spaces for both everyday living and entertaining. The renovated gourmet kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring stainless steel appliances, upgraded countertops, abundant cabinetry, and ample prep space. Just off the kitchen, the inviting family room showcases a centerpiece fireplace, creating the perfect gathering place for family and friends. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms including the spacious primary suite with a large walk-in closet and beautifully renovated en-suite bath. The finished lower level offers exceptional versatility, featuring an optional fifth bedroom, a full bath, wet bar, and a spacious recreation area, ideal for guests, an in-law suite, or additional entertaining space. Step outside to enjoy two spacious decks on separate elevations overlooking the wooded backdrop. The upper deck is perfect for entertaining and outdoor dining, while the lower deck features a hot tub, creating a private space to relax and unwind. System upgrades include a new roof (2025) and HVAC (2022). Ideally located in Bailey's Crossroads, this home is just minutes from numerous parks, the Holmes Run Trail, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Enjoy quick access to Reagan National Airport, major commuter routes, and Washington, D.C., making this an exceptional place to call home. Enjoy, and welcome home.
Under contract
Price cut: $50K (6/18)
$1,100,000
5925 Colfax Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311
4beds
3,666sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
10,156 Square Feet Lot
$1,090,400 Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$41/mo HOA
What's special
Centerpiece fireplaceWet barInviting family roomUpgraded countertopsBeautifully renovated en-suite bathSpacious recreation areaAmple prep space
- 29 days |
- 1,215 |
- 108 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daan De Raedt 571-721-1442,
Property Collective
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAFX2317194
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1222
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Molding, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Bar, Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access,Improved
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,666
- Total interior livable area: 3,666 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,444
- Finished area below ground: 1,222
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Storage, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 10,156 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0614 34 0090
- Zoning: 131
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: The Palisades
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $495 annually
- HOA name: PALISADES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $300/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,129,620
- Annual tax amount: $13,660
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,090,400
$1.04M - $1.14M
$5,399/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | Contingent | $1,100,000$300/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $1,100,000-4.3%$300/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+9.4%$314/sqft |
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| 3/14/2022 | Sold | $1,051,500+10.7%$287/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFX2049666 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2022 | Pending sale | $950,000$259/sqft |
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| 2/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $950,000+29.6%$259/sqft |
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| 8/6/2015 | Sold | $733,000-0.3%$200/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2015 | Price change | $735,000-2%$200/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX By Invitation #FX8672257 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2015 | Pending sale | $750,000$205/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #FX8617711 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2015 | Listed for sale | $750,000$205/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,603 +7% | $1,123,960 +7% |
| 2024 | $12,719 +7.2% | $1,049,960 +4.2% |
| 2023 | $11,866 +39.3% | $1,008,040 +24.4% |
| 2022 | $8,521 | $810,170 +11.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $729,260 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $8,494 +0.5% | $686,440 +0.7% |
| 2019 | $8,450 +1.2% | $681,440 +0.8% |
| 2018 | $8,349 +1.9% | $675,840 |
| 2017 | $8,192 +0.2% | $675,840 |
| 2016 | $8,175 +8% | $675,840 +4.4% |
| 2015 | $7,572 +3.7% | $647,620 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $7,305 | $625,020 |
| 2013 | -- | $625,020 +3.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $602,320 |
| 2011 | -- | $602,320 |
| 2010 | -- | $602,320 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $684,210 -6.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $733,120 -2.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $755,280 +45.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $519,215 +25% |
| 2002 | -- | $415,370 +8% |
| 2001 | -- | $384,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 22311
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Parklawn Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Glasgow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Justice High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Parklawn
- Middle: Glasgow
- High: Justice
- District: Fairfax County Public Schools
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