Alexandria City property record for 218 E Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,006 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,185,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $17,956 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 034.04-05-25 |
| Primary APN | 034.04-05-25 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,006 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,262 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,326 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Porch | Covered Slab |
| Porch Area | 284 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 60031680 |
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| Street Address | 218 E HOWELL AVE |
| City | ALEXANDRIA |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22301-1308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R 2-5 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 277 & 278 DEL RAY |
| Legal Subdivision | DEL RAY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 277-2 |
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALEXANDRIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 201300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Mount Vernon Memorial Highway listed 1981 · 7 contributing resources · NRIS 81000079 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
218 E Howell Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Alexandria City records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201520761 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Property Address | 218 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1308 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000023573 |
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| Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210023573 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.25% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 E Howell Ave was $17,956.
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 | $1,489,205 Land $578,864 Building $910,341 | $1,489,205 Land $578,864 Building $910,341 | |
| 2025 | $17,956.00 | ||
| 2023 | $16,529.00 | $1,489,169 Land $578,864 Building $910,305 | $1,489,169 Land $578,864 Building $910,305 |
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 218 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 218 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 |
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| 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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