Alexandria City property record for 5259 Bessley Pl, Alexandria, VA 22304
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,630 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.038 acres (1,664 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $413,600 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $8,609 (2025) |
| APN | 058.04-05-56 |
| Primary APN | 058.04-05-56 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,630 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,086 sqft |
| Basement Area | 228 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,664 sqft (0.038 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 50678560 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5259 BESSLEY PL |
| City | ALEXANDRIA |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22304-8677 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | CDD#9 |
| Legal Description | LOT 138 PH 5 CAMERON STATION (D342) |
| Legal Subdivision | PH 5 CAMERON STATION |
| Legal Phase | 5 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 138 |
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALEXANDRIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 200404 |
5259 Bessley Pl, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2001.
Source: Alexandria City records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5259 BESSLEY PL, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304-8677 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 100 / 269390625 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5259 Bessley Pl was $8,609, down 8.8% 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 | $868,253 (+16.35%) Land $417,110 Building $451,143 | $868,253 (+16.35%) Land $417,110 Building $451,143 | |
| 2025 | $8,609.00 (-8.78%) | $746,216 Land $393,500 Building $352,716 | $746,216 Land $393,500 Building $352,716 |
| 2024 | $9,438.00 (+7.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,767.00 | $789,872 Land $382,000 Building $407,872 | $789,872 Land $382,000 Building $407,872 |
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 5259 Bessley Pl; 15 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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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 5259 Bessley 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 629 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.
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