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MLS: #VAAX2060732, Listed By: Marietta Jemison, KW Metro Center, Source:Bright MLS

5520 Dawes Avenue

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22311
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Charming Cape Cod detached dwelling sits on landscaped .49 acre corner lot in sought-after Dowden Terrace neighborhood in West End Alexandria. Family-owned for decades, it's time for the next chapter in homeownership. The house includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 finished levels, and a full unfinished cinderblock foundation. A converted garage and breezeway “in-law” space includes two separate rooms, a walk-in closet, and separate exterior rear access. Interior details include original hardwood flooring throughout, high ceilings on the main level, vintage-style arched doorways and glass door handles, plaster walls, a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, and ample storage with several closets. Full kitchen has electric cooking, wood cabinets, eat-in table space, and back yard access to a fully fenced rear yard with veggie and flower gardens. Laundry washer/dryer hook-ups and utilities are located in the full unfinished basement that also offers additional storage space. The driveway can fit 3-4 vehicles. Utilities include electricity, public water, public sewer, oil heat and hot water, and a sump pump. House sits on a corner flat parcel of land inside the beltway less than 10 miles from DC, within approx 15 miles to Fort Belvoir, National Harbor, and Tysons Corner, and approx 60 minutes to many award-winning wineries and breweries! Alexandria City schools and services. NOVA Alexandria campus is 4 blocks away, and property is walkable to many shops, restaurants, health care offices, mass transit hubs, and area schools, not to mention some of the best award-winning ethnic food eateries in the entire Northern Virginia area! Property is ideal for an investor buyer builder who has the vision to take this house and land to its next chapter of homeownership. Cash or conventional financing only. Property is tenant occupied. Property is being sold strictly "As-Is". Showings by appointment only and listing agent must accompany all showings. No HOA. Plat survey is not currently available. Listing agent has limited knowledge of any builder or zoning options. Direct any property development questions to the Alexandria City zoning office. Seller reserves the right to set an offer deadline and ratify on a sales offer at any time. Property sale is part of a 1031 exchange. MLS disclosures, offer guidelines, marketing flier and floor plans to be made available as documents on the MLS listing or contact listing agent directly for pdf copies or any further information. Property also listed as residential sale listing MLS VAAX2062288. This is your opportunity to buy and create your next home right in the heart of the West End Alexandria.

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Property Type : Land

Price : $799,999

AD Id : 79007473

MLS Id : VAAX2060732

Lot Size : 0.49 Acre(Lot)

County : ALEXANDRIA CITY

Subdivision: Dowden Terrace

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    Lot Size Acres: 0.49 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 21545 Lot Description: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Back Yard

    Property Information

    Subdivision: DOWDEN TERRACE Source Property Type: Land Postal Code Plus 4: 1334

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $799999

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 41600000 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $8363

  • School Information

    Elementary School: JOHN ADAMS
    Junior High School: FRANCIS C HAMMOND
    Senior High School: ALEXANDRIA CITY

  • Location Information

    Direction: 5520 DAWES AVE WaterSource: Public
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MLS: VAAX2060732 LISTED BY: Marietta Jemison, KW Metro Center 703-224-6000 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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