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$600,348$556 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $520,000 on Jul 29, 2019

5502 SHELDON DR

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,080 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$600K
$561K low$639K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$520,000 · Jul 29, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,141 (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.$617,770 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$265,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$352,770
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$582,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$617,770

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.79 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyFairfax
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.Shed · 150 ft²Patio · 348 ft²Porch · 56 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Bren Mar Park Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Holmes Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Edison High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22312These 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.98
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
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.31,462
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,041 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$108,412
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,193
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

5502 Sheldon Dr 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 72% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Alexandria 22312
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Fairfax County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Fairfax County

What homes are worth in Alexandria 22312

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

This home
$198K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Alexandria 22312.

How it measures up in Alexandria 22312

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 22312.

Estimated value$600,348
CheaperTypical $626,792Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$556
CheaperTypical $381Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 5502 Sheldon Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 22312Fairfax County
Estimated valuepricier than$600,34844% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55693% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²24% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac53% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than195620% of homes9% of homes

About 5502 Sheldon Dr

How much is 5502 Sheldon Dr, Alexandria, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5502 Sheldon Dr, Alexandria, VA is $600,348 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $561,495 to $639,201. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5502 Sheldon Dr, Alexandria, VA last sell?

5502 Sheldon Dr, Alexandria, VA last sold on Jul 29, 2019 for $520,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5502 Sheldon Dr, Alexandria, VA?

5502 Sheldon Dr, Alexandria, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 5502 Sheldon Dr, Alexandria, VA built?

5502 Sheldon Dr, Alexandria, VA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5502 Sheldon Dr, Alexandria, VA?

5502 Sheldon Dr, Alexandria, VA is assigned to Bren Mar Park Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Holmes Middle School (middle), rated D; Edison High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Fairfax County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5502 Sheldon Dr, Alexandria, VA compare to other homes in Alexandria 22312?

Among the 7,644 homes in Alexandria 22312, it is worth more than 44% of them ($600,348 against a typical $626,792), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($556 against a typical $381), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1956 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Fairfax County, it is worth more than 28% 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 5502 Sheldon Dr, Alexandria, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5502 Sheldon Dr, Alexandria, VA was $7,141. The county assessed it at $617,770.

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