5535 Dawes Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311 - Photo 1

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$800,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
2,746 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 1 day ago

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Property Description

INVESTOR SPECIAL! Spacious Rambler on Prime Corner Lot in Alexandria City. Welcome to Dowden Terrace neighborhood and this custom-built midcentury house situated amongst mature Oak trees on a large, flat, semi-fenced lot. Rambler-style detached house has 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Bathrooms on the main level, Living Room with 1 of 2 wood-burning fireplaces, formal Dining Room with patio door access to a screened porch, 2-car garage and backyard access, large Kitchen with Laundry closet and back deck access. Lower Level is roughed in for a Rec Room with 2nd wood-burning fireplace, Bonus Room, Utilities and walk-up exterior access to the back yard area. Floor plans, plat/survey, marketing brochure and offer guidelines are online. Property is an estate sale and sold strictly "As-Is"; Cash or conventional financing only. Offers will be presented as received. Seller reserves the right to set an offer deadline and ratify on a sales offer at any time. Listing agent lives in the neighborhood and can speak to all the highlights in the area that make this location so appealing. This property has been in the same ownership for over 60 years and is ready for its next chapter and your next home in Alexandria City!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 5535 Dawes Ave

General

Sold For: $800,000
Taxes: $9,314 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
MLS ID: VAAX2053106
Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Screened Porch
Interior Features: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace(s): Brick, Non-Functioning
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Main Floor Baths: 2
Main - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Main & Up: 3

Other Rooms

Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Main Floor

Exterior

Exterior Features: Street Lights
Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry

Location

County: ALEXANDRIA CITY
Subdivision: DOWDEN TERRACE
Driving Directions: 5535 DAWES AVE

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
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Septic
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Brick Veneer
Basement: Yes
Basement Entrance: Yes
Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Windows
Foundation: Block
Stories Description: Main
Square Feet: 2,746
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,766 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,766 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1951
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.93
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 40,628
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R 20
Lot Description: Corner
Fencing (Description): Partially

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $503.96
Assessment Year: 2025
City/TownTax: $9,314
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $820,642
Tax Amount: $9,314
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1766

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 2

Listed by KW Metro Center, Marietta K Jemison
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Schools

Schools serving 5535 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	2.4 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 5535 Dawes Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/08/2026

Sold

$800,000

-10.11%

MLS

4/07/2026

Listed

$890,000

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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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