1657 Preston Road

Closed 4/14/22

Sold

Last Sold Price

$305,000

1 bed1 bath805 sqft$379/sqft

1657 Preston Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302

CondoProperty Type

1941Year Built

$379/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Updated and well-maintained top floor 1-bedroom condo in conveniently located and historic Parkfairfax. This unit was renovated in 2017 and is move-in ready! 1657 Preston Road includes a covered front porch facing green space, and an entryway staircase leading to second story living (no neighbors above you!). The updated kitchen includes granite countertops, custom soft close cabinets and hardware, stainless steel appliances (Samsung French door refrigerator, gas range and oven, built-in microwave,...Updated and well-maintained top floor 1-bedroom condo in conveniently located and historic Parkfairfax. This unit was renovated in 2017 and is move-in ready! 1657 Preston Road includes a covered front porch facing green space, and an entryway staircase leading to second story living (no neighbors above you!). The updated kitchen includes granite countertops, custom soft close cabinets and hardware, stainless steel appliances (Samsung French door refrigerator, gas range and oven, built-in microwave, Bosch dishwasher), ceramic tile floors, and a window over the sink. In the spacious combination living/dining space there are lovely hardwood floors, upgraded windows overlooking a wooded community space, and a ceiling fan. The hallway leads to the laundry closet, linen closet, full bathroom, and bedroom. The laundry room has a stackable washer and dryer and a storage shelf. The bathroom includes a penny round tile floor, tub shower, pedestal sink, an upgraded fan, and a window. The large bedroom has hardwood floors, two closets, and windows facing wooded space. Parkfairfax amenities include outdoor pools, tennis courts, exercise room, fitness center, walking trails, and more. Condo fee includes water, trash service, lawn care maintenance, pool. Close to shopping and dining in Shirlington, Del Ray, and Old Town Alexandria, and convenient access to I-395, Pentagon, and Washington, DC.

Listed by: Justin Eric Kielsgard 703.772.7204 justinkielsgard@thegenaugroup.com • The Genau Group, LLC.

Listing closed: 04/14/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: VAAX2010532

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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1752 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302

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Property Information for 1657 Preston Road

Property Details

Pet Policy: Allowed
Taxes: $2,966 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees: $420 / month
MLS Type: Residential / Condo
County: Alexandria Independent City
Tax ID Number: 013.02-0A-950.1657
Ownership: Condominium
Condo Coop Association: Yes
HOA: No
Entry Floor Number: 1
Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 1
Furnished: No
Unit Building Type: Garden 1 - 4 Floors
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 03-17-2022
Subdivision: PARKFAIRFAX
Subdivision: PARKFAIRFAX (ALEXANDRIA CITY VA)
Building Name: PARKFAIRFAX (ALEXANDRIA VA)
Legal Subdivision: PARKFAIRFAX
Washer/Dryer/Hook Up in Unit Y/N: Yes
Central Air: No
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 805.00
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: 1
Pet Policy: Allowed
Pet Policy Details: Cats OK,Dogs OK
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

Condo Coop Name: PARKFAIRFAX
HOA Condo Coop Mgmt Type: Professional - On-site

HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Pool(s), Reserve Funds, Trash, Water, Management
HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Basketball Courts, Fitness Center, Jog/Walk Path, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Condo/Coop Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $284,195

Year Assessed: 2021
Improvement Assessed Value: $184,899
City Town Tax: $2,966
Land Assessed Value: $95,598
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 014
Zoning: RB
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 805.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 805.00
Total SQFT: 805.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Masonry, Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8014/0331/7088/801403317088_512_384_WM_hVTJeVXDxnmmxmt4.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Parcel ID: 18283007
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Fireplace: No
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer/Dryer Stacked

Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Pool: Yes - Community

Horse: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Wall Unit, Ceiling Fan(s)

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Septic

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1657 Preston Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 14, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1488743979	$305,000	+5.8% / yr
Apr 14, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #VAAX2010532	$305,000	—
Mar 23, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #VAAX2010532		—
Mar 17, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAAX2010532	$320,000	—
Mar 16, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #429631688	$110,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/14/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1488743979	$305,000 +5.8% / yr
04/14/2022	Closed BRIGHT #VAAX2010532	$305,000
03/23/2022	Pending BRIGHT #VAAX2010532	—
03/17/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAAX2010532	$320,000
03/16/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #429631688	$110,000

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

Public Records for 1657 Preston Road

Taxable ValueLand$103,409Additions$204,007Total$307,416

Tax Record2025$3,582 ($299 / month)

Home Facts

Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt805 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt805 SqFtStories3Lot Size805 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1941Year Renovated1978ZoningRBCountyALEXANDRIA CITYAPN50221660

Schools near 1657 Preston Road

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	0.8 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	0.8 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: 1657 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$305,000	1	1	805	–
1655 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	–	1	1	805	–
1635 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$405,000	2	1	900	–
1635 Preston Road, Unit 946, Alexandria, VA 22302	$349,900	2	1	900	–
1663 Preston Road, Unit 95216, Alexandria, VA 22302	$345,000	2	1	930	–
1659 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$290,000	1	1	750	–
1663 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$345,000	2	1	930	–
1653 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	–	1	1	750	–
1651 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	–	1	1	750	–
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	–
1649 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$314,800	1	1	805	–
1675 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$394,000	3	1	1,114	–
1677 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$330,000	2	1	930	–
1677 Preston Road, Unit 95416, Alexandria, VA 22302	$330,000	2	1	930	–
1639 Preston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302	$474,000	2	1	930	–

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