501 Nelson Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
2 bd 2 ba 1,248 sqft Built 1939 Lot 4,491 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$809,010
Jul 28, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2022 | Sold | $809,010 | MLS #VAAX2013644 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Price changed | $825,000 | MLS #VAAX2013644 |
| May 27, 2022 | Listed | $875,000 | MLS #VAAX2013644 |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Sold | $639,000 | MLS #1004130439 |
| Nov 13, 2017 | Listed | $639,000 | MLS #1004130439 |
| Jun 11, 2012 | Sold | $535,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 9, 2012 | Listing removed | $549,900 | MRIS |
| Jun 8, 2012 | Sold | $535,000 | BrightMLS |
| Apr 17, 2012 | Listed | $549,900 | MLS #AX7820066 |
| Nov 17, 2005 | Sold | $481,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 26, 2002 | Sold | $295,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 14, 1998 | Sold | $120,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 13, 1986 | Sold | $79,500 | Public Record |
| Jun 29, 1983 | Sold | $57,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $359,489 | $478,888 | $838,377 | $9,529 |
| 2024 | $359,489 | $423,795 | $783,284 | $8,866 |
| 2023 | $366,502 | $423,795 | $790,297 | $8,772 |
| 2022 | $328,273 | $423,795 | $752,068 | $8,347 |
| 2021 | $319,939 | $365,341 | $685,280 | $7,607 |
| 2020 | $319,939 | $341,440 | $661,379 | $7,474 |
| 2019 | $319,939 | $316,259 | $636,198 | $7,189 |
| 2018 | $295,986 | $316,259 | $612,245 | $6,918 |
| 2017 | $273,301 | $287,508 | $560,809 | $6,337 |
| 2016 | $273,301 | $276,450 | $549,751 | $5,899 |
| 2015 | $279,178 | $266,750 | $545,928 | $5,694 |
| 2014 | $289,031 | $258,193 | $547,224 | $5,708 |
| 2013 | $280,422 | $234,721 | $515,143 | $5,347 |
| 2012 | $265,912 | $234,721 | $500,633 | $4,996 |
| 2011 | $253,075 | $223,543 | $476,618 | $4,757 |
| 2010 | $229,592 | $223,543 | $453,135 | $4,432 |
| 2009 | $246,502 | $218,091 | $464,593 | $4,195 |
| 2008 | $256,882 | $234,827 | $491,709 | $4,154 |
| 2007 | $253,367 | $204,127 | $457,494 | $3,797 |
Property facts
Year built
1939
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,248 sqft
Lot size
4,491 sqft
ZIP code
22301
City
Alexandria
Street
Nelson Ave
Coordinates
38.81954, -77.05488
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,854
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 501 Nelson Ave last sell?
501 Nelson Ave most recently sold on Jul 28, 2022 for $809,010.
What is the current tax assessment for 501 Nelson Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 501 Nelson Ave (year 2025) is $838,377 with $9,529 in property tax.
How does 501 Nelson Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 3.6% above the last sale price of $809,010.
When was 501 Nelson Ave built?
501 Nelson Ave was built in 1939.
How does 501 Nelson Ave compare to others on Nelson Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Nelson Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Nelson Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 501 Nelson Ave?
501 Nelson Ave is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,248 sqft, 4,491 sqft lot single_family.
Is 501 Nelson Ave a flip candidate?
No — 501 Nelson Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 501 Nelson Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 501 Nelson 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
-1.9%
Implied 1-yr
-7.6%
2026 Q3
$1.04M
2026 Q4
$1.02M
ZIP 22301 — Median Price History + Forecast
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