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#VAAX2044784, Faith Saunders, Listing Office: Samson Properties
$419,900 List price
1608 Preston Rd Alexandria, VA 22302
$4,986
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
930 sqft
$452 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1608 Preston Rd
Cute and delightful, tastefully renovated and well maintained two-bedroom, one-bathroom home, in a most-sought-after location. Gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout, plentiful windows bring in amazing natural light, ceiling fans and wall unit AC to keep you cool in summer, pendant lights in dining area and under cabinet lighting in kitchen to help the chefs among us, gas cooking and lots of cabinets for a more compact space make it a sweet place to prep and cook. Upstairs, the two bedrooms and beautifully reno'd bath round out the home. Great starter or transitional spot, so close to everything that Shirlington and Alexandria have to offer--shopping, food and drink, so much fin! Hurry, these sell quickly!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingOther
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingWall Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Size930 sqft
Year built1941
ParkingOff Street,On Street
MLS #VAAX2044328
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: Off Street,On Street
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Other
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $419,900
- Price/SqFt: $451
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,322
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: 395 to Quaker Left into community to Preston
- Year Built: 1941
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 930 SqFt
- MLS Number: VAAX2044328
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC
- Office Phone: (703) 552-4180
- Office Email: christina.macro@elliman.com
- Listing Agent: Richard A Hampton
- Agent Phone: (703) 505-9277
- Agent Email: richard.hampton@elliman.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2020 | Home Sold | $385,000 |
| Jun 20, 2011 | Home Sold | $312,000 |
| Nov 29, 2004 | Home Sold | $315,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $380,811 | $4,322 |
| 2023 | $377,041 | $4,185 |
| 2022 | $369,649 | $4,103 |
| 2021 | $381,442 | $4,234 |
| 2020 | $346,766 | $3,918 |
| 2019 | $327,137 | $3,588 |
| 2018 | $317,609 | $3,588 |
| 2017 | $308,566 | $3,486 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Charles Barrett Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•1115 Martha Custis Dr
5
George Mason Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•2601 Cameron Mills Rd
4
Abingdon Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•3035 S Abingdon St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $95,833. Most Alexandria, VA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
15%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
37%
100k-200k
11%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
74%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
6%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
56%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Where do the neighbors shop?
Crate & Barrel
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
The Cheesecake Factory
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Audi
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1608 Preston Rd
The listing price of 1608 Preston Rd property is $419,900.
The property 1608 Preston Rd is a townhouse located in Alexandria, Virginia, 22302.
Active Listing: 1608 Preston Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1608 Preston Rd are: Charles Barrett Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), George Mason Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Abingdon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Gunston Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Francis C. Hammond Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), George Washington Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Alexandria City High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Wakefield High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Arlington Community High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,322 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 16, 2020 for $385,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1608 Preston Rd has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1608 Preston Rd is 930 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1608 Preston Rd is 1941.
This home is located at 1608 Preston Rd in Alexandria, VA and zip code 22302 in the Parkfairfax neighborhood. This 930 square foot home was built in 1941. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $419,900.
The number of homes for sale in Alexandria, VA increased by 160.3% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $718,775, while the average time on the real estate market was 35 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.