5520 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311

Alexandria
Local realty services provided by:ERA Valley Realty
5520 Dawes Ave,Alexandria, VA 22311
$799,999
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,892 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: marietta k jemison
Office: kw metro center
MLS#:VAAX2062288
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$799,999
  • Price per sq. ft.:$422.83

About this home

Charming Cape Cod detached dwelling sits on landscaped .49 acre corner lot in sought-after Dowden Terrace neighborhood in West End Alexandria! A perfect opportunity for a fixer-upper buyer or an investor builder, the time has come for the next chapter in homeownership. The main part of the house includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 finished levels, and a full unfinished basement foundation. The converted garage and breezeway “in-law” section includes 1 bedroom, 1 flex room, a walk-in closet, and separate exterior rear access. Interior details include original hardwood flooring throughout, high ceilings on the main level, vintage-style arched doorways and glass door handles, plaster walls, a wood-burning masonry fireplace in the living room, and ample storage throughout with several closets. Full kitchen has electric cooking, wood cabinets, eat-in table space, and backyard access to a fully fenced rear yard with veggie and flower gardens. Laundry washer/dryer hook-ups and...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1951
  • Listing ID #:VAAX2062288
  • Added:37 day(s) ago
  • Updated:June 22, 2026 at 01:49 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Dining Description:Dining Area, Dining Room, Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Windows
  • Living area:1,892 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central A/C
  • Heating:Forced Air, Oil

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1951
  • Building area:1,892 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.49 Acres
  • Lot Features:Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod
  • Construction Materials:Block, Brick
  • Foundation Description:Block
  • Levels:3 Story

Schools

  • High school:ALEXANDRIA CITY
  • Middle school:FRANCIS C HAMMOND
  • Elementary school:JOHN ADAMS

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$799,999
  • Price per sq. ft.:$422.83
  • Tax amount:$9,212 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Hookup

Parking

  • Parking description:Off Site

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