Alexandria City property record for 53 E Reed Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,274 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,851 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Transfer |
| APN | 016.01-03-29 |
| Primary APN | 016.01-03-29 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 364 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Frame Aluminum/Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,274 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 50598110 |
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| Street Address | 53 E REED AVE |
| City | ALEXANDRIA |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22305-3110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Description | LOT 502 GARVIN GARDENS (D-43) |
| Legal Subdivision | GARVIN GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 502 |
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALEXANDRIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 201204 |
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.
53 E Reed Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2020.
Source: Alexandria City records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 LYNHAVEN DR, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305-3107 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004468 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 53 E REED AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305-3110 |
| Document Number | 0000004468 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4468 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 228 LYNHAVEN DR ALEXANDRIA VA 223053107, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305-3107 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 E Reed Ave was $5,851, 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 | $489,766 (+6.65%) Land $335,675 Building $154,091 | $489,766 (+6.65%) Land $335,675 Building $154,091 | |
| 2025 | $5,851.00 (+0.1%) | $459,241 Land $305,159 Building $154,082 | $459,241 Land $305,159 Building $154,082 |
| 2024 | $5,845.00 (+14%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,127.00 | $461,968 Land $305,159 Building $156,809 | $461,968 Land $305,159 Building $156,809 |
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 53 E Reed Ave; there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 53 E Reed 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 477 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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