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5427 Dawes Avenue
Alexandria VA 22311

For Sale: $849,000.00 Active

List Date: 2026-08-06

Alexandria
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2,105 build ft2
20,460 land ft2

About This Property

Welcome to 5427 Dawes Avenue, a beautifully updated Cape Cod situated on an exceptional, nearly half-acre flat lot in the City of Alexandria—a rare combination of space, privacy, and convenience. Freshly painted throughout and thoughtfully renovated, this move-in ready home blends timeless charm with modern finishes. The upper level features two spacious bedrooms with gleaming hardwood floors and a stunning, newly renovated full bathroom with contemporary designer finishes. The main level offers hardwood flooring throughout, a bright living room with a cozy fireplace, a spacious family room filled with natural light, a formal dining room, an updated kitchen, and a convenient half bath, creating an ideal layout for both comfortable living and entertaining. The fully finished walk-out basement provides an outstanding in-law suite or potential rental opportunity with its own private rear entrance, a large bedroom, a beautifully renovated full bathroom, a separate kitchen and dining area, and a dedicated laundry room. Step outside to an expansive deck and patio overlooking a private, fully fenced backyard, offering the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing. Ideally located within walking distance to shopping, NOVA's Alexandria Campus, Skyline Plaza, restaurants, and everyday conveniences, with immediate access to I-395, the Express/HOV Lanes, Washington, D.C., Old Town Alexandria, and Reagan National Airport, this exceptional property offers a lifestyle that's as convenient as it is desirable.

Listing Agent: Mohammad Ahad Ali. Signature Realtors Inc 571-264-5413 mohammad.ahad.ali@gmail.com

Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: DOWDEN TERRACE
Interior Features
Appliances:
Interior: 2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Wood Floors
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring: Hardwood, Solid Hardwood
Water: Public
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Central
Fireplaces: 1
Windows:
Utilities:
Sewer: Public Sewer
Rooms
Room Type: Attic
Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs
Level: Upper 2
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Level: Upper 1
Room Type: Kitchen
Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room
Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Level: Main
Room Type: Family Room
Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room
Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Level: Main
Room Type: Half Bath
Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Level: Main
Room Type: In-Law/auPair/Suite
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Features: Flooring - Engineered Wood
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Full Bath
Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Utility Room
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Lower 1
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1949
Legal Subdivision: Dowden Terrace
Subdivision Name: Dowden Terrace
Parking: Concrete Driveway
Schools
Elementary School: None
Junior High School: None
High School: Alexandria City

IDXListing Courtesy of Mohammad Ahad Ali. Signature Realtors Inc 571-264-5413 mohammad.ahad.ali@gmail.com

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