Alexandria City property record for 538 E Nelson Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,581 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,453 (2025) |
| APN | 044.01-03-21 |
| Primary APN | 044.01-03-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,581 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,642 sqft |
| Basement Area | 608 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 547 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 61 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 2,080 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 13455500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 E NELSON AVE |
| City | ALEXANDRIA |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22301-1615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 BLK 3 SEC 3 LINDEN GARDENS |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDEN GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDRIA CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALEXANDRIA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 201300 |
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.
Source: Alexandria City records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 E NELSON AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1500 / 3299 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $833,918 (+8.28%) Land $498,636 Building $335,282 | $833,918 (+8.28%) Land $498,636 Building $335,282 | |
| 2025 | $9,453.00 (+10.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,548.00 | $770,117 Land $441,271 Building $328,846 | $770,117 Land $441,271 Building $328,846 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2019–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · 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.
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 952 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 |
| Ting Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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