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5512 Forrestal Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311
$600,000
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Property Description
"So cute!", "Great location!", "It's full of sunlight!" "I can move-in right now!" Words to describe this quaint split level home with screened in porch and flat fenced back yard waiting for you! Vintage character fills this home including solid pinewood kitchen cabinets and mosaic tile bathroom floors, masonry wood-burning fireplace, and so much more. Replaced windows, roof, and utilities. Original hardwood floors throughout main and upper level floors are in excellent condition having been covered with carpeting for over 50 years. Kitchen has lots of cabinet space and long counters - love the window above the sink and the hardwood cabinets and drawers with original vintage hardware. All appliances are in working order. Wood-burning brick fireplace and flagstone hearth in Rec Room sets the cozy comfy tone. Spend the days enjoying your screened in porch just off the Dining Room, with two doors leading to a super flat, fully fenced back yard with mature oaks and lovely gardens. Ample storage space in the crawl space is very useful. This home is ready for your DIY or decorator dreams. Location cannot be beat with access to main commuter routes just less than 1 mile away, and within a few blocks to 2 elementary schools, middle school, and Nova Alexandria Campus. Plus parks, trails, sidewalks and plenty of play space throughout the neighborhood. Home is located in the sought-after Shirley Forest neighborhood located within the greater Dowden Terrace area, in the "West End" of Alexandria. Dowden Terrace membership pool is within the community. Alexandria City schools and services. Listing agent lives in the neighborhood and can speak to the many area amenities. Property sold As-Is. Professional photos, marketing brochure, offer guidelines and MLS disclosures all online. Act fast and make this your new home in time to ring in 2024!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5512 Forrestal Ave
General
- Sold For: $600,000
- Taxes: $6,078 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: VAAX2029216
- Added to Site: 159 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Recreation Room, Full Bath, Half Bath, Screened Porch
- Interior Features: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Tub Shower, Wood Floors, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors
- Appliances: Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Concrete, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Upper - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Attached Bathroom, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Flooring - Vinyl, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Main
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Lower Floor, Washer In Unit, Lower 1
- 3 Season Porch: Screened Porch, Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Screened
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway, On Street
Location
- County: Alexandria City
- Development Name: Shirley Forest
- Subdivision: Shirley Forest
- Cross Streets: N. Stevens Street or N. Shelley Street
- Driving Directions: Off Seminary Rd, turn onto Echols Avenue->left onto N. Stevens St->right onto Forrestal Avenue; parking along street or in driveway.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Alexandria City Public Schools
- Elementary School: John Adams
- Middle School: Francis C Hammond
- High School: Alexandria City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Whole House Fan
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Split Level
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Windows: Casement, Bay/Bow, Sliding, Screens
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,952
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,652 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1961
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,000
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R 8
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $479.23
- Assessment Year: 2023
- City/TownTax: $6,078
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $571,515
- Tax Amount: $6,078
- Tax Year: 2023
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1252
Disclosures and Reports
- Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 2.5%
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 2
- Lot Number: 4
Listed by KW Metro Center, Marietta K Jemison
Sold by Compass, Coral M Gundlach
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Schools
Schools serving 5512 Forrestal Ave
School District:Alexandria City Public Schools
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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5651 Rayburn Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311 | PK-5 | 0.1 mi | |
4646 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi | |
Alexandria City High School Minnie Howard Campus
3801 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302 | 9-9 | 1.6 mi | |
3330 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 | 10-12 | 2.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 5512 Forrestal Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/28/2023
Sold
$600,000
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MLS
11/29/2023
Listed
$599,990
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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.
5512 Forrestal Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311 (MLS# VAAX2029216) is a Single Family property that was sold at $600,000 on December 28, 2023. Want to learn more about 5512 Forrestal Avenue? 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.