515 S FAIRFAX ST Alexandria, VA 22314
Open House
Sat May 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,451 sqft
Price per Sqft $773
Subdivision Old Town Alexandria
MLS Listing ID VAAX2059942
Style Colonial,Federal,Transitional
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,204
Year Built 1797
Available Date 2026-05-08
Annual Tax Amount $16,774
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1,566 Sqft
Acres 0.04
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The front living room, dating to 1797, sets the tone with original floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and elevated by tailored details like a custom sisal rug, picture rail art hanging system, and modern lighting. Just beyond, the dining room, added in the early 1800s, continues the story with its own fireplace, built-in storage, and the kind of scale that works equally well for everyday dinners or larger gatherings.
From there, the house opens up completely with a 2020 addition. The kitchen is well-executed with inset Mouser cabinetry, soapstone counters, a Wolf range, and Bosch dishwasher. A butler's pantry and wet bar add storage and function, including a beverage refrigerator, open shelving, and glass-front cabinetry. The reclaimed wood threshold is a subtle detail, but one that ties the old and new together.
The kitchen flows directly into the spacious family room with gas fireplace and tongue and groove ceiling, creating a fabulous living space. Tucked between the old and new sections of the home, the connecting hall includes a powder room with exposed brick, plus a broom closet and built-in shelving.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms plus a separate library, which is a space that can flex depending on your needs. The primary suite is set apart and private, with good closet space, a well-finished bath with double sinks, marble counters and a soaking tub, and a terrace with retractable awning. The additional two bedrooms sit within the original portion of the home, each set on a different level. The renovated hall bath and a thoughtfully designed laundry room round out this space.
The lower level is perfect for a home gym or den, and offers terrific storage space. Behind the scenes, the improvements continue. New plumbing, electrical, and sewer lines, radiant heated floors through both levels of the addition, and high quality Vermont Green Mountain windows were installed during the renovation.
Outside, the rear garden has been designed as an extension of the living space, with hardscaping, layered plantings, and a covered porch that makes it usable well beyond just a few months of the year. There's also a rear gate to the alley with bike shed, which adds a level of convenience that's easy to overlook but hard to live without once you have it.
The location puts you just a few blocks from the river and the Mount Vernon Trail, and within easy reach of King Street's restaurants, shops, farmer's market, and metro station. It's a part of Old Town that feels quieter and more residential, while still being fully connected to everything nearby.
This is a house with real history, and where every update is deliberate. The overall result is a home that checks all the boxes without losing what made it special in the first place. Please join us for an Open House tour this Saturday, 12pm-2pm!
Location
State VA
County Alexandria City
Zoning RM
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Basement Full, Interior Access, Partially Finished
Interior
Interior Features Bar, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiant
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Wood, Mantel(s), Gas/Propane
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Has Laundry, Hookup, Upper Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Brick, Enclosed, Patio(s)
Fence Fully
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony, Brick, Enclosed, Patio(s)
Garage N
Building
Story 4
Foundation Crawl Space, Slab, Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2204
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial, Federal, Transitional
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Lyles-Crouch
Middle Schools George Washington
High Schools Alexandria City
School District Alexandria City Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 12452000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2451
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, Negotiable, VA
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Negotiable, VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,Negotiable,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
Virtual Tour https://youtu.be/Baq1gUHMQd4
