***Showings Begin on Tuesday, September 8th****** ***A Mid-Century Modern Retreat with Pool in North Arlington’s Riverwood*** Exceptional Space, Privacy & Architectural Character — Presented at $2,195,000 Perched above the street amid mature trees and beautifully established grounds with a swimming pool and fully fenced backyard, this distinctive five-bedroom, five-bath residence offers remarkable space, privacy and architectural character in coveted Riverwood. Built in 1957 and thoughtfully expanded circa 1980, the two-story home reflects the enduring influence of Frank Lloyd Wright and Prairie School design, expressed through strong horizontal lines, broad overhanging eaves, bands of windows and an exceptional connection between the architecture and its natural surroundings. Stone steps rise through the sweeping front lawn, allowing the home to reveal itself gradually and creating an appealing sense of privacy. Front and rear slate patios extend the living spaces outdoors, while mature landscaping frames the property in greenery. Inside, expansive windows and abundant natural light enhance gracious, flowing spaces for everyday living and entertaining. A substantial masonry fireplace anchors the living room, recalling Wright’s emphasis on the hearth as the heart of the home. The dramatic family room embraces the rear landscape through a sweeping wall of windows, complemented by a skylight that brings additional natural light from above. The home’s five bedrooms and five full baths provide exceptional flexibility, including the particularly desirable convenience of a main-level bedroom and two full baths on the main floor—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, a private office suite or the ease of one-level living when desired. Beyond the interiors, the property unfolds into a private, resort-like retreat. The fully fenced backyard features a freeform swimming pool surrounded by expansive lawn, mature specimen trees and lush landscaping, creating multiple settings for outdoor dining, entertaining, swimming or simply relaxing in complete privacy. Generous rear windows keep the pool and gardens visually connected to the interior throughout the seasons. Rather than following passing trends, this is a home with authentic architectural personality, impressive scale and a genuine relationship to its setting—an increasingly rare combination in North Arlington. While rarely needed, the home has a Generac Whole House Generator hooked up to the property's natural gas line and has been serviced annually Riverwood itself is one of North Arlington’s most distinctive established neighborhoods, prized for its wide, gently sloping streets, generous homesites, mature trees and gracious residential character. Its verdant setting offers a wonderful sense of retreat while remaining remarkably convenient to Washington, D.C., nearby parks and trails, shopping, dining and major commuter routes. Quiet, private and wonderfully connected, this singular Riverwood residence presents an exceptional opportunity to enjoy substantial space, a swimming pool and enduring Mid-Century Modern character—Presented at $2,195,000.
Coming soon 09/08
$2,195,000
2604 N Nelson St, Arlington, VA 22207
5beds
4,688sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.56 Acres Lot
$2,332,000 Zestimate®
$468/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 15 days
- 2,541
- 173
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lorraine Barclay Nordlinger 202-285-3935,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty (703) 745-1212
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAR2077978
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Office, Recreation Room, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Lower
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Sink
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Bamboo
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Lower
Sitting room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Basement: Finished,Garage Access,Windows,Improved
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,688
- Total interior livable area: 4,688 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,688
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway, On Street, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Lap, Private
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Features: Poolside, Rear Yard, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 04019021
- Zoning: R-20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Raised Ranch/Rambler,Traditional,Prairie
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 120/240V, Generator
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Riverwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Arlington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $468/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,851,600
- Annual tax amount: $19,127
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan,Private Financing Available,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$2,332,000
$2.12M - $2.57M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2005 | Sold | $1,525,000+169.9%$325/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/1998 | Sold | $565,000+9.7%$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/1995 | Sold | $515,000$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,127 +4.3% | $1,851,600 +4.3% |
| 2024 | $18,331 +3.7% | $1,774,500 +3.4% |
| 2023 | $17,670 +3.1% | $1,715,500 +3.1% |
| 2022 | $17,141 +6.8% | $1,664,200 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $16,052 +3% | $1,558,400 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $15,589 +5.7% | $1,519,400 +5.7% |
| 2019 | $14,750 -1.7% | $1,437,600 -3.6% |
| 2018 | $15,001 +2.9% | $1,491,200 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $14,583 +5.1% | $1,449,600 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $13,881 -0.3% | $1,400,700 +0.2% |
| 2015 | $13,920 +1.5% | $1,397,600 +1.5% |
| 2014 | $13,713 +2.4% | $1,376,800 +3.5% |
| 2013 | $13,388 +2.6% | $1,330,800 |
| 2012 | $13,042 +1.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $12,868 | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | $680,300 |
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Neighborhood: Riverwood
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Taylor
- Middle: Dorothy Hamm
- High: Yorktown
- District: Arlington County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







