515 S FAIRFAX STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 - PenFed Realty Mid-Atlantic

$1,895,000

Tucked into the SE quadrant of Old Town, this stunning home has been carefully restored and expanded with a thoughtful, cohesive approach, preserving its history while capitalizing on flow and livability. The result is a mix of original character and thoughtful, high-quality updates, rounded out with professional interior design by… Read More Liz Mearns. The front living room, dating to 1797, sets the tone with original floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and elevated by tailored details like a custom sisal rug, picture rail art hanging system, and modern lighting. Just beyond, the dining room, added in the early 1800s, continues the story with its own fireplace, built-in storage, and the kind of scale that works equally well for everyday dinners or larger gatherings. From there, the house opens up completely with a 2020 addition. The kitchen is well-executed with inset Mouser cabinetry, soapstone counters, a Wolf range, and Bosch dishwasher. A butler's pantry and wet bar add storage and function, including a beverage refrigerator, open shelving, and glass-front cabinetry. The reclaimed wood threshold is a subtle detail, but one that ties the old and new together. The kitchen flows directly into the spacious family room with gas fireplace and tongue and groove ceiling, creating a fabulous living space. Tucked between the old and new sections of the home, the connecting hall includes a powder room with exposed brick, plus a broom closet and built-in shelving. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms plus a separate library, which is a space that can flex depending on your needs. The primary suite is set apart and private, with good closet space, a well-finished bath with double sinks, marble counters and a soaking tub, and a terrace with retractable awning. The additional two bedrooms sit within the original portion of the home, each set on a different level. The renovated hall bath and a thoughtfully designed laundry room round out this space. The lower level is perfect for a home gym or den, and offers terrific storage space. Behind the scenes, the improvements continue. New plumbing, electrical, and sewer lines, radiant heated floors through both levels of the addition, and high quality Vermont Green Mountain windows were installed during the renovation. Outside, the rear garden has been designed as an extension of the living space, with hardscaping, layered plantings, and a covered porch that makes it usable well beyond just a few months of the year. There's also a rear gate to the alley with bike shed, which adds a level of convenience that's easy to overlook but hard to live without once you have it. The location puts you just a few blocks from the river and the Mount Vernon Trail, and within easy reach of King Street's restaurants, shops, farmer's market, and metro station. It's a part of Old Town that feels quieter and more residential, while still being fully connected to everything nearby. This is a house with real history, and where every update is deliberate. The overall result is a home that checks all the boxes without losing what made it special in the first place. Please join us for an Open House tour this Saturday, 12pm-2pm! Read Less

Courtesy of Laura M Sacher, Compass 703-229-8935

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 6, 2026

Property Type

Townhouse

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,451

Lot Size

0.04 Acres

Year Built

1797

MLS Number

VAAX2059942

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Basement

Full, Interior Access, Partially Finished

Building

Built in 1797, Built in 2020 (effective), Living area: 2451, Levels: 4, Construction Materials: Brick

Cooling

Central A/C

Accessibility Features

None

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Balcony, Brick, Enclosed, Patio(s), Extensive Hardscape

Fence

Fully

Fireplaces

5 fireplaces, Wood, Mantel(s), Gas/Propane

Floors

Hardwood

Foundation

Crawl Space, Slab, Stone

Heating

Radiant

Interior Features

Bar, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Lot

0.04 acres

Property

Very Good, Other structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Annual Amount: $16,774, Lot: 515, Year: 2025, Zoning: RM

Utilities

Water Source: Public

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