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Property Description
Welcome home to this two bedroom/two full and one half bath Watergate brick townhome on two spacious levels. The entire home was renovated in 2012 to include an open concept kitchen with stainless appliances, upgraded cabinetry and countertops. You will be charmed by the warm wood strip flooring, wood burning living room fireplace and front brick patio. Built in bookcases, laundry, recessed lighting, substantial moldings and convenient powder room adorn the main level. The upper level boasts a generous primary suite with plentiful closet space and en-suite updated bathroom with walk-in shower. The second bedroom has it's own additional updated full bathroom with tub. A large floored attic with pull down stairs offers plentiful storage and expansion possibilities. Watergate is known for it's beautiful grounds and premium North Old Town location. Some of the best neighborhood restaurants, shopping, public tennis courts, playground and an out door market are steps away as is the near by bike path and Potomac River. Commuting by Metro and major automotive routes such as the George Washington Parkway and Route One are blocks away--all while tucked into a serene courtyard setting. Reagan National, The Pentagon and Washington DC are all within five miles. Coveted garage parking conveys.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 988 N Royal St
General
- Sold For: $750,000
- Taxes: $8,085 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAAX2048622
- Added to Site: 115 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open, Attic, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Wood, Mantel(s), Wood
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer - Front Loading
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom, Upper 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Main
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Common Grounds
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Assigned Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Parking Space Conveys
- Parking Type: Parking Garage
- Garage Description: Underground
Location
- County: Alexandria City
- Development Name: Watergate Of Alexandria
- Subdivision: Watergate Of Alexandria
- Building Name: WATERGATE OF ALEXANDRIA
- Cross Streets: First Street & N Royal
- Driving Directions: From King and Royal Streets: North on Royal to where First Street dead ends at Royal. Proceed through that gate and take your first left staired passageway (ignore the numbering) to 988 on the left hand side.
- Direction Faces: West
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Alexandria City Public Schools
- Elementary School: Jefferson-Houston
- Middle School: George Washington
- High School: Alexandria City
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Lawn Maintenance, Management, Insurance, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Federal
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Model: A
- Construction: Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Windows: Atrium
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,137
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,137 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1979
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Courtyard
- Zoning: RM
- Fencing (Description): Wrought Iron, Masonry/Stone
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $681.62
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $8,085
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $712,342
- Tax Amount: $8,085
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1137
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condominium
- Condo: Yes
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Michael C Manuel
Sold by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Warren J Kluth
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Schools
Schools serving 988 N Royal St
School District:Alexandria City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School 1501 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi |
Alexandria City High School 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 | 9-12 | 2.4 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 988 N Royal St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/23/2025
Sold
$750,000
-3.23%
MLS
9/25/2025
Listed
$775,000
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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.
988 N Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (MLS# VAAX2048622) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $750,000 on October 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 988 N Royal 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.

