Just Listed: Midcentury Charm Meets Modern Comfort in Alexandria’s Dowden Terrace

Welcome to 2508 N Shelley St, Alexandria, VA 22311, a beautifully refreshed Midcentury Raised Rambler in the highly sought-after Shirley Forest/Dowden Terrace neighborhood. Offered at $690,000, this home blends timeless design with modern updates and a welcoming community setting…ready for you just in time for the 2025 holiday season.

This inviting residence features 3 bedrooms plus a flexible fourth room, 2 full bathrooms, and two finished levels across a light-filled, thoughtfully refreshed floor plan. The main level showcases gleaming original hardwood floors, oversized windows, and a semi-open kitchen, dining, and living area that creates a comfortable flow throughout the space.

The lower level offers a warm and versatile recreation room with a custom wall-length wood-burning masonry fireplace, a flex/guest room with vintage knotty-pine paneling and a deep closet, recessed lighting, and above-grade windows. The laundry and utility room provides plenty of workspace, storage, and direct access to the backyard.

Recent updates (September 2025) include a new GE 30” 5-burner stainless-steel oven, updated lighting and fixtures, black cabinet hardware, refreshed landscaping, and a professional exterior power wash. The fully fenced, flat backyard features mature trees, a brick patio, and access from both the dining room and lower level, perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings at home.

Located in Alexandria’s West End, just one block from John Adams Elementary and minutes from Dora Kelly and Holmes Run Trails, Dowden Terrace Pool, Chambliss Park, NOVA Alexandria Campus, shopping, restaurants, and commuter routes, this home offers suburban comfort with urban convenience and no HOA.

Open Houses:
Saturday, October 11 | 12–2 PM
Sunday, October 12 | 12–2 PM

2508 N Shelley St, Alexandria, VA 22311 is offered at $690,000

For more information or a private tour, contact Marietta Jemison at 703-282-2840 or mkjhomes@kw.com.

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