5424 Helm Ct, Fairfax, VA 22032

UPDATED 3 OR 4 BR TOWNHOUSE NEAR LAKE ROYAL & VRE GLEN COVE Available September 24th! Bright and spacious townhouse situated on a quiet street in the highly desirable Glen Cove community. Offering 1,496 square feet of living space above grade plus a finished walkout basement with a full bath and bonus room, this home has been updated with fresh neutral interior and exterior paint with crisp white trim, a brand-new roof, and gleaming hardwood and tile floors. New carpeting on the stairs and bonus room is being installed this week. Showings available now; sample of the incoming premium carpet is available for viewing. (NOTE: Photos show previous carpet. The home has just been freshly painted neutral with crisp white trim. Updated photos coming soon!) THE PRIME LOCATION: * Nature at Your Doorstep: A 5-minute walk to Lake Royal's 1.9 mile scenic lakeside loop trails. Perfect for a jog or stroll. * Commuter's Dream: 3-minute walk to express bus lines on Zion Dr, or a 5-minute drive to the Burke Centre VRE (Virginia Railway Express) for a seamless, stress-free commute to the Pentagon Transit Center and Crystal City. Easy 25-minute reverse commute to Fort Belvoir via the Fairfax County Parkway. * Top-Tier Schools: Located within easy walking distance to Oak View Elementary and Robinson Secondary, both highly rated and sought-after schools. KEY FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE: * Large recreation room: Anchored by a beautiful stone fireplace and enhanced with new dimmable LED lighting, plus a separate bonus room that can serve as a 4th bedroom, home office, or playroom. * 3.5 Bathrooms: Includes a private primary suite with a dedicated dressing area and full bath, a second full bath upstairs, a powder room on the main level, and a full bath on the basement level. * Climate & Comfort: Central air conditioning, new 2" blinds installed in the kitchen and upstairs bedrooms, and a large-capacity water heater for maximum comfort. * Chef's Eat-In Kitchen: New dimmable LED lighting, an overhead ceiling fan, double oven, a brand-new dishwasher, large countertop microwave oven, and a brand-new 350 CFM range hood with bright LED lighting that vents outside. * Privacy & Outdoor Space: Fully fenced backyard with secure gate (6' high fence is brand new), offering a peaceful, highly secure, and private outdoor retreat that directly backs up to trees. The walkout basement opens up to a low deck and a paved patio. * Dedicated Laundry Room: Includes an in-unit washer and dryer for maximum convenience. * Modern Safety and Connectivity: Equipped with newly installed, hardwired smoke detectors inside every bedroom and on every level of the home, plus a fire extinguisher provided for complete peace of mind. The home is ready for high-speed FIOS or cable internet. * Parking: Two nearby assigned off-street parking spaces, with additional parking nearby on Zion Dr, on Jib Ln, and at the pool. COMMUNITY AMENITIES INCLUDED: * Pool Access: Membership in the community pool is provided to tenants at no additional cost! * Maintenance Perks: Trash collection is included in the rent. * Lease Term: Flexible options available (6-month or 1-year terms preferred; signed in person). * Pets: Negotiable on a case-by-case basis (requires Pet Addendum). * Smoking: Strictly 100% smoke-free and vape-free property (applies to entire interior, basement, deck, patio, and yard). * Utilities: Tenant is responsible for water and electric utilities. Trash collection is provided.