219 Buchanan St, Alexandria, VA, 22314
About This Home
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 5/17, 2-4pm. Are you ready to make Old Town Alexandria your new home? We are excited to introduce you to 219 S. Buchanan St. where it is possible to live in the city, near the Metro/Commuter Train/Railway and have no HOA! This lovely, 3-level townhome has all the convenience and charm of living in Old Town, including vibrant shopping, restaurants, activities and so much more! This home is also minutes to walking and biking trails and has easy access to major routes. It has plenty of space for hosting and entertaining guests in the back yard. There is also additional space for grading in the front and back yards to make your outdoor visions come true. This home is in one of Virginia's most desirable communities and will not stay on the market for long! Seller is willing to sell all furniture if desired. UPDATES: Roof Replaced April 2024, Inside Furnace replaced June 2023, Water Heater Replaced June 2023, Renovated Upstairs Bathroom August 2025, Front and Back door Replaced September 2025, New Front Yard Landscaping August 2025. Installed Water Pressure Regulator and main water control Summer 2023.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Excellent Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Construction materials: Brick Veneer
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Oven/Range - Gas,Washer,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement,Dryer In Unit,Washer In Unit,Laundry Room
Basement
- Area: 375
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Kitchen - Table Space,Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Kitchen/Dining
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood,Luxury Vinyl,Wood
- Finished area below ground: 375
- Finished area above ground: 750
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,125
- Total interior livable area: 1,125 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 10131500
- Zoning: RB
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 1,050 sqft
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Virginia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,433 | $41,196 |
| Home Insurance * | $107 | $1,284 |
| Property Taxes | $643 | $7,716 |
| Electricity | $202 | $2,433 |
| Total | $4,385 | $52,620 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Virginia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Listed for sale | $689,000 |
| 2022-11-21 | Sold | $575,000 |
| 2022-10-18 | Pending sale | $580,000 |
| 2022-10-13 | Price change | $580,000 |
| 2022-09-21 | Price change | $599,900 |
| 2022-09-13 | Price change | $609,900 |
| 2022-09-08 | Listed for sale | $625,000 |
| 2015-01-01 | Sold | $345,000 |
| 2007-02-01 | Sold | $345,000 |
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