5520 DAWES AVENUE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22311 - Turning Houses into Homes!

$799,999

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.… Read More 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 and glass door handles, plaster walls, a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, and ample storage with several closets. Full kitchen has electric cooking, wood cabinets, eat-in table space, and backyard access to a fully fenced rear yard with veggie and flower gardens. Laundry washer/dryer hook-ups and utilities are located in the full unfinished basement that also offers additional storage space. The driveway can fit 3-4 vehicles. Utilities include electricity, public water, public sewer, oil heat and hot water, and a sump pump. House sits on a corner flat parcel of land inside the beltway less than 10 miles from DC, within approx 15 miles to Fort Belvoir, National Harbor, and Tysons Corner, and approx 60 minutes to many award-winning wineries and breweries! Alexandria City schools and services. NOVA Alexandria campus is 4 blocks away, and property is walkable to many shops, restaurants, health care offices, mass transit hubs, and area schools, not to mention some of the best award-winning ethnic food eateries in the entire Northern Virginia area! Property is ideal for an investor buyer builder or end-user builder who has the vision to take this house and land to its next chapter of homeownership. Cash or conventional financing only. Property is tenant occupied. Do not contact tenant occupants. Property is being sold strictly "As-Is". Showings by appointment only and listing agent must accompany all showings. No HOA. Plat survey is not currently available. Property is zoned R 20. Listing agent has limited knowledge of any builder or zoning options. Direct any property development questions to the Alexandria City zoning office. Property sale is part of a 1031 exchange. Seller reserves the right to set an offer deadline and ratify on a sales offer at any time. MLS disclosures, offer guidelines, marketing flier and floor plans to be made available as documents on the MLS listing or contact listing agent directly for pdf copies or any further information. Property also listed as land listing, MLS VAAX2060732. This is your opportunity to buy and create your next home right in the heart of the West End Alexandria. Read Less

Courtesy of Marietta K Jemison, KW Metro Center 703-224-6000

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 1, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,892

Lot Size

0.49 Acres

Year Built

1951

MLS Number

VAAX2062288

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Oven/Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan

Basement

Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Windows

Building

Built in 1951, Living area: 1892, Levels: 3, Construction Materials: Block, Brick

Cooling

Central A/C

Accessibility Features

None

Fence

Chain Link, Board, Rear

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Brick, Mantel(s), Fireplace - Glass Doors

Foundation

Block

Heating

Forced Air

Interior Features

Bathroom - Tub Shower, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wood Floors

Lot

0.49 acres, Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Property

Major Rehab Needed, Other structures: Above Grade

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Annual Amount: $9,212.83, Year: 2026, Zoning: R 20, Zoning description: R2011;20 is a Virginia zoning classification for low2011;density, single2011;family neighborhoods with large lots (20,000 sq ft min.

Utilities

Water Source: Public

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