5520 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311
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5520 Dawes Ave,Alexandria, VA 22311
$799,999
- 0.49 Acres
- Lots / Land
- Active
Listed by: marietta k jemison
Office: kw metro center
MLS#:VAAX2060732
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$799,999
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. Family-owned for decades, it's time for the next chapter in homeownership. The house includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 finished levels, and a full unfinished cinderblock foundation. A converted garage and breezeway “in-law” space includes two separate rooms, 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 fireplace in the living room, and ample storage 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 utilities are located in the full unfinished basement that also offers additional storage space. The driveway can fit 3-4 vehicles. Utilities include electricity, public water, public sewer, oil heat and hot water, and a sump pump. House sits on a corner flat parcel of land inside the beltway less than 10 miles from DC, within approx 15 miles to Fort Belvoir, National Harbor, and Tysons Corner, and approx 60 minutes to many award-winning wineries and breweries! Alexandria City schools and services. NOVA Alexandria campus is 4 blocks away, and property is walkable to many shops, restaurants, health care offices, mass transit hubs, and area schools, not to mention some of the best award-winning ethnic food eateries in the entire Northern Virginia area! Property is ideal for an investor buyer builder who has the vision to take this house and land to its next chapter of homeownership. Cash or conventional financing only. Property is tenant occupied. Property is being sold strictly "As-Is". Showings by appointment only and listing agent must accompany all showings. No HOA. Plat survey is not currently available. Listing agent has limited knowledge of any builder or zoning options. Direct any property development questions to the Alexandria City zoning office. Seller reserves the right to set an offer deadline and ratify on a sales offer at any time. MLS disclosures, offer guidelines, marketing flier and floor plans to be made available as documents on the MLS listing or contact listing agent directly for pdf copies or any further information. This is your opportunity to buy and create your next home right in the heart of the West End Alexandria....
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Home facts
- Listing ID #:VAAX2060732
- Added:10 day(s) ago
- Updated:May 26, 2026 at 01:32 PM
Structure and exterior
- Lot area:0.49 Acres
- Lot Features:Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
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
- Tax amount:$8,363 (2025)
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