5811 Colfax Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
5 bd 5 ba 6,335 sqft Built 1985 Lot 11,761 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,380,000
Aug 1, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2022 | Sold | $1,380,000 | MLS #VAFX2071002 |
| May 19, 2022 | Listed | $1,399,999 | MLS #VAFX2071002 |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Listed | $1,479,999 | MLS #VAFX2058174 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $930,140 | $376,000 | $1,306,140 | $15,708 |
| 2024 | $930,140 | $376,000 | $1,306,140 | $14,668 |
| 2023 | $833,890 | $336,000 | $1,169,890 | $13,692 |
| 2022 | $724,000 | $286,000 | $1,010,000 | $12,024 |
| 2021 | $653,850 | $251,000 | $904,850 | $11,018 |
| 2020 | $622,710 | $231,000 | $853,710 | $10,473 |
| 2019 | $622,710 | $226,000 | $848,710 | $10,429 |
| 2018 | $616,990 | $226,000 | $842,990 | $9,694 |
| 2017 | $616,990 | $226,000 | $842,990 | $10,132 |
| 2016 | $616,990 | $226,000 | $842,990 | $10,111 |
| 2015 | $599,020 | $217,000 | $816,020 | $9,451 |
| 2014 | $575,980 | $211,000 | $786,980 | $9,108 |
| 2013 | $575,980 | $211,000 | $786,980 | $9,049 |
| 2012 | $545,960 | $201,000 | $746,960 | $8,531 |
| 2011 | $545,960 | $201,000 | $746,960 | $8,456 |
| 2010 | $545,960 | $201,000 | $746,960 | $8,606 |
| 2009 | $575,570 | $231,000 | $806,570 | $8,741 |
| 2008 | $605,860 | $256,000 | $861,860 | $8,282 |
| 2007 | $757,220 | $201,000 | $958,220 | $8,867 |
Property facts
Year built
1985
Property type
single_family
Stories
3
Beds
5
Baths
5
Living area
6,335 sqft
Lot size
11,761 sqft
ZIP code
22311
City
Alexandria
Street
Colfax Ave
Coordinates
38.83683, -77.13168
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$9,503
Gross rental yield
8.26%
Implied cap rate
5.37%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5811 Colfax Ave last sell?
5811 Colfax Ave most recently sold on Aug 1, 2022 for $1,380,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5811 Colfax Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 5811 Colfax Ave (year 2025) is $1,306,140 with $15,708 in property tax.
How does 5811 Colfax Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 5.4% below the last sale price of $1,380,000.
When was 5811 Colfax Ave built?
5811 Colfax Ave was built in 1985.
How does 5811 Colfax Ave compare to others on Colfax Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Colfax Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Colfax Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5811 Colfax Ave?
5811 Colfax Ave is a 5 bed, 5 bath, 6,335 sqft, 11,761 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5811 Colfax Ave a flip candidate?
No — 5811 Colfax Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5811 Colfax Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5811 Colfax Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+1.5%
Implied 1-yr
+6.0%
2026 Q2
$910.2K
2026 Q3
$922.6K
ZIP 22311 — Median Price History + Forecast
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