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917 South Columbus Street

917 South Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Local assessors in Alexandria, VA have categorized 917 South Columbus Street as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1942 and is 82 years old. It was most recently renovated and altered in 2012. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 2,614 square feet. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a townhouse style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 6 rooms in the home. Of these, 2 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there are 2 full bathrooms. There are also 2 partial bathrooms. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 917 South Columbus Street has a total of 800 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations. There is a finished improved basement that is 400 sqft. Perfect for those looking for additional storage or living space such as a recreational room, additional bedroom, etc.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. Do you like to entertain? The home has a open porch so you'll have a great option in the front of the home. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is good. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with masonry control joints. Not only do we know the type, but we also know that the assessors have graded the quality of these control joints with a letter grade - B. The building has a gable style roof that was made of asphalt. Lots of brick were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. Residents rely on central air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a central heating system is the primary heating source. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. According to our sources, 917 South Columbus Street sold most recently in Dec 7, 2022 for a total of $720,000. If you work out the math, that's approximately a cost of $900.00 per sqft. Before that, the property was also sold for $690,000 in Dec 18, 2019. There could be many factors that caused the property to sell at a higher price and increase in value. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $8,042 in taxes each year. 917 South Columbus Street was most recently assessed in 2022. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $724,508. If we break it down further, the land itself was valued at $414,259. Improvements to the property, however, were assessed at a total of $310,249. The property's total market value has been marked the same as the total assessed value which is pretty typical. As you can see, there are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a home. For example, have you evaluated your own Debt-To-Income ratio (DTI) and understood how this may impact the number of loan options you have access to? Don't worry, we'll cover the basics such as what a DTI ratio is, how to calculate yours, what most lenders consider to be an ideal ratio, and also provide our tips on how you can improve your score if it is on the higher side.Sadly, this property is not available for sale but we are constantly updating our inventory in real time. Sign up for a RealtyHop account and add this property to your favorites to get updates on when this property is back on the market. Or alternatively, you can check back frequently for updates.

Building Features

Exterior

Masonry Exterior
Brick Exterior
This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

2 Past Sales

Date Unit Beds Baths Sqft Price Closed Owner Listed By
20221012
10/12/2022
2 Bed
2 Bath
1104 ft²
$720,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1104 ft²
$720,000
12/13/2022
Neil Arora
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
20191107
11/07/2019
2 Bed
2 Bath
1180 ft²
$695,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
1180 ft²
$690,000 -0.72%
12/27/2019
Joel Nelson

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1942
  • Effective Year Built: 2012
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 9
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Building Quality: B
  • Construction Type: Masonry
  • Building Style: Townhouse
  • Exterior Walls Type: Brick
  • Roof Shape Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Basement Type: Finished improved basement
  • Basement Area: 400
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Porch Type: Open porch

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2,614
  • Total Building Area: 800
  • Building Area: 800
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Central air conditioning
  • Heating: Central heating
  • Heated Square Feet: 800
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: HUNTING CREEK HOMES
  • Land Acres: 0.06
  • Standard Land Use Code: Townhouse (residential)
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 15 BLK 1 HUNTING CREEK HOMES

Ownership

  • Current Owner : MANK BENJAMIN G
  • Current Owner 2: JONES HANNAH C
  • Previous Owner : WASHCO VAUGHAN
  • Previous Owner 2: WASHCO PRISCILLA
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: CHALFANT MICHAEL
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Joint Tenants

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Alexandria City Public Schools
  • Census Tract: 200703

Zoning

  • Zoning: RM - TOWNH

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 80.03
  • Parcel: 11110000
  • Block: 1
  • Lot: 15
  • Latitude: 38.7955
  • Longitude: -77.0505

    Address

  • Full Address: 917 S Columbus St
  • Address - House Number: 917
  • Street Direction: S
  • Address - Street Name: Columbus
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: VA
  • City Name: Alexandria
  • Carrier Code: C028
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4208
  • Zip Code: 22314

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $8,042

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1182
  • Valuation Date: Jul 05, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 87
  • Final Value: 750,238
  • High Value: 838,962
  • Low Value: 661,513

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $720,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: UNITED NATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Dec 13, 2022
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $720,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jan 01, 2053

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $724,508
  • Market Land Value: $414,259
  • Market Improvement Value: $310,249

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $724,508
  • Assessed Land Value: $414,259
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $310,249

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Dec 07, 2022
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 13, 2022
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11899958904
  • Current Sale Price: $720,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 15942
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Dec 27, 2019
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Dec 18, 2019
  • Previous Sale Amount: $690,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: UNITED NATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Dec 13, 2022
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $720,000
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jan 01, 2053

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: TRUIST BANK
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Dec 27, 2019
  • Previous Mortgage Financing Type: Fixed Rate
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $655,500
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional

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Frequently Asked Questions

What neighborhood is 917 South Columbus Street located in?
The 917 South Columbus Street is a townhouse located in the neighborhood of Hunting Creek Homes in Downtown Alexandria, Alexandria.
What is the average sales price for listings in 917 South Columbus Street?
The average sales price for units in 917 South Columbus Street is $707,500 , or $621/sqft. currently.

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