5197 Cottingham Pl, Alexandria, VA 22304 Property Records

Fairfax County property record for 5197 Cottingham Pl, Alexandria, VA 22304

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 4 ba · 2,422 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size	0.051 acres (2,208 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$705,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$9,208 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0724-03-0061`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0724-03-0061`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,422 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,197 sqft
Basement Area	535 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1983
Effective Year Built	Effective 1983
Architectural Style	Multi-Level
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	2,208 sqft (0.051 acres)
View / Lot	Buildable
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	80 sqft
Patio Area	312 sqft
Balcony Area	40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5197 COTTINGHAM PL
City	ALEXANDRIA
State	VA
Zip	22304-3556
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	212
Legal Description	LANDMARK MEWS LT 61 SEC 2
Legal Subdivision	LANDMARK MEWS
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	61
Jurisdiction	FAIRFAX VA
Township / Civil Division	MASON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	452600

Owner

5197 Cottingham Pl, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.

Source: Fairfax County records, as of March 31, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5197 COTTINGHAM PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304-3556
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 18, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SPRING EQ LLC
Jul 17, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY HM MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 3, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202072149002
Deed Book / Page	26364 / 1795
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FAIRFAX VA
Property Address	5197 COTTINGHAM PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304-3556
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 7, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5197 COTTINGHAM PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304-3556

Mortgage

Document Number	0015501001
Date	Mar 18, 2026
Book Page	28640/92
Instrument	2026015501.001

Lender

Name	SPRING EQ LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FLINT, MI 48501

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	FAIRFAX VA
Recording Date	Jul 17, 2020
Property Address	5197 COTTINGHAM PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304-3556
Document Number	2020072149002
Book / Page	026364 / 001795
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2020
Instrument	72149002
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 10, 2020
Title Company	TITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY COMPANY, TITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$705.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	5197 COTTINGHAM PL ALEXANDRIA VA 223043556, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304-3556

Mortgage

Document Number	2020072149003
Date	Jul 17, 2020
Book Page	026364/001798
Instrument	72149003

Lender

Name	PROSPERITY HM MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHANTILLY, VA 20151

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 16, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5197 Cottingham Pl was $9,208, up 5.9% from the year before.

Source: Fairfax County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Virginia
County	Fairfax County
Unified School District	Fairfax County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$9,208.00 (+5.89%)	$796,550 Land $215,000 Building $581,550	$796,550 Land $215,000 Building $581,550
2024	$8,696.00 (+1.43%)
2023	$8,573.00	$759,760 Land $200,000 Building $559,760	$759,760 Land $200,000 Building $559,760

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5197 Cottingham Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 7, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	7 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5197 Cottingham Pl 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 420 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
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100

May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile, Xfinity.

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