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Property Description
AWESOME LOCATION !! Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood with Tons of renovations w/180-degree view of terraced garden cascading to a winding stream. Minutes away from shopping, restaurants, Pentagon, 395 and DC. An open floor plan with a large kitchen, family room with a fireplace and French doors that open to a large deck overlooking the woods. The main level offers a formal living and dining room and a half bath. The upper level has 4 bedrooms and two full baths and the laundry room. The master suite includes a full bath with sunroof, closet with built in shelves and storage space and a separate room that can be used as a nursery or an office space. The basement has been converted into an in-law suite with separate entrance, a bedroom, full bath, closet space, kitchenet and a living room that opens up to the patio overlooking the woods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5849 Colfax Ave
General
- Rent: $3,950
- HOA FEE: $13/month
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAFX2245312
- Added to Site: 204 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Max. Lease (Mths): 36
- Min. Lease (Mths): 12
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry
- Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Screen, Screen
- Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Washer, Oven/Range - Electric
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - HardWood, 19 x 13, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, 12 x 11, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - HardWood, 12 x 11, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 4 - Flooring - HardWood, 11 x 9, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 5 - Flooring - Tile/Brick, 10 x 9, Lower 1
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - HardWood, 16 x 13, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning, 20 x 13, Main
- Sitting Room: Sitting Room - Flooring - HardWood, 10 x 7, Upper 1
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Flooring - HardWood, 14 x 13, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, 13 x 13, Main
- Breakfast Room: Breakfast Room - Flooring - HardWood, 12 x 9, Main
- Den: Yes
- Game room: Yes
- Game Room: Game Room - Flooring - Tile/Brick, 19 x 13, Lower 1
- Rec Room: Yes
- Laundry: Upper Floor, Unspecified
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Fairfax
- Development Name: The Palisades
- Subdivision: The Palisades
- Driving Directions: From 395 - Take Exit 4 toward Seminary Road -> Left on Dawes Avenue -> Right on N Rosser Drive -> Left on Colfax Avenue
School Information
- School District: Fairfax County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Glen Forest
- Middle School: Glasgow
- High School: Justice
Community
- Association: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Case by Case Basis
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Builder: NV
- Model: MT VERNON
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Rear Entrance, Front Entrance, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Heated, Outside Entrance
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shake
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Pane, Screens
- Doors: French, Insulated
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,394
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,394 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1983
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,795
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Backs - Parkland, Stream/Creek
- Zoning: 131
- Lot Description: Backs to Trees, Backs - Parkland, Stream/Creek
- Fencing (Description): Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1.65
- Association Fee: $13
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Security Deposit: $3,950
- Pet Deposit: $500
- Tenant Pays: Utilities - All
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
Listed and Sold by Spring Hill Real Estate, LLC., Sonal Grover
Schools
Schools serving 5849 Colfax Ave
School District:Fairfax County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Glen Forest Elementary School 5829 Glen Forest Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041 | PK-5 | 1.2 mi |
Glasgow Middle School 4101 Fairfax Parkway, Alexandria, VA 22312 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Justice High School 3301 Peace Valley Lane, Falls Church, VA 22044 | 9-12 | 1.5 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 5849 Colfax Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/02/2025
Sold
$3,950
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MLS
6/29/2025
Listed
$3,950
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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.
5849 Colfax Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311 (MLS# VAFX2245312) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,950 on July 02, 2025. Want to learn more about 5849 Colfax 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.

