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    5520 DAWES Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311

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    $799,999

    LAND - ALEXANDRIA, VA

    Lot size:
    0.49 Acres
    Added:
    May 20, 2026
    Days on Market:
    17
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 5 at 2:06 pm

    Property Features for 5520 DAWES Avenue

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.49 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    8363

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    Listing Contact
    Marietta K Jemison

    Listing agent Marietta K Jemison License #0225214879

    Listing office KW Metro Center 2111 Wilson Boulevard unit: 1050, Arlington, VA

    Listing date May 20, 2026

    MLS# VAAX2060732 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Prime location in sought‑after Dowden Terrace, West End Alexandria, inside the beltway.
    • Large .49 acre landscaped corner lot offers ample outdoor space.
    • "In‑Law" suite with two separate rooms, walk‑in closet, and separate rear access.
    • Original hardwood floors, high ceilings, vintage arched doorways, and a wood‑burning fireplace add character.
    • No HOA fees or restrictions.
    • Investment/builder opportunity to renovate or redevelop.

    Overview

    This property features a Cape Cod detached dwelling situated on a landscaped 0.49 acre corner lot in the Dowden Terrace neighborhood of West End Alexandria. The house includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 2 finished levels, along with a full unfinished cinderblock foundation. A converted garage and breezeway create an "in-law" space with two separate rooms, a walk-in closet, and separate exterior rear access. The interior features original hardwood flooring, high ceilings on the main level, vintage-style arched doorways and glass door handles, plaster walls, and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room. Ample storage is available with several closets. The 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, which also offers additional storage space. The driveway can accommodate 3-4 vehicles. Utilities include electricity, public water, public sewer, oil heat and hot water, and a sump pump. Located inside the beltway, the property is less than 10 miles from DC, approximately 15 miles to Fort Belvoir, National Harbor, and Tysons Corner, and about 60 minutes to wineries and breweries. The property is walkable to shops, restaurants, health care offices, mass transit hubs, and area schools. This property is ideal for an investor buyer builder.
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    Residential land & home ...

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    City
    Alexandria
    County
    Fairfax
    State
    Virginia
    Longitude
    -77.12444
    Latitude
    38.83779

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Residential land & home lot - Charming Cape Cod on a .49 acre corner lot.
    Where is this residential land & home lot located?
    The property is located at 5520 DAWES Avenue Alexandria, VA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $799,999.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in sought‑after Dowden Terrace, West End Alexandria, inside the beltway.; Large .49 acre landscaped corner lot offers ample outdoor space.; "In‑Law" suite with two separate rooms, walk‑in closet, and separate rear access.
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