Rare Downtown Leesburg, VA Opportunity! 3 Attached Buildings with 13 Parking Spaces on E. Market St. Across from the Historic Courthouse — Selling as a Single Offering!!

3, 5 & 7 E Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176 From the Estate of Samuel D. Engle:  3 Attached Commercial Buildings Located in the Epicenter of Leesburg, VA!!  All Buildings are in the Leesburg HUBZone & Will be Sold as a Single Offering!! 3 attached commercial buildings w/13 parking spaces -- 2 of the buildings are currently income producing -- All Zoned B1 -- Located directly across the street from the historic Loudoun County Courthouse Complex -- Located on E Market St. (Rt. 7), very close to Rts. 15, 267 & 9, 7 miles from Ashburn, 14 miles from Dulles Int'l Airport, and a short drive to Tysons Corner, DC, Northern Virginia & Maryland!! Live on-site auction & also providing live real time online simulcast bidding for your convenience!! Only $1,000,000 Starting Bid!! 

PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION EVENT

From the Estate of Samuel D. Engle:  We are honored to have been chosen by the executors to market & sell this incredible downtown Leesburg real estate offering.  An outstanding business district holding such as this is a rare once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  Make plans NOW to BID & BUY!!

Live On-Site Auction w/Live Real-Time Online Simulcast Bidding for Your Convenience!!

Property Tours:  Friday, August 8, Wednesday, August 19 & Friday, August 28 @ 11:00am SHARP!!  Please contact Craig Damewood for more information or for private showing (703-303-4760).

  • Due to the parking lot design and shared heating systems, these 3 attached commercial buildings are being sold as a single offering (0.16 +/- acres)
  • Buildings are located within the Leesburg HUBZone.  The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year. The Leesburg HUBZone is home to approximately 100 actively certified HUBZone businesses. The Leesburg HUBZone business community is collaborative and hosts networking and informational events throughout the year to discuss topics of interest to HUBZone firms and government contractors. (CLICK HERE for more HUBZone Info.)
  • 3 E Market St.
    • In the 1990s, Mr. Engle gutted and remodeled this building and operated his law firm here from the 1960s to the late 1990s. Currently, Mocatinas, a tea house/café, leases this building. In past years, the Loudoun County Public Defender rented this building.
    • 1st Floor:  On the main level, there is a half bathroom, and nice staircase to the upper level. The tenant rents the large display room, small accessory room and commercial kitchen space.
    • 2nd Floor:  The tenant has several party rooms they are leasing. There are 4 rooms total upstairs with a shared half bathroom.
    • Roof:  Metal (1990s)
    • Exterior:  Brick
    • Basement:  Partially concrete and partially gravel; holds the utilities.
    • Utilities:  Gas boiler (Washington Gas).  This unit also supplies heat to Unit #5. There is central air conditioning in this unit.
    • Parking:  (4) parking spaces in the rear parking lot go with this building. 
    • Tenant:  Mocatinas has several trade fixtures and kitchen equipment that will be retained by the tenant after the sale is completed. Landlord has paid the gas bill on this unit. Tenant pays water, sewer, and electric. Only one tenant is in this building.
    • Current rent:  $5,000/month and lease expires 11/30/29
    • $9,535.86:  annual real estate taxes; 4,822 +/- sf.; Built in 1890/1993
  • 5 E Market St.
    • This building is currently vacant, but in the last few years it has been rented to a veteran-owned business that received HUB assistance from the Town of Leesburg. In the 1970s, Mr. Wilbur Hall used this property as a primary residence, and the layout lends itself to that purpose. There are hardwood floors throughout this unit.
    • 1st Floor:  The main floor could very easily serve as an overnight residence for a corporate attorney doing business in Leesburg from out-of-town. It has three rooms, a half bath in the hallway, and a full kitchen. The kitchen stove is fueled by natural gas. Living room has a bricked-up fireplace that is not functional. There is front and rear entry from the main level.
    • 2nd Floor:  The upstairs has 4 bedrooms and (1) full bathroom in the hallway. From two of the bedrooms there is a beautiful view of the Loudoun Courthouse grounds. There is attic access through a scuttle hole.  No exterior ingress/egress on this level.
    • Exterior:  Metal siding with a metal roof (age of roof is unknown). 
    • Basement:  Partial basement with crawl space. Interior access and exterior cellar door access. The basement has an antique motor from an elevator shaft that went through the center of the building. The shaft was removed many years ago.
    • Utilities:  Natural gas boiler from Unit #3 supplies heat to this building. Landlord has paid the gas bill on this property.
    • Parking:  2 spaces
    • Tenant:  Currently vacant, but in the past, the tenants have paid water and electric bills, and the landlord has covered heat.
    • $6,365.86:  annual real estate taxes; 2,484 +/- sf.; Built in 1850
  • 7 E Market St.
    • ​​​Main Level:  One rental unit has three offices with three doors to a shared hallway. Second rental unit is currently rented, and has two offices. There is a shared half bath on the main level hallway.  
    • 2nd Level:  Similar layout to the main level--one rental unit with three offices, and a 2nd rental unit with two offices across the hall. There is a shared half bath and supply closet in the hallway. ​​​​​​
    • 3rd Level:  Full attic that is ideal for storage or a future build-out.
    • Exterior:  Brick with metal roof (less than 10 years old)
    • Basement:  Full basement w/gravel floor. Accessible from inside stairs or exterior cellar door.
    • Utilities:  Gas boiler radiators, and Heat Pump for electric air conditioning.   
    • Tenant info:  Landlord has paid all utilities for this unit due to multiple businesses occupying the building. Previously, this building had housed three separate law firms and a retail bookstore. This unit is currently leased to one law firm ($5,750 rent and lease expires 12/31/26), who has a sublease with another law firm on the main level. Decades ago, this building served as a hotel before being used by multiple law firms.
    • Parking:  7 E Market Street currently includes 7 of the 13 rear parking spaces.
    • $9,298.22:  annual real estate taxes; 6,840 +/- sf.; Built in 1890/1993
  • Additional 0.03 +/- acre parking lot parcel
    • ​​​​​​​$2,210.30:  annual real estate taxes​
  • Currently, the landlord handles all parking lot and exterior maintenance.
  • The late Samuel D. Engle along with his then partner, Mr. Tom Monahan, purchased these three buildings from Mr. Wilbur Hall in the early 1970s.  Mr. Engle practiced law in these buildings for 50 years, until his 2019 retirement. Many of the original door framing, door hardware and transoms are still intact in these historic buildings.  A real estate offering this important, and in this location, only occurs only once in a generation. This auction is a truly rare opportunity to put your individual/company brand or family’s mark on Downtown Leesburg, VA.  From law and professional office use, to multi-family housing, hospitality and dining, this property lends itself to a multitude of end users!
  • Located on E Market St. (Rt. 7), very close to Rts. 15, 267 & 9, 7 miles from Ashburn, 14 miles from Dulles Int'l Airport, and a short drive to Tysons Corner, DC, Northern Virginia & Maryland!!
  • Tax Maps:  48A-24-3, 48A-24-4, 48A-24-4A & 48A-24-5; Zoned:  B1 (CLICK HERE for B1 Info.); DB:  200906250042492 & 202402220006634; Located in the Historic District Overlay; Total annual real estate taxes:  $27,410; $100,000 deposit (certified check ONLY) is due immediately after confirmation of final bid, must be shown at registration and the balance due at closing within 45 days; WE GUARANTEE A FREE & CLEAR DEED
  • Only $1,000,000 Starting Bid!!

INTERIOR PHOTOS COMING SOON!!

Need Financing for this property??  Please contact Craig Damewood for financing information (703-303-4760)

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  • Event Type: Public Real Estate Auction
  • Sale Type: Estate Auction
  • Estate: Samuel D. Engle
  • Bidding Formats:
    • Live on-site bidding
    • Live real-time online simulcast bidding
  • Starting Bid: $1,000,000

Auction Contact

  • Auction Coordinator / Property Tours / Financing:
    • Name: Craig Damewood
    • Phone: (703) 303-4760

Property Tours

  • Friday, August 8 @ 11:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 19 @ 11:00 AM
  • Friday, August 28 @ 11:00 AM
  • Private Showings: Available by appointment through Craig Damewood.

Property Summary

  • Property Type: Three attached commercial buildings sold as one offering
  • Sale Includes: Additional parking lot parcel
  • Total Acreage: 0.16 ± acres + 0.03 ± acre parking parcel
  • Location: Downtown Leesburg, Virginia
  • Historic District Overlay: Yes
  • HUBZone: Yes

HUBZone Information

  • Located within the Leesburg HUBZone.
  • Eligible area for HUBZone-certified businesses.
  • Approximately 100 certified HUBZone businesses operate within the district.
  • Intended to encourage federal contracting opportunities.

Building 1

Address

  • 3 E Market Street

General

  • Current tenant: Mocatinas Tea House/Café
  • Former use:
    • Samuel D. Engle Law Office
    • Loudoun County Public Defender

Building Details

  • Square Footage: 4,822 ± sq ft
  • Built: 1890 / Renovated 1993
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Roof: Metal (1990s)

First Floor

  • Large display room
  • Accessory room
  • Commercial kitchen
  • Half bathroom
  • Staircase to second floor

Second Floor

  • Four rooms
  • Shared half bathroom
  • Multiple party/event rooms

Basement

  • Partial concrete
  • Partial gravel
  • Utility area

Utilities

  • Gas boiler
    • Washington Gas
    • Also heats 5 E Market Street
  • Central air conditioning

Parking

  • 4 rear parking spaces

Tenant Information

  • Tenant retains:
    • Trade fixtures
    • Kitchen equipment
  • Landlord pays:
    • Natural gas
  • Tenant pays:
    • Electric
    • Water
    • Sewer

Lease

  • Monthly Rent: $5,000
  • Lease Expiration: November 30, 2029

Taxes

  • Annual Real Estate Taxes: $9,535.86

Building 2

Address

  • 5 E Market Street

General

  • Currently vacant
  • Previously occupied by HUB-assisted veteran-owned business
  • Historic residential layout

Building Details

  • Square Footage: 2,484 ± sq ft
  • Built: 1850
  • Exterior: Metal siding
  • Roof: Metal (age unknown)

First Floor

  • Three rooms
  • Half bathroom
  • Full kitchen
  • Natural gas stove
  • Front and rear entrances
  • Non-functional fireplace

Second Floor

  • Four bedrooms
  • One full bathroom
  • Courthouse views from two bedrooms
  • Attic access

Basement

  • Partial basement
  • Crawl space
  • Interior access
  • Exterior cellar door
  • Historic elevator motor remains

Utilities

  • Heated by boiler located in 3 E Market Street
  • Landlord pays gas

Parking

  • 2 parking spaces

Tenant Information

  • Vacant
  • Previous tenants paid:
    • Electric
    • Water
  • Landlord covered heat

Taxes

  • Annual Real Estate Taxes: $6,365.86

Building 3

Address

  • 7 E Market Street

General

  • Multi-office commercial building
  • Former hotel
  • Previously occupied by multiple law firms and bookstore

Building Details

  • Square Footage: 6,840 ± sq ft
  • Built: 1890 / Renovated 1993
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Roof:
    • Metal
    • Less than 10 years old

Main Level

  • One suite with three offices
  • Second suite with two offices
  • Shared hallway
  • Shared half bathroom

Second Floor

  • Similar office layout
  • Three-office suite
  • Two-office suite
  • Shared half bathroom
  • Supply closet

Third Floor

  • Full attic
  • Storage
  • Future build-out potential

Basement

  • Full basement
  • Gravel floor
  • Interior stair access
  • Exterior cellar door

Utilities

  • Gas boiler radiators
  • Heat pump
  • Electric air conditioning

Parking

  • 7 of 13 rear parking spaces

Tenant Information

  • Current tenant:
    • One law firm
  • Sublease:
    • Second law firm on main level
  • Landlord pays:
    • All utilities

Lease

  • Monthly Rent: $5,750
  • Lease Expiration: December 31, 2026

Taxes

  • Annual Real Estate Taxes: $9,298.22

Additional Parking Parcel

  • Size: 0.03 ± acres
  • Annual Real Estate Taxes: $2,210.30

Property Maintenance

  • Landlord currently maintains:
    • Parking lot
    • Exterior maintenance

Historic Information

  • Purchased by Samuel D. Engle and Tom Monahan in the early 1970s
  • Samuel D. Engle practiced law here for approximately 50 years
  • Original historic features remain:
    • Door framing
    • Door hardware
    • Transoms

Potential Uses

  • Professional offices
  • Law offices
  • Multi-family housing
  • Hospitality
  • Restaurant/dining
  • Mixed commercial redevelopment

Location

  • Frontage on East Market Street (Route 7)
  • Near:
    • Route 15
    • Route 267
    • Route 9
  • Approximately:
    • 7 miles to Ashburn
    • 14 miles to Dulles International Airport
  • Convenient to:
    • Tysons Corner
    • Washington, DC
    • Northern Virginia
    • Maryland

Parcel Information

  • Tax Maps:
    • 48A-24-3
    • 48A-24-4
    • 48A-24-4A
    • 48A-24-5
  • Zoning:
    • B1
  • Deed Book References:
    • 200906250042492
    • 202402220006634
  • Historic District Overlay:
    • Yes

Taxes

  • Total Annual Real Estate Taxes: $27,410

Auction Terms

  • Deposit Required: $100,000
  • Deposit Method: Certified check only
  • Deposit Due: Immediately after confirmation of final bid
  • Proof of Deposit: Required at registration
  • Closing Deadline: Within 45 days
  • Deed: Guaranteed free and clear

Financing

  • Financing information available through:
    • Craig Damewood
    • (703) 303-4760

Realtor Information

  • Buyer representation permitted
  • Auction Bidder Representation Form required
  • Submission Deadline:
    • 6:00 AM on auction day
    • September 11, 2026

Media

  • Interior photos: Coming soon