Listing Tools (detailViewNewGen)

Cape Cod detached dwelling has been a rental property for years and owner has decided to sell. House includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 finished levels, and a full unfinished cinderblock foundation with interior access only. Property is ideal for investor buyer builder who has the vision to take this house to the next chapter of homeownership. Original hardwood flooring throughout, plaster walls, and a wood-burning fireplace insert in the living room. Rear kitchen has backyard access to a full fenced rear yard, and access to front driveway that can fit 3-4 vehicles. Utilities include electricity, public water, public sewer, oil heat and hot water, and a sump pump. Plat survey is not available. House sits on a corner flat parcel of land inside the beltway less than 10 miles from DC, within approx 15 miles to Fort Belvoir, National Harbor, and Tysons Corner, and approx 60 minutes to many award-wining wineries and breweries! Property is located in the Dowden Terrace neighborhood. Alexandria City schools and services. Nova Alexandria campus is 4 blocks away, and property is walkable to many shops, restaurants, mass transit hubs and area schools. Property is tenant occupied. Property is being sold strictly "As-Is". Showings by appointment only and listing agent must accompany all showings. Listing agent has limited knowledge of any builder or zoning options. Direct any property development questions to the Alexandria City zoning office. Seller reserves the right to set an offer deadline and ratify on a sales offer at any time. MLS disclosures, offer guidelines, marketing flier and floor plans are available as documents on the MLS listing or contact listing agent directly for pdf copies or any further information. This is your opportunity to buy and create your next home right in the heart of the West End Alexandria.

Property Details of 5520 Dawes Avenue

Property Details

Community

Map Location

Listed by Marietta K Jemison of KW Metro Center

Copyright 2026 BRIGHT, All Rights Reserved.  Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which Compass | The Deevy Group participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement. The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.Data last updated May 17, 2026. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have Closed or are no longer being offered for sale.

Hi there! How can we help you?

Contact us using the form below or give us a call.

Send Us A Message:

I agree to receive marketing and customer service calls and text messages from Compass | The Deevy Group. To opt out, you can reply 'stop' at any time or click the unsubscribe link in the emails. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Msg/data rates may apply. Msg frequency varies. Privacy Policy.

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Hi there! How can we help you?

Contact us using the form below or give us a call.

Send Us A Message:

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Hi there! How can we help you?

Contact us using the form below or give us a call.

Send Us A Message:

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

$

Do not fill in this field:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.