**Long-time owner has painted and prepped the home to live in now while planning and saving for future renovations**Marshall Roofing replaced the roof in 2019, and the gas water heater is from 2021**Located in the Cardinal, Swanson, Yorktown school pyramid, the home has a main level bedroom, two large bedrooms and a bath upstairs, and a large, sunny den** The kitchen opens to the wide, level rear yard and provides room for play, gardening, and sports.**Desirable details include wood floors on main and upper levels, wood burning fireplace in the living room, and a one car garage with deep driveway** Walk to East Falls Church Metro, popular Madison Manor Park, neighborhood restaurants and shops, Dominion Hills Pool, Skate Park, and Upton Hills Regional Park. Take the bike path to Westover Village and Ballston. A perfect spot to call home!
Under contract
$899,000
986 N Powhatan St, Arlington, VA 22205
3beds
1,554sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
7,638 Square Feet Lot
$977,600 Zestimate®
$579/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Main level bedroomLarge sunny den
- 31 days |
- 983 |
- 41 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Betsy Twigg 703-967-4391,
Corcoran McEnearney 7035251900
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAR2075338
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Den, Laundry, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Lower
Den
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Floor Plan - Traditional
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,554
- Total interior livable area: 1,554 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,554
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,638 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 11052013
- Zoning: R-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Madison Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Arlington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $579/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $9,622
- Annual tax amount: $9,658
- Date on market: 6/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$977,600
$929,000 - $1.03M
$4,287/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Contingent | $899,000$579/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAAR2075338 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000+1084.8%$579/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAR2075338 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,795+3.7%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2018 | Listing removed | $2,695$2/sqft |
Source: Professional Property Mgmt. Of Northern Va, Inc #1000221112 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2018 | Price change | $2,695-3.6%$2/sqft |
Source: Professional Property Mgmt. Of Northern Va, Inc #1000221112 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,795$2/sqft |
Source: Professional Property Mgmt. Of Northern Va, Inc #1000221112 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/1995 | Sold | $75,876$49/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,658 +3.9% | $934,900 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $9,299 +1.3% | $900,200 +1% |
| 2023 | $9,179 +1.3% | $891,200 +1.3% |
| 2022 | $9,061 +10.4% | $879,700 +10.4% |
| 2021 | $8,204 +4.4% | $796,500 +4% |
| 2020 | $7,855 +4.4% | $765,600 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $7,522 +2.7% | $733,100 +0.7% |
| 2018 | $7,322 +12.1% | $727,800 +12.1% |
| 2017 | $6,529 +1.5% | $649,000 |
| 2016 | $6,432 +0.8% | $649,000 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $6,380 +5.4% | $640,600 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $6,055 +5.2% | $607,900 +6.2% |
| 2013 | $5,756 +3.6% | $572,200 |
| 2012 | $5,556 +4.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $5,328 | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | $249,600 |
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Neighborhood: Madison Manor
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Cardinal Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Swanson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Yorktown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cardinal
- Middle: Swanson
- 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.
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