5537 GARY AVE Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Alexandria,VA 22311
$ 3750
4 Beds
3 Baths
2211 SqFt
OPEN HOUSE
Sun Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 2,211 sqft
Subdivision Shirley Forest
MLS Listing ID VAAX2050222
Style Split Level
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,659
Year Built 1959
Available Date 2025-10-02
Lot Size 8,001 Sqft
Acres 0.18
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
A SUPER VALUE RENTAL PRICE $3750/MONTH AND ... LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Mid-Century Classic, large and bright split level home in Shirley Forest, in West Alexandria! 4 Bedrooms + 1 Flex/Bed room, 3 Full Updated Bathrooms, open concept combined Kitchen/Dining/Living area with steps down to Rec Room and Entry level. Features include open Foyer space; entry level Bedroom + full shower stall Bathroom; ceiling fans in Bedrooms, hardscaped back Patio area with fire pit, fully fenced back yard that includes a shed and raised garden beds. House is in excellent condition with solid flooring throughout (no carpet!), repainted walls in neutral base color, and large windows throughout; NEW DISHWASHER (2025); HVAC, HOT WATER TANK and BUILT-IN MICROWAVE all replaced 2024. Lower level Laundry/utility room also has back yard access doorway. Home is located on a street with sidewalks and only blocks away to local schools, playgrounds, biking trails, parks, and tennis/pickleball courts, dog park, retail and restaurants. Dowden Terrace membership pool located within the community. Metro and Dash bus stops are 3 blocks away along Seminary Road or Beauregard Rd; I-395 is less than .5 miles away. Rental available immediately. Lease min. 12 months w/option to renew with annual 5% rent increase; minimum annual combined household income of $175,000/year to qualify; Max. 3 combined household incomes to qualify; Min credit score is 680; Pets: YES - case by case, Max. 2 pets; max combined weight 50 lbs. $500.00 /pet refundable security deposit and $50/pet monthly pet rent; NO Smoking of any kind permitted in/around the property. Wood Burning Fireplace is DECOR ONLY; not useable. Apply online via RentSpree links with $50 non-refundable application fee per any one18 yo+ regardless of rent responsibility. Local landlord self-managing the property. Landlord reserves the right to final decision on any application. Book all showings online; all showings done by appointment or contact listing agent for showing appointment. Owner landlord will review all applications and respond with any questions and final decision. Don't wait - get home now just in time to enjoy the fall and holiday seasons!
Location
State VA
County Alexandria City
Zoning R 8
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Den,Foyer,Laundry,Recreation Room,Bathroom 2,Bathroom 3,Bonus Room,Full Bath
Basement Fully Finished,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Sump Pump
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Dining Area,Air Filter System,Bathroom - Stall Shower,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan(s),Chair Railings,Combination Dining/Living,Combination Kitchen/Dining,Crown Moldings,Entry Level Bedroom,Floor Plan - Traditional,Recessed Lighting,Upgraded Countertops,Window Treatments,Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air,Central
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Screen,Non-Functioning
Inclusions party string lights; assorted gardening supplies; gardening tools in the shed; basketball hoop; Firepit supplies;
Equipment Refrigerator,Built-In Microwave,Dryer,Washer,Dishwasher,Disposal,Exhaust Fan,Oven/Range - Gas,Water Heater
Fireplace Y
Appliance Refrigerator,Built-In Microwave,Dryer,Washer,Dishwasher,Disposal,Exhaust Fan,Oven/Range - Gas,Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement,Dryer In Unit,Washer In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Chain Link,Rear
Utilities Available Cable TV Available,Natural Gas Available
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage N
Building
Story 4
Foundation Block
Above Ground Finished SqFt 1659
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Split Level
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools John Adams
Middle Schools Francis C. Hammond
High Schools Alexandria City
School District Alexandria City Public Schools
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 41896000
Ownership Other
SqFt Source 2211
Miscellaneous Parking,Trash Removal
Horse Property N
Pets Allowed Case by Case Basis,Dogs OK,Cats OK,Number Limit,Pet Addendum/Deposit,Size/Weight Restriction,Breed Restrictions