Updated and well-maintained top floor 1-bedroom condo in conveniently located and historic Parkfairfax. This unit was renovated in 2017 and is move-in ready! 1657 Preston Road includes a covered front porch facing green space, and an entryway staircase leading to second story living (no neighbors above you!). The updated kitchen includes granite countertops, custom soft close cabinets and hardware, stainless steel appliances (Samsung French door refrigerator, gas range and oven, built-in microwave, Bosch dishwasher), ceramic tile floors, and a window over the sink. In the spacious combination living/dining space there are lovely hardwood floors, upgraded windows overlooking a wooded community space, and a ceiling fan. The hallway leads to the laundry closet, linen closet, full bathroom, and bedroom. The laundry room has a stackable washer and dryer and a storage shelf. The bathroom includes a penny round tile floor, tub shower, pedestal sink, an upgraded fan, and a window. The large bedroom has hardwood floors, two closets, and windows facing wooded space. Parkfairfax amenities include outdoor pools, tennis courts, exercise room, fitness center, walking trails, and more. Condo fee includes water, trash service, lawn care maintenance, pool. Close to shopping and dining in Shirlington, Del Ray, and Old Town Alexandria, and convenient access to I-395, Pentagon, and Washington, DC.
CondoProperty Type
1941Year Built
$398Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Justin Kielsgard• The Genau Group, LLC.
•202-735-5382 (broker)
Bought with Kara Chaffin Donofrio• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
805
Year built
1941
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Alexandria
APN
013.02-0A-950.1657
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: Common Area Maintenance, Pool(s), Reserve Funds, Trash, Water, Management
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Basketball Courts, Fitness Center, Jog/Walk Path, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
School Information
School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: From I-395, Take the SHIRLINGTON/QUAKER LANE EXIT (Exit 7) to N. QUAKER LANE to first left at PRESTON ROAD.
Entry Floor Number: 1
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 805
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Alexandria
APN: 013.02-0A-950.1657
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Charles Barrett Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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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