2811 JAMES DRIVE, Alexandria, VA 22303

$599,900 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,779  sqft
Built in 1953

STUNNING CITY VIEWS AND PRIME LOCATION! WALK TO METRO! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Fort Lyon Heights offers one-level living with over 1,750 sq. ft. on a 10,000 sq. ft. lot. Enjoy breathtaking city views and a spacious layout ready for your personal touch! The home features a closed entryway, two large living areas, each with its own gas fireplace for added ambiance. The kitchen features 42" cabinets, offering plenty of storage space, along with a separate dining or sitting area for added versatility. Major updates include a roof, HVAC, and water heater (all around 10 years old), updated windows, and oversized washer and dryer (approximately 3 years old). The expansive backyard (mostly fenced) also includes beautiful crepe myrtles, a cherry tree, a dogwood tree, and a large shed/workshop (with electric), ideal for storage or hobbies. While lovingly maintained, the home offers an opportunity for modern updates. Located just minutes from I-95, I-495, I-395, Kingstowne, Springfield Town Center, and National Harbor, it also provides easy access to Old Town Alexandria, Fort Belvoir, and Reagan National Airport. The home is only a 10-minute walk to the Huntington Metro Yellow Line for convenient commutes to the Pentagon and DC. This home is being sold strictly AS-IS, with no repairs and a 30-45 day rent-back will be required. Whether you're a buyer looking to customize or an investor seeking potential, this home is your perfect canvas. Schedule a showing today!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Floor Plan - Traditional
Rooms:
Living Room,Kitchen,Bedroom 1,Other,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2,Bathroom 3
Laundry:
Dryer In Unit,Washer In Unit
Flooring:
Hardwood,Carpet
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Gas/Propane, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Ranch/Rambler
Parking:
Concrete Driveway

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
Windows:
Vinyl Clad
General:
Brick,Vinyl Siding, 1, Crawl Space,Slab

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County:
FAIRFAX

Lot

Zoning:
140, 0831 04 0049
View:
City
Fencing:
Rear
Current Use:
011

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty, Beth Shubert

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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