$790,000

5840 Doris Pl Alexandria, VA 22311

$9,381
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,330 sqft
0.3 acres
$594 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5840 Doris Pl

Beautifully refreshed mid-century patio home in a park-like neighborhood is not to be missed! Welcome to sought-after Dowden Terrace, in West Alexandria. Come and be surrounded by nature all within 10 miles of the Nation’s Capital. 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 finished levels, 2-tier deck off the upper level Living Room, open concept Kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a lushly landscaped property is exactly what you’ve been waiting for! All refreshes have just been completed: Freshly painted throughout with in Sherwin Williams, “Drift of Mist”, gleaming original hardwood floors on the main level, stunning quartz counters and repainted wood cabinets in the Kitchen, new light fixtures throughout, brand new carpeting and laminate flooring throughout, Refreshed bathrooms with stylish black accessories, professionally landscaped and exterior cleaning - it’s all here for today’s buyers. 1-car carport and long driveway has off-street parking options. Large painted deck off the Living Room is perfect for that respite from the day’s hectic events. Imagine sitting out on your rear deck enjoying nature all year long! 3 Bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the main level; 4th Bedroom and 1 full shower stall Bathroom on the lower level. Fully finished basement has its own door to exit to the expansive lower deck area with a pergola area and access to the rear shed. Ample storage room in lower level can be craft room, gym space or just storage. Brick walls with wood burning masonry fireplaces are the perfect urban detail that lends itself to that mid-century vibe and cozy mood. HVAC 2024, Roof 2023, Windows 2015, with current stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. More details, photos, marketing brochure and floor plans, to follow. Expected live market date is 04/12/2025. Seller reserves the right to set an offer deadline and accept an offer outside of the deadline. Listing agent lives in the neighborhood and can speak to the many amenities that make Dowden Terrace such a special place to live. Stay tuned and be ready to make this your next home in time for the spring and summer seasons!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusComing Soon
(COMING SOON)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,330 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.3 Acres
Year built1955
ParkingAsphalt Driveway,Asphalt Driveway, Off Street,On Street,Driveway,Attached Carport
MLS #VAFX2230414
FireplaceEquipment, Fireplace - Glass Doors
Active DateApril 12, 2025

Summary

  • MLS Number: VAFX2230414
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: KW Metro Center
  • Office Phone: (703) 224-6000
  • Office Email: frontdesk726@kwmetrocenter.com
  • Listing Agent: Marietta K Jemison
  • Agent Phone: (703) 282-2840
  • Agent Email: mkjhomes@kw.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 12, 2014
Home Sold
$400,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$692,730$8,711
2023$649,240$7,894
2022$611,790$7,544
2021$548,340$6,900
2020$537,340$6,793
2019$497,280$5,714
2018$496,920$6,178
2017$410,190$6,178

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

John Adams Elementary School

Public Magnet KG-5

0.3 mi

5651 Rayburn Ave

1

William Ramsay Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

5700 Sanger Ave

2

Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

1701 N Beauregard St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $153,333. Typical income of Alexandria, VA residents is $200k+ annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

18%
<35k
15%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
44%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

29%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
30%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • JazzJazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5840 Doris Pl

This home is located at 5840 Doris Pl in Alexandria, VA and zip code 22311 in the Baileys neighborhood. This 1,330 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.30 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $790,000.

Over 91 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Alexandria, VA. In the same period over 62 listings were sold below the listed price and 59 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Alexandria, VA increased by 75% between February and March 2025. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 18 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $664,165.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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