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.
Under contract
$1,140,000
5501 3rd St S, Arlington, VA 22204
4beds
2,752sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,137,300 Zestimate®
$414/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful front porchSpectacular staircase banisterHardwood floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pauline Leonard 703-625-5651,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAR2073840
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Laundry, Attic
Bedroom 2
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Flooring - Carpet, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Attic - Finished, Attic - Floored, Attic - Walk-Up, Flooring - Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Upper
Den
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Formal Dining Room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Gas, Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Granite Counters, Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Pendants, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Attic - Floored
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Double Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Replacement
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry,Concrete,Rear Entrance,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,752
- Total interior livable area: 2,752 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,752
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Private, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Three and One Half
- Stories: 3.5
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Board,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Garden
Lot
- Size: 6,000 Square Feet
- Features: Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Additional parcels included: Driveway: ADD VAC S ILLINOIS ST ADJ LOT 9 BK12 CURTIS & BURDETTES CARLIN SPRINGS 2,400 SQ FT TAX ID: 21010021 BLOCK 12 LOT 9
- Parcel number: 21010024
- Zoning: R-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
- Major remodel year: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Glencarlyn
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Arlington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $414/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,073,400
- Annual tax amount: $11,007
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Driveway Property: Add To Contract Land: Tax Id21-010--021 Legal Description: Vac S Illinois St. Adj Lot 9 Bk12 Curtis & Burdettes Carlin Springs 2, 400 Sq Ft
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,137,300
$1.08M - $1.19M
$5,624/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Contingent | $1,140,000$414/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAAR2073840 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,140,000+155%$414/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAR2073840 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2006 | Sold | $447,000$162/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,007 +4.4% | $1,065,500 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $10,540 +4.5% | $1,020,300 +4.2% |
| 2023 | $10,082 +2.5% | $978,800 +2.5% |
| 2022 | $9,833 +5.3% | $954,700 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $9,336 +3.8% | $906,400 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $8,992 +3.1% | $876,400 +3.1% |
| 2019 | $8,718 +1.5% | $849,700 -0.5% |
| 2018 | $8,587 +9.7% | $853,600 +9.7% |
| 2017 | $7,825 +1.8% | $777,800 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $7,684 -4.3% | $775,400 -3.8% |
| 2015 | $8,032 +11.1% | $806,400 +11.1% |
| 2014 | $7,228 +4% | $725,700 +5% |
| 2013 | $6,952 +11.7% | $691,100 |
| 2012 | $6,225 +1.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $6,142 | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | $335,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Glencarlyn
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Carlin Springs Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Kenmore Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Washington Liberty High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Carlin Springs
- Middle: Kenmore
- High: Washington-liberty
- District: Arlington County Public Schools
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- Arlington County
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- 22204
- Glencarlyn
- 5501 3rd St S
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