Super cute two bedroom, two bath townhome in Old Town with a spacious yard and off-street parking. Fantastic location just one block west of S Washington Street, near Balducci’s, Ace Hardware, Southside, and the new neighborhood favorite, Frankie's! The main level features a living room, dining room, and a kitchen that you might want to upgrade. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and one full bath. The lower level includes a rec room, full bath, and laundry/utility room. This charming townhome is flooded with natural light from windows on three sides. It boasts a front yard, side yard, and backyard, perfect for all your gardening ideas. The huge deck off the kitchen provides an outdoor living space ideal for entertaining. The deep backyard behind the deck offers a shed and off-street parking for up to two cars with alley access. Bring your vision to update this Old Town gem and enjoy all that Old Town has to offer in your new private home!
Sold for $753,000
$753,000
721 S Columbus St, Alexandria, VA 22314
2beds
1,156sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1941
2,818 Square Feet Lot
$761,600 Zestimate®
$651/sqft
$3,817 Estimated rent
Home value
$761,600
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Alley accessOff-street parkingSpacious yardFront yardSide yardDining roomNatural light
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Listed by:
Greg Doherty 703-408-5068,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Ealon Ostergaard
KW Metro Center
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2043486
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 65.0
- Area: 459
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Dining Area, Upgraded Countertops, Primary Bath(s), Floor Plan - Traditional
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,377
- Total interior livable area: 1,156 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 918
- Finished area below ground: 238
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Enclosed, Driveway, Private, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 2,818 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Middle Of Block
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 11145500
- Zoning: RM
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Old Town Alexandria
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $651/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $656,894
- Annual tax amount: $7,455
- Date on market: 4/5/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2025 | Sold | $753,000+3.9%$651/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAAX2043486 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Pending sale | $725,000$627/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2043486 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Contingent | $725,000$627/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2043486 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000+195.9%$627/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2043486 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2000 | Sold | $245,000$212/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,395 +12.6% | $739,642 +12.6% |
| 2025 | $7,456 | $656,894 |
| 2024 | $7,456 +2.2% | $656,894 |
| 2023 | $7,292 -0.5% | $656,894 -0.5% |
| 2022 | $7,330 -15% | $660,380 -8.9% |
| 2021 | $8,621 | $724,827 +26.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $572,090 |
| 2019 | -- | $572,090 |
| 2018 | -- | $572,090 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $5,491 | $551,090 +4.7% |
| 2016 | $5,491 | $526,447 |
| 2015 | $5,491 +4.6% | $526,447 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $5,251 +11.4% | $503,490 +4.5% |
| 2013 | $4,712 -5% | $481,836 -5% |
| 2012 | $4,960 | $507,196 |
| 2011 | $4,960 +1.1% | $507,196 +1.1% |
| 2010 | $4,905 +8.3% | $501,550 |
| 2009 | $4,529 +0.7% | $501,550 -5.8% |
| 2008 | $4,500 +0.8% | $532,491 -1% |
| 2007 | $4,464 -6.8% | $537,870 -8.5% |
| 2006 | $4,791 -9.6% | $587,900 +18.7% |
| 2005 | $5,298 +26.1% | $495,100 +26.1% |
| 2004 | $4,202 +12.6% | $392,700 +12.6% |
| 2003 | $3,731 +39.9% | $348,700 +39.9% |
| 2002 | $2,668 +14% | $249,300 +14% |
| 2001 | $2,340 | $218,700 |
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Neighborhood: Old Town
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lyles-Crouch ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Alexandria City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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