Alexandria City property record for 228 E Nelson Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,275 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,435 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,925 (2025) |
| APN | 043.02-09-24 |
| Primary APN | 043.02-09-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,275 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,470 sqft |
| Basement Area | 425 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 425 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,435 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed/Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 195 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 14697500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 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 25 BIRDIE MAY MASON |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRDIE MAY MASON |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| 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.
228 E Nelson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Alexandria City records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 E NELSON AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20247967 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 E Nelson Ave was $9,925.
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 | $873,829 Land $483,825 Building $390,004 | $873,829 Land $483,825 Building $390,004 | |
| 2025 | $9,925.00 | ||
| 2023 | $7,980.00 | $719,007 Land $428,164 Building $290,843 | $719,007 Land $428,164 Building $290,843 |
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 228 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 228 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 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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