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$669,770$370 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

2818 PRESTON AVE

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,811 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.
3,250 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$670K
$641K low$698K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,935 (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.$547,110 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$288,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$259,110
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$501,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$547,110

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFairfax
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Bucknell Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
West Potomac High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Sandburg Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.8 mi

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22306These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,557
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,873 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,383
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,716
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

2818 Preston Ave 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Alexandria 22306
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Fairfax County

What homes are worth in Alexandria 22306

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

This home
$216K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Alexandria 22306.

How it measures up in Alexandria 22306

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 22306.

Estimated value$669,770
CheaperTypical $651,755Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$370
CheaperTypical $416Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,811 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size3,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 2818 Preston Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 22306Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$669,77053% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37029% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,811 ft²73% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,250 ft²33% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than197957% of homes46% of homes

About 2818 Preston Ave

How much is 2818 Preston Ave, Alexandria, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2818 Preston Ave, Alexandria, VA is $669,770 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $641,455 to $698,085. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 2818 Preston Ave, Alexandria, VA?

2818 Preston Ave, Alexandria, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,811 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 2818 Preston Ave, Alexandria, VA built?

2818 Preston Ave, Alexandria, VA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2818 Preston Ave, Alexandria, VA?

2818 Preston Ave, Alexandria, VA is assigned to Bucknell Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; West Potomac High School (high), rated C; Sandburg Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Fairfax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2818 Preston Ave, Alexandria, VA compare to other homes in Alexandria 22306?

Among the 6,325 homes in Alexandria 22306, it is worth more than 53% of them ($669,770 against a typical $651,755), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($370 against a typical $416), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,811 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (3,250 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1979 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 38% 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 2818 Preston Ave, Alexandria, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2818 Preston Ave, Alexandria, VA was $6,935. The county assessed it at $547,110.

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