5420 N Carlin Springs Rd

Arlington, VA 22203

$865,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,710 Sq. Ft.
$506 / Sq. Ft.
1,710
Sq. Ft.
$506
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 3/10/23
Closed 3/10/23
Welcome Home!
Bright Living Room
Recessed Lighting
Living Room
Office
Office
Dining Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Upper Level Landing
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom
Full Bath Upper Level
Bedroom #2
Bedroom #2
Bedroom #2
Bedroom #3
Bedroom #3
Bedroom #3
Lower Level Landing
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room
Laundry & Full Bath #2
Laundry & Full Bath #2
Laundry & Full Bath #2
Fully Fenced Back Yard
Private Patio
Private Patio
Deck
Corner Lot

Description

Welcome to this bright, updated colonial home in Arlington Forest! This home is the perfect fit for the discerning homebuyer looking for style and comfort. The house features a trendy and modern design that has been updated to meet today's standards while still maintaining its original colonial charm. A few of the many updates are detailed below. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (updated 2023), this home offers plenty of space for living, working and playing. The living and dining areas are perfect...Welcome to this bright, updated colonial home in Arlington Forest! This home is the perfect fit for the discerning homebuyer looking for style and comfort. The house features a trendy and modern design that has been updated to meet today's standards while still maintaining its original colonial charm. A few of the many updates are detailed below. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (updated 2023), this home offers plenty of space for living, working and playing. The living and dining areas are perfect for entertaining and the updated (2013)kitchen is equipped with updated appliances and plenty of counter space. New range 2023. Easy access from the kitchen to your favorite grilling spot out back. The sunroom is a fully-enclosed interior space that works well as an office or playroom. The fully finished lower level has bright and comfortable den, a full bath and a laundry room as well as ample storage. This level walks out to the large, flat back yard. The house has been thoughtfully designed with the modern homebuyer in mind, featuring newer windows (2012)that provide ample natural light, and new LVP (2023) or refinished hardwood (2023) flooring throughout the house. The fully fenced backyard is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, with a spacious patio area and plenty of green space. Convenient to shopping, dining, and entertainment options, and only 1.3 miles to the Orange Line at Ballston-MU Station, this is an ideal location. With its unbeatable combination of style, comfort, and location, this is the perfect place to start your next chapter. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make it your own!
  1. Listed by Holly Tennant • TTR Sothebys International Realty
    P: (703)-928-3764 hbilly@ttrsir.com

Property Details for 5420 North Carlin Springs Road

Tax ID Number
13-054-001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/11/2023 09:00 AM

Property Details for 5420 North Carlin Springs Road

StatusClosed
MLS #VAAR2026878
Days on Market8
Taxes$7,742 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,004 SF
CountyArlington County
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Sold By Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC

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Building Information for 5420 North Carlin Springs Road

Stories3Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,004 SF

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Property Information for 5420 North Carlin Springs Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles, Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121141631475
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: BARRETT (ARLINGTON VA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: KENMORE (ARLINGTON VA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: WASHINGTON-LIBERTY (ARLINGTON VA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: ARLINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $751,700
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $7,615
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $120,600
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $631,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 026
  • Section: 1
  • Refuse Fee: $0
  • Zoning: R-6
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $1,200
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # 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
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Den, Study, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 13
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 11
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 8
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 11
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 11
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 12
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 7
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 9
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Room 10
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 8
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,710.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,196.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,710.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8021/4543/0504/802145430504_512_384_WM_FeiBtmWsndnuYQuS.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Other, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Rear Entrance, Shelving, Walkout Stairs
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Other Structure: Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Fencing: Rear, Wood, Fully
  • Parcel ID: 10678157
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
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 Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 5420 North Carlin Springs Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 10, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1507688822

$865,000

+3.0% / yr

Mar 10, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #VAAR2026878

$865,000—
Feb 14, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #VAAR2026878

—
Feb 14, 2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #VAAR2026878

—
Feb 8, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAAR2026878

$850,000—
Jul 6, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #265090061

$498,000—
Jul 6, 2004

Closed

BRIGHT #1001499199

$498,000—
Jun 8, 2004

Pending

BRIGHT #1001499199

—
Jun 2, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001499199

$498,000—
Jun 4, 1999

Closed

BRIGHT #1001481483

$182,500—
Mar 8, 1999

Pending

BRIGHT #1001481483

—
Mar 6, 1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001481483

$179,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/10/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1507688822

$865,000

+3.0% / yr

03/10/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #VAAR2026878

$865,000
02/14/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #VAAR2026878

—
02/14/2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #VAAR2026878

—
02/08/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAAR2026878

$850,000
07/06/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #265090061

$498,000
07/06/2004

Closed

BRIGHT #1001499199

$498,000
06/08/2004

Pending

BRIGHT #1001499199

—
06/02/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001499199

$498,000
06/04/1999

Closed

BRIGHT #1001481483

$182,500
03/08/1999

Pending

BRIGHT #1001481483

—
03/06/1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001481483

$179,900

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

Public Records for 5420 North Carlin Springs Road

Taxable ValueLand$683,300Additions$170,800Total$854,100
Tax Record2025$8,823 ($735 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,496 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,196 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt300 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,004 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated2010ZoningR-6CountyARLINGTONAPN13-054-001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5420 North Carlin Springs Road

This home is within Arlington County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Barrett Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Kenmore Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Washington Liberty High School
Public - 9 to 12
Montessori Public School of Arlington
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Barrett Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Kenmore Middle School
Public6 to 8

Washington Liberty High School
Public9 to 12

Montessori Public School of Arlington
PublicPK to 5

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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