Alexandria City property record for 203 E Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,439 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $607,163 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,518 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 4 more |
| APN | 034.04-10-02 |
| Primary APN | 034.04-10-02 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,439 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 13638500 |
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| Street Address | 203 E HOWELL AVE |
| City | ALEXANDRIA |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22301-1307 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | CL |
| Legal Description | LOTS 129 & 130 DEL RAY |
| Legal Subdivision | DEL RAY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 129-1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALEXANDRIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 201300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Civil War Fort Sites (Boundary Increase) listed 1978 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 78003439 |
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| Listed Area | Within Mount Vernon Memorial Highway listed 1981 · 7 contributing resources · NRIS 81000079 |
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
203 E Howell Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2019.
Source: Alexandria City records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage JOHN MARSHALL BANK |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage JOHN MARSHALL BANK |
| Dec 1, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage LOUIS J & GAYLE P BATTAGLIA |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ROBERT E WOOD |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MARGARET WOOD |
| Jan 5, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage LOUIS J & GAYLE P BATTAGLIA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20198822 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Property Address | 203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000000293 |
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| Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170000293 |
| Name | JOHN MARSHALL BANK |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307 |
| Document Number | 0000008822 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190008822 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | GUNSTON TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307 |
| Document Number | 0000008823 |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190008823 |
| Name | JOHN MARSHALL BANK |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Property Address | 203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307 |
| Document Number | 0000016343 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 203 E HOWELL AVE ALEXANDRIA VA 223011307, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307 |
| Document Number | 0000016343 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16343 |
| Name | LOUIS J & GAYLE P BATTAGLIA |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Property Address | 203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307 |
| Document Number | 0000013508 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 203 E HOWELL AVE ALEXANDRIA VA 223011307, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000013508 |
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| Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13508 |
| Name | ROBERT E WOOD |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Property Address | 203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307 |
| Document Number | 0000013507 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 203 E HOWELL AVE ALEXANDRIA VA 223011307, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000013507 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13507 |
| Name | MARGARET WOOD |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Property Address | 203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307 |
| Document Number | 0000000296 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 203 E HOWELL AVE ALEXANDRIA VA 223011307, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307 |
| Document Number | 0000000296 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 296 |
| Name | LOUIS J & GAYLE P BATTAGLIA |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 203 E Howell Ave was $8,518, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Alexandria City assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Alexandria City |
| Unified School District | Alexandria City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $713,529 (+3.11%) Land $494,500 Building $219,029 | $713,529 (+3.11%) Land $494,500 Building $219,029 | |
| 2025 | $8,518.00 (+4.26%) | $692,029 Land $483,000 Building $209,029 | $692,029 Land $483,000 Building $209,029 |
| 2024 | $8,170.00 (+9.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,442.00 | $670,529 Land $471,500 Building $199,029 | $670,529 Land $471,500 Building $199,029 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 203 E Howell Ave; 6 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 203 E Howell Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ALEXANDRIA private · serves 159,200 people · EPA ID VA6510010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from FAIRFAX COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 952 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Ting Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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