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  • $634,900

    851 S Ivy St, Arlington, VA 22204

    2beds
    1,275sqft
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    $4,013/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1939
    3,000 Square Feet Lot
    $625,100 Zestimate®
    $498/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Three finished levelsBrick homePrivate backyardTwo inviting bedroomsThree replacement main-level windowsLow-slope roofBeautifully remodeled upstairs bathroom
    Pictures coming soon...Why pay monthly condominium or HOA fees when you can own a brick home with three finished levels, a private backyard, and the freedom of fee simple ownership in sought-after Arlington Heights? Offering more than 1,250 finished square feet, this charming all-brick semi-detached home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates while giving you the financial advantages of owning both the home and the land beneath it. Thoughtfully improved over the years, the home features stylish luxury plank flooring throughout all three finished levels (2022), new kitchen cabinetry (2022), a beautifully remodeled upstairs bathroom (2019), replacement HVAC (2015), a low-slope roof (2020), three replacement main-level windows (2021), new front and rear entry doors (2025), a concrete driveway (2018), and numerous plumbing improvements. The welcoming main level offers comfortable living and dining spaces filled with natural light, complemented by an updated kitchen designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find two inviting bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled full bath. The finished lower level adds valuable flexible living space that easily adapts to today's lifestyle—ideal for a recreation room, media room, home office, fitness area, playroom, hobby space, or guest retreat. A separate laundry and utility area provides additional storage while maximizing the finished living area. Step outside to enjoy your own private backyard, perfect for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply relaxing. Whether you envision a patio, fire pit, garden, or outdoor dining area, this backyard offers the opportunity to create your own private retreat. Perfectly situated just minutes from Columbia Pike, you'll enjoy convenient access to neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, shopping, parks, the Jefferson Community Center, Ruthie's All-Day, Route 50, I-395, Route 66, the Pentagon, National Landing, Amazon HQ2, Reagan National Airport, and downtown Washington, D.C. Combining timeless charm, thoughtful updates, a private backyard, and an unbeatable Arlington location, this home presents an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the benefits of homeownership without monthly condominium or HOA fees.
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    Listed by:

    Rosa Farry 703-577-0987,

    RE/MAX Allegiance 703-522-1940

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAR2077224MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Recreation Room
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Recreation room
      • Level: Lower
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Central, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
      • Flooring: Engineered Wood, Wood
      • Basement: Finished,Full,Improved,Interior Entry
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,275
      • Total interior livable area: 1,275 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 850
      • Finished area below ground: 425

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Doors - Swing In, Accessible Kitchen, Other, Flooring Mod
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Pool features: Community
      Lot
      • Size: 3,000 Square Feet
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 25010007
      • Zoning: R2-7
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Permanent, Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Shingle,Composition
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1939

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Septic
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Arlington Heights
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Arlington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $498/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $549,500
      • Annual tax amount: $5,555
      • Date on market: 8/18/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $625,100

        $594,000 - $656,000

        $3,001/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/27/2026Listed for sale$634,900+3.2%$498/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VAAR2077224 Report a problem
        7/15/2025Listing removed$615,000$482/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VAAR2059588 Report a problem
        7/12/2025Price change$615,000-1.6%$482/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VAAR2059588 Report a problem
        6/19/2025Listed for sale$625,000+42%$490/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VAAR2059588 Report a problem
        10/17/2005Sold$440,000+43.8%$345/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/2/2005Sold$306,000$240/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,555 +2.1%$537,800 +2.1%
        2024$5,439 +0.7%$526,500 +0.4%
        2023$5,401 +1.4%$524,400 +1.4%
        2022$5,329 +6.5%$517,400 +6.5%
        2021$5,003 +5.8%$485,700 +5.4%
        2020$4,727 +4.5%$460,700 +4.5%
        2019$4,525 +3.5%$441,000 +1.5%
        2018$4,371 +6.1%$434,500 +6.1%
        2017$4,120 +1.2%$409,500 -0.3%
        2016$4,071 +3.2%$410,800 +3.7%
        2015$3,945 +6.9%$396,100 +6.9%
        2014$3,692 +16.1%$370,700 +17.2%
        2013$3,181 +3.6%$316,200
        2012$3,070 +1.4%--
        2011$3,029 --
        2009-- --
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        2001-- $107,600
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Arlington Heights

        Getting around

        88 / 100
        Very Walkable
        60 / 100
        Good Transit
        87 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Alice West Fleet
        • Middle: Jefferson
        • High: Wakefield
        • 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.

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