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MLS: #VAAR2073840, Listed By: Pauline Leonard, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Source:Bright MLS

5501 3rd Street

ARLINGTON, VA 22204
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

SqFt2,752

Sqft

Acres0.14

Acre(Lot)

This Fabulous Glen Carlyn home was originally built in 1891 and once served as a schoolhouse, where the neighborhood families came together to pay Mrs. William King to teach lessons!! A wonderful piece of local history - see the historical article inside the home for more details! Property backs to Four Mile Run trail & goes to Washington & Old Dominion Trail Plus street end goes to Glencarlyn Park Trail- all in the middle of woods!!! Relax on beautiful front porch which enters into the lovely entreway with the most Spectacular Staircase Banister you'll ever see! 9 1/2 ft ceiling, Fabulous wide, extra big moldings (all freshly painted) on 1st flr foyer, LR, DR & BDR/Office w/full bath & Hardwood Floors* Living room with extra large windows plus opens into Large DR (FP is for decoration only no chimney) This all leads to a huge FR/Kitchen updated/rebuilt 2013) w/Cathedral vaulted ceiling, Kitchen w/New Refrigerator, New Dbl Ovens, GAS cooking burners, Granite Counters & eating area overlooking the trees with Four Mile Run Trail tucked just beyond in the woods. Family Room also features a set of French Doors (perfect spot to build a deck), hardwood floors and windows all across the wall facing the trees/woods in all directions* Brick wall w/GAS fireplace built in w/log nook, built in 4' deep storage space within the back wall*Laundry Room on right just beyond Kitchen cooking area*door to outside side yard and garden area* Upper Level: Brand New Carpet on stairway, hallway and into MBR* MBR w/Large walk-in closet, big fan and Luxury Bath w/jacuzzi, stall shower plus TV conveys w/wifi /Verizon Fios 5 on wall* Hall Bdr & Hall Bath* Attic is fully finished w/BDR, Family Room area and lots of space & light! Basement w/entrance off Family room is quite fascinating and truly unique- built in 1891 it has plenty of storage space, 3 new windows on the outside and a large workshop room. The area to the back door has concrete walls that at one time held the well system inside! So many incredible features- feel free to ask questions. The Glencarlyn Library is a branch of the Arlington Public Library system and is located 2 blocks from the house and has a community playground!

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,140,000

AD Id : 79774363

MLS Id : VAAR2073840

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.14 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,752

Year Built : 1910

County : ARLINGTON

Subdivision: Glencarlyn

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
  • Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding Appliances: Range, Double Oven, Oven, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Exhaust Fan, Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1910 Building Area Total: 2752 Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch Pool Features: None Private Pool: No View: Trees/Woods, Garden

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 0.14 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 6000

    Property Information

    Subdivision: GLENCARLYN Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 1115 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Three Or More Property Age: 116

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1140000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 21-010-024 Tax Lot: 9 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $11007

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 6 Private, Driveway

  • School Information

    Elementary School: CARLIN SPRINGS
    Junior High School: KENMORE
    Senior High School: WASHINGTON-LIBERTY
  • Utility Information

    Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
  • Location Information

    Direction: From DC: East RT 50 to Carlyn Spring Rd exit South Left 3rd St S to 5501 on Left WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/06/2026 @ 07:08

MLS: VAAR2073840 LISTED BY: Pauline Leonard, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. 703-573-2600 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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