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Property Description
Welcome to 647 S Columbus Street, a charming three-level brick townhome in Old Town's sought-after South End. With two bedrooms, one full bath, and a thoughtful layout, this home blends comfort, storage, and style in a prime location. The main level offers open living and dining spaces, a functional kitchen, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs, the primary bedroom sits alongside a bright, updated bath, while the top level features a versatile second bedroom with built-ins and wool carpeting. A large finished crawlspace provides incredible storage, and recent updates - including HVAC, hot water heater, furnace, windows, and roof - add peace of mind. Out back, the landscaped garden is a private retreat, with evening lighting that sets the stage for entertaining or unwinding with a glass of wine. The community offers two off-street parking spaces per home, guest passes, and a monthly condo fee covering exterior maintenance, water, trash, and sewer - with no pet restrictions. Just blocks from the GW Parkway trail, Balducci's market, and King Street's shops and dining, this home combines quiet charm with unbeatable convenience. 647 S Columbus Street is Old Town living at its best.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 647 S Columbus St
General
- Sold For: $660,000
- Taxes: $7,927 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAAX2049908
- Added to Site: 121 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Full Bath
- Interior Features: Built-Ins, Carpet, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Wood, Mantel(s), Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-Ins, Upper 2
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Laundry: Main Floor
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Paved Parking, Private, Unassigned
- Parking Type: Parking Lot
Location
- County: Alexandria City
- Development Name: Arch Hall
- Subdivision: Arch Hall
- Building Name: ARCH HALL
- Driving Directions: GPS - park on S Columbus Street. Enter through the gates and head to 647.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Alexandria City Public Schools
- Elementary School: Lyles-Crouch
- Middle School: George Washington
- High School: Alexandria City
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Lawn Maintenance, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Foundation: Permanent, Crawl Space
- Walls/Ceilings: High, Dry Wall
- Doors: Storm
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,155
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,155 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1987
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Zoning: RM
- Fencing (Description): Rear, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $597.32
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $7,927
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $698,429
- Tax Amount: $7,927
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1155
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condominium
- Condo: Yes
Listed by Compass, Sue S Goodhart
Sold by Samson Properties, Ruth M Garvey
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Schools
Schools serving 647 S Columbus St
School District:Alexandria City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lyles-Crouch Elementary 530 South Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Alexandria City High School 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 647 S Columbus St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/29/2025
Sold
$660,000
-4.33%
MLS
9/19/2025
Listed
$689,900
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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.
647 S Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (MLS# VAAX2049908) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $660,000 on October 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 647 S Columbus Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Alexandria? You can browse all Alexandria real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

