5243 Monroe Drive

Closed 7/30/19

Sold

Last Sold Price

$586,000

3 beds2 baths2,082 sqft

5243 Monroe Dr, Springfield, VA 22151

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.59 acresLot Size

1942Year Built

$281/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming Lite & Brite Renovated Cape on .60 Acre Inside Beltway! Upgrades incl: NEW ROOF, Newer: Windows, Plush Carpt, Handscrped Bamboo HDWDS,Diswshr, & Contemporary Paint Thruout! Other Features incl: Fenced Flat Backyrd, Large Screened Prch, Balcony off MBR, Fp in LR, His/Her Closets-(1 is walk-in), Spacious BR's, & 2 Car Gar w/3 Season Bonus Rooms perfect for storage, hobbies, gym etc above garage! No HOA, Close to 395 & St James, & Perfect Commuter's Location! OH Sat & Sun 1-4 pmCharming Lite & Brite Renovated Cape on .60 Acre Inside Beltway! Upgrades incl: NEW ROOF, Newer: Windows, Plush Carpt, Handscrped Bamboo HDWDS,Diswshr, & Contemporary Paint Thruout! Other Features incl: Fenced Flat Backyrd, Large Screened Prch, Balcony off MBR, Fp in LR, His/Her Closets-(1 is walk-in), Spacious BR's, & 2 Car Gar w/3 Season Bonus Rooms perfect for storage, hobbies, gym etc above garage! No HOA, Close to 395 & St James, & Perfect Commuter's Location! OH Sat & Sun 1-4 pm

Listed by: Christine M Oberhelman 703.216.3005 myrealtorchristine1@gmail.com • RE/MAX Allegiance

Listing closed: 07/30/2019 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: VAFX1070582

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Property Information for 5243 Monroe Drive

Property Details

Taxes: $6,094 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Fairfax County
Tax ID Number: 71-4-6- -16B
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Cape Cod
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: CLEARFIELD
Subdivision: CLEARFIELD (FAIRFAX VA)
Legal Subdivision: CLEARFIELD
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,082.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1942
Lot Size: 0.59 AC / 25,500 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121138392980
Elementary School: BREN MAR PARK (FAIRFAX VA)
Middle Or Junior School: HOLMES (FAIRFAX VA)
High School: EDISON (FAIRFAX VA)
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: 2019
Tax Assessed Value: $302,170

Zoning: R1
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

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

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

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

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

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,082.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total SQFT: 2,082.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3005/6128/8216/300561288216_512_384_WM_8RaNvbQ964ybc-d3.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Property Attached Y/N: false
Other Structure: Shed

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Fencing: Rear

Parcel ID: 19359588

Parking

Type Of Parking: Off Street, Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Wainscotting, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Walk-in Closet(s)
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick
Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: French
Window Features: Double Pane, Bay/Bow
Laundry Type: Has Laundry

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Bump-outs
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Screened, Balcony

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent URL: www.ChristineO.com

Property History for 5243 Monroe Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 30, 2019	Closed BRIGHT #VAFX1070582	$586,000	—
Jul 24, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #651242431	$586,000	+4.8% / yr
Jun 17, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #VAFX1070582		—
Jun 13, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX1070582	$575,000	—
Mar 17, 2017	Closed BRIGHT #1001781861	$525,000	—
Mar 16, 2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #597187898	$525,000	+2.5% / yr
Feb 13, 2017	Pending BRIGHT #1001781861		—
Feb 11, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001781861	$525,000	—
Jun 25, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #356786109	$479,000	—
Jun 25, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003450700	$479,000	—
Apr 15, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003450700		—
Apr 12, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003450700	$479,000	—
Jan 26, 1996	Closed BRIGHT #VAFX706312	$215,000	—
Dec 11, 1995	Pending BRIGHT #VAFX706312		—
Oct 19, 1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX706312	$222,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/30/2019	Closed BRIGHT #VAFX1070582	$586,000
07/24/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #651242431	$586,000 +4.8% / yr
06/17/2019	Pending BRIGHT #VAFX1070582	—
06/13/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX1070582	$575,000
03/17/2017	Closed BRIGHT #1001781861	$525,000
03/16/2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #597187898	$525,000 +2.5% / yr
02/13/2017	Pending BRIGHT #1001781861	—
02/11/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001781861	$525,000
06/25/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #356786109	$479,000
06/25/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003450700	$479,000
04/15/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003450700	—
04/12/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003450700	$479,000
01/26/1996	Closed BRIGHT #VAFX706312	$215,000
12/11/1995	Pending BRIGHT #VAFX706312	—
10/19/1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFX706312	$222,500

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

Public Records for 5243 Monroe Drive

Taxable ValueLand$343,000Additions$395,560Total$738,560

Tax Record2025$9,148 ($762 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,082 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,082 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942ZoningR-2(RESIDENTICountyFAIRFAXAPN071-4-06-0016-BFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5243 Monroe Drive

This home is within Fairfax County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Bren Mar Park Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.9 mi
3/10	Holmes Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
4/10	Edison High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.7 mi
9/10	Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Key Center School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	2.0 mi
1/10	Bryant Alternative High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	5.9 mi
NR	Word of Life Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Chesapeake Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	11.3 mi
NR	The Springs A Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Bren Mar Park Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.9 mi
3/10	Holmes Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
4/10	Edison High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.7 mi
9/10	Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.7 mi
NR	Key Center School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	2.0 mi
1/10	Bryant Alternative High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	5.9 mi
NR	Word of Life Christian Academy PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Chesapeake Academy PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	11.3 mi
NR	The Springs A Montessori School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.6 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: 5243 Monroe Drive, Springfield, VA 22151	$586,000	3	2	2,082	25,500
5241 Monroe Drive, Springfield, VA 22151	$635,000	6	3	2,184	25,500
5239 Monroe Drive, Springfield, VA 22151	–	–	1	1,287	25,500
5244 Clifton Street, Alexandria, VA 22312	–	4	2	1,410	38,250
5252 Clifton Street, Alexandria, VA 22312	–	–	1	1,094	44,625
5242 Monroe Drive, Springfield, VA 22151	$700,000	3	2	1,921	33,980
5246 Monroe Drive, Springfield, VA 22151	–	3	1	1,032	34,091
5240 Clifton Street, Alexandria, VA 22312	$410,000	5	4	3,329	21,780
5253 Monroe Drive, Springfield, VA 22151	$1,560,000	5	6	9,500	18,072
5248 Monroe Drive, Springfield, VA 22151	–	5	5	3,138	12,500
6608 Edsall Road, Springfield, VA 22151	$1,075,000	6	7	–	18,702
5256 Clifton Street, Alexandria, VA 22312	$684,000	5	3	3,085	31,875
6612 Edsall Road, Springfield, VA 22151	–	6	5	3,119	12,692
5234 Monroe Drive, Springfield, VA 22151	–	3	2	1,996	33,758
6604 Edsall Road, Springfield, VA 22151	$265,000	3	3	–	18,251
5231 Monroe Drive, Springfield, VA 22151	–	3	5	2,354	38,250

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