




611 E Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22301
About This Home
Welcome to 611 E. Howell Ave—a rarely available 4-level corner townhouse built in 2015, featuring 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a 2-car garage, private courtyard, and expansive rooftop terrace in the heart of Alexandria’s sought-after Potomac Yard. Spanning approximately 3,600 square feet and 24 feet wide, this exceptional home lives more like a detached residence. Rich hardwood floors, recessed lighting, soaring ceilings, and walls of windows create bright, inviting living spaces throughout. The main level features 10-foot ceilings and an open-concept layout ideal for modern living and entertaining. The oversized living and dining areas flow into the gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, a large island, and premium KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, including a six-burner gas range, wall oven, microwave, oversized refrigerator, and beverage fridge. A powder room and multiple closets complete the level. Just off the kitchen, the private courtyard with stone pavers offers gas and water connections—ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond is the detached 2-car garage with epoxy flooring, automatic opener, and Proslat organization system. Above the garage, a fully independent studio suite with a full bath, granite counters, and beverage fridge provides flexible space for a guest suite, au pair, home office, or gym. The second level features 9-foot ceilings and an oversized primary suite with two large closets and a spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and glass-enclosed shower with dual heads. An additional bedroom offers flexibility for a nursery, office, or retreat. The third level includes a spacious bonus room, two additional bedrooms, full bath, linen closet, and laundry with large-capacity LG washer/dryer. The rooftop terrace spans the entire footprint and includes gas and water connections, offering expansive outdoor living with sweeping views of Alexandria and Washington, DC. Additional features include noise-reducing windows, keyless entry, and single-owner occupancy. HOA covers landscaping and snow removal. Ideally located near Potomac Yard Metro, shopping, dining, Amazon HQ2, INOVA medical complex, Virginia tech campus, Old Town, Del Ray, and Reagan National Airport.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2015
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Construction materials: Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
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- Level: Upper
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- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 3,600
Great Room
- Level: Main
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Forced Air,Programmable Thermostat,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,600
- Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 60024370
- Zoning: CDD#10
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 4,522 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Other,Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered 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
- 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 | $8,343 | $100,116 |
| Home Insurance * | $165 | $1,980 |
| Property Taxes | $1,560 | $18,720 |
| Electricity | $346 | $4,161 |
| Total | $10,414 | $124,968 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Virginia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Contingent | $1,650,000 |
| 2026-07-21 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000 |
| 2022-09-12 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-08-12 | Listed for rent | $1,575 |
| 2015-09-21 | Sold | $1,006,190 |
