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$744,015*
House - Off Market

26 W DEL RAY AVE

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301
bedrooms
2 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
$608,000 - $742,000
Reference Base Price*
10.22%
Since Nov 1, 2021
DC-Washington
Primary Model
Sold Jan 22, 2021
$777,500
$622,000 by Fairway Independent Mortgage C
Mortgage Due Jan 14, 2028
Sold Oct 20, 2006
$539,000
$417,000 by Signature Mtg Services
Mortgage

About This Property

This 1920s Bungalow makes one-level living simple, and on a corner lot in Del Ray, the location can't be beat!  Settled between Russell Road and Mount Vernon Avenue, 26 W Del Ray gives you walking access to one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Alexandria.  One block from Commonwealth Ave, featuring the E Del Ray Ave Park & Playground, Duncan Public Library, and Mount Vernon Elementary and Community Center.  Two blocks further and you'll hit Mount Vernon Ave, Del Ray's main street.  You'll never have to go far with endless restaurant and shopping options, but if you crave more, Old Town is less than 10 minutes from your driveway.  This home is around the corner from Saint Stephens - Saint Agnes and Alexandria Country Day Schools, 8 minute and 4 minute walks, respectively.  Commuters can catch the bus to Braddock Metro Station at either Russell Rd or Commonwealth Ave, each only a block from your front steps.  Inside, the main level is hardwood flooring, with original wooden window frames and upgraded Marvin double-hung glass.  The living room features windows on the front and side walls, perfect for letting the summer breeze pass through.  The first bedroom is to the right, with a spacious closet offering built-in Elfa shelving for organization.  The dining room, a stunning red, acts as the central room of the home.  From here, pass through to the kitchen or go to the primary bedroom and hall bath to the side.  The bathroom features a tub, upgraded vanity, and floating shelves to display decor and toiletries.  The primary bedroom rests at the back of the home, offering a sense of privacy, and overlooks the peaceful backyard.  The kitchen sports black counters with contrasting white cabinets, in addition to the LG InstaView refrigerator, installed last year.  The large window above the sink extends past the wall, to provide extra storage and added natural light.  Access to the backyard is down the steps, and opens onto the covered portion of the patio.  The stone patio stretches out into the yard, still leaving room for the grassy play area and flowerbeds lining the back fence.  The trees in the beds offer a sense of seclusion from the city and street, whether you are entertaining or having a family evening outdoors.  The shed, conveying in as-is condition, stores tools, bikes, and sports equipment.  The backyard is fully fenced with two gates; one leads to the long driveway siding the left of the home and offers spacious parking options.  Street parking is always available for guests.  The basement is unfinished, with numerous shelves to store seasonal decorations.  A work table lines the right wall, offering space to complete DIY projects out of the elements.  The washer and dryer with convenient sink adjacent are next to the stairs, and the conveying second refrigerator sits on the opposite side.  Custom window treatments convey throughout the main level.
Unit Size
-
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.12 acres
Price per sqft
-
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$7,063
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1925

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 6, 2021 No longer available -
No longer available
Jan 22, 2021 Sold to Cynthia Alison Drone, James... $777,500
Sold to Cynthia Alison Drone, James...
Jan 1, 2021 In contract -
In contract
Dec 20, 2020 Listed $675,000
Listed

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning
Parking Available

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Effective Year Built: 1982
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 6
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Building Quality: B
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Exterior Walls Type: Alum/Vinyl siding
  • Roof Shape Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Floor Count: 1
  • Basement Type: Unspecified basement
  • Basement Area: 400
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Porch Type: Covered porch

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5,227
  • Total Building Area: 820
  • Building Area: 820
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Heated Square Feet: 820
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: MOUNT IDA GROVES SD
  • Land Acres: 0.12
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 2 & PT LOT 1 BLK 2 MT IDA

Ownership

  • Current Owner : GWIAZDA JAMES HOWARD
  • Current Owner 2: DRONE CYNTHIA ALISON
  • Previous Owner : WOODSON ANDREW G
  • Previous Owner 2: DIMAROB MICHELLE N
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: GRAY JOHN M
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Alexandria City Public Schools
  • Census Tract: 201400

Zoning

  • Zoning: R-2-5 - SI

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 34.01
  • Parcel: 14814500
  • Block: 2
  • Lot: 2,1
  • Latitude: 38.8261
  • Longitude: -77.0643

    Address

  • Full Address: 26 W Del Ray Ave
  • Address - House Number: 26
  • Street Direction: W
  • Address - Street Name: Del Ray
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: VA
  • City Name: Alexandria
  • Carrier Code: C008
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1524
  • Zip Code: 22301

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $9,489

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1193
  • Valuation Date: May 03, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 87
  • Final Value: 803,837
  • High Value: 899,787
  • Low Value: 707,887

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $622,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE C
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jan 22, 2021
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Financing Type: Fixed Rate
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $622,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 83
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jan 14, 2028

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $758,236
  • Market Land Value: $547,142
  • Market Improvement Value: $211,094

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $758,236
  • Assessed Land Value: $547,142
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $211,094

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jan 21, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jan 22, 2021
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11816550836
  • Current Sale Price: $777,500
  • Current Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 210001956
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Oct 20, 2006
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Oct 20, 2006
  • Previous Sale Amount: $539,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE C
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Jan 22, 2021
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $622,000
  • First Mortgage Terms: 83
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jan 14, 2028

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: Fixed Rate

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: SIGNATURE MTG SERVICES
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Oct 20, 2006
  • Previous Mortgage Financing Type: Variable
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $417,000
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$802,000 Feb 24, 2023
$802,000 Mar 20, 2023
-
Townhouse
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$740,000 Jan 19, 2023
$740,000 Mar 3, 2023
-
Townhouse
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$725,000 Feb 16, 2023
$725,000 Mar 22, 2023
-
Condo
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$599,000 Dec 28, 2022
$599,000 Mar 6, 2023
-
Townhouse
2 Beds
3 Baths
-
$767,500 Feb 3, 2023
$767,500 Mar 6, 2023
$260/mo
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
-
$815,000 Feb 9, 2023
$815,000 Mar 7, 2023
-
Townhouse
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$700,000 Nov 23, 2022
-
-
Townhouse
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$740,000 Jan 30, 2023
-
-
Townhouse
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$665,000 Mar 22, 2023
-
-
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
-
$650,000 Oct 3, 2022
-
-
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
-
$729,000 Jan 6, 2023
-
-
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
-
$750,000 Mar 15, 2023
-
-

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 26 West Del Ray Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 26 West Del Ray Avenue was built in 1925 and last sold on Jan 21, 2021 for $777,500.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 26 West Del Ray Avenue is $681,750.
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