A home geared towards easy living, 1403 Ruffner Road offers more than meets the eye. * Beautiful curb appeal and a commanding street presence. * Enter into a classic and comfortable living room setting anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and brightened by a grand window. * A highly functional kitchen boasts newer stainless appliances, ample cabinet storage, and a custom pantry. * From the kitchen, progress to a versatile space enhanced by a large picture window and two skylights - this could become an elegant dining room, family room, or additional gathering room and is excellent for entertaining casually or formally. * A charming library with shelves and cabinets available to display all your collections or becomes the perfect reading nook. * The property has been expanded twice, and now features four bedrooms and two full baths on the main level for maximum convenience. * Primary bedroom is a spacious haven and is highlighted by windows that overlook the flourishing yard, double closets, and the ensuite provides a sink dual vanity, a soaking tub, a separate commode for privacy, and a walk-in shower. * Another bedroom features a rustic brick accent wall and can support new owners as a perfect office option if needed. * Moving to the finished lower level presents a rec room/guest retreat, a full bathroom, lots of storage, laundry, and a sauna to relax after a hard day. * Two attics implement an extra 955 SF of storage plus an exterior shed for any lawn care items. * The remarkable outdoor space will empower you to dine/entertain al fresco on the brick patio while taking in the surprisingly enormous yard. * If you enjoy gardening the side yard is outfitted with vegetable boxes! * Garage parking for one car, a driveway that accommodates two cars, and lots of street parking available. * Close to local schools, activity trails, and a creek for exploring. * Proximity to historic Old Town, popular Shirlington, trendy Del Ray, and hustling DC will forever provide endless opportunities for award-winning food, quaint shopping, community events, and more. * Easy commutes to The Pentagon, Amazon HQ2, US Patent and Trademark offices, and near the metro (King Street or Braddock Road). * Bonuses that make this home move-in ready: All kitchen appliances less than 10 years old. New Pella windows (2012/13) and doors (2019/20). HVAC (x2, 2014/15). Hot water heater (x2, 2018/19). Skylights (x2, 2019). Furnace (2019). Roof and attic fan (2021). Hardwood floors, freshly painted interior, crown molding, and recessed lighting.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
2,486
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alexandria
APN
042.04-05-49
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 28, 2026.
R8
Single-Family Residential Zone
The R-8 zone is established to provide and maintain land areas for low density residential neighborhoods of single-unit, two-unit, and multi-unit up to four units dwellings on 8,000 sq ft lots. Nonresidential uses of a noncommercial nature which are related to, supportive of and customarily found in a residential neighborhood are also permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: From I-495S, take exit 176A to merge onto VA-241 S/VA-611 S/Telegraph Rd. Exit onto VA-241 S/N Kings Hwy. Turn left onto Kathryn St. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Huntington Ave. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto VA-241 N/VA-611 N/Telegraph Rd. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for VA-236 E/Downtown/Alexandria, and merge onto VA-236 E/Duke St. Turn left onto Callahan Dr. Continue on Russell Rd. Drive to Ruffner Rd. Turn left onto Ruffner Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,486
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Alexandria
APN: 042.04-05-49
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Maury Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
Alexandria City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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