5501 Forrestal Avenue

5501 Forrestal Avenue has been categorized by the local assessors in Alexandria, VA as a residential type of property. The building on the property was first built in 1961 and is 63 years old. However, we must point out that the home was most recently renovated and altered in 1985. Residents will have access to 2 full bathrooms. There are 2 partial bathrooms in the home. This is a single story building so stairs are not necessary to access other parts of the home. In addition, 5501 Forrestal Avenue has 1,642 sqft of living area. The living area typically only takes into consideration the heated or air conditioned part of the building. Those looking for additional storage or space will be happy to hear that there is a finished improved basement that is 1,598 sqft. Please note, that typically the basement, garage, and or porch square footage is not included in the calculations of the living area square footage. The area measurement of the land has been determined as 10,454 square feet.

Want to learn more? We've sourced additional information from the local assessor's office that we've shared on this page with you. For the features and amenities located on the property. There is a garage underground or in the basement for those who require parking. The garage measured 598 sqft. According to our sources, there are a total of 2 available parking spaces. Residents will have the luxury of enjoying a open porch. Moving on to the building itself. The condition of the building has been evaluated as good. Along the lines of building condition, did you know that weather changes can cause buildings to move? It may sound alarming, but thats why the type of control joints used in the construction of your home is extremely important. Architects often have to plan these out well in advance to ensure the longevity of the building. Therefore, as part of your consideration, you should note that the home was built with masonry control joints. From what we've gathered, the quality of these control joints have been graded with a letter grade of B by the local assessor. The building has a gable style roof made of asphalt. The exterior walls of the building are made of brick. The inside of the home is being cooled with central air conditioning at the moment. In terms of heating, it is utilizing a central heating system. There is a single fireplace in the home. Perfect for those wintery nights. Here at RealtyHop, we've focused a lot of our efforts into gathering up-to-date and accurate data for our users. Based on our sources, 5501 Forrestal Avenue was last sold in Feb 27, 2015 for $560,000. According to our calculations, that's $341.05 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was sold for $410,000 in May 29, 2009. Current property owners are expected to pay $9,391 in taxes per year. The property on 5501 Forrestal Avenue was last assessed in 2022. As a result of that assessment, the total value of the property was placed at $743,424. To break that down further, the land itself was valued at $337,663. While improvements to the property were assessed at a total of $405,761. Based on our records, the total market value for this property has been marked the same as the total assessed value as of this moment. Which is nothing out of the ordinary. Remember, the purchasing price for your future home is not the costs you'll incur during the purchasing process. That's why it's important to save as much as possible and presumbly above the 20% minimum you may need to put down as down payment. You will want these additional savings to cover closing costs such as attorney fees, homeowner's insurance, title search fees, origination fees, and more. Thankfully, sellers may sometimes offer to cover certain costs as seller concessions to the buyer. Just keep in mind that sellers have their own fees to pay as well.This property is not listed for sale at this point in time but RealtyHop is constantly updating our inventory of available sales listings in real time. Don't want to miss out on this property? You can save the listing to your favorites by signing up for a RealtyHop account or you can check back frequently for updates.