491 N Latham Street N, Alexandria, VA 22304 - Photo 1

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$670,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,328 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 5 days ago

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Property Description

Charming 1918 detached Cottage home with a 2-car garage on a HUGE .43 acre lot in an amazing inside the beltway location in sought after Seminary Valley. This property offers endless possibilities - continually rented after a major renovation in 2018, this property is the most affordable detached house in West Alexandria with plenty of room for a major addition of design your dream home on a beautiful private treed lot backing to parkland. Sold strictly As-Is - don't miss this opportunity!!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 491 N Latham Street N

General

Sold For: $670,000
Taxes: $7,482 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
MLS ID: VAAX2051054
Added to Site: 90 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Full Bath
Interior Features: Dining Area
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Stove
Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Exterior

Exterior Features: Sidewalks
Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry

Location

County: ALEXANDRIA CITY
Subdivision: SEMINARY VALLEY
Cross Streets: Taney Avenue
Driving Directions: From DC take I 395 S for 3 miles to exit 3A to 236 East/Duke Street then take the ramp to Van Dorn St and turn left. Turn right onto Taney Ave, then turn right onto N Latham Street to 419 N Latham Street
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: Alexandria City Public Schools
Elementary School: James K. Polk
Middle School: Francis C Hammond
High School: Alexandria City

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Electric Available

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cottage
Structure Type: Detached
Model: COTTAGE
Construction: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Partial
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Asphalt
Walls/Ceilings: High
Windows: Wood Frame
Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
Square Feet: 1,328
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 858 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 858 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1918
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Property View: Garden/Lawn, Pasture, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Lot Size (Acres): 0.43
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 18,556
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R 12
Lot Description: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Private, Rear Yard, Trees/Wooded
Fencing (Description): Fully

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $780.89
Assessment Year: 2025
City/TownTax: $7,482
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $659,238
Tax Amount: $7,482
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 858

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 3

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Schools

Schools serving 491 N Latham Street N

School District:Alexandria City Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
James K Polk Elementary School 5000 Polk Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304	K-5	0.4 mi
Alexandria City High School 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302	9-12	1.7 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 491 N Latham Street N

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/10/2025

Sold

$670,000

-4.26%

MLS

10/20/2025

Listed

$699,800

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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491 N Latham Street N, Alexandria, VA 22304 (MLS# VAAX2051054) is a Single Family property that was sold at $670,000 on December 10, 2025. This property was listed by Elizabeth Ide from our Woodbridge - Prince William County Office.Want to learn more about 491 N Latham Street N? 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.

491 N Latham Street N Alexandria, VA 22304