Welcome to Watergate of Alexandria, a hidden gem in North Old Town. Watergate is a meticulously maintained community comprising 100 brick townhomes, adorned with beautifully manicured courtyards and featuring a charming duck pond. The first floor of this well-appointed townhome boasts a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, sleek black appliances, and custom cabinets. The spacious dining room easily accommodates a generous table and buffet, and the ample step-down living room is great for entertaining with a wood-burning fireplace and built ins. Completing the first floor is a convenient half bath and a lovely front patio, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening cocktails. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a spacious bedroom, a wall of closets, and an updated en suite bathroom. The second bedroom is a versatile space flooded with natural light and offers ample storage in its dual closets. Additional storage can be found in the attic, which is easily accessible via pull-down stairs. Parking is convenient, either in the assigned space in the underground garage or unlimited street parking on N. Royal St. An EV charging station is available in the garage for residents. The community is adjacent to Montgomery Park, which features a children's playground, a fenced dog park, multiple tennis courts and a Thursday farmers' market. Located just two blocks from the Potomac River and Mt. Vernon bike trail, it's also just a short walk to several restaurants, retail shops, and grocery stores including Harris Teeter and Trader Joe's. Less than a mile to Braddock Road metro. An impressive 87 walk score!
Sold for $655,000
$655,000
974 N Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314
2beds
1,137sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1979
-- sqft lot
$749,000 Zestimate®
$576/sqft
$4,639 Estimated rent
Home value
$749,000
$704,000 - $794,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Betsy Gorman 703-861-4825,
RLAH @properties,
Co-Listing Agent: Bette S Gorman 703-585-2235,
RLAH @properties
Bought with:
Jeff Cann
Corcoran McEnearney
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2028386
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,137
- Total interior livable area: 1,137 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,137
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Underground, Assigned, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Parking Space Conveys, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Assigned Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 50298400
- Zoning: RM
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Condo and coop fee: $532 monthly
- Subdivision: Watergate Of Alexandria
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Common Grounds
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Structure, Management, Reserve Funds, Trash, Water, Sewer
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $576/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $712,342
- Annual tax amount: $7,495
- Date on market: 10/14/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Condominium
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/28/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,800+35.7%$3/sqft |
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| 12/15/2023 | Sold | $655,000-3%$576/sqft |
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| 11/15/2023 | Pending sale | $675,000$594/sqft |
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| 11/8/2023 | Price change | $675,000-3.4%$594/sqft |
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| 11/1/2023 | Price change | $699,000-3.6%$615/sqft |
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| 10/25/2023 | Price change | $725,000-5.2%$638/sqft |
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| 10/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $765,000$673/sqft |
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| 3/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/28/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,800+7.7%$2/sqft |
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| 10/22/2019 | Listing removed | $2,600$2/sqft |
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| 10/1/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,600$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,830 | $689,884 |
| 2025 | $7,830 -3.2% | $689,884 -3.2% |
| 2024 | $8,085 +2.3% | $712,342 |
| 2023 | $7,907 +10% | $712,342 +10% |
| 2022 | $7,188 +4.4% | $647,584 +6% |
| 2021 | $6,884 | $610,928 +8% |
| 2020 | -- | $565,674 |
| 2019 | -- | $565,674 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $4,463 -12.5% | $528,408 |
| 2017 | $5,103 | $528,408 +8% |
| 2016 | $5,103 -3% | $489,267 -3% |
| 2015 | $5,259 +7.1% | $504,237 +7.1% |
| 2014 | $4,911 +12.3% | $470,830 +5.3% |
| 2013 | $4,374 | $447,205 |
| 2012 | $4,374 +5.9% | $447,205 +5.9% |
| 2011 | $4,128 +5.4% | $422,113 +5.4% |
| 2010 | $3,918 +10.3% | $400,636 +1.8% |
| 2009 | $3,553 +6.9% | $393,488 |
| 2008 | $3,325 -4.9% | $393,488 -6.6% |
| 2007 | $3,495 -10.4% | $421,080 -12% |
| 2006 | $3,900 -6.5% | $478,500 +22.7% |
| 2005 | $4,172 +16.9% | $389,900 +16.9% |
| 2004 | $3,568 +13.6% | $333,500 +13.6% |
| 2003 | $3,142 +32% | $293,600 +32% |
| 2002 | $2,380 +12.1% | $222,400 +12.1% |
| 2001 | $2,123 | $198,400 |
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Neighborhood: Old Town North
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Alexandria City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jefferson-houston
- Middle: Jefferson-houston
- 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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- Alexandria City
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- Old Town North
- 974 N Royal St
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