Alexandria City property record for 216 E Nelson Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,054 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,048 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $391,111 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $9,414 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Line of Credit |
| APN | 043.02-09-30 |
| Primary APN | 043.02-09-30 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,054 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,569 sqft |
| Basement Area | 425 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Masonry |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,048 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Slab |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Account Number | 14694500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 216 E NELSON AVE |
| City | ALEXANDRIA |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22301-1816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 BIRDIE MAY MASON |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRDIE MAY MASON |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALEXANDRIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 201400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
216 E Nelson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Alexandria City records, as of October 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 E NELSON AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 400 / 97050403 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Property Address | 216 E NELSON AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1816 |
| Document Number | 0000003479 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 216 E NELSON AVE ALEXANDRIA VA 223011816, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1816 |
| Document Number | 0000003479 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3479 |
| Name | SUNTRUST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RICHMOND, VA 23224 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 E Nelson Ave was $9,414.
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 | $828,815 (+7.2%) Land $483,825 Building $344,990 | $828,815 (+7.2%) Land $483,825 Building $344,990 | |
| 2025 | $9,414.00 | $773,154 Land $428,164 Building $344,990 | $773,154 Land $428,164 Building $344,990 |
| 2023 | $8,271.00 | $745,158 Land $428,164 Building $316,994 | $745,158 Land $428,164 Building $316,994 |
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 216 E Nelson Ave; there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2014–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 216 E Nelson 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 |
|---|
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 907 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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