Welcome home to this two bedroom/two full and one half bath Watergate brick townhome on two spacious levels. The entire home was renovated in 2012 to include an open concept kitchen with stainless appliances, upgraded cabinetry and countertops. You will be charmed by the warm wood strip flooring, wood burning living room fireplace and front brick patio. Built in bookcases, laundry, recessed lighting, substantial moldings and convenient powder room adorn the main level. The upper level boasts a generous primary suite with plentiful closet space and en-suite updated bathroom with walk-in shower. The second bedroom has it's own additional updated full bathroom with tub. A large floored attic with pull down stairs offers plentiful storage and expansion possibilities. Watergate is known for it's beautiful grounds and premium North Old Town location. Some of the best neighborhood restaurants, shopping, public tennis courts, playground and an out door market are steps away as is the near by bike path and Potomac River. Commuting by Metro and major automotive routes such as the George Washington Parkway and Route One are blocks away--all while tucked into a serene courtyard setting. Reagan National, The Pentagon and Washington DC are all within five miles. Coveted garage parking conveys.
Sold for $750,000
$750,000
988 N Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314
2beds
1,137sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1979
-- sqft lot
$757,500 Zestimate®
$660/sqft
$4,561 Estimated rent
Home value
$757,500
$704,000 - $811,000
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En-suite updated bathroomFront brick patioStainless appliancesBeautiful groundsRecessed lightingOpen concept kitchenUpgraded cabinetry
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Listed by:
Michael Manuel 703-615-6317,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Warren Kluth, 0225042526
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2048622
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, Kitchen, Foyer, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Built-in Features, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Attic, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Atrium, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), 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: Underground, Assigned, Parking Space Conveys, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Assigned Parking, Assigned Space #: 203
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Extensive Hardscape, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wrought Iron,Masonry/Stone
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Courtyard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 50298420
- Zoning: RM
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
- Major remodel year: 2012
Details
- Builder model: A
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Condo and coop fee: $637 monthly
- Subdivision: Watergate Of Alexandria
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Common Grounds
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Management, Insurance, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
- HOA name: Watergate Of Alexandria Condo Assoc.
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $660/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $712,342
- Annual tax amount: $8,085
- Date on market: 9/25/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Condominium
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Sold | $750,000-3.2%$660/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAAX2048622 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Contingent | $775,000$682/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2048622 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $775,000+39.6%$682/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAX2048622 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2013 | Sold | $555,000+6.7%$488/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2005 | Sold | $519,950+177.3%$457/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/1995 | Sold | $187,500$165/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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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: George Washington
- 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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