Quality and Beauty! This well-built, all-brick home has great curb appeal and is nestled on a spacious, park-like lot with wooded views. The backyard speaks peace and privacy, while the home speaks room to grow. Wonderfully maintained and move-in ready, the home features 4 spacious bedrooms upstairs plus a versatile 5th bedroom/den on the lower level, 2.5 bathrooms, and two fully finished levels designed for comfortable, flexible living. Step inside to discover beautiful hardwood floors, large windows that fill the home with natural light, and an inviting, functional layout. The upper level includes a separate living room with wood burning fireplace—ideal for gathering, relaxing, or playtime—alongside a primary suite with en suite bath and dual closets. Three additional bedrooms and a second full bath complete this level. On the lower entry level, enjoy a beautifully updated kitchen with new quartz countertops, bright white cabinetry, and modern appliances. The eat-in kitchen flows into a separate dining room and recreation room featuring a second fireplace (uses gas). Walk out to a huge private deck that’s perfect for entertaining or enjoying peaceful moments surrounded by nature. The lower level includes the flexible 5th bedroom or home office, guest suite, playroom, or gym. Other features include updated mechanical systems (electric box 2024), new carpet and flooring downstairs, New HVAC (2024) and many more updates. Outside you have an expansive fenced and terraced side yard, and an expanded driveway for additional cars. Enjoy direct access to scenic walking trails that connect to nearby parks and bike paths, with routes leading to Old Town Alexandria where foodies can enjoy fabulous dining on the waterfront or just enjoy the farmers market on King Street. Commuting is easy with I-395 just 1.5 miles away with quick access to key locations including Old Town Alexandria, Reagan National Airport, the Pentagon, Amazon HQ2, Fort Belvoir, and Tysons Corner and Washington, D.C. Fairfax County is known for their great Public School system, the home is also close to the Dowden Terrace Recreation Association, which offers its members pool access.
For sale
$959,888
5817 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311
5beds
2,856sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.3 Acres Lot
$950,800 Zestimate®
$336/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All-brick homeWood burning fireplaceModern appliancesHuge private deckRecreation roomPeace and privacyExpanded driveway
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 06:53am
Listed by:
Dina Braun 704-776-3540,
eXp Realty LLC,
Co-Listing Team: Debbie Dogrul Associates, Co-Listing Agent: Jay A D'alessandro 703-623-5049,
eXp Realty LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAFX2259658

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Family room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 13
Other
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Mud room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Screen, Wood Burning, Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,896
- Total interior livable area: 2,856 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,456
- Finished area below ground: 1,400
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Split Foyer,Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0614 24 0001
- Zoning: 130
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sylvan Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $336/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $779,980
- Annual tax amount: $9,774
- Date on market: 8/7/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Coat Rack In Mud Room, Silver Rack In Kitchen
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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