2520 N Stevens St

OFFER DEADLINE, 3:00 PM, MONDAY, 11/28/22. *** Exciting price, super location, and turn-key/move-in ready for you in time to ring in the new year in your new home!*** Beautifully updated midcentury home in sought-after Shirley Forest/Dowden Terrace, west Alexandria! 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 updated levels, vaulted ceiling screened-in porch, deck, fully fenced flat back yard and 2-car driveway. The sellers have taken meticulous care of this home and now you can enjoy all the details, like the welcoming cheery yellow front door, the original hardwood floors on the main level, and large bay windows in front and back that allow tons of light to pour in all day long! Other design details include crown and chair rail molding throughout, open vaulted ceiling in main level Rec Rm, luxury vinyl plank tile flooring (2021) in lower level, and on-trend paint color in Sherwin Williams "Hush", throughout. The updated kitchen includes classic white cabinets, glass tile backsplash, black granite countertops, updated cabinet hardware, s/s appliances, gas stove, and plenty of counter space to use for cooking prep or hosting. This is a "cook's kitchen"! Open concept Living room/Dining room/Kitchen/Rec Rm main living area is super for quiet meals or large gatherings. Large rear screened-in porch & upgraded deck (2019) extends your living space to almost 12 months of the year - it's the heart of the home for sure! 3 bedrooms + 1 full updated bathroom on the main level; 4th bedroom, 2nd full updated bathroom, 2nd large Rec Rm, plus laundry/utility room and storage room completes the lower level. Lower level Rec Room has windows above grade that let plenty of sunlight in along with a new gas fireplace insert (2021) in the brick fireplace that adds to a cozy ambience. This room is ideal for an executive office space, media room, play room or even a larger primary bedroom. Lower level has a side door with walk-up access to outdoors. Backyard is fully fenced and flat - perfect for firepit nights, tossing the ball around, building a garden, or playing with the pups. Large custom-built shed (2021) has ample space for all your gear, too. No HOA! So many ideal features make this a super home for today's home buyers. Talk about a primo convenient location! Several schools within blocks of this home as well as Metro and DASH bus access, and major commuting routes. Just a few blocks to several grocery stores, restaurants, Starbucks, CVS, Target and award-winning ethnic food eateries, along with a pickle ball park, dog parks, and bike & hiking trails including Dora Kelley Nature Trail and Holmes Run Trails. Dowden Terrace membership pool is in the community as well. Less than 1 mile to I-395, Less than 6 miles to waterfront in Old Town Alexandria, Less than 10 miles to DC, Less than 15 miles to Fort Belvoir/National Harbor/Tysons Corner, and approx. 60 minute drive to Virginia wine country! Alexandria City services and schools. 3D virtual tour and agent-guided tour links available on MLS listing. MLS Documents, marketing brochure, floor plans, offer guidelines, etc. on MLS Listing. Offers will be presented as received. This home is a must see! Contact listing agent for more details. Don't wait - there's still time to make this your home for the holidays and the new year!