# 5501 3RD ST S, Arlington, VA 22204

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/3ba single family, $1,140,000, built 1910.
> Hardwood. Est. $4,940/mo. Listed 8 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $1,140,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| Lot Size | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Stories | 4 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 8 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $4,940 |
| **Total** | **$4,940** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** CARLIN SPRINGS
- **Middle:** KENMORE
- **High:** WASHINGTON-LIBERTY

## Key Amenities

- Hardwood

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1910
- 0.14 acre lot
- 4 stories

## Description

### 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/GAS 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 5501 3RD ST S, Arlington, VA 22204
- **County:** ARLINGTON
- **Neighborhood:** GLENCARLYN
- **Coordinates:** 38.86413, -77.12243
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=38.86413,-77.12243

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Pauline Z Leonard
- **Brokerage:** Fairfax Mosaic
- **Phone:** 8885360216
- **Email:** pauline@lnf.com

## Primary Photo

![5501 3RD ST S - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8cb9ed72e366d67714499dd33f4579acl-f897493668r.jpg)

*35 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/5501-3rd-st-s-arlington-va-22204-r2073840)*

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**MLS#:** VAAR2073840 | **Updated:** 2026-06-25
**Source:** listhub

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