5849 Colfax Avenue
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22311
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,394 sqft
- 8,795 sqft lot
- $417 per sqft
- 1983 build
AWESOME LOCATION !! Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood with Tons of renovations w/180-degree view of terraced garden cascading to a winding stream. Minutes away from shopping, restaurants, Pentagon, 395 and DC. An open floor plan with a large kitchen, family room with a fireplace and French doors that open to a large deck overlooking the woods. The main level offers a formal living and dining room and a half bath. The upper level has 4 bedrooms and two full baths and the laundry room. The master suite includes a full bath with sunroof, closet with built in shelves and storage space and a separate room that can be used as a nursery or an office space. The basement has been converted into an in-law suite with separate entrance, a bedroom, full bath, closet space, kitchenet and a living room that opens up to the patio overlooking the woods.
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Last updated May 10, 2025
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MLS# VAFX2237812 —
The Building
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Year Built:1983
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Year Built Source:Estimated
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Roof:Shake
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding
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Builder Name:Nv
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Builder Model:MT VERNON
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Structure Type:Detached
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Historic:No
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Architectural Style:Colonial
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Levels:3
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Door Features:French, Insulated
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Window Features:Bay/Bow, Double Pane, Screens
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Accessibility Features:None
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Foundation Details:Slab
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Rear Entrance, Front Entrance, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Heated, Outside Entrance
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Total SqFt Source:Estimated
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Estimated
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt:2394
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Below Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Estimated
Interior
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Interior Features:Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
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Room List:Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry
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Flooring Type:Carpet, Hardwood
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplaces:1
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Fireplace Features:Screen
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Wall & Ceilings:Dry Wall
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Living Area SqFt Source:Estimated
Room Dimensions
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Total SqFt:2394
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Living Area SqFt:2,394 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Possession:Settlement
Location
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Directions:From 395 - Take Exit 4 toward Seminary Road -> Left on Dawes Avenue -> Right on N Rosser Drive -> Left on Colfax Avenue
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Latitude:38.83856000
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Longitude:-77.13351000
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Condition:Excellent
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:0.20
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Lot Size Source:Estimated
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Lot Features:Backs to Trees, Backs - Parkland, Stream/Creek
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Lot SqFt:8,795 Sqft
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Zoning:131
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Road Responsibility:City/County
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View:Garden/Lawn
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In City Limits:No
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Outdoor Living Structures:Deck(s)
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Horse:No
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Waterview:No
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Fencing:Rear
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Waterfront:No
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Water Oriented:No
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Water Access:No
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Navigable Water:No
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Tidal Water:No
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Land Use Code:011
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Ground Rent Exists:No
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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (703) 473-8815
- Office phone:
- (703) 891-4514
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:0614 34 0021
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Tax Year:2024
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Tax Annual Amount:$11,913.97
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Tax Assessed Value:$1,049,690
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Semi-Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:5
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Upper Level Bedrooms:4
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Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:4
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Lower Level Bedrooms:1
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Lower Level Bedrooms:1
Baths
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Total Baths:4
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Full Baths:3
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Half Baths:1
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Main Level Baths:1.00
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Main Level Half Baths:1
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Upper Level Full Baths:2
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
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Upper Level Total Baths:2
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Upper Level Total Baths:2.00
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All Lower Levels Total Baths:1
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Lower Level Total Baths:1.00
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Upper Level Full Baths:2
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
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Central Air:Yes
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Cooling Fuel:Electric
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Heat Pump(s)
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Heating Fuel:Natural Gas
Utilities
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Sewer/Septic:Public Sewer
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Hot Water:Natural Gas
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Washer, Oven/Range - Electric
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Laundry Type:Upper Floor
Schools
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Elementary School:Glen Forest
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Middle School:Glasgow
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High School:JUSTICE
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School District Name:Fairfax County Public Schools
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School District Source:3rd Party
The Community
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Subdivision Name:The Palisades
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Senior Community:No
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Exterior Features:Sidewalks
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Pool:No Pool
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Spa:No
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Association Recreation Fee:No
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HOA:Yes
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Condo/Coop Association:No
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HOA Fee:$150
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HOA Fee Frequency:Annually
Parking
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Total Garage and Parking Spaces:2
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Garage:Yes
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Garage Features:Garage Door Opener
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Garage Spaces:2.00
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Type of Parking:Attached Garage
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# of Attached Garage Spaces:2
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$1,000,000
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Mortgage
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$5,354
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Taxes | $992 |
Insurance | $275 |
Utilities | $199 See report |
Total | $6,820/mo.* |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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5/10/25
May 10, 2025
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Listed / Active | BRIGHT | $1,000,000 |

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