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$859,496$721 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

226 S WEST ST

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
2
Baths
1,192 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,692 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1873
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$859K
$815K low$904K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,932 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$783,341 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$531,461
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$251,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$730,648
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$783,341

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyALEXANDRIA CITY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 24 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lyles-Crouch Traditional AcademyA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
George Washington Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Alexandria City High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Alexandria City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22314These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,025
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,819 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$143,754
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$182,827
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

226 S West St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Old Town
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Alexandria city County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Old Town
  • Older than 98% of homes in Alexandria city County

What homes are worth in Alexandria 22314

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$260K$3M

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Alexandria 22314.

How it measures up in Alexandria 22314

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 22314.

Estimated value$859,496
CheaperTypical $880,869Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$721
CheaperTypical $600Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,192 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size1,692 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,525 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1873
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 226 S West St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld TownAlexandria 22314Alexandria city County
Estimated valuepricier than$859,49624% of homes48% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$72153% of homes75% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,192 ft²25% of homes39% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,692 ft²46% of homes57% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than187330% of homes7% of homes2% of homes

About 226 S West St

How much is 226 S West St, Alexandria, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 226 S West St, Alexandria, VA is $859,496 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $814,841 to $904,151. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 226 S West St, Alexandria, VA last sell?

226 S West St, Alexandria, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 226 S West St, Alexandria, VA?

226 S West St, Alexandria, VA has 2 bathrooms, 1,192 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 226 S West St, Alexandria, VA built?

226 S West St, Alexandria, VA was built in 1873, making it 153 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 226 S West St, Alexandria, VA?

226 S West St, Alexandria, VA is assigned to Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy (elementary), rated A; George Washington Middle School (middle); Alexandria City High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Alexandria City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 226 S West St, Alexandria, VA compare to other homes in Alexandria 22314?

Among the 14,179 homes in Alexandria 22314, it is worth more than 48% of them ($859,496 against a typical $880,869), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($721 against a typical $600), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,192 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (1,692 ft² against a typical 1,525 ft²) and it is newer than 7% of them (1873 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Alexandria city County, it is worth more than 63% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 226 S West St, Alexandria, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 S West St, Alexandria, VA was $8,932. The county assessed it at $783,341.

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