39 E REED AVENUE, Alexandria, VA 22305

$627,500 Asking Price

2 beds
2 baths
890  sqft
Built in 1945

Welcome to 39 E Reed Ave — a charming and updated home just minutes from Del Ray, Arlandria, and the new Virginia Tech Innovation Campus. This property blends thoughtful updates with natural charm, offering excellent indoor and outdoor living. Inside, you’ll find a bright and functional layout featuring a skylit bathroom, custom-installed blinds and shades, and a versatile second bedroom complete with a Murphy bed — perfect for guests or a home office. The spacious primary bathroom is a standout, offering a walk-in shower with a built-in seat and a double vanity for extra comfort and convenience. The kitchen opens to a cozy bar area with three barstools that convey, making it ideal for casual dining or entertaining. Recent upgrades include a 5-year-old HVAC system, 2021 water heater, new roof, crawl space improvements, and storm doors installed in both the front and back for added efficiency and security. Outside, enjoy a screened-in porch, private parking for two cars, and a yard with fig, pear, and apple trees — a rare urban garden retreat. Though you're just minutes from Metro access, shops, and dining, the screened-in porch and private backyard offer a peaceful escape from city life — perfect for quiet mornings or winding down in the evening.

Features & Amenities

Interior

A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Central, Electric
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Cottage

Construction

General:
Frame, 1, Crawl Space

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County:
ALEXANDRIA CITY

Lot

Zoning:
RB, 14220500
Current Use:
61

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
William G. Buck & Assoc., Inc., Johnny Mendez

About Alexandria, VA

Housing

Number of Units
159,458
Median Home Value
$546,166
Median Rent
$1,670

47.47% of housing units are renter occupied.

4.82% are vacant.

Commute

Car
49.56%
Public Transportation
10.74%
Walk to Work
1.73%
Work from Home
36.60%
Other
0.75%

The median travel time to work is 22 minutes.

People

Population
343,664
Median Age
38.00
Median Household Size
2.59

Education

High School
13.45%
Associate’s Degree
6.06%
Bachelor’s Degree
29.77%
Graduate Degree
29.98%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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