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Property Description
A SUPER RENTAL PRICE $3750/MONTH AND ... PRIMO LOCATION! Mid-Century Classic, large and bright split level home in Shirley Forest, in West Alexandria! 4 Bedrooms + 1 Flex/Bed room, 3 Full Updated Bathrooms, open concept combined Kitchen/Dining/Living area with steps down to Rec Room and Entry level. Features include open Foyer space; entry level Bedroom + full shower stall Bathroom; ceiling fans in Bedrooms, hardscaped back Patio area with fire pit, fully fenced back yard that includes a shed and raised garden beds. House is in excellent condition with solid flooring throughout (no carpet!), repainted walls in neutral base color, and large windows throughout; NEW DISHWASHER (2025); HVAC, HOT WATER TANK and BUILT-IN MICROWAVE all replaced 2024. Lower level Laundry/utility room also has back yard access doorway. Home is located on a street with sidewalks and only blocks away to local schools, playgrounds, biking trails, parks, and tennis/pickleball courts, dog park, retail and restaurants. Dowden Terrace membership pool located within the community. Metro and Dash bus stops are 3 blocks away along Seminary Road or Beauregard Rd; I-395 is less than .5 miles away. Rental available immediately. Lease min. 12 months w/option to renew with annual 5% rent increase; minimum annual combined household income of $175,000/year to qualify; Max. 3 combined household incomes to qualify; Min credit score is 680; Pets: YES - case by case, Max. 2 pets; max combined weight 50 lbs. $500.00 /pet refundable security deposit and $50/pet monthly pet rent; NO Smoking of any kind permitted in/around the property. Wood Burning Fireplace is DECOR ONLY; not useable. Apply online via RentSpree links with $50 non-refundable application fee per any one18 yo+ regardless of rent responsibility. Local landlord self-managing the property. Landlord reserves the right to final decision on any application. Book all showings online; all showings done by appointment or contact listing agent for showing appointment. Owner landlord will review all applications and respond with any questions and final decision. Don't wait - get home now just in time to enjoy the fall and holiday seasons!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5537 Gary Ave
General
- Rent: $3,850
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAAX2050222
- Added to Site: 110 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Max. Lease (Mths): 12
- Min. Lease (Mths): 12
- Rent Includes: Parking, Trash Removal
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Full Bath
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Air Filter System, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Screen, Non-Functioning
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Water Heater
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms-Up2: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway, On Street
Location
- County: ALEXANDRIA CITY
- Subdivision: SHIRLEY FOREST
- Cross Streets: N. Shelley Street or N. Stevens Street
- Driving Directions: 395 NORTH. SEMINARY ROAD WEST. LEFT ON ECHOLS. RIGHT ON NORTH STEVENS. LEFT ON GARY. Parking along the street or driveway parking is available. Please do not block neighbor's driveways.
School Information
- School District: Alexandria City Public Schools
- Elementary School: John Adams
- Middle School: Francis C. Hammond
- High School: Alexandria City
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Case by Case Basis, Dogs OK, Cats OK, Number Limit, Pe
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Combination, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump
- Foundation: Block
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,211
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,211 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,659 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 552 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1959
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage Barn/Shed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,001
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R 8
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $2.26
- Application Fee: $50
- Security Deposit: $3,750
- Pet Deposit: $500
- Owner Pays: Insurance, Taxes - Personal property, Taxes - Real Estate, Trash Collection
- Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Exterior Maintenance, Fireplace/Flue Cleaning, Frozen Waterpipe Damage, Gutter Cleaning, Insurance, Lawn/Tree/Shrub Care, Light Bulbs/Filters/Fuses/Alarm Care, Minor Interior Maintenance, Pest Control, Snow Removal, Sewer, Utilities - All, Repair Deductible - 175
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1659
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
- Exclusions: Wood Burning Fireplace is DECOR ONLY; not useable; Refrigerator Ice Maker NOT INSTALLED;
- Inclusions: party string lights; assorted gardening supplies; gardening tools in the shed; basketball hoop; Firepit supplies;
Listed by KW Metro Center, Marietta K Jemison
Sold by Real Broker, LLC, Nicole Rhoads
Schools
Schools serving 5537 Gary Ave
School District:Alexandria City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John Adams Elementary School 5651 Rayburn Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Alexandria City High School 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 5537 Gary Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/12/2025
Sold
$3,850
2.67%
MLS
10/01/2025
Listed
$3,750
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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.
5537 Gary Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311 (MLS# VAAX2050222) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,850 on December 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 5537 Gary Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Alexandria? You can browse all Alexandria rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

