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Photo 1 of Single family home for sale at 5520 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311 | MLS# VAAX2066082 | Listing updated on 2026-11-06
Photo 2 of Single family home for sale at 5520 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311 | MLS# VAAX2066082 | Listing updated on 2026-11-06
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$744,900

Monthly Est:$3,708

  • Beds Icon4 Beds
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    2 Baths
  • Beds Icon1,892sqft

5520 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311

$3,708/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1951

  • $-- HOA

  • 21,344 sqft lot

  • $394/sq.ft

Description

4BR/2BA 3LVL Cape Cod style home on 1/2 Acre (zoned r20) in Alexandria City. Potential for 2-4 unit development. Interior reflects deferred maintenance & is being sold As-Is. 21,545 sq ft flat corner lot. Super convenient location just blocks to Bailey's Crossroads area restaurants & shopping. Great opportunity for investors, builders, or buyers seeking a restoration project with architectural character. R-20 zoning with potential for 2-4 unit development (buyer to verify).

  • Houzeo last checked: 8 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: November 6, 2026 at 12:12 am
  • Listing Provided by: Brad C. Kintz (703) 629-0103 | Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. (703) 683-0400
  • Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: VAAX2066082 Bright MLS-NJ

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Alexandria City Va County

  • City

    Alexandria

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1951

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,892 sqft

  • Lot Size

    21,344 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Bright MLS

  • MLS Number

    VAAX2066082

  • MLS Status

    ACTIVE-BRIGHT

  • Days on Market

    52

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 4

    Bathrooms: 2

Interior

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Heating

    Hot Water, Radiator

  • Cooling

    Central A/c

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1951

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Cape Cod

  • Construction Materials

    Concrete

  • Foundation Details

    Block

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Basement

    Full

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    Dowden Terrace

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/08/2026

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Off Market

$744,900

$0/sqft

10/08/2026

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Listed for Sale

$744,900 -0.67%

$0/sqft

09/23/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #VAAX2066082

Price Decreased

$749,900 -6.25%

$0/sqft

09/08/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #VAAX2066082

Listed for Sale

$799,900

$0/sqft

09/05/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #VAAX2066082

Coming Soon

$799,900 -0.01%

$0/sqft

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