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$1,002,665$639 / 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 93How 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

309 COMMONWEALTH AVE

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301
2
Baths
1,568 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.
1,534 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1M
$934K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,004 (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.$856,655 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$557,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$299,655
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$825,105
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$856,655

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.56 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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1982
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.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 380 ft²

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

E
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
George Washington Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Alexandria City High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Alexandria City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22301These 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.55
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,787
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,792 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$175,167
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$214,197
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

309 Commonwealth 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.

  • Worth more than 72% of homes in Alexandria city County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Alexandria city County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Alexandria 22301
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Alexandria 22301
  • Older than 90% of homes in Alexandria city County

What homes are worth in Alexandria 22301

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

This home
$413K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Alexandria 22301.

How it measures up in Alexandria 22301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 22301.

Estimated value$1,002,665
CheaperTypical $1,092,902Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$639
CheaperTypical $629Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,880 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size1,534 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 309 Commonwealth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 22301Alexandria city County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,002,66541% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$63954% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,568 ft²34% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,534 ft²13% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than193837% of homes10% of homes

About 309 Commonwealth Ave

How much is 309 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA is $1,002,665 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $934,142 to $1,071,188. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 309 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA last sell?

309 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 309 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA?

309 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA has 2 bathrooms, 1,568 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 309 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA built?

309 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 309 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA?

309 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA is assigned to Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School (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 309 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA compare to other homes in Alexandria 22301?

Among the 5,570 homes in Alexandria 22301, it is worth more than 41% of them ($1,002,665 against a typical $1,092,902), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($639 against a typical $629), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 1,880 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (1,534 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1938 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Alexandria city County, it is worth more than 72% 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 309 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 309 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA was $10,004. The county assessed it at $856,655.

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