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2708 Farnsworth Drive, Alexandria, VA 22303
$590,000
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Property Description
NOTE: Open House on Saturday 9/23 is cancelled due to weather. Sunday open house will go on as scheduled. Imagine your day, living in the comfort and convenience of this delightful duplex, set apart from the hustle and bustle and on a spectacular lot, surrounded by green space and yet still only a stone's throw from major destinations and walking distance to the Metro. Nestled in the heart of Alexandria's beloved Jefferson Manor neighborhood, renowned for its vibrant citizen's association, this home embodies the perfect blend of sanctuary, community, and prime location. Walk through the front door into a bright living room with an open dining and kitchen area and access to a back deck. The home boasts 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the upper floor, and a finished basement with a full bath, offering ample space for your lifestyle needs or even a 3rd bedroom. Home has an easy access floored attic for extra storage. Enjoy outdoor entertaining in the serene garden oasis on this rare corner lot with contiguous wrap around yard, featuring a stone hardscaped patio and mature trees and plants. Grow your own food sustainably in 3 sizable raised-bed gardens surrounded by pollinator-friendly landscaping utilizing the composter and rainwater diverter featured on the property. Sip a sweet tea on the brand new covered front porch with the cardinals or fire up a barbecue on the back patio. This home is equipped with the latest in comfort and energy efficiency, including a NEW Lennox HVAC system, EcoBee thermostat and a new water heater (9/2023). A true value is the new roof (5 yrs) equipped with a solar panel system (fully owned and conveying), complete with a hassle-free Tesla Powerwall 2 setup, offsetting your electric bills and carbon footprint, while ensuring power when you need it the most. Even in a Virginia storm outage, you won't experience any power loss in this home! And the seller is providing a one-year home warranty. The home has a large driveway for off street parking and sits at the top of a peaceful one way street with ample additional parking. Jefferson Manor is more than just a popular neighborhood; it's a tight-knit community that thrives on regular neighborly events and a strong sense of togetherness. All of this, yet no HOA fees! And the location couldn't be more convenient - within a short walk to the Huntington Metro station (Yellow Line) and mere minutes from King's Highway, Telegraph Road, and the Beltway, making commuting a breeze. Old Town Alexandria, Kingstowne Shopping Center, National Harbor, MGM and Hoffman Town Center are all within a 15 minutes' drive, bringing shopping, dining and a night out on the town right to your doorstep. This home is not simply a house; it's an opportunity to experience value, respite, and convenience in one bright and cheery package. Don't miss the chance to make this charming Jefferson Manor home your own.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2708 Farnsworth Dr
General
- Sold For: $590,000
- Taxes: $6,510 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- MLS ID: VAFX2146388
- Added to Site: 269 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Bathroom 2
- Interior Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Water Heater - High-Efficiency, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Icemaker
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Family Room: Family Room, Lower 1
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- County: Fairfax
- Development Name: Jefferson Manor
- Subdivision: Jefferson Manor
- Driving Directions: From N. Kings Highway - take Farmington Dr, left on Monticello, right on Farnsworth. House is on the right. NOTE: house is on a one way street that can only be accessed from Monticello Rd
School Information
- School District: Fairfax County Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Solar Off Grid, Programmable Thermostat
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Side-by-Side
- Architectural Style: Side-by-Side
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Permanent
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,324
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,224 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1948
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,572
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Zoning: 180
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Fencing (Description): Fully
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Home Energy Management, HVAC
- Energy Generation: PV Solar Array(s) Owned, Pre-wired for PV Solar
- Water Conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $682.6
- Assessment Year: 2023
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $6,316
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $576,840
- Tax Amount: $6,510
- Tax Year: 2023
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 816
Disclosures and Reports
- Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 2.5%
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 5
- Lot Number: 7B
Listed by KW United, Rachel R Knapp and KW United, Gay Lynn Corens
Sold by Compass, Kevin A Lee
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Schools
Schools serving 2708 Farnsworth Dr
School District:Fairfax County Public Schools
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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6116 N Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303 | PK-6 | 0.4 mi | |
4700 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310 | 7-8 | 1.9 mi | |
5801 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310 | 9-12 | 3.1 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 2708 Farnsworth Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/17/2023
Sold
$590,000
5.92%
MLS
9/21/2023
Listed
$557,000
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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.
2708 Farnsworth Drive, Alexandria, VA 22303 (MLS# VAFX2146388) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $590,000 on October 17, 2023. Want to learn more about 2708 Farnsworth Drive? 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.