539 S COLUMBUS ST
Alexandria, VA 22314

$1,490,000 For Sale:
Quick Facts
  • Bedroom:3
  • Baths:3
  • Area:2092sq ft
  • Style:Colonial
  • Year Built:1880
  • Lot Size:0.06 acres

Description:

Originally built in the late 1800s and thoughtfully rebuilt in 1986, this home preserves it's timeless architectural character while offering a spacious and versatile layout that meets today's standards. Gracious living areas provide flexibility for both intimate settings and larger gatherings, blending classic details with endless potential. This semi-detached home is a rare offering for Old Town thanks to the expansive outdoor areas and a dedicated parking spot with direct access to the home. The main level is designed for both refined entertaining and everyday comfort, featuring a charming eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room perfect for hosting, and an expansive open-concept living room with multiple seating areas centered around a wood-burning fireplace. Three separate access points to the yard create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, ideal for al fresco dining and effortless entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a true retreat, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, a separate dressing room, and ensuite bath. The generous footprint offers outstanding potential to create a spa-inspired sanctuary with an expanded walk-in closet. A conveniently located upper-level laundry room adds a rare level of functionality and ease of access. The unfinished basement features multiple windows and ample ceiling height, which presents an exceptional opportunity to expand the home’s living space—perfect for a recreation room, guest suite, fitness studio, or wine cellar. Ideally located just moments from King Street’s boutiques, dining, and waterfront, this home offers a truly rare opportunity to enjoy premier Old Town living with the added luxury of space, privacy, parking, and the ability to create a one-of-a-kind residence.

StatusActive
Added to RealtyWatchApril 11, 2026 - 28 days ago
Listing Office Compass, Renee McMahan
MLS IDVAAX2055104

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Interior

  • General: Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Stove - Wood, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Chair Railings, Built-Ins
  • Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Basement, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Interior access
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • A/C: Central A/C
  • Heating: true, Heat Pump(s), Electric
  • Fireplace: Wood, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2
  • Disability Feature: None

Exterior

  • General: Exterior Lighting, Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Style: Colonial
  • Parking: Assigned

Construction

  • Roofing: Metal, Flat
  • General: Brick Veneer, 3, Brick/Mortar

Location

  • HOA Amenities: 550.0, Annually
  • Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
  • School District: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • County: ALEXANDRIA CITY-VA

Lot

  • Zoning: RB, 50313620
  • View: City, Courtyard

Utilities

  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

  • Source: BRIGHT_MAIN

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