Serious pricing adjustment! Cute and delightful, tastefully renovated and well maintained Madison model, two-bedroom, one-bathroom home, in a most-sought-after location. Gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout, plentiful windows bring in amazing natural light, ceiling fans and wall unit AC to keep you cool in summer, pendant lights in dining area and under cabinet lighting in kitchen to help the chefs among us, gas cooking and lots of cabinets for a more compact space make it a sweet place to prep and cook. Upstairs, the two bedrooms and beautifully reno'd bath and a full sized washer and dryer round out the home. Great location, so close to everything that Shirlington and Alexandria have to offer--shopping, food and drink, so much fun! Hurry, these sell quickly!
TownhomeProperty Type
1941Year Built
$449Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Richard Hampton• Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC - McLean
Parkfairfax is a quaint community consisting of 1,684 units in 132 landscaped and wooded acres. This community began as rental units constructed to meet World War II civilian housing needs. In 1978, Parkfairfax was converted to a condominium and is now home for those looking for commuting convenience with a sense of community. Among the amenities Parkfairfax offers are three swimming pools, two volleyball courts, a basketball court, seven tennis courts, an exercise facility, tot lots, a party room, a car wash/maintenance yard, laundry rooms, and woodland trails. This particular unit overlooks some of the lush greens and also gets great sunlight as an end unit! The floor plan is well appointed and feels spacious yet charming. The main level includes a large living room, dining room and beautifully updated kitchen. Upstairs is a large master with a semi-walk in closet and second bedroom and an updated full bath along with a large linen and washer/dryer. Updated flooring gives the home a warm feel and updated vibe.
Public Records
Jun 20, 2011
Sold
$312,000
$335/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 29, 2004
Sold
$315,000
$339/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 19, 1997
Sold
$93,000
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,592 (−7.0%)
$136,842 + $260,504
$397,346
2025
$4,937 (+14.2%)
$136,842 + $260,504
$397,346
2024
$4,322 (+3.3%)
$136,842 + $289,969
$426,811
2023
$4,185 (+2.0%)
$130,325 + $250,486
$380,811
2022
$4,103 (−3.1%)
$129,035 + $248,006
$377,041
2021
$4,234 (+8.1%)
$126,505 + $243,144
$369,649
2020
$3,918 (+6.0%)
$112,722 + $234,044
$346,766
2019
$3,697 (+3.0%)
$112,722 + $234,044
$346,766
2018
$3,588 (+2.9%)
$106,341 + $220,796
$327,137
2017
$3,487 (+3.2%)
$103,244 + $214,365
$317,609
2016
$3,379 (+8.5%)
$100,445 + $208,121
$308,566
2014
$3,114 (+5.4%)
$100,445 + $198,123
$298,568
2013
$2,956 (+0.2%)
$100,445 + $198,123
$298,568
2012
$2,949
$100,445 + $184,295
$284,740
2011
$2,949 (+1.0%)
$105,732 + $189,799
$295,531
2010
$2,919
$105,732 + $189,799
$295,531
2009
$2,919
$105,732 + $192,733
$298,465
Tax history for 1608 Preston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,592 (−7.0%)
$136,842 + $260,504
$397,346
2025
$4,937 (+14.2%)
$136,842 + $260,504
$397,346
2024
$4,322 (+3.3%)
$136,842 + $289,969
$426,811
2023
$4,185 (+2.0%)
$130,325 + $250,486
$380,811
2022
$4,103 (−3.1%)
$129,035 + $248,006
$377,041
2021
$4,234 (+8.1%)
$126,505 + $243,144
$369,649
2020
$3,918 (+6.0%)
$112,722 + $234,044
$346,766
2019
$3,697 (+3.0%)
$112,722 + $234,044
$346,766
2018
$3,588 (+2.9%)
$106,341 + $220,796
$327,137
2017
$3,487 (+3.2%)
$103,244 + $214,365
$317,609
2016
$3,379 (+8.5%)
$100,445 + $208,121
$308,566
2014
$3,114 (+5.4%)
$100,445 + $198,123
$298,568
2013
$2,956 (+0.2%)
$100,445 + $198,123
$298,568
2012
$2,949
$100,445 + $184,295
$284,740
2011
$2,949 (+1.0%)
$105,732 + $189,799
$295,531
2010
$2,919
$105,732 + $189,799
$295,531
2009
$2,919
$105,732 + $192,733
$298,465
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
930
Year built
1941
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Alexandria
APN
013.02-0A-801.1608
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
RB
Townhouse Zone
The RB zone is established to provide and maintain land areas for medium density residential neighborhoods in which single-unit, two-unit, and townhouse dwellings are permitted. Nonresidential uses of a noncommercial nature which are related to, supportive of and customarily found in such residential neighborhoods are also permitted
HOA/Condo/Coop Management Type: Professional - On-site
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: All Ground Fee, Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Insurance, Laundry, Management, Pool(s), Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Sewer, Trash, Water
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Community Center, Bike Trail, Common Grounds, Exercise Room, Extra Storage, Laundry Facilities, Meeting Room, Picnic Area, Pool - Outdoor, Tot Lots/Playground
School Information
Elementary School: CHARLES BARRETT
Middle Or Junior School: GEORGE WASHINGTON
High School: ALEXANDRIA CITY
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: 395 to Quaker Left into community to Preston
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 930
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Alexandria
APN: 013.02-0A-801.1608
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Charles Barrett Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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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