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Alexandria,VA 22306
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,205 sqft
Price per Sqft $518
Subdivision Hybla Valley Farms
MLS Listing ID VAFX2274642
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,205
Year Built 1949
Annual Tax Amount $6,774
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.566 Acres
Acres 0.57
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Set on a generous .57 acre lot zoned R-2(Residential 2 DU/AC) per Fairfax County, this single family home delivers the space, setting, and livability that are hard to find inside the Beltway. A large front yard, gravel driveway, and attached carport lead to an interior with warm character and well-designed living space.
The living room features vaulted ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, chair railing, and a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen offers newer appliances, an island with a sink and cabinets for additional storage, and a great flow to the adjacent living spaces. The second family room adds another comfortable gathering space, boasting a cozy wood stove in the cooler months, crown molding, and double doors to the backyard. Plus, it opens directly to the screened-in porch — perfect for enjoying fall evenings!
This home offers a practical layout with two full baths and two bedrooms. The spacious primary suite is complete with its own bath and double doors that open to the outside. The second bedroom is conveniently situated next to the hall bath. Best of all, the living room divides the two bedrooms, offering privacy and comfort for everyone. Outdoors, a large rear deck with planters expands your living space overlooking the deep backyard. The sellers love the conservation spaces throughout the neighborhood, the many trees, and the rest of the flora and fauna. The neighborhood and the yard attract a large variety of songbirds, foxes, and deer, with beautiful spring blooms and autumn colors due to the remaining
oak forest around the area.
This home offers the perfect blend of city access and local conveniences, making the location truly stand out! You'll enjoy easy commuter routes, including Route 1, 286, and I-495/I-395, and Huntington Metro (approx. 4 miles from the property), providing excellent access to the Pentagon, Crystal City, or D.C. You have unbeatable proximity to everyday essentials – the weekly farmers market at the Sherwood Hall Regional Library parking lot (0.2 miles), Walgreens (0.5 miles), Mount Vernon Plaza which features a grocery store, Home Depot, PetSmart, restaurants, and other retail (0.6 miles). Although the house feels like a respite from the city, a fire station, government office, and hospital with a superb emergency room are within a few minutes' drive. Generally, the neighborhood is pedestrian friendly. The Mount Vernon Trail and the Mount Vernon District Park are loved by all, including hikers, runners, and mountain bikers. The new Mount Vernon Rec Center is a short drive from the house as well! Halloween is unique on Frances Avenue too. Many of the neighbors thoroughly decorate their houses and yards and the street attracts lots of trick-or-treaters. Halloween enthusiasts are highly encouraged to check out this neighborhood.
Updates include: HVAC & water heater (2025); Primary bathroom toilet (2025); Electric stove (2023); New gutter and siding in front (2023); Microwave (2022); Attic above bedroom reinsulated (2020); Chimney work (resealed, flashing added, new shingles) (2020); Crawl space encapsulated (2019); and Refinished hardwood floor (2019). Opportunities like this don't last — schedule your tour and see it for yourself in person! **Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Square footage is approximate and should not be used for property valuation.**
Location
State VA
County Fairfax
Zoning 120
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Crown Moldings,Chair Railings,Ceiling Fan(s),Window Treatments,Stove - Wood
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Central
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood,Screen
Inclusions Wood Burning Stove
Equipment Built-In Microwave,Dryer,Washer,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Stove
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave,Dryer,Washer,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Stove
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Screened,Porch(es)
Garage Spaces 1.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Screened,Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage N
Building
Story 1
Foundation Crawl Space
Above Ground Finished SqFt 1205
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Hollin Meadows
Middle Schools Sandburg
High Schools West Potomac
School District Fairfax County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 1021 07060515
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 1205
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard