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The Preston Condominium - 181 E Reed Avenue Unit 208

Alexandria, VA 22305

2 beds
2 baths
1,193 sqft
$460 per sqft
2003 build

With close proximity to Potomac Yard, Amazon HQ2, National Airport, Virginia Tech NoVA campus and the charming Del Ray neighborhood, The Preston is at the heart of the action. Unit 208 is a large two bedroom, two full bath home with in-unit laundry, outdoor space and two-car garage parking. The open plan living / dining area has hardwood floors and opens through a double glass door to a balcony large enough for a cafe table or a comfortable chair. The efficient kitchen surrounds an island with room to seat four, and features stone counters, stainless steel appliances and a ceramic tile floor. The large primary bedroom has plenty of room for a king sized bed as well as seating or a home office nook. A big walk-in closet faces a corner with room for large storage furniture, and leads to an ensuite bath with a tub shower and a bonus linen closet. The second bedroom is also large enough for a king sized bed and has a deep closet and big windows. It shares a second full bath with a step in shower and tile floor. The Preston Condominium is a 53 unit development with a fitness center, community room, mail room, lobby lounge, roof terrace and courtyard. The garage, four floors and roof are served by two elevators and has an on-site management office. Unit 208 has two assigned garage parking spaces and a supplemental storage locker. Walk to amenities that include Potomac Yard shopping (0.2 mi.), Metro (0.5 mi), VA Tech NoVA campus (0.2 mi), and the charming Del Ray dining/shopping neighborhood (1.0 mi). Hop on the metro to Amazon HQ2 (1 stop) or Old Town Alexandria (2 stops) or utilize the convenient bus system with stops less than a block away. A monthly condo fee is $722.00 and includes parking, storage, fitness center, community amenities, on-site management, water, insurance and more.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Compass

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Feb 21, 2025 •

MLS# VAAX2041608 —

The Building

Year Built:

2003
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick, Concrete, Combination
Building Name:

The Preston Condominium
Unit Building Type:

Garden 1 - 4 Floors
Structure Type:

Unit/Flat/Apartment
Architectural Style:

Contemporary
Levels:

1
Entry Floor Number:

2
Accessibility Features:

Elevator
Basement:

No
Unit Number:

208
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

1193
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 Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

1193

Interior

Interior Features:

Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower
Flooring Type:

Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

1193
Living Area SqFt:

1,193 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Possession:

Settlement

Location

Directions:

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Latitude:

38.83690000
Longitude:

-77.05234000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Zoning:

CRMU/M
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:

14
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

50703720
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

$5,874
Tax Assessed Value:

$517,598
Year Assessed:

2024
City/Town Tax:

5874.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

2
Bedrooms Main Level:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

2.00
Main Level Full Baths:

2

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Electric
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Laundry Type:

Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Washer/Dryer/Hook Up in Unit:

Yes

Schools

School District Name:

Alexandria City Public Schools
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Potomac Yard
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

Yes
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities:

Common Grounds, Elevator, Exercise Room, Extra Storage, Fitness Center, Meeting Room, Party Room, Reserved/Assigned Parking
Condo/Coop Fee:

$772
Condo/Coop Fee Frequency:

Monthly
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee:

Common Area Maintenance, Custodial Services Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Insurance, Management, Snow Removal, Sewer, Trash, Water
Transportation:

Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile
Condo/Coop Name:

The Preston Condominium

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

2
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Covered Parking
Garage Spaces:

2.00
Type of Parking:

Parking Garage
Parking Features:

Secure Parking
Parking Garage - # of Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

The Preston Condominium - 181 E Reed Avenue Unit 208

Asking price

$549,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,939
Taxes	$489
Insurance	$150
HOA fees	$772
Utilities	$113 See report
Total	$4,463/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/21/25 Feb 21, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$549,000
2/6/25 Feb 6, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$549,000

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This condo located in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22305 is currently for sale for $549,000. The Preston Condominium - 181 E Reed Avenue Unit 208 is a 1,193 square foot condo with 2 beds and 2 baths. The Preston Condominium - 181 E Reed Avenue Unit 208 is in the Potomac West neighborhood of Alexandria and has a WalkScore® of 86, making it very walkable. This condo is in the attendance area of Alexandria City High School, George Washington Middle School, Cora Kelly Magnet Elementary School, and Alexandria City High School Minnie Howard Campus.

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