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5501 3RD Street S

ARLINGTON, VA 22204
  • $1,140,000
  • STATUS: Active Under Contract
  • ON SITE: 40 Days
  • ID#: VAAR2073840
Under Contract
UPDATED: 89 min ago
$1,140,000
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 0.14
    ACRES
  • 3
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,752
    SQFT
  • $414
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1910
County:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:
High School:

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.

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5501 3RD Street S ARLINGTON, VA 22204

  • Price: $1,140,000
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • On Site: 40 Days
  • Updated: 89 min ago
  • ID#: VAAR2073840
4
Beds
3
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.14
Acres
2,752
SQFT
$414
$/SQFT
1910
Built
Neighborhood:
Glencarlyn
County:
Arlington
Elementary School:
Carlin Springs
Middle School:
Kenmore
High School:
Washington-Liberty
School District:
Arlington County Public Schools
Property 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.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Traditional Construction Materials Vinyl Siding Exterior Features Street Lights Fencing BoardWood Garage YN No Lot Features Backs - ParklandBacks to Trees Parking Features Private Parking Types Driveway Patio And Porch Features Porch(es) Pool No Pool Property Condition Excellent View Trees/WoodsGarden/Lawn Water Access YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 2752 Appliances Built-In MicrowaveBuilt-In RangeCooktopDishwasherDisposalDryerExhaust FanIcemakerMicrowaveOven - DoubleOven - WallRefrigeratorStainless Steel AppliancesWasher - Front Loading Basement Connecting StairwayOutside EntrancePoured ConcreteRear EntranceSump PumpUnfinishedWalkout LevelWorkshop Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 0 Cooling Central A/C Fireplace Features BrickGas/Propane Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 1 Flooring CarpetPartially CarpetedSolid Hardwood Heating Forced Air Heating YN Yes Inclusions DRIVEWAY PROPERTY: Add TO CONTRACT LAND: TAX ID21-010--021 Legal description: VAC S Illinois St. ADJ LOT 9 BK12 CURTIS & BURDETTES CARLIN SPRINGS 2400 sq ft Interior Features AtticBathroom - Jetted TubBathroom - Tub ShowerBathroom - Walk-In ShowerCarpetCeiling Fan(s)Crown MoldingsEntry Level BedroomFamily Room Off KitchenFloor Plan - TraditionalFormal/Separate Dining RoomKitchen - Eat-InRecessed LightingWood Floors Laundry Type Main FloorDryer In UnitWasher In Unit Levels 3.5 Main Level Bedrooms 1 Room List Living RoomDining RoomBedroom 2Bedroom 3KitchenFamily RoomDenLaundryAttic Upper Level1 Bedrooms 2

Property Features

Accessibility Features 2+ Access Exits Association YN No Central Air YN Yes Condo YN No Cooling Fuel Electric Federal Flood Zone YN No Foundation Details Other Heating Fuel Natural Gas Hot Water Natural Gas Lease Considered YN No Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 804962135878 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Detached Tax Annual Amount 11007.00 Tax Lot 9 Transportation Bus Stop less than 1 mileAirport less than 10 miles Utilities Natural Gas AvailableElectric AvailableCable TVSewer AvailableWater Available Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Window Features Double PaneReplacement Year Built Effective 2013 Zoning R-6

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©2026 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Arlington Realty, Inc.. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Data last updated: 2026-07-11T23:54:12.047.
 
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