520 E Mount Ida Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301 - Photo 1

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$505,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
907 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome to 520 E Mount Ida Ave. This 2 bedroom, one bath home with an unfinished basement is perfectly located in the Potomac Yards Corridor and is an exceptional value in sought -after Del Ray. This property presents a rare opportunity for investors, builders, or buyers seeking a renovation or redevelopment project in one of the most desirable neighborhoods, is livable, with a lot of TLC. Situated on a 3,374 sq ft lot with a shared driveway( city records indicates the driveway ownership is with 520.) The home offers the flexibility for those looking to remodel the existing brick structure, or rebuild on the current footprint with the potential to add an additional level. (Buyer to verify zoning, setbacks, and building options. The unfinished basement provides additional opportunity to reimagine the space. This property carries a total tax assessment of $707,391, with a reverse mortgage. This is a strictly "AS IS" sale. Seller will make no repairs. This property is ideal for Buyers with vision who understand Del Ray's strong long-term value and redevelopment appeal. This prime location is near shops, dining, parks, major commuter routes, and all that Alexandria has to offer. Minutes to Old Towne, The Waterfront, Reagan National Airport, and Interstates I495, and 95.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 520 E Mt Ida Ave

General

Sold For: $505,000
Taxes: $8,028 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
MLS ID: VAAX2052756
Added to Site: 176 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Attic

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Parking

Parking Type: Driveway, On Street

Location

County: ALEXANDRIA CITY
Subdivision: ABINGDON
Cross Streets: E Custis Ave
Driving Directions: South on Route 1 past Potomac Yards, right on E Custis Drive, bear right to E Mount Ida Ave. 520 on right .
Direction Faces: West
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: Alexandria City Public Schools

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Brick Veneer
Basement: Yes
Basement Entrance: Yes
Basement Desc.: Outside Entrance, Unfinished
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Entry Floor Number: 1
Stories Description: Main
Square Feet: 907
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 907 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 907 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1938
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,374
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R 2-5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $660.42
Assessment Year: 2025
City/TownTax: $8,028
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $707,391
Tax Amount: $8,028
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Short Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 907

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 49

Listed and Sold by Samson Properties, Sherry L Young

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Schools

Schools serving 520 E Mt Ida Ave

School District:Alexandria City Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Mount Vernon Community School 2601 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305	K-5	0.5 mi
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School 1501 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314	PK-5	1.3 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 520 E Mt Ida Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/11/2026

Sold

$505,000

-15.69%

MLS

2/13/2026

Price Reduced

$599,000

-14.31%

MLS

1/16/2026

Listed

$699,000

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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.

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