1218 Kensington Road

Closed 10/16/25

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Last Sold Price

$1,285,000

4 beds4 baths2,984 sqft

1218 Kensington Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.14 acresLot Size

1972Year Built

$431/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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 closed: 10/16/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: VAFX2255336

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,375,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

1/44

$1,305,000

Sold 02/27/25

4
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,976
Square Feet: 0.13
Acres

1219 Kensington Road, McLean, VA 22101

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Sold 07/11/25

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3,236
Square Feet: 0.27
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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,650
Square Feet: 0.14
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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,787
Square Feet: 0.30
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Property Information for 1218 Kensington Road

Property Details

Taxes: $13,679 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Fairfax County
Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
Tax ID Number: 0302 22D 0012
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 07-10-2025
Subdivision: KINGS MANOR
Subdivision: KINGS MANOR (FAIRFAX VA)
Legal Subdivision: KINGS MANOR
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,984.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,000.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,000.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1972
Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,000 SF

Location

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

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

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

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

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
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8041/6225/6012/804162256012_512_384_WM_L5VYI09vwjJmAsTe.jpg
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 / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 19242809

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 2

Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

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

Confidential Data

Listing Office

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, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1218 Kensington Road

Taxable ValueLand$588,000Additions$572,220Total$1,160,220

Tax Record2025$13,679 ($1,140 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,984 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,984 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972Year Renovated1972Zoning130CountyFAIRFAXAPN0302-22D-0012

Schools near 1218 Kensington Road

This home is within Fairfax County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Churchill Road Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	0.7 mi
10/10	Cooper Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	1.1 mi
10/10	Langley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Kilmer Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	3.7 mi
9/10	Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	8.6 mi
NR	Key Center School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	11.3 mi
NR	Discovery Woods Learning Community	Private - Nearby school	PK to 2	0.6 mi
NR	St. Luke Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Churchill Road Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	0.7 mi
10/10	Cooper Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
10/10	Langley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.7 mi
NR	Kilmer Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	3.7 mi
9/10	Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	8.6 mi
NR	Key Center School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	11.3 mi
NR	Discovery Woods Learning Community PrivatePK to 2 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	St. Luke Catholic School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1218 Kensington Road, McLean, VA 22101	$1,285,000	4	4	2,984	6,000
1222 Kensington Road, McLean, VA 22101	–	4	4	1,984	6,000
1214 Kensington Road, McLean, VA 22101	$760,000	5	4	–	6,000
1224 Kensington Road, McLean, VA 22101	–	–	–	–	3,000
1228 Kensington Road, McLean, VA 22101	–	3	4	2,364	3,000
1221 Colonial Road, McLean, VA 22101	–	3	2	1,800	2,875
1213 Colonial Road, McLean, VA 22101	$1,010,000	4	4	2,500	5,750
1223 Colonial Road, McLean, VA 22101	–	–	–	–	2,875
1225 Colonial Road, McLean, VA 22101	$1,120,000	4	4	1,800	5,750
1230 Kensington Road, McLean, VA 22101	$945,000	4	4	–	9,000
1209 Colonial Road, McLean, VA 22101	$853,150	5	4	1,920	5,750
1206 Kensington Road, McLean, VA 22101	$885,000	4	4	2,237	6,000
1229 Colonial Road, McLean, VA 22101	–	–	–	–	2,875
1219 Kensington Road, McLean, VA 22101	$1,305,000	4	4	2,976	5,750
1225 Kensington Road, McLean, VA 22101	$765,000	4	4	2,976	5,750
1232 Kensington Road, McLean, VA 22101	–	–	–	–	3,000

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