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$799,999

3beds
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2baths
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1,892sqft
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1951built
5520 Dawes Ave,Alexandria, VA 22311

Est.$5,260/moCustomize payment

What's special

Just listed

On the market for 1 day

$423/sqft

Price per square foot

Built in 1951

75 years old

Overview

Charming Cape Cod detached dwelling sits on landscaped .49 acre corner lot in sought-after Dowden Terrace neighborhood in West End Alexandria. Family-owned for decades, it's time for the next chapter in homeownership. The house includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 finished levels, and a full unfinished cinderblock basement foundation. A converted garage and breezeway ''in-law'' space includes two separate rooms, a walk-in closet, and separate exterior rear access. Interior details include original hardwood flooring throughout, high ceilings on the main level, vintage-style arched doorways ...

Listing updated: June 1, 2026 at 8:57 AM

Listed by:

Marietta K Jemison 703-282-2840, KW Metro Center

Source: Bright MLS · MLS #VAAX2062288Bright MLS

Property details

Cost estimate

Est. monthly payment

$5,228/mo
Principal & interest
$4,194
Property tax
$768
Home insurance (est.)
$267

Down payment

$160,00020% of list price
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Based on 20% down ($160,000), 6.85% interest rate, 30-year fixed. Insurance is an estimate. Actual costs may vary.

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Price history

DateEventPrice
Jun 1, 2026Listed for sale$799,999

Location

5520 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311

Nearby schools

JOHN ADAMS

Elementary School

FRANCIS C HAMMOND

Middle School

ALEXANDRIA CITY

High School

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