1218 Kensington Rd
Description
Step into the sun-filled living room featuring a stunning bay window, built-in bookshelves, fireplace and abundant natural light. The adjacent dining room offers peaceful views...Welcome to this beautifully maintained all-brick residence nestled on a picturesque street in one of McLean’s most desirable neighborhoods. With nearly 3,000 square feet of finished living space, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home combines classic charm with modern updates in an unbeatable location served by top-rated schools.
Step into the sun-filled living room featuring a stunning bay window, built-in bookshelves, fireplace and abundant natural light. The adjacent dining room offers peaceful views of the flat, private backyard—perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining.
At the heart of the home is a beautiful chef’s kitchen, equipped with premium Viking appliances, a SubZero refrigerator, and direct access to the rear deck—ideal for morning coffee or evening grilling.
Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms and two full baths, including an expanded primary suite with a spa-like bathroom featuring marble tile, a soaking tub, and heated floors.
The fully finished lower level is bright and open, offering incredible flexibility. It includes new floors, a huge family room with a fireplace, a full bathroom, a separate guest room, a large laundry area, and walk-out access to the backyard.
Recent updates include: 2025 New Floors in Basement, Interior Painted, Main and Upper Floors Refinished, 2016 Roof, Trex Deck, Full Bath in Basement, Kitchen Appliances, Driveaway, Bay Window in Living Room.
Situated on a generous lot with mature trees and a flat lawn, this home offers tranquility and convenience just minutes from downtown McLean, Tysons, DC, and major commuter routes. Located in the sought-after Churchill Road ES / Cooper MS / Langley HS pyramid, it’s the perfect blend of style, comfort, and location.
Listing Agents
![Lex Lianos]()
lex.lianos@compass.comP: (703)-340-7470
![Goran Maric]()
goran.maric@compass.comP: (202)-258-3755
Property Details for 1218 Kensington Road
Property Details for 1218 Kensington Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | VAFX2255336 |
| Days on Market | 78 |
| Taxes | $13,679 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 AC / 6,000 SF |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
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Building Information for 1218 Kensington Road
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Property Information for 1218 Kensington Road
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121138392980
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: CHURCHILL ROAD (FAIRFAX VA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: COOPER (FAIRFAX VA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: LANGLEY (FAIRFAX VA)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: FAIRFAX
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,160,220
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $13,024
- Improvement Assessed Value: $572,220
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $588,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 011
- Refuse Fee: $0
- Zoning: 130
- Tax Lot: 12
- School Tax: $0
- Tax Page Number: 302
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,984.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,984.00
- Total SQFT: 2,984.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Basement Type: Daylight, Full
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 19242809
- Type Of Parking: Driveway
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Accessibility Features: None
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Septic
- List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.lexlianos.com
Property History for 1218 Kensington Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | $1,285,000 | — |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1917335255 | $1,285,000 | +3.1% / yr |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | — | |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | — | |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | — | |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | — | |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | $1,300,000 | — |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Apr 30, 2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #289488492 | $800,000 | — |
| Apr 30, 2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004717144 | $800,000 | — |
| Feb 24, 2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004717144 | — | |
| Feb 19, 2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004717144 | $800,000 | — |
| Jun 29, 2001 | Closed BRIGHT #VAFX514802 | $525,000 | — |
| May 8, 2001 | Pending BRIGHT #VAFX514802 | — | |
| May 6, 2001 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX514802 | $525,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | $1,285,000 |
| 10/04/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1917335255 | $1,285,000 +3.1% / yr |
| 09/25/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | — |
| 09/25/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | — |
| 09/11/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | — |
| 09/10/2025 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | — |
| 08/19/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | $1,300,000 |
| 07/10/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | $1,350,000 |
| 06/02/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX2255336 | $1,350,000 |
| 04/30/2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #289488492 | $800,000 |
| 04/30/2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004717144 | $800,000 |
| 02/24/2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004717144 | — |
| 02/19/2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004717144 | $800,000 |
| 06/29/2001 | Closed BRIGHT #VAFX514802 | $525,000 |
| 05/08/2001 | Pending BRIGHT #VAFX514802 | — |
| 05/06/2001 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX514802 | $525,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1218 Kensington Road
Schools near 1218 Kensington Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Churchill Road Elementary School PublicPK to 6 | ||
Cooper Middle School Public7 to 8 | ||
Langley High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Kilmer Center PublicPK to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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