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This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 5501 3RD ST S in Arlington, VA is listed for $1,140,000. Built in 1910, on a 0.14 acres lot.

Agent Description

This Fabulous Glen Carlyn home was originally built in 1891 and once served as a schoolhouse, where the neighborhood families came together to pay Mrs. William King to teach lessons!! A wonderful piece of local history - see the historical article inside the home for more details!

Also recent fabulous article published about the home! Property backs to Four Mile Run trail & goes to Washington & Old Dominion Trail Plus street end goes to Glencarlyn Park Trail- all in the middle of woods!!! Relax on beautiful front porch which enters into the lovely entreway with the most Spectacular Staircase Banister you'll ever see!

9 1/2 ft ceiling, Fabulous wide, extra big moldings (all freshly painted) on 1st flr foyer, LR, DR & *BDR/Office* w/full bath & Hardwood Floors* Living room with extra large windows plus opens into Large DR (FP is for decoration only no chimney) This all leads to a huge FR/Kitchen (updated/rebuilt 2013) w/Cathedral vaulted ceiling, Kitchen w/New

Refrigerator, New Dbl Ovens, GAS cooking burners, Granite Counters & eating area overlooking the trees with Four Mile Run Trail tucked beyond in the woods. Family Room also features a set of French Doors (perfect spot to build a deck), hardwood floors and windows all across the wall facing the trees/woods in all directions* CUSTOM Brick wall w/G

AS fireplace & built in firewood nook, built in 4' deep storage space within the back wall above the desk*Laundry Room on right just beyond Kitchen cooking area*door to outside side yard and garden area* Upper Level: Brand New Carpet on stairway, hallway and in MBR* MBR w/Large walk-in closet, big fan and Luxury Bath w/jacuzzi, stall shower plus

TV conveys w/wifi /Verizon Fios 5 on wall* Hall Bdr & Hall Bath* Attic is fully finished w/BDR, Family Room area and lots of space & light! Basement w/entrance off Family room is quite fascinating and truly unique- be very careful going down the stairs- built in 1891 it has plenty of storage space, 3 new windows on the outside and a large workshop room.

The area to the back door has concrete walls that at one time held the well system inside! So many incredible features- feel free to ask questions. The Glencarlyn Library is a branch of the Arlington Public Library system and is located 2 blocks from the house and has a community playground! Several articles in the house w/information about its historical background! Additional information about the driveway which has just been added to the property.

Key Features

  • Built in 1910
  • 0.14 acre lot
  • 4 stories

Property Details

4 stories
3 full
1910

Amenities

Hardwood

Monthly Cost Estimate

$6,097/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$824
Interest$4,940
Insurance$333

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

5501 3RD ST S

Arlington, VA 22204

GLENCARLYN

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

AtticBathroom - Jetted TubBathroom - Tub ShowerBathroom - Walk-In Shower

Exterior Features

Street Lights

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetHardwoodWood

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Parking

Driveway

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

CooktopDishwasherDryerGarbage DisposerIce MakerMicrowaveOven - DoubleRangeRefrigeratorWasherWasher - Front load

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 5501 3RD ST S is listed at $1,140,000. The estimated monthly payment is $4,940 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1910, 0.14 acre lot, 4 stories. Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower. Exterior Features: Street Lights.

This property is listed by Pauline Z Leonard and can be reached at 8885360216 or pauline@lnf.com.

PL

Pauline Z Leonard

Agent at Fairfax Mosaic

(888) 536-0216

Listed by Fairfax Mosaic · View on Broker Site

MLS# VAAR2073840· Source: listhub· Updated 8 days ago

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5501 3RD ST S, Arlington, VA 22204

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