




1217 Colonial Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22314
About This Home
Say hello to 1217 Colonial Avenue — a brick townhome tucked away on a quiet street, just a short stroll from Old Town. Behind that blue picket fence is a home that's been updated in all the right places without losing its charm. Walk into a kitchen that's ready for real life: white cabinets, quartz counters, subway tile, and stainless appliances (yes, including a gas range for the home cooks out there). Right off the kitchen, there's a sunny little breakfast nook with an exposed brick wall and built-in bench seating — the kind of spot you'll actually want to have your coffee in. The living room rounds out the main level with plenty of room to kick back. Head upstairs and you'll find the primary bedroom with hardwood floors and good closet space, a second bedroom, and a full bath with granite counters and a tiled tub/shower. Downstairs, the finished lower level gives you even more to work with — a den for whatever you need it to be (office, gym, guest space, you name it), a stacked washer/dryer, and another full bath with a marble-tiled walk-in shower and a navy vanity that just pops. Outside: a small private yard and — this is the good part — two dedicated parking spaces, which is basically gold in this neighborhood. And the location? Hard to beat. You're around the corner from Vaso's and Pupatella Pizza, close to the Capital Bike Stand, a few blocks from Old Town's restaurants and shops, half a mile to Braddock Road Metro, two stoplights from DC, a mile walk to Del Ray, and just 8 blocks from the Potomac. "One or more photos have been virtually staged/digitally enhanced"
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter,Slab
- Construction materials: Combination
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial,Contemporary
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Ice Maker,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Cooktop,Washer,Tankless Water Heater,Gas Water Heater,Instant Hot Water
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Heated,Improved,Interior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Den
- Features: Breakfast Nook
- Level: Main
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower,Breakfast Area,Combination Dining/Living,Open Floorplan,Floor Plan - Traditional,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
- Window features: Double Hung,Double Pane Windows,Screens,Skylight(s)
- Finished area below ground: 400
- Finished area above ground: 990
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,390
- Total interior livable area: 1,390 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 60040220
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 1,637 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway,On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
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
- 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 | $4,550 | $54,600 |
| Home Insurance * | $143 | $1,716 |
| Property Taxes | $851 | $10,212 |
| Electricity | $202 | $2,433 |
| Total | $5,746 | $68,952 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Listed for sale | $899,900 |
| 2022-02-23 | Sold | $775,000 |
| 2022-01-24 | Pending sale | $700,000 |
| 2022-01-23 | Contingent | $700,000 |
| 2022-01-17 | Listed for sale | $700,000 |
