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5512 FORRESTAL AVE Alexandria, VA 22311
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Key Details
Sold Price $600,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,652 sqft
Price per Sqft $363
Subdivision Shirley Forest
MLS Listing ID VAAX2029216
Sold Date 12/28/23
Style Split Level
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,252
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1961
Annual Tax Amount $6,078
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 8,000 Sqft
Acres 0.18
Property Description
"So cute!", "Great location!", "It's full of sunlight!" "I can move-in right now!" Words to describe this quaint split level home with screened in porch and flat fenced back yard waiting for you! Vintage character fills this home including solid pinewood kitchen cabinets and mosaic tile bathroom floors, masonry wood-burning fireplace, and so much more. Replaced windows, roof, and utilities. Original hardwood floors throughout main and upper level floors are in excellent condition having been covered with carpeting for over 50 years. Kitchen has lots of cabinet space and long counters - love the window above the sink and the hardwood cabinets and drawers with original vintage hardware. All appliances are in working order. Wood-burning brick fireplace and flagstone hearth in Rec Room sets the cozy comfy tone. Spend the days enjoying your screened in porch just off the Dining Room, with two doors leading to a super flat, fully fenced back yard with mature oaks and lovely gardens. Ample storage space in the crawl space is very useful. This home is ready for your DIY or decorator dreams. Location cannot be beat with access to main commuter routes just less than 1 mile away, and within a few blocks to 2 elementary schools, middle school, and Nova Alexandria Campus. Plus parks, trails, sidewalks and plenty of play space throughout the neighborhood. Home is located in the sought-after Shirley Forest neighborhood located within the greater Dowden Terrace area, in the "West End" of Alexandria.
Dowden Terrace membership pool is within the community. Alexandria City schools and services. Listing agent lives in the neighborhood and can speak to the many area amenities. Property sold As-Is. Professional photos, marketing brochure, offer guidelines and MLS disclosures all online. Act fast and make this your new home in time to ring in 2024!
Location
State VA
County Alexandria City
Zoning R 8
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Recreation Room, Full Bath, Half Bath, Screened Porch
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Attic/House Fan, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Tub Shower, Wood Floors, Window Treatments
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Central
Cooling Central A/C, Whole House Fan
Flooring Hardwood, Concrete, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors
Equipment Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Heater
Fireplace Y
Window Features Casement,Bay/Bow,Sliding,Screens
Appliance Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Dryer In Unit, Lower Floor, Washer In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es), Screened
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Chain Link, Rear
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es), Screened
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage N
Building
Story 3
Foundation Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Split Level
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools John Adams
Middle Schools Francis C Hammond
High Schools Alexandria City
School District Alexandria City Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 41320000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Coral M Gundlach • Compass