Fairfax County property record for 5209 Cottingham Pl, Alexandria, VA 22304
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,782 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Jan 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $9,392 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072-4-03-0055 |
| Primary APN | 072-4-03-0055 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,782 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,022 sqft |
| Basement Area | 578 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,850 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 512 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 0724 03 0055 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5209 COTTINGHAM PL |
| City | ALEXANDRIA |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22304-3535 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | R-12(RESIDENTIAL 12 DU/AC |
| Legal Description | LANDMARK MEWS LT 55 SEC 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDMARK MEWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRFAX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | MASON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 452600 |
The current owner of 5209 Cottingham Pl bought it in January 2014.
Source: Fairfax County records, as of October 1, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5209 COTTINGHAM PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304-3535 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0235371636 |
| Deed Book / Page | 23537 / 1636 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5209 Cottingham Pl was $9,392.
Source: Fairfax County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Unified School District | Fairfax County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,392.00 | $812,500 Land $220,000 Building $592,500 | $812,500 Land $220,000 Building $592,500 |
| 2023 | $8,746.00 | $775,080 Land $205,000 Building $570,080 | $775,080 Land $205,000 Building $570,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5209 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.
The area around 5209 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.
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 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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