Welcome to 39 E Reed Ave — a charming and updated home just minutes from Del Ray, Arlandria, and the new Virginia Tech Innovation Campus. This property blends thoughtful updates with natural charm, offering excellent indoor and outdoor living. Inside, you’ll find a bright and functional layout featuring a skylit bathroom, custom-installed blinds and shades, and a versatile second bedroom complete with a Murphy bed — perfect for guests or a home office. The spacious primary bathroom is a standout, offering a walk-in shower with a built-in seat and a double vanity for extra comfort and convenience. The kitchen opens to a cozy bar area with three barstools that convey, making it ideal for casual dining or entertaining. Recent upgrades include a 5-year-old HVAC system, 2021 water heater, new roof, crawl space improvements, and storm doors installed in both the front and back for added efficiency and security. Outside, enjoy a screened-in porch, private parking for two cars, and a yard with fig, pear, and apple trees — a rare urban garden retreat. Though you're just minutes from Metro access, shops, and dining, the screened-in porch and private backyard offer a peaceful escape from city life — perfect for quiet mornings or winding down in the evening. An added bonus: there's no HOA, so you’ll avoid additional monthly fees and restrictions. This property also offers strong potential for short-term rental income through platforms like AirBnB or Vrbo. Several nearby homes have already been successfully used as short-term rentals, making this an attractive option for investors or homeowners interested in supplemental income. The home’s flexible layout, private outdoor space, and convenient location near key attractions and transit make it especially appealing to visitors seeking a more local, comfortable stay in the area (buyers to verify local regulations).
TownhomeProperty Type
1945Year Built
3,225 sq ftLot Size
$755Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Johnny Mendez• William G. Buck & Assoc., Inc.
REDUCED PRICE. Make this hidden gem in the heart of bustling Potomac Yard your relaxing home respite. You will feel right at home before even entering the front door of this unique cottage. The recently renovated duplex includes new carpet, fresh paint, and a gourmet kitchen: granite countertops, a five burner gas stove, and stainless steel appliances. Your spacious primary bedroom suite offers a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet & private luxury bath with an oversized shower and double vanity sinks. The second bedroom features a sliding library style Murphy bed, perfect for a home office or guest room. Some furnishings convey with the home. You will spend hours enjoying quiet evenings on the rear porch looking out onto your private fenced backyard with its stone patio and ample room for a private, gourmet garden. The porch is off suite to the master bedroom and flows smoothly into a stone patio. Never fight for street parking: this gem has private, two car parking lined with apple, pear, and plum trees. The home is ideally located blocks from the coming metro station and on major bike paths. Don't pass up this opportunity to own a truly special property with easy access to National Airport, a short 12 minute drive from downtown DC, easy stroll to Del Ray shops and restaurants, two blocks from Potomac Yard shops and restaurants, and easy access to 395.
*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
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,225 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
890
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alexandria
APN
015.02-08-12
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
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 Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
On Street, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $256,670
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $247,328
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 890
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $5,720
Tax Assessed Value: $503,998
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $5,720
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: CORA KELLY MAGNET
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: From Route 1 (Richmond Hwy), turn west onto E Reed Ave. Continue past Commonwealth Ave, and the property will be on your right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 890
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,225 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Alexandria
APN: 015.02-08-12
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
2/10
Alexandria City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
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