1639 Preston Road, Unit 948

Closed 4/21/23

Sold

Last Sold Price

$474,000

2 beds1 bath930 sqft

1639 Preston Rd, Unit 948, Alexandria, VA 22302

TownhouseProperty Type

1941Year Built

$510/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Do not miss this excellent opportunity to own a Parkfairfax 2BR, Patio, Washington model, offering panoramic views from both the front and the back, plus no neighbors living above or below you. This beautifully updated home has so much to offer the new owner, including a covered front entrance area that gives you extra space to relax and enjoy the outdoor scenery. Once inside you’ll quickly notice the lovely renovated kitchen, including the cabinetry, granite counter tops, the under cabinet lighting,...Do not miss this excellent opportunity to own a Parkfairfax 2BR, Patio, Washington model, offering panoramic views from both the front and the back, plus no neighbors living above or below you. This beautifully updated home has so much to offer the new owner, including a covered front entrance area that gives you extra space to relax and enjoy the outdoor scenery. Once inside you’ll quickly notice the lovely renovated kitchen, including the cabinetry, granite counter tops, the under cabinet lighting, and the well planned storage and work areas. Enjoy the convenience of a built in dining area buffet with lighted cabinetry, additional storage compartments, and a granite serving counter. This home has Central Air . The oversized windows in the living areas bring in plenty of light to show off the crown molding and newly refinished parquet hardwood floors, as well as giving you a full view of the backyard patio, the perfect place for your plants, herbs, flowers, and just relaxing with your favorite libation. Upstairs, along with the bedrooms and bath, you will see the ample custom closet spaces, the front loading washer and dryer, and the refinished bath which boasts a new 4 head shower panel, and a newly reglazed tub. Parkfairfax has 3 pools, tennis and basketball courts, a gym, tot lots, and beautiful common areas for walking or relaxing. This special community is located just minutes from the shops, restaurants, theaters, and Harris Teeter of Shirlington Village, bike trails, and Bradlee Shopping Center. You will also have easy access via I395 to downtown DC, the Pentagon, Amazon HQ2, Pentagon Shopping Mall, and National Airport. The DASH and Metro bus stop is just minutes from your front door and from there take an easy ride to destinations like the Pentagon Metro Station and Old Town Alexandria. Do not miss seeing this beautifully updated home, along with the many amenities that come with this highly sought after Washington Patio model, the Parkfairfax community, and the convenient location.

Listed by: Terry Rader 703.887.3735 terry.rader@penfedrealty.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Listing closed: 04/21/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: VAAX2021524

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Property Information for 1639 Preston Road, Unit 948

Property Details

Taxes: $4,110 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees: $513 / month
MLS Type: Residential / Townhouse
County: Alexandria Independent City
Tax ID Number: 50221230
Ownership: Condominium
Condo Coop Association: Yes
HOA: No
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Views: Garden/Lawn, Courtyard, Panoramic
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 03-23-2023
Subdivision: PARKFAIRFAX
Subdivision: PARKFAIRFAX (ALEXANDRIA CITY VA)
Building Name: PARKFAIRFAX (ALEXANDRIA VA)
Legal Subdivision: PARKFAIRFAX
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 930.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Building/Complex: PARKFAIRFAX
Stories: 2
Pet Policy Details: N
Year Built: 1941

Location

In City Limits: Yes
School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121139111593
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: ALEXANDRIA CITY

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Reserve Funds, Trash
HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Community Center, Tot Lots/Playground, Basketball Courts, Exercise Room

Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Condo/Coop Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2023
Tax Assessed Value: $396,884

Year Assessed: 2023
City Town Tax: $4,110
Land Assessed Value: $129,035
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 14
Historic: No
Zoning: RB
Tax Lot: 948-1639
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: No
Concessions: No

Rooms

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 12 X 10
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room Description: Dining Room

Room 2

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 8.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 11 X 8
Room Features: Flooring - Tile
Room Description: Living Room

Room 3

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Second
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 18 X 13
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room Description: Bedroom 2

Room 4

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 8.0
Room Level: Second
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 10 X 8
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room Description: Primary Bedroom

Room 5

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 17.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 17 X 12
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room Description: Kitchen

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 930.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 930.00
Total SQFT: 930.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8022/2563/5690/802225635690_512_384_WM_DD0oO3B0otKMjgru.jpg
Foundation Details: Slab
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Parcel ID: 18282923

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street, Off Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Traditional, Upgraded Countertops, Wine Storage
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Pool: Yes - Community

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1639 Preston Road, Unit 948

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 21, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #VAAX2021524	$474,000	—
Apr 21, 2023	Closed Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAAX2021524	$474,000	—
Mar 23, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #VAAX2021524		—
Mar 23, 2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAAX2021524		—
Mar 23, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAAX2021524	$450,000	—
Mar 6, 2023	Listed (Active) Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAAX2021524	$450,000	—
May 30, 1997	Closed BRIGHT #VAAX192276	$115,000	—
May 17, 1997	Pending BRIGHT #VAAX192276		—
Mar 12, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAAX192276	$118,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/21/2023	Closed BRIGHT #VAAX2021524	$474,000
04/21/2023	Closed Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAAX2021524	$474,000
03/23/2023	Pending BRIGHT #VAAX2021524	—
03/23/2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAAX2021524	—
03/23/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAAX2021524	$450,000
03/06/2023	Listed (Active) Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAAX2021524	$450,000
05/30/1997	Closed BRIGHT #VAAX192276	$115,000
05/17/1997	Pending BRIGHT #VAAX192276	—
03/12/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAAX192276	$118,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 1639 Preston Road, Unit 948

This home is within Alexandria City Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Charles Barrett Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.4 mi
4/10	George Washington Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.0 mi
2/10	Alexandria City High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Blessed Sacrament School & Early Childhood Center	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Grace Episcopal School	Private - Nearby school	K to 5	0.9 mi
NR	St Rita School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Charles Barrett Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
4/10	George Washington Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.0 mi
2/10	Alexandria City High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
NR	Blessed Sacrament School & Early Childhood Center PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Grace Episcopal School PrivateK to 5 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	St Rita School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1639 Preston Road, Unit 948, Alexandria, VA 22302	$474,000	2	1	930	–
1641 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$474,000	2	1	930	–
1645 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	–	4	2	1,555	–
1677 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$330,000	2	1	930	–
1677 Preston Road, Unit 95416, Alexandria, VA 22302	$330,000	2	1	930	–
1701 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$22,000	2	1	930	–
1675 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$394,000	3	1	1,114	–
1673 Preston Road, Unit 954, Alexandria, VA 22302	$480,000	3	1	1,170	–
1673 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$480,000	3	1	1,170	–
1703 Preston Road, Unit 95617, Alexandria, VA 22302	$494,000	3	1	1,114	–
1703 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$494,000	3	1	1,114	–
1663 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$345,000	2	1	930	–
1663 Preston Road, Unit 95216, Alexandria, VA 22302	$345,000	2	1	930	–
1635 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$405,000	2	1	900	–
1635 Preston Road, Unit 946, Alexandria, VA 22302	$349,900	2	1	900	–
1608 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$395,000	2	1	930	–

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