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  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,550 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Step inside one of Old Town's most charming Painted Ladies, a 1900 Victorian that still carries its original soul, but lives perfectly for today. High ceilings, classic millwork, cylinder glass windows, and solid wood doors with exquisitely detailed brass hardware set the tone from the moment you step through the front hall. A graceful hallway links the front parlor to the dining room, complete with a coat closet and picture molding, offering that rare combination of historic character and real functionality. Toward the back of the home, the layout opens into your everyday spaces: an eat-in area (or den) anchored by a double-sided fireplace, flowing into a family room with tall ceilings and custom built-ins. The kitchen is bright and inviting, featuring a generous amount of storage, including a pantry cabinet, expansive Quartz countertop space, and Sub-Zero fridge. A skylit side hall creates easy circular flow, and the main level powder room is tucked just around the corner. The showstopper is the screened-in porch with soaring 13' ceilings, detailed woodwork, mahogany flooring, and beadboard ceiling with fan for warm evenings. Step down to a brick patio framed by planters with a back gate leading to the alley, ideal for easy bike access. Upstairs, natural light pours down the beautiful hallway skylight and into all three bedrooms. The primary suite is generous and practical with two walls of closets (both built-ins and full closets), room for a king bed, and a private deck overlooking the quiet, landscaped garden. The en-suite bath offers dual sinks and a serene feel that matches the rest of the home, plus a clever laundry chute. A built-in desk area with shelving makes remote work easy without sacrificing bedroom space, or turn this room into a dressing area. Storage is a standout theme - rare for historic Old Town homes - and continues into the lower level den, including a full wall of hidden storage behind custom cabinet doors, plus laundry, utility sink, and cedar closet (in which the sellers were told plumbing exists if someone wanted to finish a bath). The crawlspace has a vapor barrier and is used confidently for storage. Both fireplaces are known to be working but convey as-is.

Full Property Details for 509 1/2 S Fairfax St

General

  • Price: $1,675,000
  • Taxes: $18,595 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: VAAX2051992
  • Updated: 1/17/2026
  • Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Screened Porch
  • Interior Features: Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Floors, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Laundry Chute, Primary Bath(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace(s): Wood, Mantel(s)
  • 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: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Has Laundry, Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Hookup

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Patio(s), Screened

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • County: ALEXANDRIA CITY
  • Subdivision: OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA
  • Driving Directions: From S Patrick Street (Route 1) turn right onto Duke Street. Make a right onto S Fairfax, home will be on your right.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: Alexandria City Public Schools
  • Elementary School: Lyles-Crouch
  • Middle School: George Washington
  • High School: Alexandria City

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: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: HardiPlank Type
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Daylight, Full, Interior Access
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
  • Roof: Metal, Slate
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 2,550
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 2,550 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,100 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 450 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Very Good

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,695
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: RM
  • Fencing (Description): Privacy, Fully

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $797.62
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • City/TownTax: $18,595
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $1,638,405
  • Tax Amount: $18,595
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2041

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 509-1/2

Listed by Compass, Laura M Sacher

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Schools serving 509 1/2 S Fairfax St

School District:Alexandria City Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Lyles-Crouch Elementary
530 South Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
K-50.2 mi
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School
1501 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
PK-50.8 mi
Alexandria City High School
3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
9-122.8 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 509 1/2 S Fairfax St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
1/13/2026
Listed
$1,675,000
29.34%
MLS
6/22/2011
Sold
$1,295,000
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Tax History for 509 1/2 S Fairfax St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$19,235
—
$1,638,405
9%
2024
$19,235
15%
$1,506,730
—
2023
$16,725
10%
$1,506,730
10%
2022
$15,204
5%
$1,369,755
5%
2021
$14,496
3%
$1,305,986
4%
2020
$14,136
4%
$1,250,951
2%
2018
$13,543
—
$1,228,446
2%
2018
$13,543
—
$1,198,511
—
2017
$13,543
5%
$1,198,511
—
2016
$12,860
5%
$1,198,511
2%
2015
$12,196
2%
$1,169,301
2%
2014
$11,987
—
$1,149,263
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509 1/2 S Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (MLS# VAAX2051992) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 509 1/2 S Fairfax Street is currently listed for $1,675,000 and was received on January 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 509 1/2 S Fairfax Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Alexandria? You can browse all Alexandria real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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