Alexandria City property record for 400 E Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $893,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $11,252 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 035.03-02-25 |
| Primary APN | 035.03-02-25 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,464 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Sunroom | Sunroom |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Porch | Covered Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 13796000 |
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| Street Address | 400 E HOWELL AVE |
| City | ALEXANDRIA |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22301-1214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R 2-5 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 252 & 253 DEL RAY |
| Legal Subdivision | DEL RAY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 252-2 |
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALEXANDRIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| 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.
400 E Howell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Alexandria City records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Oct 12, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201715317 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Property Address | 400 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000012461 |
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| Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200012461 |
| Name | FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 400 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1214 |
| Document Number | 0000015317 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170015317 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | UNIVERSAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 400 E HOWELL AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1214 |
| Document Number | 0000015318 |
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| Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170015318 |
| Name | FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 400 E Howell Ave was $11,252.
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 | $957,516 Land $619,384 Building $338,132 | $957,516 Land $619,384 Building $338,132 | |
| 2025 | $11,252.00 | ||
| 2023 | $10,255.00 | $923,917 Land $578,864 Building $345,053 | $923,917 Land $578,864 Building $345,053 |
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 400 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 400 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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