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Property Description
Welcome to 2900 Franklin Street - a charming 1940s gem in the heart of Alexandria! This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath, two-story home has been lovingly maintained by its original owner and is ready for someone to bring new life into its timeless bones. You'll fall in love with the cozy layout, vintage hardwood flooring, classic brick details, and the expansive flat yard-ideal for gardening, play, or future expansion. The unfinished basement offers ample storage or potential for customization. Perfect for those who appreciate the character of older homes and see the value in quality craftsmanship. Hardwood floors are believed to be under carpet. Located just 8 minutes from Huntington Metro, and close to local restaurants, shopping, and commuter routes. Sold as-is and priced with updates in mind-don't miss this opportunity!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2900 Franklin St
General
- Sold For: $589,000
- Taxes: $6,852 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAFX2237714
- Added to Site: 300 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood, Wood
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1 - Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2 - Ceiling Fan(s), Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Main
- Laundry: Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Gutter System
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Type: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry
Location
- County: Fairfax
- Development Name: Fairview
- Subdivision: Fairview
- Cross Streets: Picket Street
- Driving Directions: Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto US-1 S/S Patrick St Continue to follow US-1 S Pass by W Marine (on the right) 2.3 mi Turn right onto Franklin St Destination will be on the right 2900 Franklin Street
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Fairfax County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Groveton
- Middle School: Sandburg
- High School: West Potomac
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Other, Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electric Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Rough Bath Plumb, Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block
- Roof: Composite, Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,590
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,057 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.53
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 23,202
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Rear Yard
- Zoning: 120
- Lot Description: Rear Yard
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $557.24
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $6,654
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $591,490
- Tax Amount: $6,852
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 17B
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Jennifer Link
Sold by The Agency DC, Albert A. Amar
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Schools
Schools serving 2900 Franklin St
School District:Fairfax County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Groveton Elementary School 6900 Harrison Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 | PK-6 | 1 mi |
Sandburg Middle School 8428 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308 | 7-8 | 3.5 mi |
West Potomac High School 6500 Quander Road, Alexandria, VA 22307 | 9-12 | 0.5 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 2900 Franklin St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/05/2025
Sold
$589,000
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MLS
5/03/2025
Listed
$589,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
2900 Franklin Street, Alexandria, VA 22306 (MLS# VAFX2237714) is a Single Family property that was sold at $589,000 on June 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 2900 Franklin Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Alexandria? You can browse all Alexandria real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

