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Property Description
Nestled in the heart of Old Town Alexandria's coveted Southeast quadrant, this beautifully updated townhome blends historic charm with modern comfort and thoughtful design. Step inside to a dramatic 2 story living room with windows facing east that flood the space with natural light. This flows into the formal dining room perfect for family meals and entertaining. A hallway with a convenient half bath leads to the rear of the home that opens to a renovated kitchen with updated cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar that opens to a cozy family room with a wood burning fireplace. Sliding glass doors open to your private and completely fenced backyard with a large deck (2023) that steps down to a landscaped yard with a stone pathway that leads to a shed and rear alley. Upstairs, the owner's suite offers a peaceful retreat, featuring a beautifully renovated and reconfigured en-suite bathroom with a dual sink vanity with marble countertop, a tub/shower combo with beautiful green herringbone tile surround and a custom walk-through closet (2023). Just outside of the owner's suite is a spacious loft that overlooks the living room and makes a perfect home office, library, or playroom. The third floor offers two more generously sized bedrooms, one at the front and one at the rear of the home, with a full bathroom and a convenient laundry room located in between. Recent updates throughout the home include new appliances, recessed lighting, fresh paint inside and out (2025), and a rebuilt retaining wall and exterior deck. Parking is made simple with street parking spaces just outside the front of the home. Set just steps from the historic Wilkes Street Tunnel and a short walk to the Potomac River, Windmill Hill Park, and the Mount Vernon Trail, this home offers unparalleled access to Alexandria's outdoor gems. It is also just one block from Lyles Crouch Traditional Academy and within a few blocks to multiple playgrounds. Enjoy weekend strolls to the farmer's market at Market Square, one of the oldest in the country, and enjoy King Street's shops, cafés, and events that make Old Town so beloved. With its prime location, charming character, and modern updates, this home offers the best of Old Town living.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 517 S Royal St #3/4
General
- Sold For: $1,375,000
- Taxes: $11,773 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAAX2045506
- Added to Site: 232 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Loft, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Intercom, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom - B, Upper 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s), Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 2
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Countertop(s) - Granite, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Loft: Loft, Upper 1
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Upper Floor, Upper 2
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Electric Alarm
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- County: Alexandria City
- Development Name: Thomas Shelton Estate
- Subdivision: Thomas Shelton Estate
- Driving Directions: From DC, S on George Washington Parkway South turns into to Washington Street, left on Wilkes and 3rd right on S Royal to 517 and three quarters on the right (opposite Safeway).
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Alexandria City Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Windows: Wood Frame
- Doors: Storm
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,972
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,972 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1984
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,972
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RM
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $658.72
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $11,773
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,037,335
- Tax Amount: $11,773
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1972
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 517
Listed by Real Broker, LLC, Shawn R Battle and Real Broker, LLC, Matthew P Leighton
Sold by Compass, VLADIMIR DALLENBACH
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Schools
Schools serving 517 S Royal St #3/4
School District:Alexandria City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lyles-Crouch Elementary 530 South Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Alexandria City High School 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 | 9-12 | 2.7 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 517 S Royal St #3/4
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/20/2025
Sold
$1,375,000
5.85%
MLS
6/04/2025
Listed
$1,299,000
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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.
517 S Royal Street #3/4, Alexandria, VA 22314 (MLS# VAAX2045506) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,375,000 on June 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 517 S Royal Street #3/4? 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.

