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511 E Nelson Avenue

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301
  • $859,000
  • STATUS: Closed
  • ON SITE: 35 Days
  • MLS #: VAAX2051864
Sold - 02/10/2026
$859,000
SOLD - 02/10/2026
  • 2
    BEDS
  • 0.05
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,200
    SQFT
  • $716
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Townhouse
Built:
1939
County:

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Description

Welcome to 511 East Nelson Avenue, a charming 1939 brick row home perfectly positioned in the vibrant heart of Del Ray. Located just one block east of Mount Vernon Avenue, you are less than a mile from the Braddock Road Metro Station and only minutes from the historic streets of Old Town Alexandria and the amenities of Potomac Yard.Step inside to find over 1,100 square feet of finished living space across three levels. The main floor features an inviting open-concept layout that is perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The modern kitchen serves as the heart of the home, leading directly to a serene, screened-in porch, the perfect respite for your morning coffee. The outdoor experience continues onto a spacious ground-level deck, leading into a fully fenced-in rear garden. This private oasis, shaded by a beautiful mature tree, is ready for your green thumb, weekend gatherings, or for your pets to roam safely. The upper level includes two sun-drenched bedrooms and a modernized hall bath, while the lower level, fully updated in the mid-2010s, features a finished recreation room, a second full bath, laundry, and ample storage. Beyond the front door, the best of Del Ray is at your fingertips. Enjoy brunch at Matt & Tony’s, a pastry from Junction Coffee, or a visit to the weekly Farmers Market. With local favorites like The Evening Star and Cheesetique moments away, this home offers the quintessential lifestyle in the neighborhood you’ve been looking for.

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511 E Nelson Avenue ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301

  • Price: $859,000
  • Status: Closed
  • On Site: 35 Days
  • Updated: 74 min ago
  • MLS #: VAAX2051864
2
Beds
2
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.05
Acres
1,200
SQFT
$716
$/SQFT
1939
Built
Neighborhood:
Linden Gardens
County:
Alexandria City
School District:
Alexandria City Public Schools
Property Description
Welcome to 511 East Nelson Avenue, a charming 1939 brick row home perfectly positioned in the vibrant heart of Del Ray. Located just one block east of Mount Vernon Avenue, you are less than a mile from the Braddock Road Metro Station and only minutes from the historic streets of Old Town Alexandria and the amenities of Potomac Yard.Step inside to find over 1,100 square feet of finished living space across three levels. The main floor features an inviting open-concept layout that is perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The modern kitchen serves as the heart of the home, leading directly to a serene, screened-in porch, the perfect respite for your morning coffee. The outdoor experience continues onto a spacious ground-level deck, leading into a fully fenced-in rear garden. This private oasis, shaded by a beautiful mature tree, is ready for your green thumb, weekend gatherings, or for your pets to roam safely. The upper level includes two sun-drenched bedrooms and a modernized hall bath, while the lower level, fully updated in the mid-2010s, features a finished recreation room, a second full bath, laundry, and ample storage. Beyond the front door, the best of Del Ray is at your fingertips. Enjoy brunch at Matt & Tony’s, a pastry from Junction Coffee, or a visit to the weekly Farmers Market. With local favorites like The Evening Star and Cheesetique moments away, this home offers the quintessential lifestyle in the neighborhood you’ve been looking for.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Colonial Construction Materials Brick Veneer Garage YN No Parking Types On Street Pool No Pool Water Access YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 800 Appliances Oven/Range - GasRefrigeratorDishwasherBuilt-In MicrowaveDisposalWasherDryer Basement Full Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 400 Below Grade Unfinished Area 0 Cooling Central A/C Fireplace YN No Heating Forced Air Heating YN Yes Interior Features Wood FloorsDining AreaUpgraded CountertopsCeiling Fan(s)Recessed Lighting Laundry Type Has Laundry Levels 3 Upper Level1 Bedrooms 2

Property Features

Accessibility Features None Association YN No Buyer Financing Conventional Central Air YN Yes Close Sale Terms Standard Sale Condo YN No Cooling Fuel Electric Foundation Details Permanent Heating Fuel Natural Gas Hot Water Natural Gas Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 804317567880 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Interior Row/Townhouse Tax Annual Amount 8580.00 Tax Lot 6 Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Zoning RB

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©2026 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Aleksandr Pritsker | EXP Realty. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Data last updated: 2026-02-13T17:54:57.197.
 
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