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Property Description
Looking for an awesome location in the eclectic Del Ray neighborhood with a huge wow factor, and income from solid tenants to partially offset your mortgage? This 3-story brick building with art-deco elements is your answer. Referred to as "perhaps the most distinctive building" on Mt. Vernon Ave., AKA the "Main Street" of Del Ray, now you can put your own personal design stamp on a luxury residential conversion of the third floor of this 13,000 SF mixed-use building. Currently built out as high-end creative office space, it's ready for a new owner to carry out his/her own vision. Seller is offering it as is only. Conversion to residential on 3rd floor is at option/cost of Purchaser. Zoning is CL (Commercial Low), which allows residential over the existing commercial, up to four 1-BR units or a single unit as conceived. Renderings for a 3-BR, 2-BA, approx. 3,500 SF floor are included in the offering as an example of what the space could look like if converted. An interior staircase on the third floor leads to the wow factor--a small penthouse space and a rooftop deck, where you'll see outstanding views of both Del Ray and the greater Alexandria area. Rooftop decks are fast becoming a major value-added feature in urban development, and here's an opportunity to maximize this space too. Included in the offering, and must be sold with, are 115 E. Howell Ave. (2,875 SF; Tax ID 14958500) and 117 E. Howell Ave. (2,875 SF; Tax ID 14959000), both zoned RB residential. 1908 Mt. Vernon Ave. (Tax ID 14960010), is the "parent" parcel of these lots and its assessment includes their value. The residential lots are used for parking by the tenants under a special-use permit that will need to be renewed by the new owner. A big plus to a new owner are the parking spaces on these lots, incredible to find anywhere in Alexandria. The second floor office space was upgraded in 2023 with new carpet and paint at a cost of $30,000, and the existing third floor office space underwent a $230K renovation in 2008, including skylights. Ground floor tenant USPS and second floor iData are both on 5-year leases expiring 12/31/2028. USPS has one additional 5-year option. $225,000 in gross income, before expenses. Property is also listed under Commercial. See MLS# VAAX2029718.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1908 Mt Vernon Ave
General
- Sold For: $3,240,000
- Taxes: $27,467 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAAX2030462
- Added to Site: 730 day(s) ago
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security System, Sprinkler System - Indoor
Parking
- Total Spaces: 11
- Parking Type: Parking Lot
Location
- County: ALEXANDRIA CITY
- Subdivision: DEL RAY
- Cross Streets: Howell
- Driving Directions: From Beltway/495, take exit 176B onto SR-241 North, Telegraph Rd toward Alexandria. In 0.6 mile, take a slight right turn onto SR-236 East toward Downtown Alexandria. In 0.5 mile, take a slight left turn onto Callahan Dr. In 0.4 mile turn right onto W Linden St. In 0.1 mile, turn left onto Commonwealth Ave. In 0.9 mile, turn right onto E Howell Ave. In 0.2 mile turn right. In 98 ft, turn left. In 62 ft, the destination is on your left.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Alexandria City Public Schools
- Elementary School: Mount Vernon
- Middle School: George Washington
- High School: T.C. Williams
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Steam
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Art Deco, Federal
- Structure Type: Other
- Construction: Block, Brick
- Elevator(s ): 1
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 13,096
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 13,096 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 13,096 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1946
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: City, Panoramic
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,152
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: CL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $266.88
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $27,467
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $2,420,000
- Tax Amount: $27,467
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 13096
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Multiple Parcels: Yes
- Lot Number: 501
Listed by Capital Realty Advisors, Geoffrey G Lindsay
Sold by Tartan Properties, Inc., Michael B Porterfield
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Schools
Schools serving 1908 Mt Vernon Ave
School District:Alexandria City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mount Vernon Community School 2601 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Alexandria City High School 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1908 Mt Vernon Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/15/2026
Sold
$3,240,000
-7.3%
MLS
7/09/2025
Price Reduced
$3,495,000
-5.41%
MLS
4/21/2025
Price Reduced
$3,695,000
-7.51%
MLS
12/30/2024
Price Increased
$3,995,000
1.14%
MLS
7/23/2024
Price Reduced
$3,950,000
-11.73%
MLS
1/20/2024
Listed
$4,475,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1908 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301 (MLS# VAAX2030462) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,240,000 on January 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 1908 Mt Vernon Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Alexandria? You can browse all Alexandria real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

