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Property Description
Charming Cape Cod detached dwelling sits on landscaped .49 acre corner lot in sought-after Dowden Terrace neighborhood in West End Alexandria. Family-owned for decades, it's time for the next chapter in homeownership. The house includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 finished levels, and a full unfinished cinderblock foundation. A converted garage and breezeway "in-law" space includes two separate rooms, a walk-in closet, and separate exterior rear access. Interior details include original hardwood flooring throughout, high ceilings on the main level, vintage-style arched doorways and glass door handles, plaster walls, a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, and ample storage with several closets. Full kitchen has electric cooking, wood cabinets, eat-in table space, and backyard access to a fully fenced rear yard with veggie and flower gardens. Laundry washer/dryer hook-ups and utilities are located in the full unfinished basement that also offers additional storage space. The driveway can fit 3-4 vehicles. Utilities include electricity, public water, public sewer, oil heat and hot water, and a sump pump. House sits on a corner flat parcel of land inside the beltway less than 10 miles from DC, within approx 15 miles to Fort Belvoir, National Harbor, and Tysons Corner, and approx 60 minutes to many award-winning wineries and breweries! Alexandria City schools and services. NOVA Alexandria campus is 4 blocks away, and property is walkable to many shops, restaurants, health care offices, mass transit hubs, and area schools, not to mention some of the best award-winning ethnic food eateries in the entire Northern Virginia area! Property is ideal for an investor buyer builder who has the vision to take this house and land to its next chapter of homeownership. Cash or conventional financing only. Property is tenant occupied. Property is being sold strictly "As-Is". Showings by appointment only and listing agent must accompany all showings. No HOA. Plat survey is not currently available. Listing agent has limited knowledge of any builder or zoning options. Direct any property development questions to the Alexandria City zoning office. Seller reserves the right to set an offer deadline and ratify on a sales offer at any time. Property sale is part of a 1031 exchange. MLS disclosures, offer guidelines, marketing flier and floor plans to be made available as documents on the MLS listing or contact listing agent directly for pdf copies or any further information. Property also listed as residential sale listing MLS VAAX2062288. This is your opportunity to buy and create your next home right in the heart of the West End Alexandria.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5520 Dawes Ave
General
- Price: $799,999
- Taxes: $8,363 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAAX2060732
- Updated: 6/1/2026
- Added to Site: 14 day(s) ago
Location
- County: ALEXANDRIA CITY
- Subdivision: DOWDEN TERRACE
- Cross Streets: N. Stevens St
- Driving Directions: 5520 DAWES AVE
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Alexandria City Public Schools
- Elementary School: John Adams
- Middle School: Francis C Hammond
- High School: Alexandria City
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Current Bldg. Use: Residential
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,545
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R 20
- Lot Description: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Board, Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $37.13
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $8,363
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $736,914
- Tax Amount: $8,363
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: ANY/ALL tenant personal property, furniture, appliances owned by tenant, and personal items, and vehicles; property is tenant occupied.
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Schools
Schools serving 5520 Dawes Ave
School District:Alexandria City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John Adams Elementary School 5651 Rayburn Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School 1501 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 | PK-5 | 4.3 mi |
Alexandria City High School 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 | 9-12 | 2.3 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 5520 Dawes Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/21/2026
Listed
$799,999
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 5520 Dawes Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,378
—
$752,901
—
2024
$9,378
12%
$752,901
—
2023
$8,357
3%
$752,901
3%
2022
$8,122
15%
$731,680
15%
2021
$7,069
4%
$636,810
6%
2020
$6,820
6%
$603,532
6%
2018
$6,434
3%
$569,400
3%
2017
$6,227
5%
$551,059
—
2016
$5,913
4%
$551,059
1%
2015
$5,676
5%
$544,158
5%
2014
$5,402
—
$517,893
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5520 Dawes Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311 (MLS# VAAX2060732) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 0.49 acres. 5520 Dawes Avenue is currently listed for $799,999 and was received on May 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 5520 Dawes Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Alexandria? You can browse all Alexandria real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

