Alexandria, VA 22314,521 DUKE ST
Alexandria, VA 22314,521 DUKE ST
Alexandria, VA 22314,521 DUKE ST
Alexandria, VA 22314,521 DUKE ST
Alexandria, VA 22314,521 DUKE ST
Alexandria, VA 22314,521 DUKE ST
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Listed by Maria Bowman • TTR Sotheby's International Realty
$ 2,495,000
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4 Beds

4 Baths

4,001 SqFt


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$ 2,495,000
Est. payment | /mo
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4 Beds

4 Baths

4,001 SqFt

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Sat Sep 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Townhouse

Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,001 sqft

Price per Sqft $623

Subdivision Old Town Alexandria

MLS Listing ID VAAX2049632

Style Federal

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,551

Year Built 1789

Annual Tax Amount $26,477

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 2,400 Sqft

Acres 0.06

Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Built in 1789 by Lawrence Hooff Sr., this distinguished brick rowhome blends historic prestige with modern comfort. Once home to Bushrod Washington, nephew of George Washington and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, the property has welcomed presidents from George Washington to Bill Clinton.
Throughout the home, historic details have been preserved to include original heart-of-pine wood floors, built-in china cabinets and bookshelves, original fireplaces and mantels, glass fanlight windows above the doors, and intricate trim, archways and molding in historic-era colors. A rare “bell pull,” still present in only a handful of Old Town homes, adds to the property's unique character. While much of the charm is preserved, the kitchen and baths have been thoughtfully updated for modern living. The main level offers a stately entrance hall with 10-ft ceilings, a sprawling living room with oversized 12-over-12 windows, a wood-burning fireplace, and custom library bookshelves. The formal dining room, full of historic charm, opens through French doors to a serene private brick courtyard. The beautifully renovated kitchen features exposed brick walls and beamed ceilings and flows seamlessly into the den, accented with antique 1800s paneling reclaimed from a barn in southern Virginia and its own fireplace. The second level grand parlor spans the full width of the home, once a formal entertaining space, now used as a family retreat with original millwork, oversized 12-over-12 windows, fireplace, and a wet bar hidden behind original built-in cabinetry. Two additional bedrooms, one with 10-ft ceilings and an original fireplace, along with two renovated baths complete this level. The third floor includes two sun-drenched bedrooms, a laundry closet with full sized washer/dryer and folding counter, and newly renovated full bathroom with tub shower. The unfinished basement allows for tons of storage space and features a second washer/dryer. A private back courtyard wrapped in a brick privacy wall offers the perfect space for al fresco dining and entertaining. One off-street parking space located just beyond the back gate completes this rare Old Town residence. Unmatched location in the sought after SE quadrant. Stroll 5 blocks to the Potomac River or just 1.5 blocks to King Street and many beloved Old Town restaurants and shops. Incredible opportunity to own a piece of history!

Location

State VA

County Alexandria City

Zoning RM

Direction South

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Loft, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3

Basement Connecting Stairway, Partial, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Galley, Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Baseboard - Hot Water, Zoned

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Wood

Equipment Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Y

Window Features Double Hung,Wood Frame

Appliance Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Has Laundry, Upper Floor, Lower Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio(s)

Garage Spaces 1.0

Fence Masonry/Stone, Rear, Privacy

Water Access N

Roof Type Metal,Slate

Accessibility None

Porch Patio(s)

Total Parking Spaces 1

Garage N

Building

Story 4

Foundation Block, Brick/Mortar

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Federal

Level or Stories 4

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,High,Plaster Walls

New Construction N

Schools

Elementary Schools Lyles-Crouch

Middle Schools George Washington

High Schools Alexandria City

School District Alexandria City Public Schools

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 11970000

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 4001

Security Features Security System

Special Listing Condition Standard

Bright MLS (BMLS)
Alicia Stukes

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