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5501 3rd St S, 
Arlington, VA 22204

$1,140,000


4

Beds


3

Baths


2,752

Sq Ft


Single Family

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Listed by

Pauline Z Leonard

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last updated:

June 3, 2026, 01:41 PM

MLS#

VAAR2073840

Source:

BRIGHTMLS

About This Home

5501 3rd St S

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!

Home Facts

Single Family

3 Baths

4 Bedrooms

Built in 1910

Price Summary

1,140,000

$414 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

VAAR2073840

Last Updated:

June 3, 2026, 01:41 PM

Added:

3 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

3

Full Bathrooms:

3

Interior

Living Area:

2,752 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Traditional

Building Area:

2,752 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1910


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

6,098


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,140,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$414 per Sq. Ft.

Source:BRIGHTMLS
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