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Alexandria,VA 22311
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,856 sqft
Price per Sqft $336
Subdivision Sylvan Hills
MLS Listing ID VAFX2259658
Style Split Foyer
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,456
Year Built 1960
Annual Tax Amount $9,774
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.302 Acres
Acres 0.3
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Quality and Beauty! This well-built, all-brick home has great curb appeal and is nestled on a spacious, park-like lot with wooded views. The backyard speaks peace and privacy, while the home speaks room to grow. Wonderfully maintained and move-in ready, the home features 4 spacious bedrooms upstairs plus a versatile 5th bedroom/den on the lower level, 2.5 bathrooms, and two fully finished levels designed for comfortable, flexible living.
Step inside to discover beautiful hardwood floors, large windows that fill the home with natural light, and an inviting, functional layout. The upper level includes a separate living room with wood burning fireplace—ideal for gathering, relaxing, or playtime—alongside a primary suite with en suite bath and dual closets. Three additional bedrooms and a second full bath complete this level.
On the lower entry level, enjoy a beautifully updated kitchen with new quartz countertops, bright white cabinetry, and modern appliances. The eat-in kitchen flows into a separate dining room and recreation room featuring a second fireplace (uses gas). Walk out to a huge private deck that's perfect for entertaining or enjoying peaceful moments surrounded by nature.
The lower level includes the flexible 5th bedroom or home office, guest suite, playroom, or gym. Other features include updated mechanical systems (electric box 2024), new carpet and flooring downstairs, New HVAC (2024) and many more updates. Outside you have an expansive fenced and terraced side yard, and an expanded driveway for additional cars.
Enjoy direct access to scenic walking trails that connect to nearby parks and bike paths, with routes leading to Old Town Alexandria where foodies can enjoy fabulous dining on the waterfront or just enjoy the farmers market on King Street.
Commuting is easy with I-395 just 1.5 miles away with quick access to key locations including Old Town Alexandria, Reagan National Airport, the Pentagon, Amazon HQ2, Fort Belvoir, and Tysons Corner and Washington, D.C. Fairfax County is known for their great Public School system, the home is also close to the Dowden Terrace Recreation Association, which offers its members pool access.
Location
State VA
County Fairfax
Zoning 130
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Family Room,Mud Room,Bathroom 3,Primary Bathroom,Full Bath
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Window Treatments
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood,Tile/Brick,Luxury Vinyl Plank
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Screen,Wood,Gas/Propane
Inclusions coat rack in mud room, silver rack in kitchen
Equipment Built-In Microwave,Dryer,Washer,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Stove
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave,Dryer,Washer,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Stove
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s)
Garage Spaces 4.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Architectural Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s)
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage N
Building
Story 2
Foundation Other
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Split Foyer
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
Structure Type Dry Wall
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Parklawn
Middle Schools Glasgow
High Schools Justice
School District Fairfax County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 0614 24 0001
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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