5501 3rd St S, Arlington, VA 22204
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5501 3rd St S,Arlington, VA 22204
$1,140,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,752 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Pending
Listed by: pauline z leonard
Office: long & foster real estate, inc.
MLS#:VAAR2073840
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$1,140,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$414.24
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1910
- Subdivision & Development:GLENCARLYN
- Listing ID #:VAAR2073840
- Added:58 day(s) ago
- Updated:July 31, 2026 at 01:44 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Flooring:Carpet, Partially Carpeted, Solid Hardwood
- Dining Description:Dining Room, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Kitchen Description:Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Carpet, Cooktop, Crown Moldings, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Kitchen - Eat-In, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Bedroom Description:Carpet, Entry Level Bedroom
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Level, Workshop
- Living area:2,752 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central A/C
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1910
- Building area:2,752 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.14 Acres
- Lot Features:Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees
- Architectural Style:Traditional
- Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features:Porch(es), Street Lights
- Levels:3.5 Story
Schools
- High school:WASHINGTON-LIBERTY
- Middle school:KENMORE
- Elementary school:CARLIN SPRINGS
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,140,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$414.24
- Tax amount:$11,007 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Dryer In Unit, Laundry, Washer - Front Loading, Washer In Unit
- Amenities:Attic, Cable TV, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Double Pane Windows, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Recessed Lighting, Replacement Windows
Parking
- Parking description:Private
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