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$799,900

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  • Lots/Land
  • 0.49 Acres
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Rare 0.49 Acre Property in Alexandria City! Potential for up to 4 units. Great development, new construction or renovation opportunity. Current 4BR/2BA 3LVL Cape Cod style home sits on 21,545 sq ft flat corner lot. Needs work, selling As-Is. Build your dream home just mins to the Pentagon & Mark Center or take advantage of R-20 zoning w/ potential 2-unit or 4-unit building. Buyer to verify. Super convenient location just blocks to Bailey's Crossroads area restaurants & shopping! 1031 Exchange.

Full Property Details for 5520 Dawes Ave

General

  • Price: $799,900
  • Taxes: $9,213 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Lots/Land
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: VAAX2066312
  • Updated: 9/20/2026
  • Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago

Location

  • County: ALEXANDRIA CITY
  • Subdivision: DOWDEN TERRACE
  • Driving Directions: From 395--Seminary Rd West, Left on Dawes Ave, to 5520 Dawes Ave on Left!
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: Alexandria City Public Schools

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Current Bldg. Use: Residential

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,344
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Zoning: R20

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $37.48
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • City/TownTax: $9,213
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $786,894
  • Tax Amount: $9,213
  • Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple

Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Brad C Kintz

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  • Brad C Kintz

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Schools serving 5520 Dawes Ave

School District:Alexandria City Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
John Adams Elementary School
5651 Rayburn Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311
K-50.3 mi
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School
1501 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
PK-54.3 mi
Alexandria City High School
3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
9-122.3 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 Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/11/2026
Listed
$799,900
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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 for 5520 Dawes Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,378
—
$736,914
-2%
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
—
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Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Brad C Kintz

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5520 Dawes Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311 (MLS# VAAX2066312) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 0.49 acres. 5520 Dawes Avenue is currently listed for $799,900 and was received on September 11, 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.

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