$800,000

beds

baths

1,766

square ft

5535 Dawes Avenue

Alexandria, Virginia 22311

Closed / MLS #VAAX2053106 / Single Family / Alexandria

Listing information updated 4/8/2026 at 8:21pm

INVESTOR SPECIAL! Spacious Rambler on Prime Corner Lot in Alexandria City. Welcome to Dowden Terrace neighborhood and this custom-built midcentury house situated amongst mature Oak trees on a large, flat, semi-fenced lot. Rambler-style detached house has 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Bathrooms on the main level, Living Room with 1 of 2 wood-burning fireplaces, formal Dining Room with patio door access to a screened porch, 2-car garage and backyard access, large Kitchen with Laundry closet and back deck access. Lower Level is roughed in for a Rec Room with 2nd wood-burning fireplace, Bonus Room, Utilities and walk-up exterior access to the back yard area. Floor plans, plat/survey, marketing brochure and offer guidelines are online. Property is an estate sale and sold strictly "As-Is"; Cash or conventional financing only. Offers will be presented as received. Seller reserves the right to set an offer deadline and ratify on a sales offer at any time. Listing agent lives in the neighborhood and can speak to all the highlights in the area that make this location so appealing. This property has been in the same ownership for over 60 years and is ready for its next chapter and your next home in Alexandria City!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch/Rambler

Exterior Type:

Street Lights

Basement:

Daylight, Partial,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Walkout Stairs,Windows

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central A/C

Heating System:

Central

Appliances:

Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

75 Years

Parking Type:

Paved Driveway

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,766

Lot Size:

40628.00 Square Feet

Acreage:

0.93

Internal Features:

Attic, Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$9,314

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

22311

City:

Alexandria

County:

Alexandria City

Schools

School District(s):

ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary School:

John Adams

Middle School:

Francis C Hammond

High School:

Alexandria City

Architecture Style:

Ranch/Rambler

Exterior Type:

Street Lights

Basement:

Daylight, Partial,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Walkout Stairs,Windows

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central A/C

Heating System:

Central

Appliances:

Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

75 Years

Parking Type:

Paved Driveway

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,766

Lot Size:

40628.00 Square Feet

Acreage:

0.93

Internal Features:

Tax Amount:

$9,314

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

22311

City:

Alexandria

County:

Alexandria City

School District(s):

ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary School:

John Adams

Middle School:

Francis C Hammond

High School:

Alexandria City

Listing Office: KW Metro Center

Listing Office Phone: 703.224.6000

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