5501 S 3rd S Street, Arlington, VA 22204

$1,100,000
4
BD
3
BA
2,752
SqFt

Show Photos

Verify your account to unlock exclusive photos, mortgage tools, and more.

Sold Price
$1,100,000
List Price
$1,140,000
Closing Date
Jul 24, 2026
Days on Market
13
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
VAAR2073840
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Living Area
2,752
Lot Size (Acres)
0.14
Style
Traditional
Year Built
1910
County
Arlington
School District
Arlington County Public Schools

Property Description

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! Also recent fabulous article published about the home! 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 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* CUSTOM Brick wall w/GAS fireplace & built in firewood nook, built in 4' deep storage space within the back wall above the desk*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 in 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- be very careful going down the stairs- 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! Several articles in the house w/information about its historical background! Additional information about the driveway which has just been added to the property.

Additional Information

Subdivision
Glencarlyn
Taxes
$11007
Interior Features
Attic, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
School District
Arlington County Public Schools
Elementary School
Carlin Springs
Middle School
Kenmore
High School
Washington-Liberty
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace Description
Brick, Gas/Propane
Flooring
Carpet, Partially Carpeted, Solid Hardwood
Exterior Features
Street Lights
View
Trees/Woods, Garden/Lawn
Heating
Forced Air
Heating Fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central A/C
Utilities
Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Cable TV, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Basement
Yes

Mortgage Calculator

Amount of Loan
Annual Interest Rate
%
Term of Loan
Years

Does not include any taxes or fees.
Please consult a financial professional.
Calculator source: Real Geeks

Listing courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.. Contact:

Selling Office: .