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2801 Valley Drive

Alexandria, VA 22302

5 beds
4 baths
2,850 sqft
9,673 sqft lot
$561 per sqft
1947 build

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Known as the “Nantucket House” due to its gray, cedar shake shingles, scooping rooflines, and mature always-in-bloom landscaping, this one-of-a-kind home offers both space and unparalleled charm. The nearly quarter acre lot gives children and pets plenty of room to romp with separate gathering areas for family and friends to relax nearby, either in the outdoor seating areas or on the grand porch, exquisitely enclosed with large picture windows overlooking the entire yard. The porch boasts 16’ natural wood ceilings, country-style ceiling fans, and plenty of space for lounging on an oversized sectional with dining for as many as 18 surrounded by nature and its light. The open-concept kitchen, breakfast room, and family room form a communal living space and connect to the grand porch through French doors that open wide, inviting all to flow to and from one space to the other. The home’s blend of practicality and charm extends to the two story entryway foyer, entered from one of the home’s three porches. This entrance is naturally lit by a large southern-exposure picture window that highlights the wide, curved stairwell. There’s plenty of room on the exterior porch, in the entryway, and in the foyer for removing shoes, school backpacks, coats, and hats, which can easily be stored in the deep, tall custom-designed coat closet that adjoins the foyer. Head upstairs via the bright, window-filled curved staircase to find three of the five bedrooms. At the top of the stairs, you’ll find a landing large enough for a reading nook for family members to enjoy bedtime story time. The primary bedroom boasts an ensuite bathroom and a large, custom-designed walk-in closet. Two more bedrooms share the hall full bathroom with attached laundry room, so laundry doesn’t have to be carried from one level to another. Need main floor living for an au pair, in-law suite, or office? Enter from the driveway (which fits five cars), through yet another lovely exterior porch to the library with its own fireplace and the most formal of the three dining spaces’ dining room. Two bedrooms (or offices) and a third full bathroom are on this main level just off the library and dining room. The finished basement could be a gym or children’s playroom. It has an additional half bath and a storage area with built-in, floor-to-ceiling shelving. Walk to Alexandria’s first-rate George Mason Elementary School, as well as several fun restaurants and shops, including Reunions Gifts, Whistle Stop Toy & Hobby, Rocket Fizz Candy Store, Great Harvest Bakery, St. Elmo’s Coffee Shop, Rampart’s Tavern, Café Pizzaiola, Fairlington Pizza, and Baskin Robbins. Only minutes away from the shops and restaurants of Old Town, Del Ray, and Shirlington, it’s also one stoplight to DC and barely ten minutes to Reagan National Airport. This beautiful home combines charm, spaciousness, and a versatile layout that is bolstered by walkability, privacy, and neighborhood charm.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Compass

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MLS# VAAX2034108 —

The Building

Year Built:

1947
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Cedar, Brick
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels:

3
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Slab
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt:

468
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

2382
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished SqFt:

468
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

2850

Interior

Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2850
Living Area SqFt:

2,850 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Buyer Financing:

Conventional
Possession:

Seller Rent Back

Location

Directions:

From 95 exit to Quaker Lane. Make a left on Crestwood, drive 2 blocks to Valley, make a left and park in the large driveway.
Latitude:

38.82961866
Longitude:

-77.07912793

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.22
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

9,673 Sqft
Zoning:

R 8
In City Limits:

Yes
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

22
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

16590500
Tax Year:

2023
Tax Lot:

62A
Tax Annual Amount:

$12,302
Tax Assessed Value:

$1,163,312
Year Assessed:

2023
City/Town Tax:

12302.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

5
Bedrooms Main Level:

2
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Lower Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

2.00
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Lower Level Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air, Central
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Schools

Elementary School:

George Mason
Middle School:

George Washington
High School:

T.C. WILLIAMS
School District Name:

Alexandria City Public Schools
School District Source:

3rd Party

The Community

Subdivision Name:

North Ridge
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

4
Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Driveway, On Street
Parking Features:

Asphalt Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces:

4

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$230/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/27/24 Jun 27, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$1,600,000	0.3%
5/21/24 May 21, 2024	Pending	BRIGHT	$1,595,000
5/16/24 May 16, 2024	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$1,595,000

House Sold on 6/27/2024

$1,600,000

Listing provided by broker:

Laurel W Conger

Compass

(703) 229-8935

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2801 Valley Drive

Alexandria, VA 22302