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5537 Gary Avenue
Alexandria VA 22311

Leased for: $3,850.00 / month Closed

Lease Date: 2025-12-12

Alexandria
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2,211 build ft2
8,001 land ft2

About This Property

A SUPER RENTAL PRICE $3750/MONTH AND ... PRIMO LOCATION! Mid-Century Classic, large and bright split level home in Shirley Forest, in West Alexandria! 4 Bedrooms + 1 Flex/Bed room, 3 Full Updated Bathrooms, open concept combined Kitchen/Dining/Living area with steps down to Rec Room and Entry level. Features include open Foyer space; entry level Bedroom + full shower stall Bathroom; ceiling fans in Bedrooms, hardscaped back Patio area with fire pit, fully fenced back yard that includes a shed and raised garden beds. House is in excellent condition with solid flooring throughout (no carpet!), repainted walls in neutral base color, and large windows throughout; NEW DISHWASHER (2025); HVAC, HOT WATER TANK and BUILT-IN MICROWAVE all replaced 2024. Lower level Laundry/utility room also has back yard access doorway. Home is located on a street with sidewalks and only blocks away to local schools, playgrounds, biking trails, parks, and tennis/pickleball courts, dog park, retail and restaurants. Dowden Terrace membership pool located within the community. Metro and Dash bus stops are 3 blocks away along Seminary Road or Beauregard Rd; I-395 is less than .5 miles away. Rental available immediately. Lease min. 12 months w/option to renew with annual 5% rent increase; minimum annual combined household income of $175,000/year to qualify; Max. 3 combined household incomes to qualify; Min credit score is 680; Pets: YES - case by case, Max. 2 pets; max combined weight 50 lbs. $500.00 /pet refundable security deposit and $50/pet monthly pet rent; NO Smoking of any kind permitted in/around the property. Wood Burning Fireplace is DECOR ONLY; not useable. Apply online via RentSpree links with $50 non-refundable application fee per any one18 yo+ regardless of rent responsibility. Local landlord self-managing the property. Landlord reserves the right to final decision on any application. Book all showings online; all showings done by appointment or contact listing agent for showing appointment. Owner landlord will review all applications and respond with any questions and final decision. Don't wait - get home now just in time to enjoy the fall and holiday seasons!

Listing Agent: Marietta K Jemison. KW Metro Center 703-282-2840 mkjhomes@kw.com

Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: SHIRLEY FOREST
Interior Features
Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, WaterHeater
Interior: Dining Area, Air Filter System, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring:
Water: Public
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Forced Air, Central
Fireplaces: 1
Windows:
Utilities: Cable TV Available, Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Rooms
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Attached Bathroom
Level: Upper 2
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Level: Upper 2
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Level: Upper 2
Room Type: Full Bath
Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Countertop(s) - Granite, Double Sink
Level: Upper 2
Room Type: Kitchen
Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Dining Area, Double Sink, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Pendants, Lighting - Recessed, Breakfast Bar
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Living Room
Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Living/Dining Room Combo
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Dining Room
Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Window Treatments, Living/Dining Room Combo
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Features: Flooring - Laminate Plank, Window Treatments
Level: Main
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Level: Main
Room Type: Recreation Room
Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Window Treatments, Balcony Access
Level: Main
Room Type: Foyer
Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Attached Bathroom
Level: Main
Room Type: Bonus Room
Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Den
Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Attached Bathroom
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Bathroom 3
Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Laundry
Features: Flooring - Concrete, Basement - Unfinished
Level: Lower 1
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1959
Legal Subdivision: Shirley Forest
Subdivision Name: Shirley Forest
Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights
Parking: Asphalt Driveway
Schools
Elementary School: John Adams
Junior High School: Francis C. Hammond
High School: Alexandria City

IDXListing Courtesy of Marietta K Jemison. KW Metro Center 703-282-2840 mkjhomes@kw.com

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