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5427 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22311

3beds
3baths
2,105sqft
$874,999
$416price/sqft
$5,634/moest. monthly cost
$225,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 5427 Dawes Avenue, a beautifully updated Cape Cod situated on an exceptional, nearly half-acre flat lot in the City of Alexandria—a rare combination of space, privacy, and convenience. Freshly painted throughout and thoughtfully renovated, this move-in ready home blends timeless charm with modern finishes. The upper level features two spacious bedrooms with gleaming hardwood floors and a stunning, newly renovated full bathroom with contemporary designer finishes. The main level offers hardwood flooring throughout, a bright living room with a cozy fireplace, a spacious family room filled with natural light, a formal dining room, an updated kitchen, and a convenient half bath, creating an ideal layout for both comfortable living and entertaining. The fully finished walk-out basement provides an outstanding in-law suite or potential rental opportunity with its own private rear entrance, a large bedroom, a beautifully renovated full bathroom, a separate kitchen and dining area, and a dedicated laundry room. Step outside to an expansive deck and patio overlooking a private, fully fenced backyard, offering the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing. Ideally located within walking distance to shopping, NOVA's Alexandria Campus, Skyline Plaza, restaurants, and everyday conveniences, with immediate access to I-395, the Express/HOV Lanes, Washington, D.C., Old Town Alexandria, and Reagan National Airport, this exceptional property offers a lifestyle that's as convenient as it is desirable.

Getting Around

70
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
62
TransitGood Transit
67
BikeBikeable

Schools

2/10
1/10
Francis C Hammond MiddleGrades 6-81.1 mi
2/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1949

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction materials: Brick

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2026

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cape Cod
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry

Bedroom2

  • Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
  • Level: Upper

Bedroom3

  • Features: Flooring - Engineered Wood
  • Level: Lower

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
  • Level: Main

Family Room

  • Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
  • Level: Main

Features

  • 2nd Kitchen,Breakfast Area,Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Kitchen/Dining
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 640
  • Finished area above ground: 1,465

Half Bath

  • Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
  • Level: Main

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central,Electric
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,155
  • Total interior livable area: 2,105 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
  • Level: Main

Kitchen

  • Level: Lower

Laundry

  • Level: Lower

Living Room

  • Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
  • Level: Main

Other

  • Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs
  • Level: Upper

Other

  • Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
  • Level: Lower

Other

  • Level: Lower

Primary Bathroom

  • Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
  • Level: Upper

Primary Bedroom

  • Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
  • Level: Upper

Utility Room

  • Level: Lower

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Other

Details

  • Parcel number: 41152000
  • Zoning: R 20
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Three
  • Stories: 3
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.47 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Concrete,Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 6

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

  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Strong Wind
Heat Wave
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Virginia Counties

Severe Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,424$53,088
Home Insurance *$181$2,172
Property Taxes $827$9,924
Electricity $202$2,433
Total$5,634$67,608
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$193,165/yr
40% on housing$169,020/yr
45% on housing$150,240/yr

Virginia FAIR Plan Programs

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Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 22,622Commercial: 503
Total Premiums$20.86M
Total Exposure$4.29B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.6%
6.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.8%
7.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.0%
-1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$416This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 22311$311
Alexandria City$345

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 22311$422
Alexandria City$475

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

DateEventPrice
2026-08-06Listed for sale$874,999
2025-12-25Listing removed$4,010
2025-12-02Listed for rent$4,010
2025-02-24Sold$725,000
2025-02-17Pending sale$875,000
2025-01-25Listed for sale$875,000
1994-04-29Sold$230,010

For Sale by Agent

AgentAhad Ali
BrokerageSignature Realtors Inc

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