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Property Description
Welcome to 488 N Owen Street, a thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained home in one of Alexandria's most convenient and steadily evolving locations. Offering a rare combination of functional multi-level living, meaningful infrastructure improvements, and exceptional outdoor space, this residence delivers both immediate comfort and long-term value in the heart of 22304. Gorgeous wood floors and abundant natural light create an inviting first impression. The great room serves as the heart of the home, centered around a classic wood-burning fireplace that adds warmth, character, and a natural gathering point. Just a few steps up are three well-proportioned bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, providing privacy while maintaining an easy flow. A few steps down from the great room, the home opens into a spacious and bright dining room and kitchen level. This open area is designed for everyday living and entertaining, with ample space to gather. A second full bath is conveniently located on this level, along with a dedicated laundry room attached to the kitchen for practical daily function. Double doors lead directly from this space to a stone patio, creating a seamless indoor outdoor connection ideal for hosting and relaxing. Beyond the patio lies the property's standout feature: a large, fully fenced, flat backyard. Rare in both size and usability, this expansive outdoor space offers privacy, versatility, and a ready canvas for landscaping dreams, garden design, play areas, or future enhancements. The level yard significantly enhances both lifestyle and long term market appeal. The partially finished basement forms the fourth level of the home and has served as an excellent workshop. This flexible space offers opportunity for hobbies, creative projects, storage, or future customization to suit evolving needs. The home reflects careful ownership throughout, with new windows that enhance natural light and energy efficiency, new attic insulation for improved performance, and a new front door that adds curb appeal and refinement. Each update contributes to comfort today and confidence in the years ahead. Location further strengthens the property's appeal. With quick access to I-395, the Pentagon, National Landing, and Old Town Alexandria, commuting and connectivity are effortless. Just minutes away, the new Inova hospital complex, currently under development, represents one of the area's most significant investments, reinforcing long-term demand and positioning this home near a major growth corridor. Properties that combine thoughtful updates, flexible living space, substantial usable land, and proximity to transformative development are increasingly difficult to find. 488 N Owen Street offers a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking comfort, character, and strategic positioning in Alexandria's dynamic market.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 488 N Owen St
General
- Sold For: $732,500
- Taxes: $7,362 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAAX2053930
- Added to Site: 60 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Chute
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Fireplace - Glass Doors
- Appliances: Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Floor
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Sidewalks
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway, On Street, Off Street
- Other Parking Total: 2
Location
- County: ALEXANDRIA CITY
- Subdivision: SEMINARY VALLEY
- Cross Streets: Taney
- Driving Directions: S on Van Dorn, L on Taney, R on N Owen, Home is on the right in the cul de sac
- Direction Faces: East
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Alexandria City Public Schools
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick Veneer
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished, Workshop
- Foundation: Block
- Windows: Double Hung, Energy Efficient
- Doors: French
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,752
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,752 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,568 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 184 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1956
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,147
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R 8
- Fencing (Description): Fully
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $477.68
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $7,362
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $648,674
- Tax Amount: $7,362
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1752
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 8
- Lot Number: 41
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Loretta Gray
Sold by TTR Sotheby's International Realty, Thomas M Castagnola
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Schools
Schools serving 488 N Owen St
School District:Alexandria City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
James K Polk Elementary School 5000 Polk Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School 1501 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 | PK-5 | 3.4 mi |
Alexandria City High School 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 | 9-12 | 1.8 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 488 N Owen St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/20/2026
Sold
$732,500
-2.2%
MLS
3/18/2026
Price Reduced
$749,000
-1.45%
MLS
3/06/2026
Listed
$760,000
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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.
488 N Owen Street, Alexandria, VA 22304 (MLS# VAAX2053930) is a Single Family property that was sold at $732,500 on April 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 488 N Owen Street? 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.

