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539 South Columbus Street

Alexandria VA 22314

3
3
3067 sq. ft.
2595 sq. ft.
Townhouse
Last sold for $1,400,000
Renee McMahanRenee McMahan, last sold this property on 06 August 2026 after 117 days on market.

Overview

A rare blend of historic character and modern livability, this beautifully rebuilt Old Town residence offers generous living spaces, timeless architectural details, and exceptional opportunities for customization. Originally constructed in the late 1800s and thoughtfully rebuilt in 1986, the home honors its rich heritage while seamlessly balancing Old World charm with the comfort, privacy, and grandeur expected of a premier Old Town residence. A rare semi-detached offering in Old Town, the property boasts expansive outdoor living spaces and a dedicated parking space with direct access to the home. The main level is designed for both elegant entertaining and everyday comfort, anchored by a beautifully updated eat-in kitchen featuring new countertops, a stylish backsplash, and new appliances. A formal dining room provides the perfect setting for hosting, while the expansive open-concept living room offers multiple seating areas centered around a wood-burning fireplace. Three separate access points to the yard create exceptional indoor-outdoor flow, making al fresco dining and entertaining effortless. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, a separate dressing room, and an ensuite bath. The generous footprint offers outstanding potential to create a spa-inspired sanctuary with an expanded walk-in closet. An upper-level laundry room provides a level of convenience rarely found in historic homes. The unfinished basement features multiple windows and generous ceiling height, presenting an exceptional opportunity to expand the home's living space with a recreation room, guest suite, fitness studio, wine cellar, or other custom amenities. Ideally situated just moments from King Street’s renowned boutiques, restaurants, and waterfront, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy premier Old Town living with the added luxuries of space, privacy, dedicated parking, and the ability to create a truly one-of-a-kind residence.

Features

3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
3067 sq. ft. floor area
2595 sq. ft. lot size
Townhouse

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom townhouses sold in Alexandria over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 539 South Columbus Street is $1.26m.

Median value
$1.26m
Estimated value range
$575k - $3.71m
Median days on market
8
Estimated value trend
5%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Alexandria. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 539 South Columbus Street

2026
Sold
$1,400,000
06 Aug 2026 by Renee McMahan, of Compass

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom townhouses in Alexandria

In the last 12 months, 143 three-bedroom townhouses similar to 539 South Columbus Street, have been sold.

This represents a 18% increase in three-bedroom townhouses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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