203 E Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 Property Records

Alexandria City property record for 203 E Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Office
Details1,439 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.132 acres (5,750 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$607,163 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill$8,518 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Mortgage
Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage
+ 4 more
APN034.04-10-02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN034.04-10-02
Alternative APN
  • 13638500

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,439 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area672 sqft
Basement Area648 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1967
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Lot Area5,750 sqft (0.132 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number13638500
Street Address203 E HOWELL AVE
CityALEXANDRIA
StateVA
Zip22301-1307
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Commercial Office
Local Zoning CodeCL
Legal DescriptionLOTS 129 & 130 DEL RAY
Legal SubdivisionDEL RAY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number129-1
JurisdictionALEXANDRIA CITY VA
Township / Civil DivisionALEXANDRIA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2020
Census Tract201300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Civil War Fort Sites (Boundary Increase)
listed 1978 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 78003439
Listed AreaWithin 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.

Owner

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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 6, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
JOHN MARSHALL BANK
Jul 2, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
JOHN MARSHALL BANK
Dec 1, 2018Loan Modification, Mortgage
LOUIS J & GAYLE P BATTAGLIA
Sep 28, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
ROBERT E WOOD
Sep 28, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MARGARET WOOD
Jan 5, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage
LOUIS J & GAYLE P BATTAGLIA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 2, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 2, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 26, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20198822
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALEXANDRIA CITY VA
Property Address203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000293
DateJan 6, 2017
Instrument170000293
Lender
NameJOHN MARSHALL BANK
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueJan 5, 2022
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALEXANDRIA CITY VA
Recording DateJul 2, 2019
Property Address203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307
Document Number0000008822
Instrument DateJul 1, 2019
Instrument190008822
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2022
Title CompanyGUNSTON TITLE INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307

Mortgage

Document Number0000008823
DateJul 2, 2019
Instrument190008823
Lender
NameJOHN MARSHALL BANK
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

December 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionALEXANDRIA CITY VA
Property Address203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307
Document Number0000016343
Instrument DateDec 1, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 31, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address203 E HOWELL AVE ALEXANDRIA VA 223011307, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307

Mortgage

Document Number0000016343
DateDec 4, 2018
Instrument16343
Lender
NameLOUIS J & GAYLE P BATTAGLIA
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALEXANDRIA CITY VA
Property Address203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307
Document Number0000013508
Instrument DateSep 28, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2018
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address203 E HOWELL AVE ALEXANDRIA VA 223011307, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000013508
DateOct 2, 2018
Instrument13508
Lender
NameROBERT E WOOD
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term24 Months
DueOct 1, 2020

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALEXANDRIA CITY VA
Property Address203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307
Document Number0000013507
Instrument DateSep 28, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address203 E HOWELL AVE ALEXANDRIA VA 223011307, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000013507
DateOct 2, 2018
Instrument13507
Lender
NameMARGARET WOOD
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term24 Months
DueOct 1, 2020

January 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionALEXANDRIA CITY VA
Property Address203 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307
Document Number0000000296
Instrument DateJan 5, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 8, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address203 E HOWELL AVE ALEXANDRIA VA 223011307, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1307

Mortgage

Document Number0000000296
DateJan 6, 2017
Instrument296
Lender
NameLOUIS J & GAYLE P BATTAGLIA
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
MunicipalityAlexandria City
Unified School DistrictAlexandria City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneNot on file
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 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.

Wildfire

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF ALEXANDRIA
private · serves 159,200 people · EPA ID VA6510010
Water SourcePurchased surface water from FAIRFAX COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionApr 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 952 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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