1744 Preston Rd
Closed 8/19/22
Closed 8/19/22
Description
This highly sought after 2 BR/1 BA Washington end unit sits magnificently at the end of a beautifully landscaped courtyard where neighbors gather to socialize and share their stories. As you walk through the front door, you’ll notice the delightful south/west exposure where natural light streams in from sunrise to sunset. Natural beauty is highlighted with the newer premium hickory engineered hardwood floors. The lush views of flowering plants and trees through the large replacement windows makes...This highly sought after 2 BR/1 BA Washington end unit sits magnificently at the end of a beautifully landscaped courtyard where neighbors gather to socialize and share their stories. As you walk through the front door, you’ll notice the delightful south/west exposure where natural light streams in from sunrise to sunset. Natural beauty is highlighted with the newer premium hickory engineered hardwood floors. The lush views of flowering plants and trees through the large replacement windows makes sitting in your open concept living and dining areas a tranquil experience. In the kitchen you’ll find modern touches like freshly painted white cabinets accented with black hardware and slow close hinges, soft grey vinyl flooring, granite counters and new stainless steel appliances, including an LG 5-burner gas range and built-in microwave. A floor to ceiling built-in pantry has been added with pull out shelves to keep you organized. Upstairs you’ll experience two spacious bedrooms and a one-of-a-kind enlarged, renovated bath with floor-to-ceiling white Italian ceramic subway tile, high-end vanity topped with white quartz, heated floor underneath hand-made encaustic cement tile, towel warmer and custom-built linen closet shelves. The front-loading large capacity, energy efficient washer/dryer on the upper level makes doing laundry quick and efficient. An exquisite garden wraps around this end unit and its outdoor patio. The garden contains over 90 varieties of plants, laid out to bloom across 9 months of the year and provide cut flowers during the high season. Imagine grilling and dining under the stars in this beautiful setting. On the other side of the flowering trellis is a half-acre of greenspace that extends your outdoor play area. What fun it will be to play bocce or kick the soccer ball around and never have to mow the lawn! Community amenities abound in Parkfairfax with 3 outdoor swimming pools, 2 volley ball courts, 8 tennis courts, basketball courts, fitness facility, tot lots, a car wash, beautiful landscaping, woodland trails and summer concerts. In addition to these amazing services, your condo fee includes water, sewer, trash and gas which means you only pay for electricity and internet. Walk across the pedestrian bridge to Shirlington Village where restaurants, shops, a grocery store, bars, a library, a movie theatre and Signature theatre await you. If you prefer public transportation, the Metrobus and Dash stop are steps from your front door. 395 is minutes away making trips to Pentagon City, Amazon HQ2 and Washington, DC quick and easy. Would you like to spend the afternoon shopping in Del Ray or Old Town? You will be there in under 15 minutes. Welcome home! Ask your agent for the list of upgrades and floor plan. Offers if any are due at 12 noon on 7/26/2022.
- Listed by Marybeth G Fraser • KW Metro CenterP: (703)-798-1803 marybeth@magnificentmanors.com
- Listed by Michael Griswold Fraser • KW Metro CenterP: (571)-268-6743 michael@magnificentmanors.com
Property Details for 1744 Preston Road
Tax ID Number
50280860
OwnershipCondominium
Condo Coop AssociationYes
HOANo
Structure TypeEnd of Row/Townhouse
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories2
WaterfrontNo
LISTING CLOSED: 08/19/2022 12:00 AM
Property Details for 1744 Preston Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | VAAX2015724 |
| Days on Market | 8 |
| Pet Policy | Allowed |
| Taxes | $4,399 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | $513 / month |
| Property Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Residential / Condo |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| County | Alexandria Independent City |
Location
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Building Information for 1744 Preston Road
Building/ComplexPARKFAIRFAXFloor-Stories2Residences-Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsNumber LimitYear Built1941
Payment Calculator
$3,253 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,374
Property Taxes
$367
HOA Dues
$513
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1Property Information for 1744 Preston Road
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
- School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121139111593
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: CHARLES BARRETT (ALEXANDRIA CITY VA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: GEORGE WASHINGTON (ALEXANDRIA CITY VA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: ALEXANDRIA CITY (ALEXANDRIA CITY VA)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: ALEXANDRIA CITY
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
- Condo Coop Name: Parkfairfax Condominium Unit Owners Association
- Condo Coop Phone: (703) 578-3427
- HOA Condo Coop Mgmt Type: Professional - Off-site
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash, Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Gas, Insurance, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Sewer, Water, Pool(s)
- HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Common Grounds, Pool - Outdoor, Tot Lots/Playground, Exercise Room, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Laundry Facilities
- Property Manager Y/N: Yes
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Condo/Coop Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $389,102
- Year Assessed: 2022
- City Town Tax: $4,399
- Historic: Yes
- Zoning: RB
- Tax Page Number: 7287
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Number Limit
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Lower Level 2
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 930.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 930.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Roof: Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls, Dry Wall
- Flooring Type: Engineered Wood, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
- 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
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Other Structure: Above Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Parcel ID: 18285732
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: On Street, Parking Lot
- Parking Features: Unassigned
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Tub Shower, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
- Door Features: French
- Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane, Insulated, Replacement, Screens
- Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Upper Floor, Washer In Unit
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://spws.homevisit.com/mls/389541
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
- Pool: Yes - Community
- Community Pool Features: In Ground
- Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Wall Unit, Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Internet Services: Cable, Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 1744 Preston Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2022 | Closed BRIGHT #VAAX2015724 | $467,000 | — |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1496409085 | $467,000 | +5.8% / yr |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #VAAX2015724 | — | |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAAX2015724 | $423,000 | — |
| May 23, 2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #571829327 | $329,000 | — |
| May 23, 2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1071829327 | $329,000 | +3.2% / yr |
| Oct 28, 2011 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #318010904 | $285,000 | -0.5% / yr |
| Jul 14, 2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #429807653 | $295,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2022 | Closed BRIGHT #VAAX2015724 | $467,000 |
| 08/18/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1496409085 | $467,000 +5.8% / yr |
| 07/28/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #VAAX2015724 | — |
| 07/21/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAAX2015724 | $423,000 |
| 05/23/2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #571829327 | $329,000 |
| 05/23/2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1071829327 | $329,000 +3.2% / yr |
| 10/28/2011 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #318010904 | $285,000 -0.5% / yr |
| 07/14/2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #429807653 | $295,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1744 Preston Road
Taxable ValueLand$136,842Additions$313,169Total$450,011
Tax Record2025$5,201 ($433 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt930 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt930 SqFtStories3Lot Size930 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1941Year Renovated2002ZoningRB - TOWNHOUSCountyALEXANDRIA CITYAPN50280860
Schools near 1744 Preston Road
This home is within Alexandria City Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Charles Barrett Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
George Washington Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Alexandria City High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Blessed Sacrament School & Early Childhood Center PrivatePK to 8 |
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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