862 North Kensington Street

Arlington, VA 22205

$1,549,000
Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,214 Sq. Ft.
$482 / Sq. Ft.
3,214
Sq. Ft.
$482
per Sq. Ft.

Description

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL will be your first impression when you visit this incredible home. The Timeless Character of this 1946 brick Cape Cod has been Preserved and Enhanced by George DeFalco (formerly of Tradition Homes) during the 2012 Expansion. Thoughtful Design, Architectural Detailing, Countless Amenities and Exceptional Livability are Hallmarks here. Open and Private Spaces are Perfectly Balanced. Abundant Natural Light with Optimal Eastern Exposure, Soothing Neutral Color Palette, Circular Flow,...HOUSE BEAUTIFUL will be your first impression when you visit this incredible home. The Timeless Character of this 1946 brick Cape Cod has been Preserved and Enhanced by George DeFalco (formerly of Tradition Homes) during the 2012 Expansion. Thoughtful Design, Architectural Detailing, Countless Amenities and Exceptional Livability are Hallmarks here. Open and Private Spaces are Perfectly Balanced. Abundant Natural Light with Optimal Eastern Exposure, Soothing Neutral Color Palette, Circular Flow, and Breathtaking Sunset and Garden Views set this Home Apart. Frank Lloyd Wright would be proud of the Crisp, Simple Design that Seamlessly incorporates Today’s Necessities into Hidden and Recessed Built-ins, Nooks and Crannies. Pictures tell only Half the Story. Go on a Treasure Hunt and Explore—Open Doors, Cabinets, and Closets. Look Deeper to Discover all the Surprising Features this Extraordinary Home offers. Here is a Brief Appetizer: Solar Panels, EV Charger, Bubble Chandelier, Skylights, Clerestory Windows, Halo Mirrors, In-Law/Guest Suite with Bath, Harry Potter Closet, etc. You will get some Hints from our 3D-Tour but be sure to ask Your Agent for “The List”, so you don’t miss anything! OUTSIDE, you will be delighted by the Private, Fenced Backyard where Hosting Milestone Celebrations of 80-100 Guests is possible with the Expansive Central Lawn, 15 x 23 ft. Curved Flagstone Patio with Sitting Wall and Serene Screened Porch. GREAT LOCATION, just 2 short Blocks to Bon Air and Bluemont Parks with nearly 100 acres of Parkland, Rose Garden, 4 Trails, Tennis, Ballfields, Stream and more. Bustling Ballston Quarter (at N Glebe RD) is only 1.3 miles with access to Metro, Shops, Nightlife, Eateries, Movies, Iceplex, etc. Charming Westover Village is also close, offering The Italian Gourmet shop and deli, Westover Biergarten, Lost Dog Café, Toby’s Ice Cream, Library, Farmer’s Market and more. COMMUTING to DC, Rosslyn, Pentagon, National Landing, Alexandria, Tysons and Airports is quick via I-66, GW Parkway, Toll RD Connector, Route 50. ACT SOON to make this Special Home yours!
  1. Listed by Marty S Merriam • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (703)-795-0099 marty.merriam@longandfoster.com

Property Details for 862 North Kensington Street

Tax ID Number
13-010-023
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
3
Furnished
No

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/14/2025 03:17 PM

Property Details for 862 North Kensington Street

StatusComing Soon
MLS #VAAR2052072
Days on Market-
Taxes$14,254 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1946
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,915 SF
CountyArlington County

Building Information for 862 North Kensington Street

Stories3Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,915 SF

Property Information for 862 North Kensington Street

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Transportation: Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
  • School District Name: ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121141631475
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: ASHLAWN (ARLINGTON VA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: SWANSON (ARLINGTON VA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: WASHINGTON-LIBERTY (ARLINGTON VA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: ARLINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,379,900
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $14,254
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $623,200
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $756,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 026
  • Section: 1
  • Refuse Fee: $0
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R-6
  • Tax Lot: 1O5 PT 104
  • School Tax: $0
  • Tax Page Number: 02130
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Crown Molding, Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Attic - Pull-Down Stairs, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Built-Ins
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed, Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Built-Ins
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed, Skylight(s)
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Recessed, Window Treatments, Built-Ins
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Countertop(s) - Granite, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Island, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Recessed, Built-Ins
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed
Room 9
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Balcony Access, Breakfast Nook, Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed
Room 10
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Recessed, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface
Room 11
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Length: 4.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood
Room 12
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 4.0
  • Room Width: 3.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Countertop(s) - Granite, Lighting - Recessed, Wet Bar, Pantry
Room 13
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Other, Built-Ins, Lighting - Recessed
Room 14
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete
Room 15
  • Room Type: Workshop
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete, Built-Ins
Room 16
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Built-Ins, Lighting - Recessed
Room 17
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins
Room 18
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Other, Built-Ins
Room 19
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Double Sink, Flooring - Heated, Lighting - Recessed
Room 20
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Room 21
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Financial Information
Expenses
  • Water Avg Month: $93
  • Water Prev 12 Months: $1,116
  • Electric Avg Month: $90
  • Electric Prev 12 Months: $1,080
  • Gas Avg Month: $80
  • Gas Prev 12 Months: $960
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2012
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,214.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 3,771.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: East
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Other
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, Tray Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Connecting Stairway, Drainage System, English, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Shelving, Sump Pump, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Workshop, Drain, Daylight, Full
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard, Front Yard, Level, Landscaping, No Thru Street, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Rear, Wood, Privacy
  • Parcel ID: 10673470
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments, Air Filter System, Attic, Bar, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Screen
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Air Cleaner, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Electric Alarm, Exterior Cameras
  • Door Features: French
  • Window Features: Insulated, Replacement, Skylights, Vinyl Clad
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Bump-outs, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened, Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: MartyMerriam.com

Property History for 862 North Kensington Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 862 North Kensington Street

Taxable ValueLand$756,700Additions$623,200Total$1,379,900
Tax Record2024$14,512 ($1,209 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,309 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,332 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt977 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,915 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1986ZoningR-6CountyARLINGTONAPN13-010-023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 862 North Kensington Street

This home is within Arlington County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Cardinal Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Swanson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Washington Liberty High School
Public9 to 12

Montessori Public School of Arlington
PublicPK to 5

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