303 E Nelson Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 Property Records

Alexandria City property record for 303 E Nelson Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.022 acres (960 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$605,000 (Apr 2013)
Tax Bill	$9,516 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2019 Transfer Jan 2018 Transfer
APN	`043.04-02-13`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`043.04-02-13`
Alternative APN	`14722200`

Interior

Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,920 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	640 sqft
Finished Basement	640 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1982
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	960 sqft (0.022 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	14722200
Street Address	303 E NELSON AVE
City	ALEXANDRIA
State	VA
Zip	22301-1817
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	RB
Legal Description	LOT 4 WEST POTOMAC MEWS (B-663)
Legal Subdivision	WEST POTOMAC MEWS
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	ALEXANDRIA CITY VA
Township / Civil Division	ALEXANDRIA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	201400

Historic Designation

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.

Owner

303 E Nelson Ave, a townhouse, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2019.

Source: Alexandria City records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	835 COLCHESTER DR E, PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366-8518
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 30, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 16, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 5, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 5, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 16, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1300 / 8074
Last Transfer Date	Feb 16, 2019
Transfer Doc	0000005275
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALEXANDRIA CITY VA
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2019
Property Address	303 E NELSON AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1817
Document Number	0000005275
Instrument Date	Feb 16, 2019
Instrument	5275
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	835 COLCHESTER DR E PORT ORCHARD WA 983668518, PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366-8518

January 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALEXANDRIA CITY VA
Recording Date	Jan 16, 2018
Property Address	303 E NELSON AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1817
Document Number	0000000459
Instrument Date	Nov 28, 2017
Instrument	459
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 23, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	835 COLCHESTER DR E PORT ORCHARD WA 983668518, PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366-8518

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 303 E Nelson Ave was $9,516.

Source: Alexandria City assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Virginia
Municipality	Alexandria City
Unified School District	Alexandria City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$828,881 Land $514,787 Building $314,094	$828,881 Land $514,787 Building $314,094
2025	$9,516.00
2023	$8,683.00	$782,297 Land $467,988 Building $314,309	$782,297 Land $467,988 Building $314,309

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 303 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.

Wildfire

The area around 303 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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