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Property Description
Opportunity knocks in Seminary Ridge! Estate sale priced below market. Welcome to 3901 Colonel Ellis Avenue, a rare opportunity to acquire an expanded 2-car garage colonial on a flat lot in the highly sought-after Seminary Ridge community. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and nearly 3,000 finished square feet above grade (and 1,000+ sq ft in the unfinished basement) , this spacious home combines generous living areas, thoughtful updates, and timeless appeal in one of Alexandria's most desirable neighborhoods. Recent improvements include newly installed and refinished solid oak hardwood floors throughout the main level and upper levels, fresh paint throughout the interior, new light switches and outlets throughout the home, and new exterior shutters to enhance the home's classic curb appeal. Step in from the covered front entry and discover an ideal balance of formal and casual living spaces that create a home equally suited for everyday living and entertaining. A sunlit formal living room welcomes guests, while the impressive dining room, expanded by a thoughtfully designed rear addition, spans approximately 24 feet and is perfect for holiday gatherings and entertaining on any scale. The rear addition transformed the heart of the home, creating an expansive kitchen with an island, peninsula seating, abundant cabinetry, and generous prep space that is open to a casual dining area and an adjoining family room, providing the perfect setting for everyday living and entertaining. The vaulted ceiling and abundant natural light add to the open feel. Adding even more flexibility, a separate family room with a wood-burning fireplace and wet bar offers an inviting retreat that can also serve as a home office, media room, playroom, or additional gathering space. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, including a spacious primary suite with dual vanities and ample room to customize the closet space to your needs. One secondary bedroom features direct access to the hall bath, offering "princess suite" functionality while also providing the opportunity to create a future third full bath and upper-level laundry room. The expansive 1,044-square-foot unfinished lower level offers excellent ceiling height. Whether you envision a recreation room, guest suite, home gym, or additional storage, the lower level provides exceptional flexibility and could bring the home's total finished living space to nearly 4,000 square feet. Outside, the fenced, mostly flat backyard is a rare find in Seminary Ridge, offering plenty of room for play, entertaining, gardening, or future outdoor living spaces. The attached two-car garage, along with a driveway accommodating two additional vehicles, provides ample off-street parking. Tucked just off Seminary Road, Seminary Ridge is a peaceful enclave of stately homes known for its quiet streets, strong sense of community, and exceptional convenience. The neighborhood's underground utilities and sidewalks enhance both its beauty and walkability. Residents enjoy quick access to I-395 and the Express Lanes to downtown DC, along with proximity to top public and private schools including St. Stephen's & St. Agnes, Episcopal High School, Bishop Ireton, MacArthur Elementary, and Alexandria City High School. Shopping, dining, grocery stores, fitness studios, parks, and historic Old Town Alexandria are all just minutes away. Offering generous living space today with the opportunity to create nearly 4,000 finished square feet, this is an exceptional opportunity to personalize a home with outstanding bones in one of Alexandria's most sought-after neighborhoods. Priced below market in a community where updated homes exceed $1.6 million, 3901 Colonel Ellis Avenue delivers an outstanding combo of space, flexibility, location, & value.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3901 Colonel Ellis Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,250,000
- Taxes: $14,302 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAAX2063932
- Added to Site: 92 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Lower Floor, Basement
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
Location
- County: ALEXANDRIA CITY
- Subdivision: SEMINARY RIDGE
- Driving Directions: GPS
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Alexandria City Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 4,006
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,962 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,962 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1976
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,283
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: -
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $422.01
- Assessment Year: 2026
- City/TownTax: $14,302
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,208,783
- Tax Amount: $14,302
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by Compass, Robert J Test
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Schools
Schools serving 3901 Colonel Ellis Ave
School District:Alexandria City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School 1101 Janney's Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School 1501 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 | PK-5 | 2.3 mi |
Alexandria City High School 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3901 Colonel Ellis Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/10/2026
Sold
$1,250,000
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MLS
8/28/2026
Price Increased
$1,249,999
0.01%
MLS
7/30/2026
Price Reduced
$1,249,900
-3.85%
MLS
7/10/2026
Listed
$1,299,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
3901 Colonel Ellis Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304 (MLS# VAAX2063932) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,250,000 on September 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 3901 Colonel Ellis 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.

