Alexandria City property record for 5 Forest St, Alexandria, VA 22305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $649,500 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,699 (2025) |
| APN | 024.04-01-30 |
| Primary APN | 024.04-01-30 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,371 sqft |
| Basement Area | 729 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,100 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Porch | Covered Slab |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 15014000 |
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| Street Address | 5 FOREST ST |
| City | ALEXANDRIA |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22305-2506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R 2-5 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 18 & 19 BLK 7 MT IDA |
| Legal Subdivision | MT IDA |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18&19 |
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALEXANDRIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 201202 |
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.
5 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2006.
Source: Alexandria City records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 FOREST ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305-2506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 600 / 214530063 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Forest St was $11,699, up 0.1% from the year before.
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 | $1,046,985 (+9.34%) Land $685,843 Building $361,142 | $1,046,985 (+9.34%) Land $685,843 Building $361,142 | |
| 2025 | $11,699.00 (+0.13%) | $957,507 Land $596,385 Building $361,122 | $957,507 Land $596,385 Building $361,122 |
| 2024 | $11,684.00 (+9.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $10,628.00 | $957,507 Land $596,385 Building $361,122 | $957,507 Land $596,385 Building $361,122 |
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 5 Forest St; there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2011–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2020 · other causes |
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 5 Forest St 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 |
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| 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 1,022 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 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Ting Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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