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Sold for $898,500 on 08/07/23
$898,500
616 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
3beds
1,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
3,703 Square Feet Lot
$1,003,900 Zestimate®
$713/sqft
$3,815 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2023 at 03:43am
Listed by:
Andy Peers 301-370-4499,
Compass
Bought with:
Sheena Saydam, 638126
Keller Williams Capital Properties
Erin Socia, SP2000205427
Keller Williams Capital Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAX2025662

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Wood Frames, Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,260
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Play Area
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,703 sqft
- Features: Level, No Thru Street, Rear Yard, Secluded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 11787000
- Zoning: CL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Combination
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1870
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Alexandria
- Subdivision: Old Town Alexandria
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$1,003,900