1617 Preston Road is a two level, 2 bedroom , 1 bath Madison model that has just been tastefully updated throughout. Enter into a foyer with gray tile floors that lead up into the large open living and dining area with refinished parquet floors, crown molding and tons of natural light. The kitchen was just been remodeled with new white cabinets, granite counters, stainless-steel GE appliances and gas cooking. A staircase leads upstairs to two bedrooms with the owner’s bedroom featuring a large, tiled walk-in closet. The bathroom has just been updated with new gray tile floors and reglazed soaking tub and tub/shower surround. In unit laundry is located in the second floor hallway closet which is a sought after upgrade in Parkfairfax. The entire unit was painted in a modern Passive Gray with white trim accents. The greatest thing about this unit is its location within the community. When you open your front door, you are welcomed by serene mature tree views and an outdoor sitting area perfect to soak in nature or grill out your favorite meal. Parkfairfax is set on 132 landscaped and wooded acres conveniently located next to 395 for an easy commute into Washington, DC. It offers 3 swimming pools, an exercise facility, tot lots, tennis courts, a car wash, laundry rooms and wooded trails. A foot bridge spans from Parkfairfax over 395, making Shirlington’s shops and restaurants accessible by foot in under 15 minutes.
TownhomeProperty Type
1941Year Built
$457Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Shawn Battle• Century 21 Redwood Realty
•703-528-8195 (broker)
•melanie@c21redwood.com (broker)
Listed by Matt Leighton• Century 21 Redwood Realty
*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
2002
Sq. Ft.
930
Year built
1941
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Alexandria
APN
013.02-0A-944.1617
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 - Off-site
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Management, Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Water, Sewer, Pool(s)
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Fitness Center, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Other
School Information
School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: GPS
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 930
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Alexandria
APN: 013.02-0A-944.1617
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 • 1.0mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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