1281 Lamplighter Way

Closed 3/23/18

Sold

Last Sold Price

$735,000

4 beds4 baths2,612 sqft$281/sqft

1281 Lamplighter Way, Reston, VA 20194

Single FamilyProperty Type

7,723 sq ftLot Size

1989Year Built

$281/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$125/moHOA Fees

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Gorgeous upgrades to this picture perfect home in Reston. Renovated chef's kitchen w/ newer stainless steel appliances, exotic granite & backsplash, new stacked stone surround on gas fireplace w/new log set, hardwood floors on main & upper plus staircases, loads of recessed lighting throughout, upgraded spa-like master bath and hall bath w/smart storage, custom built in's, expansive deck & more!Gorgeous upgrades to this picture perfect home in Reston. Renovated chef's kitchen w/ newer stainless steel appliances, exotic granite & backsplash, new stacked stone surround on gas fireplace w/new log set, hardwood floors on main & upper plus staircases, loads of recessed lighting throughout, upgraded spa-like master bath and hall bath w/smart storage, custom built in's, expansive deck & more!

Listed by: Lisa T Smith 703.987.0056 lisa@lisasmithteam.com • Pearson Smith Realty, LLC

Listing closed: 03/23/2018 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1000155612

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,523
Square Feet: 0.19
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1248 Lamplighter Way, Reston, VA 20194

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Fairfax County
Reston
20194
1281 Lamplighter Way

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Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1281 Lamplighter Way

Property Details

Taxes: $8,194 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Fairfax County
Tax ID Number: 11-4-17-3-6
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Cottage
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: RESTON
Subdivision: RESTON (FAIRFAX VA)
Building Name: RESTON (RESTON VA)
Legal Subdivision: RESTON
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,032.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 580.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 580.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Year Built: 1989
Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,723 SF

Location

School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121138392980

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

HOA Condo Coop Mgmt Type: Professional - Off-site
HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Trash

HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Baseball Field, Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Common Grounds, Community Center, Jog/Walk Path, Lake, Picnic Area, Pier/Dock, Pool - Outdoor, Soccer Field, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
HOA Condo Coop Rules: Covenants, Building Restrictions, Restrictions
Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2017
Tax Assessed Value: $678,310

Year Assessed: 2017
County Tax: $7,665
Improvement Assessed Value: $409,310
Land Assessed Value: $269,000
Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
Section: 73
Historic: No
Zoning: 372
Tax Lot: 6
Tax Page Number: 114

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $2,000

Rooms

Main

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

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

Upper Level 1

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

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Lower Level 1

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

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

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,612.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,032.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 2,612.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Shake Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3005/2826/7091/300528267091_512_384_WM_hqqroZtw1UC6ROxS.jpg
Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Rear Entrance, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Walkout Level, Windows, Improved
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
Property Attached Y/N: false
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Features: Backs to Trees
Lot Size Area: 7,723.00

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Upgraded Countertops, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: French, Sliding Glass
Window Features: Double Pane, Skylights
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://spws.homevisit.com/mls/218561/1281-LAMPLIGHTER-WAY-RESTON-Virginia-20194

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Pool: Yes - Community

Pool Private: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 1281 Lamplighter Way

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 23, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #619359046	$735,000	+0.4% / yr
Mar 23, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1000155612	$735,000	—
Feb 20, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1000155612		—
Feb 15, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000155612	$745,000	—
Aug 28, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003101758	$725,000	—
Aug 27, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #434103087	$725,000	—
Jul 14, 2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003101758		—
Jul 10, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003101758	$724,900	—
Apr 15, 2002	Closed BRIGHT #VAFX328998	$470,000	—
Mar 13, 2002	Pending BRIGHT #VAFX328998		—
Jan 21, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX328998	$479,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/23/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #619359046	$735,000 +0.4% / yr
03/23/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1000155612	$735,000
02/20/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1000155612	—
02/15/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000155612	$745,000
08/28/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003101758	$725,000
08/27/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #434103087	$725,000
07/14/2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003101758	—
07/10/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003101758	$724,900
04/15/2002	Closed BRIGHT #VAFX328998	$470,000
03/13/2002	Pending BRIGHT #VAFX328998	—
01/21/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX328998	$479,000

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

Public Records for 1281 Lamplighter Way

Taxable ValueLand$339,000Additions$548,470Total$887,470

Tax Record2025$10,676 ($890 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,993 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,993 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,723 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989ZoningPRC(RESIDENTICountyFAIRFAXAPN011-4-17-03-0006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1281 Lamplighter Way

This home is within Fairfax County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Aldrin Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	0.3 mi
3/10	Herndon Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	3.3 mi
2/10	Herndon High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.2 mi
NR	Kilmer Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	8.0 mi
2/10	Mountain View Alternative High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	11.3 mi
9/10	Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	14.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Aldrin Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	0.3 mi
3/10	Herndon Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	3.3 mi
2/10	Herndon High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.2 mi
NR	Kilmer Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	8.0 mi
2/10	Mountain View Alternative High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	11.3 mi
9/10	Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	14.5 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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This home: 1281 Lamplighter Way, Reston, VA 20194	$735,000	4	4	2,612	7,723
1279 Lamplighter Way, Reston, VA 20194	$775,000	4	4	2,735	10,162
1283 Lamplighter Way, Reston, VA 20194	$785,000	3	4	2,995	7,278
1277 Lamplighter Way, Reston, VA 20194	$1,005,000	4	4	2,671	5,937
1247 Lamplighter Way, Reston, VA 20194	$1,210,000	3	4	3,121	11,392
11262 Center Harbor Road, Reston, VA 20194	$1,015,000	4	5	5,416	16,234
1275 Lamplighter Way, Reston, VA 20194	$850,000	4	3.5	1,911	6,961
1278 Lamplighter Way, Reston, VA 20194	$690,000	3	4	–	6,086
1287 Lamplighter Way, Reston, VA 20194	$655,000	4	4	–	6,056
1249 Lamplighter Way, Reston, VA 20194	$727,000	3	4	–	6,035
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