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1217 Colonial Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22314

2beds
2baths
1,390sqft
$899,900
$647price/sqft
$5,746/moest. monthly cost
$229,840/yrincome needed

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

82
WalkingVery Walkable
68
TransitGood Transit
92
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

2/10
2/10

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
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
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 $4,550$54,600
Home Insurance *$143$1,716
Property Taxes $851$10,212
Electricity $202$2,433
Total$5,746$68,952
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$197,005/yr
40% on housing$172,380/yr
45% on housing$153,226/yr

Virginia FAIR Plan Programs

Virginia Property Insurance Association

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

$647This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 22314$452
Alexandria City$345

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 22314$453
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
2026-08-10Listed for sale$899,900
2022-02-23Sold$775,000
2022-01-24Pending sale$700,000
2022-01-23Contingent$700,000
2022-01-17Listed for sale$700,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJonathan Eng
BrokerageCentury 21 Redwood Realty

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